Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed will on Saturday attend the state's N500 million development fund launch at Oro in Irepodun Local Government.

The duo will be the distinguished guest and host.

Chairman, Central Planning Committee (CPC) of the programme, Col. Ajibade Olabanji (Rtd), said the event was not just for merry making, but an opportunity to showcase the unity of purpose of Oro in its quest for development and progress.

He said the event, which was earlier scheduled to hold in 2022, was postponed due to socio-political factors and security challenges.

Ajibade said the projected fund was to be committed to some developmental projects such as repair of internal roads, solar energy lighting installation on major roads in the town, borehole construction and renovation and remodelling of the Oro Community Centre.

He added: “With the determined drive of the community and constant focus, I have positive inclination towards the projects' implementation within good delivery time and period.

“We shall encourage projects monitoring, down to earth evaluation and other justifiable processes before funds are released.”

Ajibade said ace Fuji musicians Alhaji Abass Akande (Obesere), Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma as well as Tony Tetuila would entertain guests.

Other activities lined up for the Oro Day celebration are novelty match, Fanty carnival, Jummat and Church service.