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50th Lipakala Day 2026 (Golden Jubilee) Programme Pamphlet

50th Lipakala Day Anniversary: 2026 Programme Event Pamphlet

Ogere Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria · Saturday 17 October 2026

About This Pamphlet

This is the official programme pamphlet for the 50th Lipakala Day Anniversary Celebration, the Golden Jubilee of Ogere Remo's annual Founder's Day. 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 Olipakala, Ologere of Ogere.

The event took place at Wesley School Playground, Ogere Remo, on Saturday, 17 October 2026, starting at 10:00 AM prompt, alongside the launching of a ₦2.5 billion fund towards the sustainable infrastructural development of Ogere.

The pamphlet serves as the event programme, a record of the Golden Jubilee appeal, a celebration of Ogere's sons and daughters through merit awards, and a thank you to the donors, sponsors, clubs and associations that made the day possible. It also marks the official launch of ogreremo.com, the community's digital home.

Purpose of the Pamphlet

The pamphlet exists to do six things:

1. Set out the order of the day: the official programme of events, from opening prayer through to entertainment of guests.

2. Launch the Golden Jubilee fund: a ₦2.5 billion fund towards sustainable infrastructural development of Ogere.

3. Honour Ogere's people: Lipakala Merit Award, Lipakala Merit Award (Posthumous), Yemogun Merit Award and Certificates of Recognition.

4. Record the year's giving: the 2025 income and expenditure statement and the list of donors.

5. Tell the OCDA story: the history of the Association from Ogere Club in 1964 to its present form, including its eight founding fathers.

6. Launch the community website: ogreremo.com, described as "a lasting digital home for our heritage, our people and our progress."

What Everyone Needs to Be Aware Of

1. This is the Golden Jubilee

The 2026 celebration marks 50 years since Lipakala Day began in 1976. The OCDA President described it as "a milestone CELEBRATION that can only be witnessed once in a lifetime."

2. A ₦2.5 billion fund was launched

The centrepiece of the day was the launching of a ₦2.5 billion fund towards sustainable infrastructural development of Ogere. It is the largest appeal fund in the celebration's history, compared with the ₦500 million appeal launched in 2024 and 2025.

3. Key details

4. Order of the day

5. Who was on the high table

• Chief Host: HRM Oba James Obafemi Saliu, Kankanbina III, Ologere of Ogere

• Royal Fathers of the Day: HRM Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland; HRM Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, CFR, Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland

• Chairman of the Occasion: Chief Dr. Victor Adekunle Alonge, PNIVS, FRICS, FCIoD, The Awokose Omoluabi Oodua

• Special Guests of Honour: Hon. Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu, FCPA; Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), CON

• Chairman, Lipakala Day Planning Committee: Dr. Olasunkanmi Sola Mustapha

• OCDA President: Evang. Temitayo Ladejobi

• Chief Host (State): Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, Governor of Ogun State

• Guest: Hon. Kunle Sobukanla, Member, OGHA Ikenne State Constituency

• Guest: Hon. Jamiu Mohammed Asimi, Executive Chairman, Ikenne Local Government

6. Awards were presented

The Golden Jubilee featured four categories of recognition:

• Lipakala Merit Award

• Lipakala Merit Award (Posthumous)

• Yemogun Merit Award

• Certificate of Recognition

The pamphlet profiles several awardees and honourees, including:

• Pastor Babatunde Osho, FCA: minister, accountant, business leader and community development advocate; Managing Director of Funcast Group of Companies; Zonal Pastor and Provincial Welfare Head, RCCG Ogun Province.

• Mrs Matilda Titilola Ashaye: widow of Prince Olumuyiwa Adewunmi Babington-Ashaye; foundation member of Saint Jude Anglican Church, Omole.

• Pa Solomon Olugbenga Bamgbegben, FCIB: born 27 December 1946 in Ogere Remo; retired Principal Manager at UBA Plc; former Treasurer of Ogere Community Development Council.

• Chief Baruwa Abiodun David: born 20 April 1963; Alaha Eluku of Ogere Remo; headed the building of Adebola Plaza (now Albert Remo Social, Ogere Remo).

• Mr. Sufian Abayomi Solarin (posthumous): born 12 February 1964; journalist and print media professional; founder of SYC Global Concepts Limited.

• Sosimi Olatunji Olusegun, FCTI, FCA: former Deputy Director at FIRS; Chairman and CEO of Olu Olatunji Farms, Abeokuta.

• Professor (Mrs.) Ebonulowa Olufemi Oduwole, FNAL, FCIA: first female and fifth substantive Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University.

