Community to hold Alimosho Day in colours

Babajide Sanwo-Olu

The Alimoso Community in Lagos State has announced the celebration of Alimoso Day 2024 – a momentous celebration scheduled to hold from August 12-24, 2024.

According to the organising committee, the yearly event promises an array of activities designed to empower youths, showcase talents, promote health, and celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage of Alimoso.

“We are honoured to host Alimosho Day 2024, a testament to our community’s resilience and unity. The diverse lineup of events highlights our commitment to nurturing talents, promoting wellness, and celebrating our shared cultural identity,” Baale of Alimosho, Jamiu Babalola Ogunwale, said.

He added: “The events include youth empowerment trainings with workshops in digital marketing, talent hunt, medical outreach and symposium.
“The grand finale will include certificate presentations, awards, book launch, and cultural performances.”showcasing Alimosho’s rich diversity.

“Among the notable guests expected to grace the occasion are Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, among others.

“Alimosho, the largest local council in Nigeria and Lagos State, is a vibrant hub of cultural diversity and youthful energy. With a population of 1,319,571 in the 2006 census, it boasts an impressive youthful population cutting across all major Nigerian tribes. Against this backdrop, Alimosho Day serves as a testament to our community’s strength, resilience, and vibrancy,” the Akeweje of Alimosho, Jamiu Shotayo Tadeyo, noted,