About Us

About Ogori Descendants' Union

The Ogori Descendants’ Union is a community of Ogori indigenes, a tribe from Kogi State, Nigeria, in West Africa. It unites Ogori indigenes worldwide to promote unity, development, and rich cultural values for the betterment of the entire community and Nigeria as a whole.

As a mutual organization, we create deliberate policies and rules aimed at the well-being and advancement of all Ogorians  in areas such as education, farming, career development, and more.

Our constitution

As an organization, the Ogori Descendants’ Union has a constitution that governs the affairs of its existence.

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Publications on Ogori

1. The History of Ogori by Gab Bawa Akerejola Eminefo (Ologori of Ogori), Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan (1970). Link

2. Historical Facts on Ogori by Abraham Babatunde Adepoju Osheidu (1980).

3. A Short History of Ogori Yoruba by B. Akolade (1982).

4. Saint Peter’s School and Ogori in History by Dr. Amos Adebanjo Olagboye, Ibadan, Daily Graphics Publication (2002). Link

5. Ogori: The Sociology of an Akoko Village by Eva Krapf-Askari, University of Oxford (1969). Link

6. 100 Hundred Years of Christianity in Ogori-Magongo bt Apata and Obayan. UNIVERSITY OF GHANA AT LEGON (2011). Link

7. The Biography of Oba Gabriel Bawa Akerejora. Link

8. Traditional History of Ogori in a Socio-Anthropological Setting – Emmanuel Osiako

9. Culture and Language of Ogori People – Gideon Eyika

10. Ogori Miscellany – Samuel Mosugu

11. Ogori Miscellany 2 – Samuel Mosugu

LIST OF DISTINGUISHED SONS AND DAUGHTERS

Below is the list of eminent sons and daughters of Ogori who have positively impacted the community’s development and growth. Each name has a history behind its mention, and they are distinguished men and women revered for their contributions

Names and Years of Entry

AWARD TO NON-INDIGENES

  1. Prof. J.S. Odama – 1983
  2. Chief G.E. Olobayo – 1986
  3. Chief S.A. Ayeni – 1987
  4. Chief A.A. Amanerimi – 1987
  5. Peter Adebiyi (Post Humus) – 1991
  6. H.R.H Chief Dr. J.B. Agbogun – 1993
  7. Chief V.S. AiyeDun – 1995
  8. Mall. Yusuf Awolumate – 1995
  9. Prof. Olugbemiro Akerejola – 2006
  10. Prof. G.O.P. Obasi – 2006
  11. Prof. Olugbemiro Jegede – 2007
  12. Dr. Tony Alabi – 2007
  13. Mr. Samuel A. Sadiku – 2009
  14. Mr. Bade Bakare – 2009
  15. Her Excellency Usie Osunbor – 2009
  16. Engr. Eddy Lawani – 2014
  17. GP Cpt Ben Osebi Mosugu (Rtd) – 2015
  18. Festus Mosugu (Posthum) – 2019
  19. Hon(Mrs) Deborah Adunola Ogunmola – 2013
  20. Obayemi Samuel Adedoyin – 2013
  21. Engr. Josiah Gbemi Omole – 2024
  22. Mr. Mike Alao – 2024
  23. Dr. Augustine Obaro (Posthum) – 2024
  24. Maj Gen Erema Akerejola – 2024
  25. Pastor Olurunfemi Oki – 2024
  26. Mr. Friday Moses – 2024

AWARD TO NON-INDIGENE

  1. Mr Michael Omeri Agbo merit award and Chieftaincy title
  2. Hon. Justice Moses Abubakar David Bello, ofr, JP
    merit award 2013
  3. HE Yahaha Bello. Ogbuloko 1 of Ogori.