Leaders of Nigeria’s Ogun state community in Ghana have reiterated commitment to fostering national cohesion and development, after a decade of existence in Ghana.
The Nigerian community who are of the Yoruba descent plan to undertake social projects as part of their anniversary festivities later this year.
Tracing their ancestry to the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, the Ogun Indigene Forum is a coalition of the professionals, elites, artisans, and students of the indigenous people of the Ogun state in diaspora.
The community in Ghana is gearing up to celebrate its state festival, dubbed the Ogun State Festival, in October 2024.
The festival would see indigenes of the Nigerian tribe residing in the Ashanti region and beyond showcase their rich culture.
The festival aims to unite the Nigerian community in Ghana and highlight and preserve their cultural heritage.
National President of Ogun Indigene’s Forum Ghana, Bola Akinsanya, emphasised the importance of contributing to Ghana's economy and societal development as a responsible and integrated community.
“We want to project who we are. We have been here long before and it is essential that we preserve and sell our culture,” he said.
The group seeks to impact positively by providing infrastructure and social amenities in Ghana.
Special advisor for the group in Kumasi, Muftawu Shitta, revealed plans by the association to construct social amenities to improve the lives of the people.
They will also be making kind donations to the less privileged to leave a lasting impact in Ghana.
“We felt we could do many things but we believe we can impact lives through this. So we plan to support health and education sectors,” he said.
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