Osun State says it is embarking on a journey of transformation, marked by the unveiling of a new state logo. Governor of the State, Ademola Adeleke said the logo symbolises rebirth and serves as an educational beacon for the younger generation.
The governor’s endorsement of the logo was announced in a press statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. Governor Adeleke expressed his enthusiasm for the new emblem, stating, “I am delighted to endorse this new Logo as a symbol of rebirth for our beloved State. It encapsulates our historic anthem, values, and traditions.”
The Osun helmsman further highlighted the logo’s role in educating the youth about the state’s landmarks, strengths, resources, and history, while also functioning as a marketing tool to attract both local and international attention.
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, shared the governor’s sentiments, praising the logo for its meaningful representation of the state’s people, heritage, and potential.
“I congratulate Mr. Governor and the entire people of Osun state on this historic occasion. For us at the State Assembly, we will continue to robustly support the many laudable initiatives of the executive arm of government,” he remarked.
The new logo is rich with symbolism, featuring a circle that represents perfection and wholeness, and a ‘Y’ shape that signifies the unity of Osun State’s three Senatorial districts. The Osun River, connected to a waterfall, embodies the state’s moniker as the “State of the Living Spring,” providing life and nourishment to the fertile brown agricultural soil, the mountains, and the cocoa seeds within the state.
The Explainer learnt that the brown soil in the logo denotes fertility and sustenance, just as the mountains symbolise tourism, hospitality, and spirituality. The Ori Olokun signifies the common origin of the Yoruba race and Osun State’s royal heritage. Atop the logo, rays of light, or ‘Imole’ in Yoruba, represent clarity, enlightenment, hope, and guidance, touching every element of the state and bringing progress and success. The logo’s colours—gold, ruby red, orange, and yellow—reflect the royalty, nobility, hospitality, and joyful spirit of the Osun people.
