Adeleke Revives Abandoned Osun House Project in Abuja After 13-Year Delay

After more than a decade of abandonment, the long-stalled Osun House project in Abuja’s Central Business District is finally set to resume, following a firm commitment by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to complete legacy infrastructure projects. Governor Adeleke announced that construction will recommence next month, marking a significant turnaround for a project that has been in limbo for over 13 years.

This major development was confirmed through an official statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, and shared with media outlets, including Naija News. The decision follows Adeleke’s cancellation of the original contract, which had long hindered progress due to unresolved legal and bureaucratic complications.

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Work to Resume on Osun House After Years of Neglect

The Osun House project, located in one of Abuja’s most strategic business zones, was originally initiated under the administration of former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola. However, it remained dormant for years due to a mix of legal disputes and contractual delays. When Governor Adeleke assumed office in 2022, the project had already been abandoned for 12 years, according to state records.

In his recent comments during a low-key inspection of the site, Governor Adeleke expressed satisfaction that the major impediments stalling the project had now been fully resolved. “In line with the policy of our administration to complete all inherited projects, we have resolved all bottlenecks and the Ministry of Work is to commence completion work without further delay,” he declared.

He further emphasized that all legal and contractual issues have been addressed between 2023 and 2024, giving the state a clear path forward to bring the project to fruition.

Governor Orders Urgent Mobilisation by Ministry of Works

Following the contract cancellation, the Osun State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has been given marching orders to mobilise immediately to the project site. Governor Adeleke is calling for an expedited process to ensure that no more time is lost in the completion of what he described as a “vital investment for Osun State.”

“I urge the Ministry to fast-track the project. A project abandoned for 12 years by the time we took over in 2022 deserves urgent attention,” Adeleke said, reflecting the urgency his administration attaches to the infrastructure.

According to insiders, the renewed contract will come with stricter timelines, improved accountability measures, and routine progress monitoring to avoid a repeat of the past failures.

Osun to Benefit Economically and Administratively

The completion of Osun House is expected to have wide-reaching benefits for the state. Situated in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, the building is seen as both a symbol of state presence and a potential revenue-generating asset. It will serve multiple administrative purposes while offering commercial opportunities that can help offset the state’s financial burdens.

“This project is not just about completing a building,” an aide close to the governor noted. “It is about projecting Osun’s image in the capital, generating income through rentals or leases, and reducing the cost of running government operations in Abuja.”

The move also aligns with the Adeleke administration’s broader policy of continuity in governance, ensuring that public resources committed by past administrations are not wasted but brought to logical conclusion.

Public Reaction and Political Context

Governor Adeleke’s decision has been widely praised by stakeholders across political divides. Many observers have pointed out that his commitment to completing inherited projects, regardless of which administration started them, represents a mature and pragmatic approach to governance.

“This shows he is not playing politics with development,” said a public policy analyst based in Osogbo. “A lot of governors abandon past projects out of ego or political differences. What Adeleke is doing with Osun House shows leadership.”

Meanwhile, there is hope among residents and civil servants from Osun State stationed in Abuja that the project’s revival will ease accommodation and administrative burdens they currently face.

With the road now clear, the next few months will be critical in transforming promises into visible action. As the Ministry of Works prepares to mobilise in June, expectations are high that this long-overdue project will finally be delivered.

Governor Adeleke concluded his statement with a promise to Osun citizens: “I can assure Osun people that the coast is clear now, and Osun will soon be reaping the fruits of her investment in the project.”

With this assurance, the spotlight now shifts to the construction site and the Ministry of Works, which has been tasked with turning Adeleke’s commitment into a functional landmark in Nigeria’s capital.