Otitoju at Ekinrin-Adde Day Urges Diaspora to Fuel Community Development

Veteran journalist Babajide Kolade Otitoju used his GrandStar Award acceptance at the 33rd Ekinrin-Adde Day festival to call on privileged Nigerians, especially those in the diaspora, to play an active role in community development. He stressed that government resources alone cannot solve all local challenges. The annual cultural event featured traditional dances, goodwill speeches and a N750 million fundraising drive. Major contributions included N50 million from Borno State’s delegation, plus N10 million each from Ekiti State representatives and the festival chairman. Kogi State’s deputy governor praised the community’s self-help spirit and promised ongoing support.

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