Kwara OPC to promote cultural practices
The Kwara state coordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Mr. Maruf Olanrewaju Salam, has said that the group will soon launch its Asa Socio-Cultural Organisation (ASCO) to foster cultural practices in the state.
Comarade Olarewaju announced this on Monday in Ilorin at the group’s New Year prayer session.
He said that the group would also introduce Neighborhood Watch, a security outfit, which he said enjoys the backing of the state government to ensure effective security surveillance in the state.
Olarewaju added that Quranic competition would be organised to promote Quranic recitation in the state.
“As part of this year’s activities, we will launch Asa Social Cultural Organisation (ASCO) which accommodate all Kwara residents; be they Yoruba, Hausa or Igbo.
“ASCO will also feature display of various cultural costumes, food and traditional way of life,’’ he said.
According to him, OPC members in the state would reclaim the celebration of Oya festival under ASCO.
The OPC state coordinator also commended members of the group for their contribution toward the success of the prayer session, saying nothing was paramount than to begin the new year with divine supplication.
An Islamic cleric, Alhaji Musa Omar, who led the prayer session, urged OPC members to refrain from all social vices and fetish objects.
