Gov Adeleke appoints Osun puff-puff vendor as govt house chef
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has appointed Oluwatosin Adejumo, a street puff-puff seller, as a chef in the Government House, Osogbo.
The governor made the announcement yesterday through his official X handle, describing Adejumo as “the puff-puff seller turned Government House chef.”
Adejumo, who holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education, NCE, and has professional catering training, came to Adeleke’s attention during a recent labour rally in Osogbo, where organised labour groups pledged support for his administration and endorsed his bid for a second term.
The governor explained that the appointment was in fulfillment of a promise he made after meeting Adejumo at the rally.
“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.
Gov Adeleke appoints Osun puff-puff vendor as govt house chef
