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<\/p>\nWith the election of Rauf Aregbesola as governor of Osun State in 2010, the state was rebranded and given a new identity. This was seen in the new coat of arms, state flag as well as state\u2019s anthem.<\/p>\n
The coat of Arms which represents the state\u2019s logo comprises two elephants which symbolise strength, service and humility.<\/p>\n
This emblem has a brown colour which emphasizes the unity of the black skin as well as the soil. Also, the coat of arms has a cocoa tree which symbolises agriculture and the natural resources of the land.<\/p>\n
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The Y on the shield represents River Niger and Benue which shows the link between the state and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.<\/p>\n
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The lion on the Coat of Arms stands for Yoruba nobility, dignity and courage while its cushion of\u00a0ferns\u00a0represents the traditional lair of the African Lion and the richness of the land.<\/p>\n
The two symbols of the\u00a0Chief\u2019s sword (Ida)\u00a0and\u00a0the Mace\u00a0denotes the spirit and purpose of Osun. The\u00a0Sword\u00a0is the symbol of the Obas while the\u00a0Mace\u00a0is the symbol of the Legislative Arm of Government and the power of the common people as expressed by their elected representative.<\/p>\n
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The\u00a0Ori Olokun\u00a0represents the common origin of the Yoruba people and the dexterity of the tribe in technology. On the other hand, the garland surrounding it symbolises chivalry and triumph.<\/p>\n
The Timber symbolizes the vegetation as a rain forest zone with the Indigo colour (Aro) of the upper part of the shield representing the common Adire wear in Yorubaland while the\u00a0Ruby Red\u00a0colour (Alaari) of the lower part of the shield stands for nobility.<\/p>\n
Osun State is also known as Land of Service. The Motto of the State is Liberty & Service. Additionally, the rebranded state came with a new flag with elements that had unique meanings.<\/p>\n
A new anthem was also composed by the State and the wordings have been highlighted below:<\/p>\n
There is work for us to do<\/p>\n
For our motherland<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s uplift it, let\u2019s uplift it<\/p>\n
Uplift it for the world to see<\/p>\n
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Our belief is that;<\/p>\n
The way a child was born, so was a slave<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s work, let\u2019s labour<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s work, so we can together prosper<\/p>\n
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Unity and freedom<\/p>\n
Should be our pursuit<\/p>\n
March on for plenty success<\/p>\n
And all that is good<\/p>\n
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The child of Oodua arise<\/p>\n
Take your rightful place<\/p>\n
For you are the light<\/p>\n
Of the black race<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
With the election of Rauf Aregbesola as governor of Osun State in 2010, the state was rebranded and given a … <\/p>\n