A civil society group, The Osun Masterminds, has raised the alarm over the worsening financial state of Osun, warning that the State is bleeding financially.
Speaking during its April 2025 State of the State Address, the group expressed deep concerns over the continued crippling of Local Government administrations across Osun State.
According to the group, the inability of Local Governments to function properly has resulted in the non-collection of Internally Generated Revenue, putting severe strain on the State’s finances.
The Executive Director, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, lamented that the financial hemorrhage is causing untold hardship for citizens and jeopardizing critical sectors like healthcare and education.
The Osun Masterminds noted that the collapse of Local Government activities has led to a sharp decline in primary healthcare delivery, with rural dwellers facing worsening health challenges.
They also highlighted that essential services like citizen documentation through Local Government Identification Letters have been halted, causing serious inconvenience to residents.
Community development projects, such as road maintenance and agricultural extension services, have also been abandoned, worsening living conditions across Osun’s rural communities.
The group warned that failure to revive the Local Governments could expose vehicle owners in the State to legal troubles, as they are unable to renew important vehicle documents.
Beyond Osun’s internal challenges, The Osun Masterminds drew attention to the rising insecurity in Nigeria, describing the situation as a national emergency.
Prof. Oyedokun-Alli stated that Nigeria now faces widespread threats from kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism, with citizens unable to sleep peacefully in their own homes.
He passionately appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately act by putting Service Chiefs under intense pressure to restore security across the nation.
The group also criticized the Osun State Government over the prolonged delay in recruiting teachers and healthcare workers, warning that it is undermining the development of education and health sectors.
According to the statement, the continuous manpower shortages in critical sectors are slowing down societal growth and risking the future of the State’s young population.
On the issue of electricity, The Osun Masterminds condemned the poor power supply despite high tariffs and called on the Federal Government to take decisive action.
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The group warned that the combination of crippled Local Governments and rising communal clashes could lead to a total breakdown of order if urgent measures are not taken.
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