Governor Usman Ododo has assured the people of Egbeda Egga community in Ijumu local government area of Kogi state of infrastructural development.
He promised to provide a transformer and renovate dilapidated schools in the community.
Governor Ododo stated this at this year’s Egbeda Egga Day held over the weekend.
Represented by the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), the Governor said his administration will continue to invest in agriculture, stressing the need to include agriculture in the promotion of culture.
He applaud the people of Egbeda Egga community for living in peace and harmony and for sustaining their rich cultural heritage.
He appealed to them to assist security agencies with Information that will help nip crime and criminality in the bud.
Chairman of the occasion, Barrister Femi Mokikan and member representing Ijumu Constituency, Princess Omotayo Adeleye-Ishaya described culture as an effective tool for promoting unity, urging the Community to sustain the tempo.
An elder statesman, Chief Abiodun Ojo, in his remarks, expressed optimism that Governor Ododo will end the lack of government presence in the community, urging the people to support him.
While the Obaro of Egbeda Egga, Oba Noah Obademi, expressed delight that the annual event is getting better, the President of Egbeda Egga Development Union, Dr. Emmanuel Otitolaiye and Mr. Joseph Aiyejoto, Chairman Publicity Sub Committee are of the opinion that the programme has yielded a lot of dividends.
The programme featured cultural displays like Igbaafun and Are Iyawo, a celebration that displays how the Community Celebrates wedding ceremony and performances by Ace Okun Gospel Singer, Emma Toba.
