By Nudoiba Ojen
“Among others, the objectives of Ososa Day are to attract funds for the gradual development of our town; and to engage in Cultural Rebirth/Reforms with a view to improve Traditional Council Administration”
The Ososa Traditional Council and the entire Ososa community in the Odogbolu Local Government area of Ogun State have fixed Saturday December 23 for the grand finale of activities for the celebration of Ososa (Omoroyo) Day 2023 in the community.
The weeklong event has been billed to hold from Monday, 18th to Sunday, 24th December, 2023 with various activities lined up on different days.
The Ososa (Omoroyo) Day Planning Committee has disclosed that the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, is expected as the Chief Guest of Honor at the event which would be hosted by the Gbegande of Ososa, Oba (Dr) Mojeed Adetoye Alatishe (Ogunroyega IV).
The Chairman, Omoroyo Day Planning Committee, Chief Abayomi Adewunmi and General Secretary, Ayodele Idowu, said that the highpoint of the Day celebration was the launching of an appeal fund in aid of various development projects in the community.
They called for the support of well-meaning indigenes, their friends and associates and good spirited Nigerians to come to the aid of the community.
According to them, “Ososa is known within and without for its tastefully prepared melon balls (Robo) soaked in rich vegetable oil (Omoroyo Eleridodo) and Corn flour mixed with pepper and palm oil to produce a chilly and tasty product called (Adun). These products and our agriculture determine our economy and culture”.
Adewunmi and Idowu stated, “The objectives of Ososa Day are to attract funds for the gradual development of our town; and to engage in Cultural Rebirth/Reforms with a view to improve Traditional Council Administration”.
They said that the objectives included “to undertake strategic imperatives for adequate representation of Ososa citizens at high governmental/societal levels.
“Consequently, we have developed a strategic plan for management of the aspirations of the town on a long term basis that will give a resounding and comprehensive public image for the Town”.
The committee, which disclosed plan to gradually develop and grow Ososa over time, itemized the projects to be undertaken with the proceeds of Ososa Day. These included:
* Refurbishment of our existing Town Hall to make it a monument at a cost of N25million.
* Build a New Town Hall on two acres of land in a serene corner of the Town at a cost to be determined.
*Rehabilitation of the old market structure at Sabo evening market, Odo-Alere at a cost of N15million
*Build a borehole at each quarter with solar street lights at a cost of N2.5million each.
* Provide street light for all the quarters at a cost of N15million.
Ahead of the Day celebration, the committee said, “Our sponsors/donors/partners have been categorized as follows:
Platinum (N5million and above); Diamond (N500,000); Gold (N250,000); Silver (N100,000); Icons (N50,000); and General, (N10,000).
“We humbly appeal for your generous donation by selecting from one of the categories above towards ensuring successful execution of this ceremony. Our account details are as follows:
Account Name: Ososa (Omoroyo) Day
Bank: Union Bank
Account Number: 0209231329.
