APPRECIATION MESSAGE From the Central Planning Committee Leadership Festivity Series I – Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom

APPRECIATION MESSAGE

From the Central Planning Committee

Leadership Festivity Series I – Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom

By Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi
For Global Egberi Media International

The Central Planning Committee of the just-concluded Leadership Festivity Series I held on September 28, 2025, at FACM Mega Primary School, Arogbo, expresses profound gratitude to all dignitaries, invited guests, sons and daughters of Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom, and well-wishers who made the historic event a resounding success.

This inaugural Leadership Festivity Series was more than a ceremony — it was a call to action, a platform for unity, and a moment of reflection on the future of Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom.

Special Thanks to Our Chief Host

Our deepest gratitude goes to His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Governor of Ondo State, our Chief Host, ably represented by Hon. Olaleye Biyi Poroye, Chairman, OSOPADEC. Your unwavering support and commitment to the progress and prosperity of Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom were instrumental in the success of this event.

Honoring Our Pillars of Support

We extend our appreciation to:

  • SHC Bibopere Ajube, Chairman of the Day, whose generosity, wise counsel, and presence encouraged and inspired all participants.

  • Hon. D. I. Kekemeke, Chairman NIPOST & APC Southwest Vice Chairman, alongside other Special Guests of Honour, for honoring us and adding immense prestige to the occasion.

  • Our revered Royal Father of the Day, His Imperial Majesty, Pere Bar. Z. D. Egbunu, Opukutu III, Agadagba of Arogbo Kingdom, for blessing the gathering with his royal authority and prayers.

  • Our Spiritual Father of the Day, Rev. S. T. Akinboboye, for offering spiritual guidance and committing the program and participants into God’s hands.

Celebrating Our Honoree & Guest Speaker

Special appreciation goes to Hon. Ebiwoni Tob Loko, Ph.D., Commissioner for Environment, Ondo State, and the honoree of the day. Your visionary leadership and passion for development have inspired the entire Kingdom and beyond.

We are equally grateful to our Guest Speaker, Hon. Kingsley Kimibradigha Kuku, Ph.D., former Special Adviser to the President on the Niger Delta and Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. Your lecture on “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend: Youth Engagement for a Prosperous Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom” reawakened our collective consciousness and reminded us of the power of youth participation in shaping the future.

Acknowledging Our Community & Partners

Our heartfelt thanks go to all dignitaries, political leaders, community chiefs, youth groups, women’s organizations, and guests who traveled from far and wide to attend. We also recognize:

  • The media houses and online platforms for providing coverage and amplifying our message.

  • The entertainers – Iwabi Towe and his band, Mr. Constant Timi Otopele Esq., Mr. Wisdom Akiri, and others – for adding glamour, music, and artistic brilliance to the event.

Our Kingdom, Our Pride

Finally, we appreciate every son and daughter of Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom, and our well-wishers at home and abroad, who supported us financially, morally, and spiritually. Your contributions made this first-ever Leadership Festivity Series a reality and a memorable success.

This victory belongs to all of us. May the unity, inspiration, and renewed hope ignited at this event continue to propel Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom toward peace, progress, and prosperity.

Signed:
Engr. Jeremiah Samuel Etelemoh – Chairman
Engr. Dickson Ikuenogbon – Secretary
Comrade Ofoyeju Douboerimini James – Publicity Secretary

📌 Author: Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi
📍 Publisher: Global Egberi Media International

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