By Hon. Comrade James Onifade 
When I talk about Governor Ademola Adeleke and the work he is doing in Osun State, some people think I am exaggerating.
But honestly, with everything unfolding before our eyes, from road infrastructure to responsible budgeting and now international investment flowing into the state, I can boldly say that Osun is gradually transforming into the “Small London” of the South West.
This is not just political praise; it is a personal observation grounded in visible results.
Recently, Governor Adeleke hosted a high-level delegation of multi-sectoral investors from China at the Government House in Osogbo.
According to the statement released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke assured the visitors that Osun State is ready to support them in setting up businesses within the Free Trade Zone and other industrial corridors.
What struck me most was the governor’s emphasis on Osun’s growing reputation for ease of doing business. He didn’t just talk , he highlighted the practical steps the state is taking to bridge infrastructural gaps and create an enabling environment for investors. From modern road networks to renewed industrial areas, the improvements are becoming difficult to ignore.
To add to that momentum, the state also announced that a Turkish furniture company is set to begin production in Osun — a signal that the state’s industrial revival is not just theoretical but already taking shape.
When I say the name “Imole” is not just a political slogan, this is what I mean. It feels more like a mandate , a direction toward light, development, and renewed identity for the people of Osun. The pace of growth, the openness to foreign partnerships, and the infrastructural renaissance give weight to that belief.
From where I stand, the signs of progress are clear:
– Considerate and impactful road construction underway across the state
– A budget that prioritizes the people and development, not political extravagance
– Foreign investors showing interest in Osun’s economic opportunities
– A Governor actively marketing the state globally
To me, this is what leadership looks like , not noise, but results. Not empty promises, but visible transformation.
Osun is rising, and I genuinely believe we are witnessing the early stages of a new era — one that justifies the growing excitement among the people.
If Osun continues in this direction, then yes, my prediction stands:
Osun will soon become the Small London of the South West.
Imole LEEKAN Siiiii