COMMUNIQUE OF THE MID-YEAR CONFERENCE OF IJUMU DEVELOPMENT UNION (IDU) HELD ON 30TH AUGUST, 2025 AT EGBEDA EGGA, IJUMU LGA
At the end of its mid-year conference held on the 30th of August, 2025, at Egbeda Egga, the Ijumu Development Union (IDU) reached the following resolutions:
1. The Union passionately appeals to the government to urgently rehabilitate the Kabba–Omuo Ekiti road and improve electricity supply across Ijumu communities.
2. The Union calls on all individuals and community development associations to show greater commitment towards the progress of Ijumu land, noting that the responsibility of development must not be left to the executives alone.
3. The Union urges all Ijumu communities to support the Ijumu Local Government, under the leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna (DSTV), in its efforts to combat criminality and insecurity.
4. The National Executive of IDU is mandated to officially write to the management of Manga Cement requesting an audience and to present a working document that will address the development concerns of Ijumu communities. And a committee shall be constituted comprising political leaders, traditional rulers, and other dignitaries with adequate knowledge of the company’s operations to further engage with the cement company.
5. Similarly, the Union rejects the claim that the Ijumu Unity Hall in Iyara has been completed and commissioned, and demands that such misinformation be discontinued.
6. The Union resolved that a new officer, preferably a legal practitioner from Ijumu-Oke, be appointed to replace Ven. Olorundare, who has now been appointed as an Ex-Officio of the Union. His tenure and office remain valid only under the current administration.
7. The Union affirmed that the epoch-making Ijumu Day celebration will be held on the 7th and 8th of November, 2025. The two-day event will feature a symposium on 7th November, followed by the grand celebration on 8th November. Various committees and sub-committees have been set up, and appointment letters have been issued to the respective chairmen and secretaries.
8. The Union announced the renaming of Zango Market as Iyara Cattle Market, and the market has been partially opened for operation after agreement reached. All uncertified land acquisitions will be revoked by the government. A military base will be established at the market to enhance security. Furthermore, the Ijumu Security Trust Fund, chaired by Hon. Funsho Olumoko, has been created. Security is a collective responsibility, and households are reminded that the ₦500 security levy per household, earlier signed into law, remains mandatory. The establishment of a mobile court within Ijumu Council was proposed to enforce compliance, a position endorsed by the Royal Fathers of Ijumu and applauded by the house.
9. The financial categorization of Ijumu communities has been updated, with three groups: A, B, and C. Egbeda-Egga has been promoted to Group A. Beginning in 2026, annual levies will be: ₦100,000 for Group A communities, ₦80,000 for Group B, and ₦60,000 for Group C. This proposal was unanimously adopted by the house.
10. The Union advised all Ijumu communities to actively participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise.
*Communique Committee*
1. Elder Olusaiye Olufe
2. President of Ijumu Student Union
3. Mr. Olutimehin Kunle
