OMOLUABI ADEYEMI RECEIVES KABBA LUMINARY SERVICE AWARD, INDUCTED INTO OWE HALL OF FAME, DONATE 2TWO MILLION AT 2026 KABBA DAY NIGHT OF HONOR
As 2026 Kabba Day begins with the traditional night of honor and tributes tagged *Kabba Day Gala Night* a special dinner usually proceeding every Kabba Day, the Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Energy Matters, Hon Omoluabi Bode ADEYEMI Mnipr has been honored with the Kabba Development Union highest award of Service to community Development and subsequently inducted into the Kabba Day Hall of Fame. He also donated the sum of two million naira to community development, while promising continued support for every developmental strides.
The elated Special Adviser said he was caught unawares as he didn’t have idea he was going to be awarded. He appreciated the honor as humbling and also compelling for him to do more. He describes Oweland as his cherished heritage and the greatest gift God gave to him, he said the development of the community, emancipation of the young people and women remains his topmost priority.
The event which took place on Friday night at the 95 Degrees Event Center, Kabba had in attendance all sons and daughters of the ancient city and respected stakeholders from all walks of life in attendance. Leading the array of dignitaries to the occasion, paramount ruler of Kabba and Chairman of Okun Area Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi described the 2026 as unique, successful and commendable. The royal fathers praised the industry and commitment of sons and daughters to progress and development of the town, while advocating for more people to bring development on board.
Other awardees includes the Commissioner for Education in Kogi State, Hon Wemi Jones, State Security Adviser, Kogi State Commander Jerry Omodara, Brig General Bode Ojutaiye, Chairman of Kabba/Bunu LGA, Barr Dare Michael, former Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly, Prince Mathew Kolawole and others
Other dignitaries and Sons of the soil present at the elaborate occasion are Deputy Comptroller General of Customs G T Aliu rtd, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs Hussein Ejibunu rtd, Vice Chancellor, Kogi State University, Kabba, Prof KIT Eniola, Member House of Representatives, Arc Salman Idris, former Director of Funds FCT, Sir Johnson Jimoh, Col Yomi Dare etc
