Osun state to invest in Cocoa production

Osun state governor Rauf Aregbesola has said the state would invest more in cocoa and other agricultural produce to improve its internally-generated revenue profile.

The governor , who stated this at a meeting with cocoa producers in Osogbo on Sunday, said 60 million “active’’ cocoa trees had been identified ‘for the production of “Cocoa Omoluabi’’ in the state.

He said that revenue from cocoa and other produce would help in turning the economy and fortunes of the state around.

Osun state Governor appoints 3rd richest woman in Africa as chancellor of state university

Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has appointed the third richest woman in African, Folorunso Alakija, as Chancellor of Osun State University, Osogbo.

The governor, issued a statement by his spokesperson, Semiu Okanlawon, said "pursuant to the provisions of clause 5(8) of the first schedule to the Osun State University (Establishment) Law, 2006, Mr. Aregbesola is privileged to appointment Mrs. Alakija as the Chancellor of the University".

The appointment, takes immediate effect will be for a period of five years.

Mr. Aregbesola, while congratulating the new Chancellor, said Mrs. Alakija's antecedent and sterling qualities as a God-fearing woman, a person of honour, integrity and successful business woman would no doubt impact positively on the running of Osun State University.

We wish her all the best in her new role.