The National Executive Council (NEC) of Okun Development Association (ODA) has called for improved security across communities in Okun land.
This was part of the resolutions reached during a bilateral meeting between ODA NEC and the North America chapter of the Association over the weekend.
The virtual meeting had in attendance members of NEC and executive board of ODA North America.
The meeting said its overarching objective, mission and mandate is to promote the the interest of the Okun nation, and would therefore stand with the general consensus of the Okun people on the matter of ongoing agitations for an Okun Governor for Kogi State.
ODA NEC Technical Consultant, Dr David Atte, provided insights on the key issues of restructuring and integration of the Okun nation into the South-West geo-political zone of the nation.
He also gave very useful insights on the security framework of the Okun nation.
President of ODA-NA, Elder Larry Adeyemi, who led the meeting, commiserated with ODA NEC on the passing of the National Secretary, Barr. Femi Amos Oloruntoba.
ODA-NEC reeled out its past interventions on security in Okunland, particularly during the tenure of the last ODA NEC. They reported that a great deal of plans and efforts are ongoing to make more contributions and support the new NEC.
Dr. Gloria Ajayi, who introduced the President of ODA-NA, members of the Executive Board, and the meeting facilitator, Dr. Tunde Alaofin
President-General of ODA, Ambassador Rotimi Femi Akenson, presented executive summary of the activities of the NEC since inception on March 9, 2024, including the Okun Memo to the National Assembly on creation of Okun State.
Amb. Akenson also briefed the bilateral meeting about the Okun Security Summit, Okun Security Implementation Committee, Okun Security Trust Fund, and other critical steps so far taken by the NEC.
President-General spoke on the position of ODA NEC on the ongoing dichotomy in thought, action and approach of groups within the Okun socio-political milleu, on Okun for Governor agitations.
ODA NEC called for concerted efforts from all to pursue the true interest of the Okun nation.
The meeting agreed to periodically and consistently have the bilateral Interface between ODA-NA and ODA-NEC, leverage on comparative advantages and spares of influences.
