Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 of September 2025 have been set aside to kick-off the birthday and one year anniversary celebrations of Agaana Ezuka, HRH, Salami Owuda Yahaya, popularly known and called “Tunde Idiagbon of Ebiraland” .
The one-week program of events which is the first anniversary of his coronation as Oga’ana of Ezuka clan of Adavi LGA in Kogi State, and it will be a shift away from the usual masquerade entertainment, drinking and merriments but will however be a time for giving back to the society. From giving to orphanage to empowering select women in the society and donations of educational materials to schools.
In a statement signed by the Chairman of the planning committee, Alh. Ibrahim Akonyi, the 7-day event will focus mainly on charity and service.
To be hosted on the theme “Uniqueness in Leadership and Rulership — A legacy in Kingship” HRH Ogaana of Ezi-Uka will engage with friends and families on series of visits and giving.
Asked why he chose to deviate from the known style of celebration, he said “The world is growing with dynamism and it time to give back to the society part of what I got over the years” I am blessed in many ways, and as such I need to appreciate God for his mercies.
The Ebira community in which he served need him to lead the way and the best way is to provide for the benefit of others.
In reaction to the shift in focus from jamboree to impacting positively on the society, a social worker and a Volunteer of international repute, Mohammed Bougei Attah commended HRJ Salami Owuda for the initiative noting that the gesture is a rare one that should be emulated.
The events will kickoff with Birthday Prayers on first day while distribution of writing materials and stationery to selected schools within his kingdom will follow.
Other activities lined up include Health and Community Support, Free Medical Outreach, with Eye Care as focus, diagnosis and Treatment of eye issues. About 200 Medicated Eyeglasses will be distributed to those in need while free drugs will also be given to some patients.
The weeklong activities will be rounded up with a cultural and social empowerment as well as ‘Anuva Dancing Competition’