From: Femi Mustapha in Kaduna
The Ovie of Oghara Kingdom and the Council of Chiefs have endorsed the upcoming Oghara Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Oghara Town Hall.
The endorsement followed a courtesy visit by the Oghara Study Group (OSG), led by its Co-Conveners, Rev. David Ugolor and Prof. Charles Ehweree, to the palace over the weekend. The delegation presented the Concept Note for the proposed meeting to His Royal Majesty and the Council of Chiefs.
The concept aims to create an inclusive platform for stakeholders to address the development challenges facing Oghara Kingdom. After extensive discussions, the proposal received full support from the traditional leadership.
OSG stated that the Town Hall Meeting is a direct response to its call for a broad-based community dialogue about the future of the kingdom. It will bring together traditional rulers, youth, women, community leaders, religious leaders, government representatives, security agencies, the private sector, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
Issues to be discussed include the increase in kidnapping and insecurity, drug abuse, youth unemployment, protection of lives and property, promotion of private sector investment, community development, and strategies to restore Oghara’s reputation as a peaceful and prosperous kingdom.
The Oghara Study Group expressed gratitude to His Royal Majesty and the Council of Chiefs for their support. Demonstrating its commitment to peace and development in the kingdom, the Ovie offered spiritual blessings and financial support to ensure the success of the meeting.
According to OSG, the palace endorsement signifies an important step in building consensus and strengthening community ownership of development efforts in Oghara Kingdom.
The group has urged all sons and daughters of Oghara, community associations, youth groups, women’s organizations, faith-based institutions, professional bodies, and development partners to join the dialogue.
“Together, we can build a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Oghara Kingdom,” OSG stated.