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ORILE-AGEGE 2010:

PREAMBLE

Orile- Agege LCDA amongst other local governments in LagosState, is unique in itsantecedents, its component units, and its location.

Firstly, it is made up of the original native indigenes including the Awori Communities ( OLABUA, OLAROKU, ISALE-ODON,IDOGOUN & MAGBON) a vibrant “mini – Nigeria” in the compositions of Yoruba,Hausa and Igbo people “Settlers” mainly Lagosians moved en masse to the OrileAgege L.C.D.A, an upland population which is as cosmopolitan as any other partof Lagos, and a high-brow influx of Nigerian elite in Arigbanla, Williams,Omotoye, Labak, Alexander and Oko-Oba IV housing estate.

Secondly, this admixture of urban and rural people is strategically placed at the most popular and constantly used gatewayto Lagos fromthe West Coast of Nigeria.

Thirdly, though a high density residential L.C.D.A., with a population of over 800,000 people, it boasts of avery rich cultural heritage as it is made up of 55% of its indigene which areof course the Awori people.

In one word, Orile-Agege L.C.D.A provides a milieu providentially suited for, and deserving of an instrument ofSocial and Cultural mobilization which is being put together by MapiokMultimedia and Community Initiative.

CONCEPT

The concept is to hold an annual socio-cultural festival, to motivate and mobilizethe entire populace (800,000 strong), young and old, in Orile-Agege L.C.D.A,towards a common endeavour, that will promote the Spirit of nationalism,patriotism and togetherness.

And, in the process harness the potentials of the L.C.D.A, in such a way that it will benefit its peoplesocially, economically and culturally.

Orile-Agege 2010 (OrilAg 2010) is the proposedmedium for this social and cultural mobilization.

3. GOAL/MISSION STATEMENT

Motivation and Mobilization of the entire populace, young and old, towards a commonendeavour, i.e promoting nationalism, patriotism, togetherness and at the sametime making the whole world know our rich cultural heritage.

4. OBJECTIVES

v Foistering inter-ethnic andinter-cultural interactions

v Highlighting andstrengthening cross-cultural affinities whilst at the same time, educating ourpeople about their difference with a view to exploiting these differences forthe common good, and also teaching the Youth and Old alike, our tradition,culture and norms

v To boost the profile and enhancethe visibility and viability of Agege LGA and it LCDA (Orile-Agege) vis-à-visother LGAs and LCDAs in LagosState, and the country asa whole

v To celebrate our Country’s Independence i.e. Nigeria’s 50^th GoldenJubilee and to keep the spirit of the Awori people alive.

5. POLICY

v To help our youths learn howto work together as one, how to plan and execute projects, keep them off thestreets, and assist in combating anti-social and societal ills

v To highlight the economicactivities in the LCDA thus assisting in boosting trade and commerce

v To highlight ourlocal/cultural heritage thus encouraging internal tourism and perhaps with timeeven international tourism

6. WHEN?

The proposed date is 1^st of October, every year. This date is common toall Nigerians and has neither a religious nor ethnic colouration.

The first edition is the year, 1^st of October, 2010

7. WHAT FORMAT?

The format is as approved at the Inaugural meeting, which was held on Sunday 2^nd of May, 2010, at 1, Oshobu Street, OffOrile Road, Orile-Agege, Lagos.

This section should be read pari passu the attached organogram.

a. Cultural: This would be by far the largest division. As earlier mentioned, Agege is a“mini- Nigeria”all cultural groups that express the desire to participate should be encouragedto do so.

b. Youth Organizations: Cultural, social, sports, schools, “Fanti” etc.

c. Trade and Commerce: Market groups, shop and business owners, artisans,transporters etc.

d. Special Interest Groups: Police, Navy, PHCN, Telecom companies, Fire services,Medical services etc.

e. Others: PTAs, Residents Associations, Social Clubs, Societal Associations, CommunityDevelopment Agencies etc.