Governor  Ademola Adeleke of Osun State Wednesday has reiterated his resolve to take governance back to the grassroot. 


He stated this  while receiving the Heads of Local Government Areas in the 30 local governments and Area councils of the state in Osogbo  


He said the local governments are the closest layer of government to the people and as such, critical attention must be given to it. 


"Without development at the grassroot, the essence of any government will not be felt and this informed the reform of the local governments. This forms part of our five thematic areas that we promised to address as a government." 


Governor Adeleke further charged the HLAs to brace up to play their part in the rebuilding process that will soon begin in all the the local governments in the state. 


"Whatever is needed to make the local government return from its lost glory as an impactful tier of government, this government will do it and I urge you as seasoned professionals to support government initiative and desire to make the closest layer of government to the people more accessible and responsible to the people. 


Welcoming the HLAs earlier, the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, said the new administration is interested in delivering good governance to the people at the grassroot, noting that the workers will play an important roles in making it possible. 

"You are all seasoned professionals and we expect you to give your support to this administration's quest to bring government to the people at the grassroot. That is why we have you here and asking you to put everything into the success of this administration," the Deputy Governor noted. 


Mr Adewale Adedapo, who responded on behalf of the HLAs, said they appreciate the Governor for his assurances as this has strengthened their faith in his government. 


He pledged their team will work tirelessly for the success of the government