Osogbo elders and leaders, under the auspices of the Osogbo Affairs Forum (OSAF), said they have concluded all necessary arrangements to launch a digital databank to foster unity and social aid among the indigenes of the city.
The Chairman of the City Organizing Committee, Alhaji Toyin Yusuf, under the able leadership of OSAF Chairman, Barrister Rahmaan Okunade and his scribe, Dr. Rasheed Adebiyi, made this known to journalists in Osogbo, after a meeting at the town hall titled “Galvanizing Osogbo indigenes towards unity.” , Patriotism and Goal Achievement'.
According to him, “We are taking steps to have a data bank of the Osogbo people to identify the professions and social status of our indigenes.
“This will help Indigenous people help each other know who to turn to when they need help. This meeting is a non-political movement to ensure the growth and development of the community.
“The main objective of this meeting is to work towards Osogbo unity among the indigenes and residents.
“We have gathered here to tell people that we have a monarch who deserves our respect across the board. Even though there are court cases that question his enthronement, we must all respect him.”
However, the forum was attended by important personalities such as former Amotekun Field Commander, Amitolu Shittu, Osun Budget Commissioner, Professor Ademola Adeleke, Alhaji Gani Ola-Oluwa, State Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, Muniru Raji , Akitunde Adegboye, among others.
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