Student leaders from across higher institutions in Osun State have overwhelmingly endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office, declaring that the governor has surpassed the 12-year governance records of the All Progressives Congress in less than three years.

Inside a fully packed Banquet Hall of the Government House, student leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) structures and the National Association of Osun Students (NAOS) appraised the Adeleke administration with high scores in terms of delivery of good governance and democratic dividends.

The chairman of NANS, Joint Campus Council (JCC), Osun Axis, Comrade Ayobami Abel, who warmly commended the governor and his team for passionate dedication to state development, noted at the gathering on Saturday that even blind men and women can see the good work of the Adeleke administration across the state.
“As a student body, we are not here for praise singing. We are only here to acknowledge your good work as a governor. The people of Osun are feeling the very positive impacts of your administration.

“Your dedication to the service of your people is second to none. I declare here today that your administration has performed far better than the 12 years of the previous APC government. That is a fact that is self-evident across Osun today,” the NANS leader affirmed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday.

Corroborating the assertions by the NANS leader, Comrade Adedibu Akinsumbo, the President of the National Association of Osun State Students, National Headquarters, listed sectoral achievements in agriculture, education, health, workers’ welfare, infrastructure, sports, rural development, and cooperative empowerment, asserting that Osun is witnessing unprecedented development within less than three years under Governor Adeleke.

“Across Osun State, the good work of Mr Governor is acknowledged by all sectors of society. The workers rallied and endorsed you for a second term. The farmers approved you for a second term. The artisans, market men and women said you deserve to continue the good work.

“You earned those endorsements because of your exceptional performance despite threats and intimidation. You have set a high standard of governance. We, your children, appreciate you and your love for the people, and we pledge to stand by you and your party now and in the future,” Comrade Adedibu affirmed.
Responding, Governor Adeleke, who expressed appreciation for the appraisal from the student leaders, said recent endorsements from various strata of Osun society have further emboldened and empowered him to break new ground in governance delivery.

“We hope some failed opposition aspirants can see what Osun people are seeing and acknowledging. We hope those aspirants who failed their people when they had the opportunity can accept their past failures and surrender to the wish of Osun people for Imole continuity.

“We have gotten so many endorsements from Osun people. In the last few weeks, key groups have shown love and approval. Eniyan and Olorun laso min (People and God are my support base). On behalf of my team and government, we thank the workers, farmers, leaders of thought, artisans, market leaders, students, and youths for appreciating and acknowledging our contributions to state development.

“We will do more for the people by God and man. I hereby approve two coastal buses for NANS and NAOS, as well as technical assessment on all campus internal roads. The issue of bursary is to receive urgent attention as I would strengthen the office of student affairs in my office.

“To all students and leaders on Osun campuses, we will not take your support for granted. In the near future, I hope to score extra plus A from the present A rating you have given me,” the governor declared to the student leaders.