The Osun Governance Merit Awards (OGMA) has unveiled the 2026 Imole First-Term Governance Merit Awards to recognise government appointees whose performances and contributions supported the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke between 2022 and 2026.
The initiative, themed “Recognition of Outstanding Performance and Contributions to the Success of the Adeleke Administration, 2022–2026,” is aimed at promoting excellence, accountability, professionalism and people-centred governance.
The announcement was contained in a statement jointly signed by Comrade Waheed Lawal, Bhadmus Halemah Temitayo and Ebenezer Olusegun Ige on behalf of OGMA. The organisers called on members of the public, civil society organisations, professional associations, community groups, media organisations and other stakeholders to nominate deserving government officials.
The awards feature six categories, including the Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Success of the Adeleke Administration, 2022–2026.
Other categories are Most Impactful Government Official Award in Governance, Administration, Finance and Institutional Reforms; Education, Healthcare, Agriculture and Food Security; Infrastructure, Environment, Water and Energy; Women, Youth Empowerment and Sports; and Information, Communication and Public Engagement.
The categories cover areas such as public sector reforms, revenue mobilisation, security, education, healthcare, agriculture, road infrastructure, environmental protection, youth development, gender inclusion, sports, tourism, government communication and citizen engagement.
OGMA said the nomination exercise opened on Sunday, November 8, and would close on Saturday, November 20, 2026.
It urged nominators to provide specific achievements, projects, policies, reforms and measurable contributions made by nominees within the 2022–2026 period, adding that supporting evidence and credible references were encouraged.
According to the organisers, all nominations would undergo screening, evidence verification and assessment by the Awards Assessment Committee to ensure a fair, credible and transparent selection process.
The organisation urged residents and stakeholders to participate actively in identifying public officials whose performance and commitment had contributed to governance and development in Osun State.
Nominations can be submitted through https://forms.gle/tPPDXgyXmrfVUSfP9.
