Arogbo Day 2025: Honouring Heritage, Empowering Youth, and Celebrating Leadership

October 03, 2025

Arogbo Day 2025: Honouring Heritage, Empowering Youth, and Celebrating Leadership

Arogbo Day 2025: Honouring Heritage, Empowering Youth, and Celebrating Leadership

The 2025 Arogbo Day Celebration in Arogbo-Ijaw land stood out as a festival of unity, cultural pride, and purposeful development. It provided the Arogbo-Ijaw community and the broader Ijaw Nation with a golden opportunity to showcase their identity, celebrate achievements, and reinforce partnerships with government institutions for greater impact.

This year’s edition blended cultural displays with youth-focused initiatives, signaling a new era in which tradition meets innovation, and community celebrations become platforms for empowerment.

Highlights from the 2025 Celebration & Maggi Romanus’ Reflections

During the event, Comrade Maggi Romanus—a respected APC chieftain from Biagbene community and a leader within the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) in Ondo State—granted an exclusive interview where he emphasized the importance of the day and commended both the organizers and the government. His remarks touched on key areas:

Appreciation for OSOPADEC Leadership
Romanus paid glowing tribute to Hon. Lawrence Steven, a prominent son of Akpata community, former IYC leader, and now a serving member of the OSOPADEC Board. He equally praised the OSOPADEC Commissioner for their consistent contributions to Arogbo Day and to development across OSOPADEC’s mandate areas.
Salute to the Governor’s APC Leadership & Inclusivity
Romanus extended heartfelt appreciation to the Governor of Ondo State, describing him as the number one leader of the APC in the state. He noted with pride that the Governor, being from the riverine area himself, has consistently demonstrated inclusiveness by appointing capable Ijaw sons and daughters into strategic positions in government—such as the elevation of Lawrence Steven. This, he emphasized, shows the Governor’s commitment to both the Ijaw Nation and to youth-friendly governance.
The IYC’s Full Support
Speaking as an IYC leader, Romanus reaffirmed that the Ijaw Youth Council in Ondo State and the Arogbo people at large are giving the Governor their full and unwavering support. According to him, the Governor’s policies and appointments have created a bond of trust that has strengthened political collaboration and unity between the government and the Ijaw communities.
Youth Empowerment through Education
One of the most applauded highlights of this year’s festival was the inter-schools debate competition. The program drew wide participation, encouraging students to sharpen their intellectual abilities. The winners were rewarded with brand-new iPads, an initiative that thrilled parents, inspired students, and underlined the community’s commitment to preparing its youths for a digital future.
Optimism for Arogbo Day 2026
Looking ahead, Romanus expressed confidence that next year’s Arogbo Day will surpass this year’s, with more elaborate activities, greater community involvement, and expanded cultural showcases. He called on stakeholders—government agencies, traditional rulers, youth groups, and private sponsors—to work together to make 2026 even more impactful.

Why Arogbo Day Matters

Preserving Cultural Identity
Arogbo Day has become a touchstone for cultural expression. It provides a platform where the community can celebrate its heritage proudly, pass down values to younger generations, and showcase Ijaw culture to the world.
Youth Empowerment & Development
With the introduction of competitions like debates and the provision of technology prizes, the festival is evolving into a hub for education, empowerment, and future leadership development.
Government–Community Partnership
The celebration’s success highlights the impact of partnerships between government agencies like OSOPADEC and local communities. Visible contributions reaffirm the government’s commitment to equity and inclusiveness.
Unity & Inclusivity
Beyond cultural performances, Arogbo Day fosters unity—bringing together political leaders, traditional rulers, elders, youths, and diaspora indigenes in one voice of celebration and progress.

Closing Thoughts

The 2025 Arogbo Day Celebration was more than just a festival—it was a statement of pride, unity, and development. From the iPad-winning debate competition to the visible presence of government officials, the event reflected a community that is both proud of its roots and ambitious about its future.

As Comrade Maggi Romanus rightly noted, the commitment of OSOPADEC leaders such as Hon. Lawrence Steven, the inclusiveness of the Governor as APC leader in the state, and the full support of the IYC have all given the Arogbo people much to celebrate—and even more to anticipate in 2026.

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