The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has appointed one Oluwatosin Adejumo, a street puff-puff seller, as a chef in the Government House, Osogbo.
The governor revealed the gesture in an announcement via his X official handle, describing Adejumo as “the puff-puff seller turned Government House chef.”
Adejumo, is a Nigerian Certificate in Education, (NCE) holder with a professional catering training.
The attention of the governor was drawn to the lady during the recent labour rally in Osogbo, where the organised labour groups pledged their support for his administration and endorsed him for a second term.
According to the governor, the appointment was in fulfillment of a promise he made after meeting Adejumo at the rally.
Governor Adeleke says:
“A few days ago, I met Ms. Oluwatosin Adejumo during the rally where organised labour, in collaboration with other unions, endorsed the work we are doing and declared support for my re-election,” Adeleke wrote.
“Today, I fulfilled that promise by officially presenting her appointment letter as one of our Government House chefs.
Beyond this employment, I have also granted her a scholarship up to the Master’s level, should she decide to further her education.
“Her story is a powerful reminder that hard work and dedication never go unnoticed. My administration remains committed to identifying, recognising, and uplifting excellence wherever we find it.”
A video shared on the governor’s page showed the moment Adeleke purchased Adejumo’s entire tray of puff-puff for ₦50,000 during the rally, before instructing aides to collect her details.
The footage also captured a brief conversation where Adejumo disclosed her catering experience, which eventually earned her the new role.