• Pastor Opeolu Oluwaseyi Ajayi: Ogun State Overseer, His Grace Evangelical Church; Chairman, PFN Ogere Chapter.

• ESV Abayomi Kehinde: retired Director of Lands, Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development; President of Ogere Club.

7. 2025 accounts were published

The pamphlet includes the 2025 Lipakala Day Celebration Income and Expenditure statement:

Income came from donations (₦18,518,600), gain on sales of Ankara (₦2,432,000), chairs/tables/canopy and decoration (₦1,562,500), advertisement (₦1,270,000), football competition (₦1,033,500), beauty pageant forms and tickets (₦979,000), Ikokore Night (₦605,000), stands allocation (₦480,000), marathon and indoor games registration (₦40,000) and brochure sales (₦16,000). The largest expenditure lines were the grand finale (₦2,321,750), printing and publicity (₦1,725,000), football (₦3,103,500), beauty pageantry (₦2,653,400) and canopy, chairs, tables and decorations (₦945,000).

8. Donors were publicly listed

The pamphlet names donors to the 2025 celebration, with contributions ranging from small individual gifts to major corporate and institutional donations. Notable entries include:

• Virony Nigeria Limited: ₦2,000,000

• Animal Care, Ogere: ₦1,000,000

• Anonymous: ₦1,000,000

• Scrab Association: ₦700,000

• Hon. Sunday Solarin: ₦325,000

• Hon. Olumide Jones: ₦300,000

• Surv. Olusegun Adeniyi: ₦250,000

• Sunshine Club Ogere: ₦250,000

• Amuzu Toyin: ₦200,000

• Abayomi Kehinde: ₦200,000

• Mr. Sesan: ₦200,000

• Ogere Diaspora Development Association (ODDA): listed among donors

The list also includes egbe contributions, club donations, association gifts and individual giving.

9. The OCDA story was told in full

The pamphlet includes a detailed history of the Association:

• Before 1964: The body existed as Ogere Club, a small socio-cultural association of Ogere elites at home and in the diaspora, meeting informally in Lagos, Ibadan and Ogere.

• 1964: Ogere Club was transformed and upgraded into the Ogere Community Development Association (formerly Ogere Community Development Council), a broad-based, development-oriented body.

• Eight Founding Fathers: Chief Samuel Ogunjomein Odugbesan (Oshinni), Chairman; Lawyer Tunji Osinoiki, Secretary; Prince Hon. Adekunla Oyeledun, Treasurer; Elder Abiodun Taiwo (Wood Work); Mr. I.S. Awosanya; Elder Obafuwa Onafuwa; Mr. Isaac Kehinde; and Mr. Dipo Awolaja (Dipson).

• Motto: Unity, Progress and Development.

• Aims and objectives: to foster unity, organise annual gatherings, mobilise resources for development, serve as a bridge between the community and institutions, and protect Ogere's culture and heritage.

• Growth: from 8 founding members in 1964 to thousands of members today, with branches in Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja and the diaspora, a Youth Wing, a Women Wing, and representation from all quarters and compounds.

• Landmark achievements: institution of the Annual Ogere Day in 1976 (tagged Lipakala Day), construction of Ogere Town Hall, construction of electricity to Ogere Toll Gate, the Omo Oba Kunle Ladejobi Library, tarring of the Toll Gate/Awomosu Agbato Road, donation of land by Yemogun Estate Owners for the first community hospital, empowerment of artisans, health talks, refurbishing of classrooms and laboratories, scholarships for indigent students, and intervention in communal security and boundary matters.

10. Two major community projects were highlighted

• Ogere Township Hall: described as "under extensive renovation" and "wearing a modern look already." The hall is now fully air-conditioned with WPC panel cladding, and 500 pieces of durable plastic chairs and 80 pieces of party tables have been purchased. The pamphlet states the hope that "before the new year 2027 begins, great total transformation of that hall will have taken effect."

• Prince Olumuyiwa Adewunmi Babington-Ashaye Center for the Elderly: a facility donated by the family of Late Prince Olumuyiwa Adewunmi Babington-Ashaye and dedicated on 12 August 2026 by HRM Oba James Obafemi Saliu. It is furnished with upholstered chairs, plastic chairs, tables, a cable network, a big screen, toilet facilities, a borehole, indoor games and a 24-hour security watch, and has been handed over to senior citizens for their use.

11. The community website was launched

The pamphlet announces the official launch of ogreremo.com, described as "a lasting digital home for our heritage, our people and our progress."

