Ile’ ya Omo Okun Foundation Visits Adeyemi Olabode John, Presents OGO OKUN Award Nomination Letter
By Our Correspondent
The Ile’ ya Omo Okun Generational Foundation has paid a strategic courtesy visit to Hon. Adeyemi Olabode John, Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Energy Matters and Chairman of the Forum of Special Advisers in Kogi State, as part of preparations for the 8th edition of the Ile’ ya Omo Okun Festival and the 10th anniversary of Yeye Oge of Okun Land.
The visit, which took place in Abuja, also featured the formal presentation of a nomination letter to Hon. John as a recipient of the prestigious OGO OKUN Award, an honour reserved for distinguished sons and daughters of Okunland who have demonstrated exemplary service and made meaningful contributions to society.
During the meeting, the leadership and Central Planning Committee of the Foundation briefed the governor’s aide on the significance of the forthcoming double celebration and the activities lined up to commemorate the cultural festival and the decade-long contributions of Yeye Oge of Okun Land.
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Responding, Hon. John commended the Foundation for its commitment to promoting Okun culture, unity and heritage. He particularly praised Yeye Oge of Okun Land for her passion, consistency, resilience and dedication to preserving and projecting the cultural identity of the Okun people over the past ten years.
He noted that, through determination, sacrifice and a deep love for her people, Yeye Oge had overcome numerous challenges to give Okunland a distinctive cultural identity and greater recognition both within Nigeria and internationally.
According to him, the promotion of Aso Ibile Okun has become a significant cultural achievement, serving as a unifying symbol for Okun sons and daughters at home and in the diaspora.
Hon. John described the 10th anniversary of Yeye Oge of Okun Land as more than an ordinary celebration, noting that it represents a decade of vision, cultural preservation and generational impact.
He further described her as a true cultural ambassador who has redefined Okun pride and strengthened the appreciation of the people’s cultural heritage among younger generations and the wider public.
The Special Adviser expressed appreciation to the Foundation for considering him worthy of the OGO OKUN Award nomination, describing the recognition as an encouragement to continue contributing to the development and advancement of Okunland.
He also pledged his unwavering support for the forthcoming celebrations and assured the delegation of his commitment to the success of the 8th edition of the Ile’ ya Omo Okun Festival and the 10th anniversary of Yeye Oge of Okun Land.
The forthcoming celebrations are expected to provide another opportunity to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Okunland, strengthen unity among its people and celebrate individuals whose efforts have contributed to the preservation and promotion of Okun identity.
The Ile’ ya Omo Okun Generational Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating distinguished personalities and promoting initiatives that preserve the cultural values, traditions and collective identity of the Okun people.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 17th, 2026
