The Egba Economic Summit has resolved and proposed the need to promote the wearing of adire as a signature dress of Egba people and even as aso ebi for events in Egbaland.
Penpushing reports that the resolution was contained in a communique issued at the end of the summit 2nd quarter general meeting held in Abeokuta, as well as the need to monitor the extent of implementation of 2026 Budget in Egbaland among others
The Summit Group, a think tank established to promote the development of Egbaland and Egba people at the high-level intellectual discussions also agreed the need for them to provide free advice to ensure the full Economic Impact of annual Liasabi Festival is annexed.
Penpushing further reports that the meeting submitted on the need to keep in touch with all Egba Sons and daughters holding any important position, whether elected or appointed; be it at the state or Federal level to encourage them to use their position for the development of Egbaland.
The summit equally agreed to speed up the regional master plan project that is ongoing by contacting the Technical Team who promised to send their update in May, as well as progress of project at Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences should be monitored by Builder Abiodun Karunwi and encourage members to support the University in all forms.
Penpushing also reports that the meeting held at Global Peace Apartment Mini Hall at number 70, First Avenue, Ibara GRA in Abeokuta. adjourned with two committees inaugurated to handle special developmental issues.
The members in attendance at the meeting include, Dr.Gbenga Adeoye, Builder Abiodun Karunwi, Dr.Kehinde Sogunle, Dr.Lanre Biobaku, Mrs Bunmi Lawson, Mr Femi Fadahunsi and Mr Lateef Surakatu, as well as Mrs Lolade Oseni who is the Administrative Secretary of the Summit
Penpushing reports that President of the Summit, Dr. Gbenga Adeoye in his welcome speech thanked members for their love and sacrifice for the development of Egbaland, and also welcome the new member; Dr. Lanre Biobaku, who he charged to use his academic skills in Communication Management up to PhD level to support economic development of Egbaland stating that communication is key in changing the world views of people.
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