What visitors will find on the website:

• Our history and the story of Ogere Remo

• The traditional institution and royal heritage

• Community institutions, associations and development initiatives

• Culture, people and photographs

• Enterprise, investment and diaspora engagement

• News, updates and community contact

The pamphlet invites sons and daughters of Ogere to visit the site, share it with family and friends, and send photographs, corrections and historical material through the Contact page.

12. The community is broad and organised

The pamphlet lists 40 Egbe Ibile (age groups), over 39 associations (including the Ologere-in-Council, National Butchers Association, Agbeloba Cattle & Ram Sellers, National Towing Vehicle Owners Association, Hausa Community, Igbo Community, Igede Community, RTEAN, ACCOMORAN, AMORAN, ROMO, Itajirin Development Association, The Opomulero, Awon Osugbo, Aro Ilisa, Aro Idaren, Awon Alagemo, and various trade associations) and 24 clubs (including Ogere Remo United and Ifesowapo Star Club, Omonikoko Social Club, Omolayo Social Club, Legacy Club, Ogere Famous Club and their Queens, Sunshine Social Club, The Blooms Club, Ogo Oluwa Social Club, Akoko Ilufemiloye Social Club, Ileri Oluwa Social Club, Ten Ladies Social Club, Ilufemiloye Social Club, Special Ladies Social Club, Dippon Lokan Ogere and Associates, Progressive Brother's Club, Famous Friend's Club, Itesiwaju Ilufemiloye Social Club, Accord Club of Ogere, Inumidun Squad, Abulesowo General Famous Group and Iyawo Egbe Oba).

13. The sub-committee structure is published

The pamphlet names the members of every 2026 sub-committee, including:

• Health, Medical and Baby Show: Mummy Evangelist Temitayo Ladejobi (Chairperson)

• Budget & Finance: Prince Ade Ayedun (Chairman)

• Security, Technical and Maintenance: Hon. Sokoya Yekinni (Chairman)

• Media & Publicity: Mr. Dare Tunde Adekanmbi (Chairman)

• Pamphlets/Programme: Professor Adekoyejo Oyegunwa (Chairman)

• Beauty Pageant/Ademola Sobukanla Night: Hon. Olakunle Sobukanla (Chairman)

• Special Duties: Commander Abiodun Somuyiwa (Chairman)

• Clothes, Sales, Channelling & Distribution: Dr. Olasunkanmi Mustapha (Chairman)

• Grand Finale: Dr. Adeyinka Ayedun (Chairman)

• Ikokore Night: Dr. Sunday Solarin (Chairman)

• Indoor & Outdoor Sports: Otunba Adeolu Idowu (Chairman)

• Football: Bashorun Lookman Adenekan (Chairman)

• Community/Award: Dr. Sulaiman Adeniye (Chairman)

• Egbe-Egbe/Associations: Otunba Oyegunwa Olalekan (Chairman)

• Fund Raising: Mr. Dare Tunde Adekanmbi (Chairman)

14. Supporters and advertisers are acknowledged

The pamphlet includes goodwill messages, felicitations and advertisements from a wide range of organisations and individuals, including:

• OJC & Associates (Chartered Accountants)

• Kadiri Associates Ltd

• GBC Professional Services (consulting arm of Gbenga Badejo & Co., Chartered Accountants, a correspondent firm of Reanda International)

• Fawzy Hotels Ibadan

• Samson Agbato Consulting (Estate Surveyors & Valuers)

• Joke's Kitchen (Ogere Remo)

• Lekang Food Company (yoghurt flavoured drink)

• September Mates Club (Ogere Remo)

• Idera Rahama Foodstuffs Market Women Association, Tollgate Ogere

• Devftek (MEPF systems engineering)

• Professor (Mrs.) Ebonulowa Olufemi Oduwole

• Rt. Hon. Olawale Odujoko (Leader, Ikenne Local Government Legislative Council)

• Barry J. & Associates (Otunba Omotunde Kehinde, Bobadara of Ogere)

• Oredein Dynasty

• Hon. (Dr.) Sulaiman Badmus Adeniye

• Cassy Anyanwu & Co.

