Resource Information: 49th Lipakala Day 2025 Programme Pamphlet
This is the official programme pamphlet for the 49th Lipakala Day Celebration, the annual Founder's Day ceremony of Ogere Remo, held at Wesley Primary School Playground on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
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49th Lipakala Day Celebration: 2025 Pamphlet
Ogere Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria · Saturday 18 October 2025
About This Pamphlet
This is the official programme pamphlet for the 49th Lipakala Day Celebration, the annual Founder's Day ceremony of Ogere Remo, held at Wesley Primary School Playground on Saturday, 18 October 2025. It was produced by the Ogere Community Development Association (OCDA) under the royal blessing of His Royal Highness Oba James Obafemi Saliu, Kankanbina III, Arole Lipakala, Ologere of Ogere.
The pamphlet serves as the event programme, a record of the year's fundraising appeal, a celebration of Ogere's sons and daughters, and a thank you to the donors, sponsors, clubs and associations that made the day possible. It also points forward to the 50th anniversary in 2026.
Purpose of the Pamphlet
The pamphlet exists to do five things:
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Set out the order of the day: the official programme of events, from opening prayer through to entertainment of guests.
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Launch the year's appeal fund: a ₦500,000,000 appeal towards various development projects in the community.
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Honour Ogere's people: merit award recipients, past awardees, past OCDA presidents, and the roll of honour.
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Record the year's giving: the 2024 income and expenditure statement, the list of donors, and the list of programme sponsors.
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Invite continued support: towards the completion of the Township Hall and other community projects.
What Everyone Needs to Be Aware Of
1. This is the 49th edition, the eve of the Golden Jubilee
The 2025 celebration is the 49th Lipakala Day, held exactly one year before the 50th anniversary in 2026. It was held on Saturday, 18 October 2025 at Wesley Primary School Playground, Ogere Remo.
2. The theme
"Unlocking Potentials, Celebrating Our Growth"
The theme, as explained by OCDA President Evangelist (Mrs) Temitayo Ladejobi, speaks to how far Ogere has come materially, infrastructurally and mentally, while reminding the community that much more remains to be done.
3. A ₦500 million appeal was launched
The centrepiece of the day was the launching of a ₦500,000,000:00 Appeal Fund for various developmental projects in the community. Everyone was asked to donate handsomely, with the assurance that "a widow's mite is equally appreciated."
4. The Township Hall is the priority project
The OCDA President used the occasion to request generous donations towards the completion of the Ogere Township Hall, which is nearing completion and already in its final stage. She stressed that "the building process is a continuum" and that any community that has experienced extensive growth has done so through consistent and continuous giving.
5. Order of the day
| # | Item |
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| 1 | Opening Prayer |
| 2 | Anthems: National, Ogun State, Ogere Remo |
| 3 | Welcome Speech: Omooba Sunday Adekunle Solarin, FCA (Chairman, Local Organising Committee 2025) |
| 4 | Speech: Evang. Temitayo Ladejobi (OCDA President) |
| 5 | Speech: Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu (Chairman of the Day) |
| 6 | Paying of Homage to the High Table by all participating Egbe Ibiles, Social Clubs and Associations |
| 7 | Remarks: HRH Oba James Obafemi Saliu, Ologere of Ogere (Chief Host) |
| 8 | Remarks: HRM Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland (Royal Father of the Day) |
| 9 | Goodwill Message: Hon. Jamiu Mohammed Asimi, Executive Chairman, Ikenne Local Government |
| 10 | Goodwill Message: Prince Dapo Abiodun, Executive Governor of Ogun State |
| 11 | Launching of ₦500,000,000:00 Appeal Fund |
| 12 | Vote of Thanks: Pastor Segun Ashiru, Assistant Secretary, OCDC |
| 13 | Entertainment of Guests: Alhaji Alayelwa Sulaimon Alao Adekunle Malaika |
6. Who was on the high table
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Chief Host: HRH Oba James Obafemi Saliu, Kankanbina III, Ologere of Ogere
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Royal Father of the Day: HRM Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland
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Special Guest of Honour: Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, Executive Governor of Ogun State
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Chairman of the Day: Sir (Dr) Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu
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Chief Launcher: Arc. Dele Olaleye
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Chairman, Planning Committee: Dr Sunday Adekunle Solarin, FCA
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OCDA President: Evang. Temitayo Ladejobi
7. 2024 accounts were published
The pamphlet includes the 2024 Lipakala Day Celebration Income and Expenditure statement:
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|---|---|
| Total Income | 30,710,347.00 |
| Total Expenditure | 15,309,600.00 |
| Surplus | 15,400,747.00 |
Income came from donations (₦19,274,447), beauty pageant (₦3,013,000), football competition (₦2,830,000), advertisement (₦1,705,000), stands allocation (₦1,420,000), gain on sales of Ankara (₦1,192,800), Ikokore Night (₦548,000), indoor games (₦480,000), marathon (₦200,000) and expenses refunds (₦47,100). The largest expenditure lines were the grand finale (₦3,895,700), football (₦3,082,500), beauty pageant (₦2,282,000) and brochure printing (₦1,500,000).
