—as sons and daughters of Ososa Town celebrate Ososa Day in grand style
“Without being economical with the truth, the plan being embarked upon by the indigines and children of Ososa, in Odogbolu Local Government of Ogun State would within the next couple of years improve the the GDP of Ogun State and indeed Nigeria as a whole.”
This was the projection of the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun at the weekend in Ososa as a Special Guest of Honour at this year’s celebration of Ososa(Omoroyo) Day which came up at St. Thomas Primary School playing field, Ososa.
The event with the theme: Dawn of a new beginning.”Building Consensus”, was packaged and sponsored by the Ososa United Society, Lagos branch, Council of Ososa Traditional Council and others.
Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was represented at the event by the Executive Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government, Hon. Ladejobi Shuaib, commended all sons and daughters of the town especially on their numerous efforts at least to undertake comprehensive public image of the town and to display its rich cultural heritage, also added that the promotion of Ososa festipreneurship will further improve the GDP of Ogun State and Nigeria in general.
The Governor, however urged them to remain united and committed to their efforts to build consensus so as to achieve togetherness and developmental goals of the town.
“There is no doubt that all the laudable plans and efforts of the sons and daughters of Ososa will further improve the GDP of Ogun State and indeed Nigeria.
My advice is that all of you should remain united and committed to your efforts at building consensus so as to achieve togetherness and developmental goals of Ososa town”, Governor Abiodun said.
Also in his remark, Oba Dr. Toye Alatise, the Gbegande of Ososa,
thank God and people for coming.
“That we planned Ososa day celebration and God allowed the day to be successful after long years calls for a great celebration.
Anyway, let me reaffirm that we have always been talking about this and that’s why I have always been an advocate of primary health care. Because that is where the majority of our people are. More people in the rural areas than the urban centers. The cost of drug is jjuts like every other thing. Even rice has gone up. Garry has gone up. But if everybody were to be on board, talking of an insurance scheme, there would be no need for the ordinary Nigeria to worry about the cost of drug.
” There is also a need for those of us who are informed, to ask our people to be on board health insurance. I can’t deceive you, in Ososa here have just started. We are encouraging our people. Like I have said, our people will rather consult a local traditional health assistant and attendant than visit a hospital, but we must continue to encourage them. Part of which is why we have started this week’s celebration with medical outreach. We brought doctors, we brought Nurses, by the time we beg.n to make sure that our people buy in the habit of seeing medical practitioners, then they will understand what it means to go to hospital and see orthodox medical practitioners. That will now encourage buying into health insurance.”, I thank the Almighty god and am happy for this h opportunity”, Oba Gbegande said.
Earlier in his speech,
The Chairman, Omoroyo Day Planning Committee, Chief Abayomi Adewunmi and members of the Committee including Professor Olatunde Adetila and Chairman Ososa United Society, Lagos, Architect Boye Ogunbadejo, said “this time around , the Ososa Day celebration will be used for total re-engineering and improvement of the economy of the town and as well initiate people’s interest in agriculture”, Chairman. said.
They called for the support of well-meaning indigenes, their friends and associates and good spirited Nigerians to come to the aid of the hcommunity.y
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 oil to produce a chilly and tasty product (Adun). products and our agriculture determine our economy and culture”.
Adewunmi 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 h
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:
“Among others, 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”
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).
The Chairman, Omoroyo Day Planning Committee, Chief Abayomi Adewunmi and members of the Committee including Professor Olatunde Adetila, Chairman Ososa United Society, Lagos, Architect Boye Ogunbadejo and the Secretary, anniversary planning committee, Ayodele Idowu, said “this time around , the Ososa Day celebration will be used for total re-engineering and improvement of the economy of the town and as well initiate people’s interest in agriculture”, Chairman. said.
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 oil to produce a chilly and tasty product (Adun). products and our agriculture determine our economy and culture”.
Adewunmi 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 h
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:
“Among others, 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”
Also an indigine of the town, Elder Wale Taiwo, Olori Ebi Aguda Family in Ososa commended the efforts of the anniversary committee and affirmed that a new dawn has arrived Ososa Community and its environs.