The antiquated Igbomina town, Omu-Aran, base camp of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, resounded its rich socio-social milieu penultimate end of the week when it arranged the third Odun Omu-Aran, a.k.a. Celebration of Clubs.
From far and close, indigenes of the group thronged the town in their thousands, in regard of the clarion call of their foremost ruler, Oba Oladele Ibitoye, Adogbajale bi Ileke II, the Olomu of Omu-Aran, to loan some assistance for more noteworthy improvement of the town.
Not even those in the diaspora would be deserted as the issues of the day was coordinated by Prof. Kola Oyedepo, a prominent medicinal master and business visionary, who originated from the U.S. to seat the celebration. The Co-Chairman was a noticeable Lagos businessperson and the Aromu of Omu-Aran, Chief Abraham Olabanji.
''I feel exceptionally regarded to be made the administrator of this incredible event,'' an unmistakably elated Prof. Oyedepo said in his discourse, in the midst of loud applause.
As right on time as 10.00 am, the open field of Government Secondary School, Omu-Aran, had been completely filled by joyously dressed individuals of no age hindrances. The different clubs and social orders which shaped the bit of the celebration came in various brilliant clothing types (aso ebi) to underscore their unmistakable personalities and classes.
They were introduced their stands by talking drummers, applaud vocalists, social artists and trapeze artists who added such a great amount of life to the event.
Highlights of social presentations were the ''Alata Festival'' and stage exhibitions by understudies of Ogbo Grammar School, Ofe-Aran Commercial College, Omu-Aran High School and Aperan Comprehensive College.
The move call of partaking clubs incorporated The Club Concordia, OMAR Patriots' Society, The Omu-Aran Social Club, Aperan Harmony Club, Merit Club, Ladies Elites Club, OMLAC, Reliance Ladies Club (RELACO), Prestige Club, Unik Klub, Club Executive and Youth Forum.
In his address of welcome, the President of Omu-Aran Development Association (ODA), Chief Peter Oyinloye, communicated euphoria at the expansive turnout of individuals at the celebration, which he depicted, as a novel revitalizing point for the solidarity and advance of the town.
"Odun Omu-Aran is an exceptional gathering for cooperation among individuals from the group and even the non-indigenes under a casual climate and happy state of mind,'' he clarified.
Boss Oyinloye, a resigned perpetual secretary in the state's polite administration, said that the celebration has turned into a yearly stage for gaiety and raising support, through the different clubs and professional unions/relationship as columns, for the group's improvement ventures.
Through the two past releases of the celebration, he said that N5.9 million was figured it out. Boss Oyinloye clarified that the cash was spent on repair of the group's harmed water works' pumps, power shafts, recovery of a few structures in the four junior colleges and help to some administration offices and offices.
Maybe the best tiding for the group at the event was the news of the inevitable re-opening of the Omu-Aran Branch of First Bank PLC which had been closed since the May 14, 2013 vicious burglary on three banks in the town which guaranteed three lives, including two bank staff.
Boss Oyinloye's affirmations on the re-opening of the bank was supported by the Business Development Manager of the bank in Kwara State, Mr. Festus Egbodofo, in his goodwill message to the group on the event.
In his own particular discourse, Olomu Ibitoye said thanks to the coordinators of the celebration for a great occupation and communicated the trust that the soul of adoration and solidarity which impelled the thought would be supported.
The ruler communicated the trust that Ecobank and Union Bank, which additionally close their branches as an aftereffect of the said equipped burglary assaults, will take after the stride of First Bank soon.
He said that the security circumstance in the town had enormously enhanced with the arrangement of two new police watch vehicles and three extra police posts in vital areas by the group.
Oba Ibitoye recognized the endeavors of the state Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and state Commissioner of Police in guaranteeing better security of lives and property in the town and vowed proceeded with reliability and participation of his kin.
The Olomu, in any case, spoke to the representative for recovery of Omu-Aran township streets which, he deplored, were generally feeble.
Among dignitaries at the celebration were the Asiwaju of Omu-Aran, Chief Samuel Adeniyi; previous military overseer of Bauchi and Osun states, Col. Theophilus Bamigboye (Rtd); previous Nigerian Ambassador to Lebanon, Ambassador Oluwole Idowu, the Registrar of Bida
Government Polytechnic, Chief Bisi Adeyemi; previous ECOMOG Sector Commander, resigned Maj.- Gen. Yemi Abidoye and the quick past director of Irepodun LGA, Alhaji Lukman Owolewa.
The primary military legislative leader of the State and Asiwaju of Igbomina/Ekiti, Kwara State, resigned Brig.- Gen. David Bamigboye, was spoken to by the second Vice-President of ODA, Mr. Bayo Abioye.
The Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Mr. Kayode Awotunde, commended the commitments of the different clubs, which he noted, made the celebration a win.
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