Oluwatosin Adejumo, street puff-puff vendor, appointed chef in Osun Government House by Governor Adeleke, with scholarship support for higher education

Oluwatosin Adejumo, a street puff-puff vendor, has been appointed as a chef in the Osun State Government House after catching the attention of Governor Ademola Adeleke during a labour rally in Osogbo.

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In August, Adeleke surprised Adejumo by purchasing all her snacks for ₦50,000 and promising her employment. On Friday, he fulfilled that promise, presenting her official appointment letter via his official X handle.

The governor also approved a scholarship for Adejumo, extending up to a Master’s level, should she wish to pursue further education.

Adejumo, who holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) and formal catering training, became a viral sensation following the incident.

Separately, Adeleke commissioned the long-abandoned Osun Farmers’ House in Osogbo, a project initiated by former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola.

The reopening signals the administration’s commitment to revitalising agriculture and stimulating economic growth across the state.

“This milestone shows how serious we are about meeting the needs of our farmers while driving transformation in every sector of our state,” Adeleke said.

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Through these initiatives, the governor is demonstrating a dual focus on human empowerment and sustainable development, combining immediate opportunities for individuals like Adejumo with long-term strategies for Osun’s economic growth.