The Iyara Development Association (IDA) has named Alhaji (Dr.) Najeem Usman Yasin, the Bashorun of Offa in Kwara State, as Chairman of the 2026 Iyara Cultural Day, a celebration aimed at promoting unity and raising N500 million for community projects, including the King’s Palace.
The event will hold on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Captain Smart Olaiya Civic Centre, Iyara, in the Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
In a letter dated Oct. 30, addressed to Alhaji Yasin, the socio-cultural organisation described him as a well-respected chief in Offa and a former National President of the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
The letter was signed by the association’s National President, Alhaji Aliyu Badaki, and the Director-General of Iyara Cultural Day, Samuel Olorundare.
According to the association, the celebration will showcase the cultural heritage of the Iyara people. Planned activities include traditional marriage ceremonies, masquerade displays, a raffle draw and performances by cultural troupes.
The association said the event is meant to promote unity, preserve the cultural identity of the people and support community development. It listed the King’s Palace among the projects that will benefit from the N500 million appeal fund.
“We would be honoured for your presence to celebrate this vibrant culture and contribute to the growth of our community,” the letter said.
