A street puff-puff vendor, Ms. Oluwatosin Adejumo, has seen her life transformed after Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State appointed her as a chef in the Government House and awarded her a scholarship.
The appointment, which Adeleke described as a promise fulfilled, came after the governor spotted Adejumo during a labour rally in Osogbo on August 29. On that day, Adeleke surprised the puff-puff seller by purchasing her entire tray of snacks for ₦50,000 and pledging to offer her employment.
Announcing the development on Friday via his official X handle, the governor said:
“A few days ago, I met Ms. Oluwatosin Adejumo during the rally where labour unions and other groups declared their support for my re-election. Today, I have kept that promise by officially presenting her appointment letter as one of our Government House chefs. Beyond this, I have also approved a scholarship for her up to the Master’s level, should she wish to further her education.”
Adejumo, who holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) and has received catering training, became an internet sensation after the video of her encounter with Adeleke went viral.
In a related development, Governor Adeleke also commissioned the Osun Farmers’ House in Osogbo — a project initiated by former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola but left abandoned for years.
According to Adeleke, the reopening of the facility demonstrates his administration’s resolve to strengthen the farming sector and boost the state’s economy.
“This milestone shows how serious we are about meeting the needs of our farmers while driving transformation in every sector of our state. I sincerely appreciate the support from Osun’s farmers and reaffirm my pledge to revitalise agriculture as part of our larger mission to secure food for our people,” he stated.
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