The Obaro of Kabba, Oba Dele Owoniyi, has called on indigenes at home and in the diaspora to return home for Kabba Day 2026. The celebration, themed "Consolidating Peace and Strategically Mobilising Resources for Sustainable Development in Kabba," aims to strengthen unity and mobilize resources for the development of the ancient town. This year's event will feature various activities, including a Gala Night and a grand finale at the Kabba Township Stadium.
The monarch emphasized that Kabba's development depends largely on the ability of its people to work together, irrespective of their location. He invited every son and daughter of the land to come home and be part of this moment, stressing that their unity is the community's strength. The Kabba Day celebration will begin with a Gala Night on Friday, November 6, at 5 p.m., bringing together indigenes, investors, public officials, and friends of the community.
The grand finale of the celebration will hold on Saturday, November 7, at 10 a.m. at the Kabba Township Stadium. The event will feature cultural displays, masquerades, traditional drumming, dances, and other aspects of Kabba culture. A major highlight of the grand finale will be the launch of the Kabba Development Fund, with a target of N500 million to support development initiatives within the community.
The Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Dr. Olorunmowaju Magnus Oluwafemi, said the celebration is being used to move discussions about the community's potential towards concrete investment and development. He emphasized that the event is an opportunity for the people to assess the community's progress, honor those who have contributed to its development, and agree on future priorities.
According to Dr. Oluwafemi, Kabba Day is more than a homecoming; it is a chance to take stock of how far the community has come, honor those who have served it, and agree on where it goes next. He stressed that the community's culture is its strength, and its unity is its future. The Kabba Development Union (KDU) has invited members of the public, corporate organizations, the media, and friends of the community to participate in and support the celebration.
The Kabba Development Fund, to be formally launched at the grand finale, aims to support critical development projects within the community. The fund is expected to be a major catalyst for the community's development, and its launch is a key aspect of the Kabba Day celebration. The event is expected to attract indigenes, investors, and public officials, all of whom will play a role in shaping the community's future.
The Kabba Day celebration is a significant event in the community's calendar, and this year's theme reflects the community's focus on sustainable development. The event will provide a platform for indigenes to come together, assess their progress, and strategize for the future. With the launch of the Kabba Development Fund, the community is poised to take a major step towards achieving its development goals.
Key points
- The Kabba Day celebration aims to strengthen unity and mobilize resources for the development of the ancient town.
- The community targets N500 million for critical development projects through the Kabba Development Fund.
- The event will feature cultural displays, masquerades, traditional drumming, dances, and other aspects of Kabba culture.
