It was another historic moment as Ebira community in Kabba, the headquarters of Okun land in Kogi State, on Saturday 24th October 2026 inaugurated its newly elected executive members, with a renewed commitment to unity, peaceful coexistence, and the sustainable development of the association.
The memorable event which was held at St. Mary Primary School, Kabba under a peaceful and well coordinated atmosphere attracted dignitaries from far and near including government representatives, political office holders, traditional rulers, families and friends of Ebira people in Kabba.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the newly elected president, Mr Raimi Salami Balogun expressed profound appreciation to members of the community for the confidence reposed in him and other executive members, describing their mandate as a call to responsible leadership, service, and collective progress.
He assured members of his determination to lead an inclusive administration that would promote unity, strengthen relationships among members and the host community, and advance the collective interests of the Ebira people living in Kabba. “Leadership is not only about occupying a position but a call to serve the people, listen to their concerns, promote peace, and working together for the progress of everyone“ he said.
The president emphasized that collective unity remains a vital ingredient for development, urging members to set aside personal differences and work together towards achieving the association’s common goals.
He particularly called on members to remain focused and committed to the proposed Ebira Community Hall project, describing it as a legacy initiative that would provide a permanent centre for community meetings, cultural activities, social engagements, and other developmental programmes.
The newly elected president also reaffirmed the community’s loyalty and continued support for the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, pledging to encourage initiatives and programmes that promote peace, development, and the welfare of the people.
In his goodwill message, the Obaro of Kabba, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Solomon Dele Awoniyi represented by Chief Mayowa Olorunfemi congratulated the new executives and the entire Ebira community in Okun land and charged them to justify the confidence repose in them. The royal father stressed the important of peaceful coexistence, inclusive leadership, and mutual understanding among the diverse communities residing in Kabba and assured them of his support towards their developmental agenda.
Also in their separate goodwill messages, the Executive Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Hon. Zacchaeus Dare, prominent politicians including the People’s Democratic Party candidate for Kabba/Bunu state constituency, Hon. Kayode Eseyin and other traditional rulers congratulated the new president and his team and encouraged the new leadership to prioritise the welfare of members, strengthen the association’s institutional structures, and pursue projects that would promote unity and community development.
They further called on members of the Ebira community to give the new executives the necessary support and cooperation to enable them to succeed in their assignment.
The inauguration marks a new chapter in the affairs of the Ebira community in Kabba, with expectations high for purposeful leadership, stronger communal bonds, and the actualisation of the proposed community hall project.
With renewed emphasis on unity, loyalty, and collective responsibility, the new administration is expected to build on the association’s existing foundation while creating opportunities for greater cooperation and sustainable development among Ebira people in Kabba.
