‘You’re a pride of Osun,’ Adeleke felicitates Chief Badmus at 82

By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described Chief Ajadi Adekilekun Badmus as a pride of Osun state with records of immense contributions to state development.

In a birthday message issued on Sunday, Governor Adeleke recalled the many positive exploits of Chief Ajadi, tagging as “most exciting your installation as the Asipa and Asiwaju of Osogbo respectively in a space of five months in 2022.

“This is a rare occurrence in the lifetime of an individual, hence my additional admiration for you as a selfless leader who wears the total confidence of the sons and daughters as well as residents of Osogbo.

“Your consistency, as a school principal, the Special Adviser on Education to the first Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Adetunji Adeleke; Chairman, the Osun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), a two-term National President, Osogbo Progressives Union (OPU), Chairman, Osogbo Action Council (OAC), is your asset which has continued to win you more faithful within Osun State and beyond.

“Your undisguised stubborn adherence to principle of probity and transparent leadership is an additional asset, a reward of which will certainly outlive you.

“You are a pride of Osun State and one who, in face of seduction and intimidation, stood firmly by the interest of his town and achieved results.

“At 82, your work rate can still compete keenly with that of a 42-year old man. Though this attribute is a grace from your creator, it tells much more about your disciplined life which is devoid of frivolities.

“I pray to God to bless you with more years to continue your service to the state and humanity as a whole. Congratulations, sir.

Baba Asiwaju Ajadi Adekilekun Badmus.”, Adeleke added.