The Okun Development Association (ODA) has met with members of the National Assembly to discuss key issues affecting Okunland, including the creation of Okun State and security Stakeholders Engagement.
Led by President-General, Amb. Akenson Rotimi, the team consisted of Alhaji Adoga Ibrahim, VP North; Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, Secretary of the Elders Council; Hon. Bolanle Amupitan, Abuja Liaison Officer; Mr. Hussein Folorunsho, Deputy Social Secretary; and Chief J.O Yusuf, representing the ODA Committee on Restructuring.
The creation of Okun State is indeed part of a larger proposal to create 30 new states in Nigeria. This proposal is currently being reviewed by the National Assembly.
The ODA delegation was warmly welcomed by Hon. Salman Idris and Hon. Suleiman D. Aguye, Okun members of the House of Representatives, marking a significant moment in their advocacy for the creation of Okun State.
During the meeting, Hon. Leke Abejide, a member of the Constitution Review Committee, reaffirmed his commitment to the Okun dream and pledged to mobilize his colleagues to support ODA’s initiatives. He also promised to ensure the completion of the ODA House project in Kabba
Discussions also centered on how to promote investments in extractive industries to leverage the region’s mineral resources for sustainable development.
The association also expressed its support for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration in Kogi State, acknowledging achievements such as the establishment of Kogi State University in Kabba.
