In preparation for the highly anticipated Ovia Osese Festival 2026, the Ogori Descendants’ Union (ODU) has intensified grassroots mobilization through a strategic outreach to age groups across the Ogori community.
Leading the advocacy visit, the Assistant General Secretary I of ODU, Mr. Friday Moses Agbabiaka, engaged various age groups, urging them to actively participate in the annual cultural festival.
The visit, which was warmly received, emphasized the importance of unity and collective involvement in promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Ogori people.
The Ovia Osese Carnival is scheduled to commence on Friday, April 17, 2026, with a colourful procession from the Ogori-Magongo Local Government Secretariat to the Ogori Civic Centre.
Activities will culminate in a grand finale on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Civic Centre, featuring cultural displays, performances, and community celebrations.
During the outreach, Mr. Agbabiaka appealed to all age groups to contribute meaningfully to the success of the festival.
He acknowledged concerns over the short notice given for the ₦50,000 participation fee required from each age group to secure space at the Civic Centre, apologizing for the inconvenience while stressing the need for collective support.
He also encouraged voluntary contributions beyond the stipulated amount to enhance the event and support broader community initiatives.
Highlighting ODU’s commitment to community development, Agbabiaka outlined several interventions funded by the union.
These include the payment of salaries for six ad-hoc staff at the General Hospital, Ogori, amounting to approximately ₦900,000 monthly, as well as financial support for PTA-employed staff at Community Comprehensive High School, Ogori.
He further noted that several community transformer installation projects have been financed through funds raised by the union.
The outreach reinforced the message that community development is a shared responsibility.
ODU called on all stakeholders to unite in support of the Ovia Osese Festival 2026 and to sustain contributions toward initiatives that improve the welfare and infrastructure of the Ogori community.
As anticipation builds, the 2026 Ovia Osese Festival is set not only to celebrate tradition but also to strengthen the spirit of unity, cooperation, and collective progress among the people.
