Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has urged all Awori indigenes to unite and preserve their cultural heritage, emphasizing the importance of their collective identity in the national landscape.
Speaking at the 2024 Awori Summit, held at the OPIC Event Centre in Isheri Olofin, Engr. Salako-Oyedele highlighted the need to prioritize leadership, education, and economic development to enhance the Awori image and deepen their contribution to nation-building.
The theme of the summit, “Projecting Awori Image in Nation Building,” was described by the Deputy Governor as timely and significant for the Awori people. She called on the community’s key players and elders to foster strong relationships that will empower future generations and promote socio-economic progress.
She also praised the summit’s convener, the Olofin of Isheri, Oba Sulaimon Bamgbade, for his foresight in organizing the event, noting that it presents a valuable opportunity to advance Awori culture. She encouraged leaders to ensure that the summit becomes a vehicle for concrete action and not just discussions.
In a keynote address, former Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun (SAN), emphasized the importance of resilience and harmonious relationships within the Awori community. He also advocated for the production of a documentary to showcase the rich culture and traditions of the Aworis.
Summit Committee Chairman, Alhaji Abdulsemiu Yusuff, added that the event was necessary to strengthen the Awori tribe, calling attention to the land’s potential as a source of wealth for both indigenes and non-indigenes alike.
