Mixed reactions trail Adeleke’s proposed new logo for Osun state
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo
Following the condemnation that trailed the unveiling of a new logo for Osun state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the holding of a logo crafting competition between April 19th and 26th.
Governor Adeleke had on Wednesday, assented to a bill adopting a new logo for the state.
Adeleke, through a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said the new symbol is a signal of a new rebirth for Osun state.
However, the opposition party has condemned the new Logo, describing the bill on creating a new logo for the state as a waste of the taxpayers money which at the end will not make any impact.
A statement signed by the chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Wale Adebayo, in Osogbo, Osun state capital, said that the whole idea about the new logo project was misplaced, as it amounts to climbing a tree from the top.
“We at the APM align with the critical mass of the state to say we are not impressed with the new logo project, it’s simply a waste of taxpayers’ money.
“The people need leadership that can transform their lives and concerns, provide employment opportunities for them and not logo. What has the administration given to the masses since it was sworn in? Absolutely nothing, people need the leadership of the state to solve their problems. The quality of leadership, the contentment of your citizens and the level of security in your state is what should matter.”
But, in another press statement issued on Thursday, signed by Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said, “those submitting a design are to take into account the prototype logo in terms of its contents and style.
“The submission can be made in person both soft and printed copy to the Office of the Commissioner, Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment.
“Entries can also be submitted online via [email protected] or [email protected], with bio data and contact details of the designer. The subject should be with the subject ‘OSUN STATE LOGO.’
“The best design will be announced on April 28 and will be unveiled on April 30th during the new edition of Ipade Imole.
“Commenting on the one week competition, Governor Adeleke noted as follows:
“As a listening leader, I have asked that we open the change of logo to more public input through this one week competition.
“The best three designers will be invited and compensated,” the statement added.
