A Strategic Dialogue for Community Development
Host:
Esa Oke Central Union (ECU)
(On behalf of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyemi Akanbi Adediran
Atipa Owaji II, Owa Omiran of Esa-Oke Kingdom)
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 4th April 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Prompt
Venue: Esa Oke Civic and Cultural Centre, Palace Square, Esa-Oke
Purpose of the Meeting
Programme Highlights:
Keynote Address
His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyemi Akanbi Adediran
Atipa Owaji II, Owa Omiran of Esa-Oke
Opening Remarks:
Otunba Bamigboye Yinusa Aremu,
Chairman,Esa Oke Central Union (ECU)
Good Will Messages
- Dr Edward Omotoso Balogun of Esa Oke
- Hon Oluwole Oke
Chairman, House Committee Chairman on Foreign Affairs ,
National Assembly Abuja
Key Discussion Areas & Speakers
- Security Concerns
Anchor:
- High Chief Paul Abimbola Olamiju Ogboni of Esa Oke
Rising insecurity at the Osun State College of Technology Esa Oke, (OSCOTECH), Students Village, Chevron, Oke Oro & Oke Esho exit points etc.
Threats within the Esa Oke community, along farm roads and neighbouring settlements
Strategic Direction:
Establishment of a Community Security Trust Fund/ Esa Oke Vigilante Corps/Launching of Esa Oke Joint Actions Patrol Fund
- Education & Institutional Challenges
Anchor:
Dr. Durojaye Adeyeye
Former Provost, Special College of Education (Technical), Oyo, Oyo State
Declining student enrolment at OSCOTECH
Concerns over academic standards and lecturers commitment
Alleged unethical academic practices
- Cost of Living & Local Economy
Anchor:
Chief Adeyemi Omojadegbe
Mrs Aderemi Iyaloja of Esa Oke
High cost of food, transportation, and services. Impact on students and economic activities
Strategic Direction:
Inauguration of Esa Oke Commodity Task Force
- Electricity Supply Crisis
Speaker: Business Hub Manager, IBEDC (Ilesha District)
High Chief Solomon Olamiju Oba Soluyi of Gbagada Lagos State
Persistent poor electricity supply and
Impact on businesses, health, and daily life
Strategic Direction:
Renewed engagement with IBEDC and regulators
Exploration of solar and alternative energy solutions
Technical committee for substation development
Contact & Enquiries
Professor Jimi Dada Odudu
Secretary
Esa Oke Central Union (ECU)
+234 803 154 2550