By joshua 
ODU to Honour Distinguished Personalities with Presidential Awards at 2026 Annual Gathering
The Ogori Descendants’ Union (ODU) will confer its prestigious Presidential Awards on nine distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to the development of Ogori community and society at large.
The award ceremony, to be presided over by the President of ODU, Dr. Gabriel O. Aiso, will hold on Friday, 17th April 2026 by 7:00 PM at the Civic Center, Ogori, as a major highlight of this year’s Ovia Osese festival.
The awardees include:
• Dr. Ayo Olayemi, CMD, Kogi State Hospital Management Board
• Mr. Ayo Sumbo
• Chief Felicia Ochefije Agbaire
• Brig. Gen. Erema Akerejola (Rtd)
– Arc. Orayen Nathaniel Mosisuga
• Mrs. Mary Koffa
• Mr. Anuwe Kenny
• Dr. Nwosu Charles
• Mrs. Daisy Mosugu
• Dr. Iyela Ajayi.
The Presidential Award is reserved for individuals whose achievements reflect excellence, integrity, and a deep sense of service, qualities consistently demonstrated by the awardees across various sectors whose impact has not only elevated the profile of Ogori but also inspired meaningful change within and beyond the community.
The ceremony will serve as a platform to celebrate leadership, reinforce community values, and inspire a new generation of Ogori sons, daughters and friends of Ogori toward purposeful contribution.
Signed:
Petra Akinti Onyegbule
Vice President, Ogori Descendants’ Union
Head of Communications, ODU