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OPC
By Usman Aliyu
Ilorin, Jan. 8, 2017 (NAN) The Coordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) in Kwara, Mr Maruf Olanrewaju, says the group will soon launch its Asa Socio-Cultural Organisation (ASCO) to foster cultural practices in the state.
Olarewaju announced this on Sunday in Ilorin at the New Year prayer session of the group.
He said that the group would also introduce Neighborhood Watch, a security outfit, which he said enjoys the backing of the state government to ensure effective security surveillance in the state.
Olarewaju added that Quranic competition would be organised to promote Quranic recitation in the state.
“As part of this year’s activities, we will launch Asa Social Cultural Organisation (ASCO).
“ASCO will be for Kwara indigenes and residents and would be devoid of discrimination.
“It will accommodate all Kwara residents; be it Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba.
“ASCO will also feature display of various cultural costumes, food and traditional way of life,’’ he said.
According to him, OPC members in the state would reclaim the celebration of Oya festival under ASCO.
The state coordinator commended members for their contribution toward the success of the prayer session, saying nothing was paramount than to begin the new year with divine supplication.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an Islamic cleric, Alhaji Musa Omar, who led the prayer session , urged OPC members to refrain from all social vices and fetish objects. (NAN)
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(Edited by Abiodun Esan/Mufutau Ojo)