A socio-cultural Body, Iyara Development Association (IDA) has named Alhaji (Dr.) Najeem Usman Yasin, the Bashorun of Offa, Kwara State as the Chairman of 2026 Iyara Cultural Day.
The celebration is aimed at promoting unity and raising N500m for community projects, including the King’s Palace.
The event will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 10:00am at the Captain Smart Olaiya Civic Centre, Iyara, in the Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
In a letter dated October 30, 2026, addressed to Alhaji (Dr.) Najeem Usman Yasin, described him as a well respected Chief in Offa and former National President of the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
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The letter was signed by the association’s National President, Alhaji Aliyu Badaki, and the Director-General of Iyara Cultural Day, Samuel Olorundare.
According to the association, the celebration will showcase the cultural heritage of the Iyara people.
Activities include traditional marriage ceremonies, masquerade displays, a raffle draw and performances by cultural troupes.
The association said the event is meant to promote unity, preserve the cultural identity of the people and support community development.
It listed the King’s Palace among the projects to benefit from the N500m appeal fund.
“We would be honoured for your presence to celebrate this vibrant culture and contribute to the growth of our community,” the letter said.
