The public service unions in Osun State have declared that there is no vacancy in the Osun State Government House in 2026, adding that they have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term.
The unions, which made the position known on Monday, said they will endorse Adeleke at the 2025 May Day rally in Osogbo.
The declarations were made by the labour leaders at the appreciation rally organised for the Governor over the new minimum wage and the many pro-labour policies and programmes of his administration.
Addressing hundreds of workers who attended the rally under the leadership of the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Abayomi Arapasopo, and State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Comrade Bimbo Fasasi, told Adeleke that the state workforce is overwhelmed by the passionate support of the Governor for the workers’ welfare since he assumed office.
Arapasopo said the records of the Governor on workers’ welfare is unrivalled and unprecedented in the history of Osun State governance, declaring: “Mr Governor has made landmark achievements which touched the heartland minds of every Osun worker.
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“We therefore gather here to show appreciation to Mr. Governor for his uncommon care and support for workers.
“We are hereby declaring that come 2026, there is no vacancy in Abere Government House.
“We are satisfied with your exceptional performance, not just for workers, but across all sectors in Osun State.
“Your good work is everywhere.
“By May Day of 2025, we will officially endorse you for a second term as a performing and responsive Governor.
“For the re-election, we stand solidly at your back and by your side.”
Corroborating the NLC Chairman, Comrade Fasasi said Governor Adeleke as a pro-labour leader has the unwavering support of the unions, declaring: “Governor Adeleke is our man now and beyond 2026.
“We are ever grateful for your love for workers.
“We are with you.
“Workers are with you.
“Families and associates of workers are with you.
“You are truly light and the light is shining on us and our families.”
Responding amidst dance and songs, Governor Adeleke, who led the crowd with the rhythm of: “Eminikanloye, koleye eninkankan,” expressed appreciation to the workforce for their open endorsement and approval of his performance in office, pledging to do more in service of workers and the people of the state.
He said: “To me, every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
“The government has a duty to fully attend to the welfare of workers, especially the bureaucracy that is the engine room of the government.
“It is a sin to neglect workers’ welfare.
“I affirm my passionate commitment to workers’ welfare, now and all the time.
“The more resources we have, the more we will deepen our pro-workers’ programmes and policies.
“We are doing that because there is a link between Osun informal and formal workers.
“Until we complete the agro-industrialisation of Osun State, the civil service remains the main driver of the state economy.
“So any care for the public service is largely a support for all Osun people.
“With your support, I will push ahead with the implementation of our five point agenda for which workers welfare is Number One.
“Together, we shall take Osun to greater heights.”
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