The National President of Ogori Descendants’ Union, ODU, Engineer Gbemi Omole,has called for greater unity amongst Ogori sons and daughters. This,he said, will ensure continued growth and development of the area.
He made the call at the end of the 2024 year get together organized by the Lokoja Branch of the ODU held on 1st December,2024 at the Agbogun’sFamily Compound along Taiye Road ,Lokoja.
Engineer Omole, maintained that the unity and oneness always displayed by the ODU Lokoja Branch was unique as the branch had prided itself as the rallying point for Ogorians in the City.
Also speaking,the member representing Ogori-Magongo State Constituency in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Bode Ogunmola, appreciated God for allowing members to witness yet another December.He commended them for the unity of purpose displayed by members of the Union
In a remark, the Senior Special Assistant, SSA, to the Governor of Kogi State on Livelihood Mobilization, Hon. Maryam Usman Yahaya who also made cash donations and wrappers to some elderly Ogori women and wldos , appealed to Ogorians to continue to support the transformative agenda of the Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo.
She informed the gathering , that the Governor had appointed not less than Seven indigenes of Ogori -Magongo Local Government Area into his administration and as such, called on the people of the area to give maximum support to the government of the day.
Similarly, the Permanent Secretary,Kogi state Ministry of Information and Communication and the immediate past chairman of ODU Lokoja Branch, Mr.Ebenezer Adurodija, enjoined Ogorians to participate in activities and initiatives that are geared towards the progress of Ogoriland.
Earlier,in an address of welcome, the chairman, ODU,Lokoja Branch, Mr Williams Ogunmola, appreciated Ogorians in Lokoja for their support, commitment and contributions toeards the growth of Ogoriland.
He urged all Ogorians to continue to contribute their quota to the peace, unity and development of their fatherland.
Speaking on the “Ogori Hour,”a Radio Audience Participatory programme been aired on Confluence Radio 94.1 FM Lokoja, the Presenter, Elder Bola Boro, appealed to Ogorians to sponsor the programme. He emphasised that the Programme was meant to inform, educate and entertain Ogorians and a learning medium of Ogori language,OKO,for Ogori children who are not based at home.
Highlights of the ceremony was the display of the rich and colourful cultural heritage of the people,especially the singing of and dancing to; the popular Eregba Music and Ogengen Esen which is indigenous to the people of land.