The Legends’ Club of Okunland Organizes Civic Reception in Honor of Federal Appointees from Okun Extraction
By Samuel Temiloluwa
The Legends’ Club of Okunland, a reputable organization of distinguished individuals, hosted a civic reception to honor federal appointees from Okun extraction.
The event, held at Harris Hotel in Wuye, Abuja, brought together the appointees, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), representing Governor Usman Ododo, Hon. Idris Salman, member representing Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, Ambassador Rotimi Akenson, President-General of Okun Development Area, Hon. Dnc. Olusuyi Otitoju, National Coordinator of Okun Development Initiatives, and other dignitaries.
In his address, the President of the club, Dr. Femi Olubiyo, emphasized the importance of recognizing and celebrating Okun individuals appointed by President Bola Tinubu.
He noted that the Legends’ Club is a group of like-minded individuals committed to driving development in Okunland, regardless of their specific origins within the region.
Dr. Olubiyo highlighted the core values of an Okun person, including honesty, integrity, and hard work, and charged the appointees to uphold these values while implementing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
He also reminded them not to forget their roots and to prioritize the development needs of Okunland, particularly in infrastructure and human capacity.
The President-General of the Okun Development Association (ODA), Ambassador Rotimi Akenson, commended the Legends’ Club for their initiative and expressed his organization’s willingness to collaborate with any group working towards the betterment of Okunland.
The event honored several appointees, including:
– Mrs. Folashade Adekaiyaoja, First Female Deputy Director General of the Department of State Security (represented by another Okun woman, Director Crisis Management, DSS, Mrs. Sure)
– Hon. Durosinmi Meseko, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman, Governing Board, Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI)
– Engr. George Olushola Olumoroti, Managing Director, Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Ilorin
– Hon. Funsho Olumoko, Pro-Chancellor, Federal University of Education, Paskin, Plateau State
– Prof. Nasir Abdulsalam, Managing Director, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited
– Amb. Shola Eniokainlaiye, Special Assistant to the President, International Relations and Foreign Affairs
Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Secretary, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency,
Others include, Hon. Bidemi Adeyemi, Executive Director, Finance and Supply, Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Ilorin
Omolola Oloworaran, Director General, Pencom, Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, NCC, Mr Babs Omotowa, NNPC Board Member, North central, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, Executive Secretary, National Lottery Trust Fund.
The occasion served as a platform for the Legends’ Club to congratulate the appointees and encourage them to be good ambassadors of Okunland while contributing to the country’s development.
Members of the club present at the event include, Legend Olubiyo Femi President, Legend Omotosho Oluseyi Vice President, Legend Olumode Samuel BoT Vice Chairman, Legend MD Eseyin
Secretary General, Legend Babatunde Samuel
Financial Secretary, Legend Bankole Dare Ayo, Treasurer, Legend Abereoran Olusegun Elvis
Director Media/Publicity, Legend Obiniyi Bamidele, Legend Owoniyi Femi Omoga, Legend Femi Ajibade, Legend Hon. Seyi Bello, Legend Babagbemi Adejola, Legend Mesele Hezzy, Legend Folami Onirinwa
Chairman Civic Reception Planning
Committee and BOT Chairman, HRM Oba Muyiwa Ibeun Elulu of Mopa and Chairman, Mopamuro Traditional Council who was unavoidably absent.
