Ogbomoso Community to launch book on town’s history

A historical publication, History of Ogbomoso (Iwe ItanOgbomoso) written by the late erudite scholar, Professor Nathaniel D. Oyerinde is to be launched on Friday, December 16, 2022.

The event will hold at the Ogbomoso Recreation  Club by2.00pm

The publication which was reprinted by the OgbomosoCommunity Foundation (OCF), a socio-cultural and non -political organisation will have Dr Samson Adegoke ( Maigida) as its Chief launcher while the co launchers will be AVM J.B Adigun (rtd) who is also the Akogun of Ogbomosoland, Barrister Kayode Bankole , Engr. Open Salawu and Alhaji Monsur Lamidi Ejide.

The  Special Guest of Honour at the event is the Hon Ministerof Youth and Sports Development and the Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland,  Chief Sunday Dare while RT. Hon. Justice Afolabi Adeniran, who is also the President, Egbe OmoOgbomoso Parapo Agbaaye ( Ogbomoso Parapo Worldwide ) will be the Chairman.

The publication, according to OCF, among other reasons is to preserve the history of the ancient city of Ogbomoso as recorded, documented and bequeathed by the late renowned scholar to meet the desire and yearnings of sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland seeking knowledge about their origin.

The Socio-cultural also said proceeds from the book launch will be invested in the general development of Ogbomosoland.

Earlier on that day, the Annual General Assembly (AGA) will hold at the same venue to formally brief all Stakeholders  about the activities  of OCF and its affiliates.