• King Eggo Nigeria Company (producer of Tok Royal Sachet Water, building materials, beverages and provisions)

• Ogere Community Development Association (OCDA)

• Ogere Club of Nigeria

• Adewale & Associates (Estate Surveyors & Valuers)

• Femthah Boutique (Lagos)

• Egbe Kayode Akinsanya ati Egbe Omowunmi Bello Oladapo (Ewe Nla)

• Egbe Telibi Omobowale Bomode Oku

• Ostia Property and Homes

• Hon. (Dr.) Oladipupo O. Adebutu, FCPA, KJW

• Department of Animal Science, Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun (Professor Adekoyejo Oyegunwa, Head of Department)

• Mummy D Nigeria Enterprises (soya seeds, soya shaff, bailey malt, wheat offal, chicken feed, corn and pig feed)

• Landmark Media Limited

• Omonakesan Ayanogere

• Egbe Owo Omo Dunni Ogere Remo

• Oxman Nigeria

• Ogere Diaspora Development Association (ODDA)

• General Famous Company Nigeria Ltd (land and estate agent, building materials)

• Lopeere (Ogere Remo, Ogun State)

• Ayo Oladapo + Associates (Estate Surveyors & Valuers)

• KSR3 Global

• BHL Buffort Homes Limited

• Gersh Henshaw & Co. (Estate Surveyors & Valuers, established 1992)

• The Family of Oba Alfred Obafuwa Babington-Ashaye, JP (Legunsen III, Ologere of Ogere, 1945 to 1982)

• Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), CON

• Animal Care (feed and concentrates, Iperu Road, Ogere Remo)

• Kehinde Olugbene & Co. (Estate Surveyors & Valuers)

• Olalekan Aboderin Consulting (Estate Surveyors and Valuers)

• Zenith Bank (Easy by Zenith digital wallet)

• Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS)

• Retech Farming (A-frame layer cages)

15. The Chairman's speech celebrated the Golden Jubilee

The welcome address by Dr. Olasunkanmi Sola Mustapha, Chairman of the Lipakala Day Planning Committee, reflected on the journey since 1976 and thanked all sons and daughters of Ogere who contributed to the celebration. He specifically announced that "if you buy the Adire Attire, you have contributed directly towards the development of Ogere Remo and the ongoing projects." He appealed to sons and daughters in the diaspora to think back home, float organisations and create employment opportunities for the youths, and he conferred on the Ologere the title of Senior Abiyamo of Ogere (SAO).

16. The OCDA President delivered a valedictory speech

Evang. Temitayo Olateju Ladejobi, OCDA President, described the Golden Jubilee as "a milestone CELEBRATION that can only be witnessed once in a lifetime." She highlighted:

• Diaspora connection: growing participation of illustrious sons and daughters of Ogere flying home to support development.

• Remodelling of Ogere Township Hall: the flagship project of her tenure, funded by cash, care, expertise, materials and moral support.

• Prince Olumuyiwa Adewunmi Babington-Ashaye Center for the Elderly: a donation facilitated through the OCDA for the welfare of senior citizens.

• Other assistance: solar lights, boreholes and concrete poles for electricity.

• 67 executive meetings held during her tenure.

She thanked her siblings, the Oredein Dynasty, the executive members, and the Ologere for their support, and expressed confidence that the next 50 years will be greater.

17. The Ologere delivered a royal speech

His Royal Majesty Alayeluwa Oba James Obafemi Saliu, Kankanbina III, Arole Olipakala, the Ologere of Ogere-Remo, described the day as "not just a celebration. It is a day of remembrance, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the growth of our beloved town Ogere Olipakala." He:

• Commended the OCDA executive members and the planning committee for keeping the Lipakala spirit alive for half a century.

• Honoured the founding members of the Association who laid the foundation 50 years ago.

• Celebrated past and present Lipakala Merit Awardees.

• Reaffirmed that peace and progress is his major focus and concern.

• Recognised the Ologere-in-Council and the entire Ogere community for their cooperation.

• Called for recommitment to the ideals of Olipakala: unity, development and selfless service.

• Prayed that the next 50 years will be greater.

How to Support

Payment and Contact

The pamphlet directs donors and partners to the OCDA Secretariat for contributions to the ₦2.5 billion fund, the Township Hall renovation and other community projects.

Organised by: Ogere Community Development Association (OCDA), Ogere Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Why This Matters

The 2026 pamphlet captures a community at the peak of its Golden Jubilee. It records the largest fund ever launched by the OCDA, the full history of the Association from eight founding fathers in 1964 to thousands of members today, the completion of the Township Hall renovation, the dedication of the Center for the Elderly, and the launch of the community's own website.

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 fifty years.

As the Ologere put it: "I pray that the next 50 years will be greater. With God, with unity, and with the strength of all Agboles, Ogere will continue to rise."

Ogere a gbujo ooo!

Ogere Community Development Association (OCDA) · 50th Lipakala Day Anniversary Celebration · 17 October 2026 · Ogere Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.