Kogi Socio-cultural group harps on unity as means of addressing life challenges

A Socio-cultural group, ‘Udama kpai Unyogba Idah Development Association’, of sons and daughters of Idah in Kogi East Senatorial district has harped on unity among the members as a way of tackling any challenge and life threatening issues.

Chairman of the group and former Commisssioner for Works, Engr. Abubakar Adama in his address at the meeting on Saturday in Abuja commended the members for their commitment in the recent ‘Housing Count’ despite the hydra headed COVID-19 pandemic, noting that Idah which is their ancestral home is better positioned now for population census in future.

In ecstasy of delight, Dr. Adama pointed out that unity has brought every one from the political and religious divides together to face development in Idah, hence, he urged all and sundry to maintain the tempo in the future endeavours.

“Ladies and gentlemen, one lesson that some of us learnt from the project here is that we can be united across all political divide for a common goal.

“This display of unprecedented unity propelled by some of us to tinker the idea of retaining the group, leveraging on our achievements to touch on the economic and infrastructural development of our people while also minding their health conditions.

Engr. Adama revealed that “Udama kpai Unyogba Idah Development Association” is a developmental group currently undergoing registration at the Corporate Affairs Comission to be properly packaged in its commitment to the welfare of the people in the rural communities, stating that the group would strive to provide health and social amenities for the people back home.

He said: “Going forward, Committees have been set up to address the health, road and water infrastructure, agriculture and rural development, women, Youth empowerment, security, sports development, electricity and educational needs of our people.”

According to him, the effort of the group so far was already yielding results as street lights have been powered again in the ancient town.

“Some of us must have noticed the springing up of street lights in Idah. We can never thank one of our brother enough for this demonstration of love for our dear ancient town of Idah.

Recalling the recent sponsorship of about 100 JAMB candidates, the National Chairman revealed that a member of the group sponsored additional 300 candidates.