Adeleke appoints puff-puff seller as Govt house chef, gives parents millions of naira
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has appointed Ms. Oluwatosin Adejumo, a street puff-puff seller, as a chef at the Government House in Osogbo.
The governor, who made the announcement on his official X handle, also presented ₦2 million each to Adejumo’s parents in addition to the appointment.
He described her as “the puff-puff seller turned Government House chef.”
Adejumo, who holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) alongside professional catering training, first came to Adeleke’s attention during a recent labour rally in Osogbo, where organised labour groups endorsed his administration and pledged support for his second-term bid.
Explaining the gesture, Adeleke said the appointment fulfilled a promise he made after meeting Adejumo at the rally.
“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,” he said.
The governor added that Adejumo’s story was “a powerful reminder that hard work and dedication never go unnoticed,” reaffirming his administration’s commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence.
A video shared on Adeleke’s page showed the governor purchasing Adejumo’s entire tray of puff-puff for ₦50,000 at the rally, before instructing aides to collect her details. The clip also captured her brief conversation with him, where she disclosed her catering background, which eventually earned her the new role.
