People of oke ogun area have been charged to remain resolute and be committed and to the overall development of the region
The admonition was part of the remarks made by dignitaries who spoke at the 2025 Annual ‘Get together’ Programme, organised by the Oke Ogun Indigenous Youths Solidarity Forum.
This, according to various speakers, can bring about accelerated transformation to the region.
Oke Ogun Indigenous Youths Solidarity Forum, an umbrella body of oke ogun youths saddled with the responsibility of promoting oke ogun region by uniting eminent indigenes of Oke Ogun area.
The epoch event had in attendance eminent indigenes of Oke Ogun, among whom were the Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State; Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo,Hon Shina Abiola Peller, and Col. Gbenga Adegbola.
The event also had in attendance some prominent traditional rulers in oke ogun area, including the Oniro of Otu, Oba Sunday Oyetunde Adepoju Ayilola III , the Aseyin of Iseyin His Royal Majesty Oba Sefiu Oyebola Adeyeri Ajirotutu ably represented by Chief Isiak Adeoti and Iseyin Local Government Chairman Hon Fadipe represented by his vice Hon Oladipupo Solomon.
While speaking on the theme:’ Rebuilding Oke Ogun’s legacy: Restoring our Historical Heritage, Transforming Education, Politics and Culture for Future Generations.
The speakers in their separate views, itemized the topic of discussion and highlighted factors militating the growth and development of the region.
They emphasised that disunity and desperate pursuance of individual ambition, as this will continue to hinder the progress of oke ogun area.
Chief Moses Alake,Hon Shina Peller, Oba Sunday Adepoju, the National President, Miners Association of Nigeria; Chief Dele Ayanleke and Representative of Aseyin Chief Isiak Adeoti and Vice Chairman Iseyin local council Hon Oladipupo Solomon
in their separate interviews opined that it is imperative for the people of oke ogun to stay focused and be united for the overall development of the region.
They stressed that the unity of oke ogun is sacrosanct and not negotiable as the 2027 election draws nearer.
While admonishing Oke ogun youths to be vanguard of positive change and rapid transformation,
the National President; Miners Association of Nigeria Chief Dele Ayanleke, Abdul Qudir Oluwabusayo, Pastor Favour Adewoyin and Prince Isiak Adeoti called for the industrialization of oke ogun area through partnership arrangements and productively engaged youths for the progress of the region.
The epoch event which also featured the presentation of awards of excellent to eminent personalities across oke ogun area, also featured the presentation of award of recognition to an Oke Ogun radio ace presenter, Mr Jenrade kaseem Abiodun, in recognition of his contribution to the growth and development of oke ogun area.
Among the dignitaries present at the occasion were the Head of Channel, Oke Ogun Radio, Princess Adedamola Orioke and the Commercial officer, Oke Ogun fm Alaga, Mr Abdul wasiu Asimiyi.
By Kaseem Jenrade