8. Donors were publicly listed
The pamphlet names 140 donors who gave in 2024, ranging from HRH Oba James Obafemi Saliu (₦1,200,000) and VIRONY NIGERIA (₦2,000,000) to individual family gifts, egbe contributions and anonymous donations. Cash donations totalled ₦910,000, with other non cash donations of ₦151,418.
9. Every programme had a named sponsor
The pamphlet lists the sponsor of each activity. For example, Poster and Invitation Card by Dr. Yinka Ayedun; Sanitation by Okoje (Olayinka); Interdenominational Revival by CAN, Ogere; Jumat Service by the Muslim Community; Miss Lipakala Beauty Pageant/Sobukanla Night by the Adekanmbi Family; Artisan's Day by Union Bank; Inter-School Debate by the Adeniyi Family; Free Medical Check-up by Olu Olatunji Farms (Sosimi); Marathon Race by Sunshine Club of Ogere; All Night with DJs by All Ogere DJs; and the Musical/Ikokore/Pepper Soup & Asun Night by Dr. Sunday Solarin and Bramraj.
10. Merit awards were presented
The 2025 Lipakala Merit Award was presented to Otunba Samuel Ayowole Osinubi (JP), the most senior Otunba in Ogere, Otunba Agbejoye Ruling House, in recognition of many years of selfless and meritorious service to the community, including his role as one of the pioneers of Lipakala Day rallies and awards.
11. Community projects are already visible
The pamphlet highlights recent community achievements, including:
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The Ogere Royal Palace (Aafin Ologere), described as "a reference of power and authority" gifted to the community by Kabiyesi with the support of sons and daughters at home and in the diaspora.
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The Lipakala Cultural Centre, where the faces of illustrious sons and daughters of Ogere are mounted on a wall of remembrance.
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Akuro Phase 2: tarring, culverts and street lighting facilitated by Engr. Babatunde Osho.
12. Roll of honour and past awardees were recorded
The pamphlet preserves the community's institutional memory by listing:
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Past Community Service Award Recipients, including Hon. (Dr.) Sulaiman Adeniye, Omooba Sunday Solarin (FCA), Otunba Ranti Koiki and The Achievers Peer Group.
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Past Yemogun Merit Award Recipients, including Chief Lateef Adewale Oriade, Dr. Oladipupo Olasimbo and Evangelist Temitayo Ladejobi.
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Past OCDC Presidents, from Late Hon. Adebunkanla Oyeladun through to Chief Babatunde Israel Oremodu.
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Distinguished sons and daughters of Ogere, including Late Primate Dr. Josiah O. Ositelu, Sir (Dr.) Kensington Adebunkula Adebutu, Late Sir Dr. Olatunde Agbato and Late Prince Adebajo Babington-Ashaye.
13. The community is broad and organised
The pamphlet lists 40 Egbe (age groups), over 38 associations (including the Ologere-in-Council, National Butchers Association, Hausa Community, Igbo Community, Igede Community, RTEAN, PMAN, and various trade associations) and 24 clubs (including Ogere Remo United, Omolayo Social Club, Legacy Club, Ogere Famous Club and their Queens, and the National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers). This demonstrates the breadth of community mobilisation behind Lipakala Day.
14. The sub committee structure is published
The pamphlet names the members of every 2025 sub committee: Health/Medical & Baby Show, Education, Budget & Finance, Indoor & Outdoor Sport, Security/Technical & Maintenance, Social & Entertainment, Beauty Pageant, Publicity/Contact & Mobilisation, Football, Community/Award, Donation, Egbe-Regbe/Associations, Secretariat and Grand Finale, showing the volunteer effort behind the celebration.
15. Supporters and advertisers are acknowledged
The pamphlet includes goodwill messages and advertisements from organisations including Coast Paints & Chemicals Ltd, Animal Care Services Konsult (Nig.) Ltd (Nutria Broiler Rations), Samson Agbato Consulting (Estate Surveyors & Valuers), S.S. Aknrogun & Co (Land & Management), Albert Remo Social Hotel, Egbé Iléke-Idi Traditional Healing Home and Tolly K, alongside felicitations from clubs, egbes, associations and community leaders.
How to Support
Payment and Contact
The pamphlet directs donors and partners to the OCDA Secretariat for contributions to the ₦500 million appeal fund and to the completion of the Township Hall.
Organised by: Ogere Community Development Association (OCDA), Ogere Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Why This Matters
The 2025 pamphlet captures a community on the eve of its Golden Jubilee, celebrating fifty years of Lipakala Day in 2026. It records what has been built, who built it, what was given, what was spent and what remains to be done. It honours the founders, Olipakala and Yemogun, and it calls every son and daughter of Ogere, at home and abroad, to play their part in the next chapter.
As the OCDA President put it, quoting Helen Keller: "Alone we can do so little, but together we can do so much."
Ogere a gbujo o!
Ogere Community Development Association (OCDA) · 49th Lipakala Day Celebration · 18 October 2025 · Ogere Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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