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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Monday unveiled the state’s digital economy policies and flagged off laying of a broadband fibre optic project worth N16 billion to apply information communication technology in various sectors of the state.

Speaking at the Programme held at the Adolak event centre in Osogbo, the state capital, Senator Adeleke, stated that, the project would cover 64 kilometres of the state and place landmarks of the state on Google maps.

He however signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Oodua Infraco to commence immediate deployment of Fiber Optics across Osun state.

“In line with the new National Broadband policy and the urgency of internet Fiber connectivity for Osun state, this government is waiving payment for Telecom Right of Way in return for free connectivity to our schools and health centres when the broadband project is completed.”

“My good people of Osun State, we are also harnessing the many talents Osun has in the tech sector. We are putting selected Osun tech leaders from all over the world into an advisory board. Today, I am inaugurating the First Digital Economy Advisory Board with 15 . Their task is to the state in our dream of transforming Osun into a digital economy state.”

“Permit me to commend my team for their wonderful performance on these landmark initiatives. I appreciate the team from the Ministry of Innovations, Science and Technology as well as specialists within the ICT Taskforce. You are consequently directed to work on the next phase which is the commencement of implementation of the policies and the initiatives.”

While stating that, the state government was in partnership with an ICT firm, Oodua Infraco for the execution of the state’s digital economy projects, Senator Adeleke maintained that, the policy is designed to identify and apply information communication technology in various sectors of the state.

He however explained that the new policy has ICT in agriculture, education, health, environment, istration, and infrastructure among others. This policy will change our state for the better.

“As part of our digital economy drive, Osun is poised to be the first State to domesticate the Nigerian Startups Act. This will be the first Executive Bill I will be forwarded to the State Assembly after this event. The Act is programmed to ensure that new start-up promoters and entrepreneurs secure desired mentoring and financing. The law once domesticated will enhance the goals of both the ICT and the Tech Innovation policy.”

“As e-commerce is at the heart of the digital economy, my istration also launched the Osun Goggle Mapping project. This is to ensure that Osun businesses and landmarks are placed on Google maps to start with. When I took over in November 2022, Osun Google Mapping coverage was below 30 per cent. I am happy to record that Osun Mapping coverage is today above 50 per cent. When we are to launch Phase 2, I will host e-commerce giants in Nigeria alongside Google Corporation.”

“All the above initiatives cannot see the light of the day without internet connectivity. I was told our state internet coverage is still very low. I am determined to change the narrative. To that end, I am reviving and re-launching today the Osun State Broadband Fiber Optic Project. ”

In his remark, the Chairman of the Oodua Infraco, Sammy Adigun assured the state governor of executing the projects within the stipulated time.

He, however, stressed that his team are ready to discharge their assignments in a classical way to make the state second to none in the digital economy.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/adeleke-flags-off-n16b-digital-economy-projects-to-improve-osun/

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Its a good start. Connectivity is very important in these times.

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Supreme court chief judge Olukayode Ariwoola is waiting for him

Well that is good, it remains to help give Ibedc a slap on the face for their low power supply.. but it is a step in the right direction. It remains President Buhari to sign the new power bill into law before leaving office. So they don't take the shine off the name Imole.

Congratulations on your First 100days in office.

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The truth is that I don't understand what the governor is doing and it's impact on the people. What will placing every area of the state on Google app benefit the state? I don't want to criticise because I don't know what the N16b project will contribute to the state.

Ok

16 Billion Naira on digital economy in Osogbo, Osun state in a place where people are hungry, why not spend 13billion on tractors and spend 3 billions to engage the unemployed people and divert the port folio into agriculture / mechanized farming and watch Osun state become the food basket of the nation in the south west, utilizing the land for good such cause alone with displace illegal herdsmen, provide work for Agric oriented people, reducing herdsmen activities , boost food production , improve security and standard of living, you already have huge waiting market in Lagos State , a city with population of 24.4m

The policy would have made sense in a state like Lagos or Rivers, this is waste of resources.

This governor has misplaced his priorities, and evident that leadership is our main problem in this country, I guess the governor is doing it for self gain, may be that is what is beneficial to him, that is where he will see money .

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https://tribuneonlineng.com/adeleke-flags-off-n16b-digital-economy-projects-to-improve-osun/

Imole Deeee

Better loot as much as possible before court flush you out

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This man will do wonders in Osun state, obviously. Normally, the Adelekes are generous and free-spirited. That's why they're getting blessed always...

Computer center, internet access and some apps from roadside hacked apps dealers.

it is just another useless project to siphon money, Adeleke working overdrive to get his share of Osun money before Supreme Court judgment.

Adeleke feel free to come back home. AD

The dancing governor is now dancing with infrastructural developments in the state .

Nice one

This guy is trying

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Isn't always straight.

Good

muykem:
The truth is that I don't understand what the governor is doing and it's impact on the people. What will placing every area of the state on Google app benefit the state? I don't want to criticise because I don't what the N16b project will contribute to the state.

can u just shut up for once, if u don't have any reasonable thin to type? A concern about d people of osun or the state? Cos d people well being is number one

I need 1b

This dull dancer removed Osun State flag, stopped Osun anthem and even coat of arm that is possessed by each State in South West and some part of the Country.

Illiterate will always be illiterate

Ade dancer.

This one don dey flex muscles now, in 2nd tenure im true colours go show.

Good one