From Olatunji Elisha, Lokoja
As part of its effort to promote the cultural values of the Okun people, the apex socio- economic organization in Ogidi, Ijumu Local Government, Kogi state, will organize the maiden beauty pageant, Sisi–Asa to mark its annual Ogidi day 2019.
The Coordinator of the event, Mr.Mathias Ayodeji Peter also known as Mapel made this disclosure while speaking with journalists in Lokoja.
According to him, the aim of the event which is in conjunction with Ogidi Development Association, is to bring together all the youths both at home and in Diaspora to revive the cultural values of Okun kingdom.
Mapel stated that the event will go a long way to bring back the lost cultural values in Okun kingdom adding that the pageant is open to ladies in Okun land who fall within the age bracket of 18 to 25.
News Hub further gathered that the event which is part of activities to mark the annual Ogidi Day will hold tomorrow, Friday June 14, 2019 at the Ogidi Township Hall and will feature dance competition, questions and answers on Okun culture, rap competition and lots more.
