SPEECH BY MR. ROTIMI EROGBOGBO, CHAIRMAN OF IKODASS AT THE MAIDEN MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE.
Congratulations and welcome everyone. There are organizations and there are organizations. Some are traditional. Some are religious.

A GREATER IKORODU IS POSSIBLE

There are organizations and there are organizations. Some are traditional. Some are religious. Some are gender-sensitive. Some are political. Some are social. Some are peer-based. Some are professional organizations. Indeed there are a wide diversity of organizations and they are all here with us in Ikorodu. More than being here with us, some of us are members of some of them. And that is absolutely acceptable. There is nothing wrong with it.

Every organization exists for a reason. Some want power. Some want money. Some want relevance. Some want acceptance. Some exist to improve the life of their members. While some are just there for the sake of being there. There are as many reasons for organizations as there are organizations.

We are IKODASS, Ikorodu Oga Development Association. IKODASS. In our name is our identity. Our name is who we are. In our name is the reason we exist. The reason we exist is the development of our homeland, Ikorodu. We must live true to our name. Those before us have played their part. They have done their bit. I sincerely thank all of them, from the founding fathers to the immediate past regime led by Otunba Segun Abiru, for giving IKODASS a form and a comeliness. We come into office at a time like this for a definite purpose. We come into office to change the negative narratives about our homeland. We cannot afford to leave Ikorodu where we met it. We cannot afford to disappoint our teaming supporters who voted us into office. Their faith and belief must fuel a resurgent determination in us to excel. We must live true to his convictions.

Talking of conviction, what is our conviction in IKODASS? Why are we seated here today? Yes we have been duly elected; we are

however here because we believe. We are here because as true sons or daughters of Ikorodu we hear the call. The call of Ikorodu. That is why you are here. The call to develop Ikorodu; that is why you are here. That is why I am here; the development of Ikorodu. That is why we are called IKODASS, Ikorodu Oga Development Association. The reason we exist is Ikorodu because if there was no Ikorodu, there will be no IKODASS.

Yes, the reason we exist is Ikorodu. Ikorodu should therefore be our focus. For us, as members of Ikorodu Oga Development Association, Ikorodu should be first. The greater interest of Ikorodu should be paramount in what we do. We must rise beyond clannish parochial sentiments. We must rise above all religious, political and sectional fault lines to embrace a greater Ikorodu mindset. Ikorodu must be first for us because it is then and only then that our full potentials can be realised. It is then and only then that the negative narratives about our homeland can be reversed to usher in the mega-development Ikorodu deserves. It is then and only then that our youths can find meaningful expression. It is then and only then that, like our anthem says, Ikorodu can become headquarters. There is no other option for us. To do otherwise is to negate the ideals of our association. To do otherwise is to subvert what we stand for. To do otherwise is to deny our identity, nay, our destiny. We have chosen this path; the path of developing Ikorodu. Let us walk this path because it is the path to greater Ikorodu.

IKODASS, it is time to roll up our sleeves, redouble our efforts and walk our talk for the greater good of our land. A greater Ikorodu is possible.

Thank you.

THE EXECUTIVE VISION 2021 - 2023

INTRODUCTION

Over the years Ikorodu has experienced relative development but still remains essentially rural in official minds and critical quarters beyond our borders. This perception has both slowed us down and robbed us of certain privileges that should rightfully be ours.

IKODASS can do so much in helping right this wrong by repositioning Ikorodu for better perception. Our intention is to run a very inclusive administration that will cater to the greater interest of Ikorodu and help us rightfully take our place within the Lagos IBILE setup …

The Vision

The Inauguration

OUR ACTIVITIES

Award & Events

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Executive Members

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Ikorodu Oga Anthem

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Past Events

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Recent Event

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Ikorodu History

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Our Constitution

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Registered Club

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UPCOMING PROGAMS

Apply for the Late Justice Mubasheer Akanbi Abiru Scholarship

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LATE JIMOH ADEDOYIN LONGE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Applications open 25th October, 2022 and closes 10th November 2022.
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IKODASS TABLE TENNIS COMPETITION

Another opportunity is here again, don’t miss out this time, be the Ikorodu Oga Table Tennis Champion this year 2022 and Get great rewards and benefits. Hurry now.

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AGL DELIGHTSOME SCHOLARSHIP

Apply now for the AGL delightsome scholarship, only limited time is available, APPLICATION CLOSED …

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SABALEMOT EROGBOGBO (IYA ONIGELE) SCHOLARSHIP

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IKORODU LITERARY INITIATIVE 2022

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Playwriting Competition

Total prize money to be: N500,000.00
Winning play: N300,000.00 + Publishing Contract + Performance of play.
Runners up: N100,000.00 each for two runners up.