Governor Ademola Adeleke had written to the House of Assembly, requesting for approval to change the state''s logo.

The Osun State government has discarded the state logo adopted by the former governor Rauf Aregbesola-led administration in 2011, replacing it with a newly designed one.

Governor Ademola Adeleke had written to the House of Assembly, requesting for approval to change the state''s logo.

The request letter was read by Speaker of the Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, during plenary, in March. 

In the letter, titled: "Presentation of the New Logo of Osun State Government for Approval," the governor had urged the Assembly to fast-track the approval, so as to make the new logo the official brand of the state.

However, the Governor on Wednesday assented to a law passed by the State House of Assembly, adopting a new logo for the state.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Governors spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Wednesday, describing the new logo as a symbol of new rebirth for the state.

I am elated to sign this new Logo into law as a signal of rebirth of our dear State. The new logo is significant because it rhymes and meaningfully represents our historic anthem, our values and tradition.

The new logo is also an educational resource material for our younger generation as it contains symbols of our landmarks, strengths, resources and history. The logo is also a tool to market the state at home and abroad.

It is my honour and privilege to introduce the new logo as the symbol of our state. This announcement will herald a new life of prosperity, abundance and sustainability for our people and admirers," the governor was quoted.

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