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30TH IKORODU OGA DAY ENDS IN GLAMOROUS STYLE, AS EMINENT PERSONALITIES GRACED EVENT. | Shakiru Seidu. ...Monarchs, Lawmakers, Others applaud Organisers. ...It's a cultural revolution for Socio- economic development, IKODASS Chairman, Rotimi Erogbogbo reveals.

His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi, Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, with other top dignitaries.

The annual Ikorodu Oga Day Celebrations of year 2021 has ended in another grand style amidst funfair. The 30th version was seen as a unique occasion for the Ikorodu people and this was evident right from the pre-celebration activities to the grand finale day on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Palace of Ayangburen, Ikorodu, Lagos.

As early as 8.00am, various parts of the Ikorodu sections had started arriving the venue with their sons and daughters. Some adorned themselves in special attire (Aso Ebi), while the special dress (Ankara textile) for the 30th Oga festival was conspicuously seeing on those who could get it from the organizers.

Banners of various inscriptions, congratulating the Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, HRM Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi and IKODASS Chairman, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo were erected at strategic spots. Traditional dancers and cultural troupes were not also left out with their memorable displays.

This year's festival was no doubt characterized by various demonstration and presentations that arrested the attention of the guests. Prominent personalities within and outside Ikorodu Division were not left out of the life long experience which binds the people of Ikorodu together, MegaXpression Media was there.

The Oga Day festival which came into being in 1992 under the first Chairmanship of Late Chief B.O. Benson, SAN, was a novel idea that was accepted by all and sundry in Ikorodu. The event had since been witnessing a tremendous support for the yearly celebration, which was meant to bring home sons and daughters of the kingdom both at home and in Diaspora.
Chairman, Ikorodu Development Association IKODASS, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, addressing the Newsmen.

The Chairman of IKODASS, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, said with the support of other members, IKODASS has succeeded in repackaging and rebranding the most popular sociocultural event in Ikorodu in which others will continue to build upon.

"I am glad to report that within six months of this campaign, we are beginning to to see positive results. We are irrevocably committed to the continuous development of Ikorodu and we call on brands and all men and women of goodwill to come on board, join hands with us in building one of the fastest growing market in Lagos State," the IKODASS Chairman said.

Erogbogbo later extended his unalloyed gratitude to the Lagos State Government for its support right from inception of Oga Day, the charismatic Kabiyesi, HRM Oba Engr Kabir Adewale Shotobi and his wife, Olori Kudirat Abosede Shotobi, and other progressive minded in Ikorodu for their unrelentless support and guidance at ensuring that the right things are done at the right time.

In his royal remarks, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, said he was impressed by this year's Oga Day, appreciating the Royal Heads and other notable personalities for their presence.

“We shall come back next year to give thanks for seeing another year. We shall continue to witness peace, progress and development in Ikoroduland," the Monarch prayed.

Oba Shotobi also revealed that the celebrations had further brought to fore the importance of tradition and culture, as he thanked immensely the support and co-operation of all towards this year's successful celebration.

Speaking with MegaXpression Media, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru of Lagos East Senatorial District, eloquently said that the biggest gathering of all Ikorodu sons and daughters with unique opportunity to celebrate all, is 'Oga Day'. 

"We hold dear as a people, especially legacies left for us by our founding fathers, which include, honour, valour, bravery, respect for Ikorodu Kingdom, propagation of our cultural values and so on. We salute our present leaders championed by Kabiyesi,  HRM Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi and others for their consistencies," Sen. Abiru opined.

Also, Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, Member, Federal House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Defence, equally commended the Organisers, urging the people of Ikorodu to see the celebration, not as only merry-making, but to reflect on how people can contribute to the growth and development of Ikorodu community.

"This is the essence of celebrating our town days, and I want to believe that both sons and daughters of Ikorodu land, home and abroad will use this to contribute to the socio-economic growth of this great kingdom. I therefore crave for a glamorous and peaceful coexistence among all that brings about true growth and development to our Community,” Benson stated.

Mainwhile, the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly and Opomulero of Ikorodu, Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade, also applauded the Organisers and the entire people of Ikorodu kingdom for the successful celebration. He urged the residents of Ikorodu community to embrace peace and love one another while responding to MegaXpression Media.

Another side attraction was the presentation of Merit Awards and Community life outstanding performance Award to prominent personalities who have worked assiduously to advance the course of growth and development in all facet of life in Ikorodu Kingdom.

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