Nigeria: Adeleke Cuts Osun's Domestic Debt By N69.18bn in Three Years
Residents praised wage and pension payments but said road projects, schools and health services still need more work.
- On Saturday, Governor Ademola Adeleke seeks a second term under the Accord Party umbrella, campaigning on his stewardship record since taking office in November 2022.
- Debt Management Office data shows Osun State's domestic debt has consistently declined since December 2022, moving the state from Nigeria's 10 most indebted states to 18th on the ranking.
- Adeleke's administration reports constructing over 300 kilometres of roads, rehabilitating over 200 primary healthcare centres and more than 150 public schools, alongside continued salary and pension payments.
- Residents like Ojo, who rated performance at 65 per cent, praised salary payments and pension investments, citing improved teacher morale and economic activity across the state.
- Critics like Maryam Adaranijo and Ifeoluwa Olagbaju argue that healthcare facilities like Asubiaro remain overburdened and that the government should prioritize employment opportunities and security.
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Nigeria: Adeleke Cuts Osun's Domestic Debt By N69.18bn in Three Years
Osun State's domestic debt has fallen by nearly half since Governor Ademola Adeleke assumed office, dropping from N148.37 billion in December 2022 to N79.19 billion in March 2026, while the state continued to spend billions of naira servicing its debts.
#OsunDecides2026: What Osun residents say about Governor Adeleke's stewardship
While some residents praised the Adeleke administration for its performance, particularly in workers’ welfare, infrastructure and education, others said the government had fallen short of expectations in areas such as healthcare, security, tourism, investment and equitable distribution of infrastructure. The post #OsunDecides2026: What Osun residents say about Governor Adeleke’s stewardship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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