1.I am delighted to welcome you all to this state baquet where we are honouring and celebrating our illustrious sons. We are here to eulogize the grace of God in the lives of top national officers who have reached the pinnacle of their careers.
2. The top officials we are celebrating today put the name of Osun on national and global maps. They served and are still serving the nation meritoriously. They validate Osun as truly the land of accomplishments and attainments.
3. Let me start by noting that retired Air Marshal Amoo brought major expansion of air force presence in Osun state. I must put on records that the retired air chief brought the airforce research agency. Our government is already opening discussion with the Airforce for the development of the state airport. My brother, we are building on your legacy to give Osun a sustainable airport.
4. To General Lagbaja, he demonstrates a close sense of affinity with the development of the state. The Army Chief recently supported our administration to restore peace in certain parts of Osun. He commissioned a civil-military school project recently in Ede. The Chief of Army Staff is my comrade for the development of the state.
5. For the Customs Chief, Bashir Adeniyi, his love for our state and Nigeria as a whole predates his appointment. From his days as Public Relation officer to his days as controller at MM1 Airport, he lends constant support to the state and her indigenes. I am lucky he is the Custom Chief at a time I am the sitting Governor of our dear state.
6. Let me put on record our deep appreciation to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for recognising excellence in our great sons. These top service leaders are exceptional in their competency, efficiency and patriotism to the fatherland. Mr President finds in our sons diligent officers whose experience and capacity are needed at this critical point of our national life. I am indeed elated.
7. I call on our illustrious sons to continue in their passionate service to the fatherland. You are our shining ambassadors donated to the nation. You are making us proud. You must not relent.
8. You should also not forget home. I urge you to be my partners in our push to develop the state. I don't have to bore you with the mess we met on the ground. We are just frontally determined to take the state out of the wood. For this I need your support and that of other eminent Osun sons and daughters at home and abroad.
9. Once again,on behalf of the government and people of Osun state, I say congratulations. We wish you successful tenure.
10. Thanks for listening. God bless Osun State God bless Nigeria God bless all of us
HE, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Executive Governor of Osun State
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