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About Òkè-Ògùn Progressive Association

Devoted to the Progress and Dignity of Òkè-Ògùn

No matter how far we’ve travelled, Òkè- Ògùn calls us home. We answer through scholarships, health, and the unbreakable bond of shared heritage.

Our Vision

A prosperous, united Òkè-Ògùn where every son and daughter wherever they stand in the world can contribute to the growth and dignity of their homeland.

Our Mission

To mobilise the Òkè-Ògùn diaspora in advocacy, scholarship, and community investment building bridges that transform lives across generations.

Historical Review

How it all began

The Òkè-Ògùn Progressive Association was born from a single, powerful gathering. In 1996, Chief (Deacon) J. A. Aderounmu, of blessed memory, visited the United States. Asked about progress toward the creation of Òkè-Ògùn State, he called together as many Òkè-Ògùn indigenes as could be assembled and what he shared with them that day changed everything. That meeting gave rise to the Òkè-Ògùn Patriotic Movement, which was later renamed the Òkè-Ògùn Progressive Association, USA. Since then, OPA has grown into a committed diaspora force, channelling resources, advocacy, and solidarity back to the people of Òkè-Ògùn.

1996

OPA founded following Chief Aderounmu's historic visit. The Òkè-Ògùn Patriotic Movement is established, later renamed OPA USA.

2000 - 2001

OPA awards a five-year, ₦500,000 medical scholarship to Mr. Femi Akinyode to complete his studies at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife honouring the memory of his father, Lt. Col. Olu Akinyode. A ₦250,000 computer equipment grant is also awarded to Òkè-Ògùn News.

2002

OPA Scholarship Foundation is formally launched. Thirteen students from across all thirteen local government areas receive grants totalling ₦400,000. OPA commits to investing approximately ₦500,000 annually in student education.

2003

Medical equipment and consumables valued between ₦10–20 million are delivered to Saki Baptist Medical Center, strengthening healthcare capacity for the Òkè-Ògùn people.

Our Objectives

What we stand for

OPA USA was established around three guiding objectives that remain at the heart of everything we do.
Raise Awareness

Raise Awareness

To arouse awareness among Nigerians and the world at large toward the existence of the Òkè- Ògùn people.
Drive Development

Drive Development

To contribute actively to the development of Òkè- Ògùn through education, healthcare, and infrastructure support.
Promote Oneness

Promote Oneness

To foster unity and solidarity among all Òkè- Ògùn indigenes, both those at home and across the diaspora.
Map of Òkè‑Ògùn

Our roots. Our reason. Our Òkè- Ògùn.

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Òkè‑Ògùn Progressive Association (OPA), USA