Osun: New state logo only a specimen — 3D version will be unveiled on April 30

The Osun government says the recently released logo of the state is only a specimen.

On Wednesday, Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, assented to a bill adopting a new logo for the state.

Adeleke described the new logo as “a signal of rebirth” for the state, saying it is an honour to introduce the new symbol.

“The new logo is also an educational resource material for our younger generation as it contains symbols of our landmarks, strengths, resources and history,” Adeleke had said.

“The logo is also a tool to market the state at home and abroad.”

In March, Adeleke had written to the Osun assembly, requesting approval for the change of the state’s logo.

Subsequently, the house of assembly granted Adeleke’s request, replacing the logo initiated by the Rauf Aregbesola administration in 2011, with a new one.

After the new logo was released, some Nigerians, including indigenes of Osun, faulted the quality of the design.

Reacting to the development, the state government said Adeleke will unveil the three-dimensional version of the new logo during ‘Ipade Imole’, a stakeholders’ meeting, on April 30, 2024.

“Kindly note that what was shared below is a specimen. The 3D version carefully carved out with solidity and clarity will be unveiled by Governor Ademola Adeleke during the next Ipade Imole on April 30th, 2024,” the state government said.

In July 2023, the Osun assembly repealed the law validating the public use of the state’s anthem, crest and flag.

The Osun State Anthem, Crest and Flag Law 2012 was instituted during the Aregbesola administration.

Aregbesola had also announced the renaming of Osun state as ‘State of Osun’.