Adeleke launches free Wi-Fi for schools, hospitals, communities in Osun

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free public internet service designed to connect residents, students, businesses, and communities across the state.

The project, spearheaded by the Innovation, Science, Technology, and Digital Economy Office under the Office of the Special Adviser, is aimed at expanding digital access and boosting opportunities across key sectors of the state.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the government said the initiative would support education, employment, healthcare, and community safety across Osun.

Describing the programme as a gateway to opportunity, Adeleke said the service would break barriers and drive growth across every sector of the state economy. “With this public digital infrastructure, we are cutting barriers, connecting people, and driving growth across Osun’s economy,” he said.

The Special Adviser on Innovation, Science, Technology, and Digital Economy, Azeez Badmus, described the scheme as the beginning of a broader digital rollout, assuring that more government services and digital tools would soon follow.

Currently, Imole Wi-Fi is accessible at the Osun State Library, Alphastart Hub, Osun Mall, Salvation Army Middle School, Osogbo Grammar School, and the Ministry of Innovation, Science, Technology, and Digital Economy.

The government listed students, job seekers, hospitals, farmers, and communities as key beneficiaries. Students can access online classes and research materials, while job seekers and small businesses may apply for opportunities and conduct transactions online.

Hospitals and clinics may utilize telemedicine and digital records, farmers can benefit from weather forecasts and pricing updates, while communities are expected to enjoy enhanced security through connectivity that supports emergency response and safety systems.