The Kabba Development Union (KDU) is set to launch a ₦500 million Kabba Development Fund at this year's Kabba Day celebration. The event, held under the royal patronage of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Dele Owoniyi, the Obaro of Kabba, will take place on November 6 and 7, 2026. The theme for 2026 is Consolidating Peace and Strategically Mobilizing Resources for Sustainable Development in Kabba.
The Kabba Development Fund aims to support critical development projects within the community, with a target of ₦500,000,000. The KDU is calling on indigenes at home and abroad, corporate organisations, and friends of Kabba to back the fund. According to Dr. Olorunmowaju Magnus Oluwafemi, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, the fund will help turn talk into tangible development projects such as roads and classrooms.
The Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Dr. Olorunmowaju Magnus Oluwafemi, emphasized that every contribution, big or small, counts. He said that the community has talked about Kabba's potential for a long time, but now it's time to take action. The fund is expected to provide opportunities for young people and bring about sustainable development in the community.
The Obaro of Kabba, Oba (Dr) Dele Owoniyi, has urged every son and daughter of Kabba to support the fund and help write the next chapter of their story. He stated that peace has given them a firm place to stand, and now they must build on it together. The monarch will host a Gala Night on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM, which will bring together indigenes, investors, public officials, and partners of the community.
The Grand Finale of the Kabba Day celebration will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Kabba Township Stadium. The event will feature cultural displays, masquerades, traditional drumming and dance, and the formal launch of the Kabba Development Fund. The KDU invites the public, the media, corporate partners, and all well-wishers to attend and support the celebration.
The Kabba Day celebration is a significant event that showcases the community's culture and unity. The KDU hopes that the event will not only raise funds for development projects but also promote a sense of community and shared responsibility among indigenes. The celebration is expected to attract a large crowd, including public officials, investors, and partners of the community.
The Kabba Development Union's initiative to launch a ₦500 million development fund is a significant step towards sustainable development in the community. The fund will provide critical support for development projects, and the community's response is expected to be overwhelming. The event will mark a new chapter in the community's story, one that is focused on development, unity, and progress.
Key points
- The Kabba Development Union will launch a ₦500 million Kabba Development Fund at this year's Kabba Day celebration.
- The fund aims to support critical development projects within the community.
- The event will take place on November 6 and 7, 2026, under the royal patronage of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Dele Owoniyi, the Obaro of Kabba.
