Coastal NEWS

It was celebration galore at lgbotako in Okitipupa Local Government as sons and daughters of the ancient town gathered to celebrate annual Utako day. Speaking during the occasion, the Rebuja of Osooro land Oba Gbedebo Bajowa enjoined indigenes of lgbotako to remain united so as to allow room for development in the town.
He also admonished politicians of opposing political parties to sheath their sword and be united as politics was not supposed to divide them.

The special attraction at the ceremony was the special honour bestowed on one of their illustrious sons in person of General Olu Bajowa(rtd). Speaking during the presentation of the award, General Bajowa who was represented by one of his aides, Mr Luyi Abiodun at the occasion express happiness that point to honour him despite the political, religious and social differences that exist among them.

While stressing that the Utako tree (from which the name igbotako was derived) symbolizes the unity that exist among the people, the former Army General appealed to everybody in the town to continue in that spirit as it will go a long way in attracting development to the area. "Every one of us should today renew his or her vow to the progress and development of lgbotako which will go a long way in the transformation of the social structure and facilities in a manner which will improve the capacity of our society to fulfill our aspirations and put in place a set of values and practice unique to lgbotako community "General Bajowa (Rtd) said.

The lgbotako born General who made a donation of One Million naira to the development of the community further opined that the community should always strive to continue to produce illustrious sons and daughters that would continue to hold the flag of the community high any where they found themselves.