Omala Local Government Area made history as its National Unity and Development Round Table Conference ended in grandeur, signaling a new era of collaboration, progress, and inclusivity.
Held at Valid Hotel, Abejukolo, the event brought together a powerhouse of political leaders, intellectuals, and traditional rulers to chart a sustainable development path for the region.
The conference, spearheaded by the Executive Chairman of Omala LGA, Hon. Gift Eleojo Haruna, featured groundbreaking discussions, the establishment of a socio-cultural umbrella body, and the launch of the Omala Unity House Project, a monumental symbol of unity and hope for the future.
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman, Omala LGA,
Gift Eleojo Haruna in a statement indicated that over 100 distinguished personalities graced the event, including former Senators, senior advocates, academics, and captains of industry.
Notable attendees included AIG (Rtd) Abdulsalam Iyaji, Prof. Ben Ahmodu, Reuben Atabo SAN, and Dr. Ibrahim Abdul. Traditional rulers, such as HRH Chief Boniface Musa and HRH Chief David Akpa, added cultural significance to the occasion.
The conference adopted a seven-point communiqué, outlining strategic decisions to propel Omala LGA toward unity and growth to include Inclusive Governance Declaring equal rights for all indigenes, regardless of zone.
It also adopted Zonal Administrative Structure, dividing the LGA into four zones for balanced representation.
It established the Omala Commonwealth Development Association to guide community decisions.
It fixed December 27th as Omala Unity Day to commemorate progress.
It innaugurated a dedicated team to create strategies for growth and infrastructure.
It also launched a Unity House project as a symbol of peace and collective strength.
Above all it instituted an award to honor outstanding contributions to Omala’s growth.
Hon. Haruna expressed confidence that the resolutions would inspire lasting reforms, emphasizing that the Omala Unity House Project will stand as a beacon of hope and resilience.
“This conference marked the beginning of a united front for sustainable development. The time for action is now, and Omala is ready to lead by example,” Hon. Haruna said.
Sen. Abdulsalam Iyaji praised the initiative, urging stakeholders to stay committed to implementing the resolutions. “Unity is the foundation of progress, and Omala has shown the nation what is possible when people work together.”
As the conference closed, the mood was one of optimism.
With blueprints in place, Omala LGA appears set to harness its resources and talents for transformative growth.
The Omala Unity Day Celebration promised to become an annual rallying point for progress and cultural pride.
