—Pledges loyalty, support for his administration

By Dayo Johnson,  Akure

The former Adviser to the Ondo state governor on Women Affairs, Dr Seun Osamaye, now a commissioner designate, has appreciated governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and pledged her loyalty and support for him and  his administration.

Dr Osamaye is one of the nine nominees that governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa forwarded to the state House of Assembly for approval as commissioners.

She has expressed gratitude to God Almighty for her nomination as a Commissioner by the state Governor, lucky Aiyedatiwa.

The nominee also thanked Governor  Aiyedatiwa for elevating her from a special Adviser to a commissioner.

She appreciated him for his trust and confidence and pledged her loyalty and support for him and his administration.

 According to her ” I, Dr. Seun Osamaye, wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty for the gift of this nomination as Commissioner. I am humbled and honored by this recognition.

“I extend my sincerest appreciation to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for elevating me from Special Adviser to Commissioner. Your trust and confidence in me are a privilege, and I pledge my loyalty and support to your administration.

“I also thank the women of Ondo State for their support during my tenure as Special Adviser on Women Affairs. I also appreciate the people of Ifedore Local Government for their love and support.”

Dr Seun Bosede Osamaye  is a distinguished academic and trailblazer in the field of education, Management and Strategic Studies, Social- political and Community development and philanthropic endeavors.

She started her lecturing career in the department of English at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo after graduating as the best Student in her class, she was loved by all students and staff. She has also made huge impacts in the political landscape of the country at a young age.

 In 2019, she was the Coordinator of the Small Allhaji Campaign Organisation, a successful campaign that led to the emergence of Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye as a member of the House of Representatives for ldanre/lfedore federal constituency of Ondo State in the 9th Assembly.

 Osamaye recently bagged a Ph.D in English Language from Nasarawa State University, KEFFI. She equally holds a Masters of Arts degree in English Language from the great Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife Osun State and She is a proud graduate of Adeyemi College of Education Ondo State for her B.A (ED) English 2nd class upper and NCE In College of Education, Ikere Ekiti now Ekiti State university of Education.

She is A fellow of Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management (FCISM), A fellow Of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo and a Doctor of philosophy (Honoris Causa) in Communication and strategic management from Prowess University, Delaware,

U. S. A.

 Osamaye is a gender advocate who served between 2019 and 2023 as the Senior Legislative Aide on Gender Equality to Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila(Fmr Speaker, 9th House Of Representatives and currently the Chief of Staff to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu) where she worked with other senior colleagues on areas that centers on promoting gender equality rights and awareness, ensuring domestication and implementation of the VAPP Act especially as it addresses Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), facilitating gender-friendly programs, and partnering with Gender-Based Civil Society Groups committed to the cause of women and general well-being of the girl-child in Nigeria.

Seun since 2019 as part of her humanitarian gestures began a yearly empowerment program tagged “Give back a portion” which has seen her donate empowerment materials such as a car, a motorcycle, cash gifts, food items, household items, grinding machines and so many other items to indigent women, youths and less privileged in Ifedore Local Government area of Ondo State. On May 30, 2021.

Seun Bosede Osamaye is one of the few young women in APC who contributed tremendously to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as president through diligent discharge of duties and responsibilities assigned to her.

 She served as National President of the Progressive Young women forum between July, 2021 and June, 2023, she was first appointed as the interim National President of all young women in APC by The APC CECPC Women Rep, Hon Stella Okotete under Gov Mai Mala Buni’s Chairmanship and leadership and later confirmed by The APC National Women Leader Dr Betta Edu in July 2022 and also worked with her as Special Adviser, Political between July, 2022 and February, 2023.

Seun recently became an Icon of Humanitarian and philanthropy after building and donating a 200-Capacity Ultra Morden Faculty library to her Alma mater Commissioned in the second week of December, 2023.

 She was appointed as The Special Adviser, Women Affairs To The Governor of Ondo State in June, 2024 and was later reappointed as Special Adviser Women in February, 2025 . Since her Appointment as Special Adviser Women Affairs to the Governor of Ondo State, Her Pet Project, O’datiwa Women Initiatives has served as a plartform for Ondo State Women to be nurtured and empowered by the Governor of Ondo State.

Dr. Bosede Osamaye has been promoting gender equality and addressing issues related to women’s welfare.

Dr. Osamaye’s work focuses on creating opportunities and improving the status of women within and outside Ondo State through platforms such as the Odatiwa Women Initiatives and Progressive Change Agents Initiative.

 She aims to empower women by providing access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Her role also involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the implementation of policies that benefit women, particularly in areas of Empowerment, entrepreneurship, education, and women with disabilities.