One of the Great Benin most prominent families in Edo State of Nigeria, the Oloke Family Organization, USA begins its annual reunion today, Friday August 9, 2024, at the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel in New York, the United States of America.
This year’s reunion, which will officially be declared open on Saturday August 10, 2024, is historic as it marks the 25th anniversary of the organization’s founding by a distinguished Oloke son, Hon Adams Belo-Osagie.
The organization’s Chairman, Dr. Osahon Ukponmwan, and President, Mr. Robby Ogieva Igodan will preside over the event to be attended by members of the family from within and outside the Continental USA.
In a statement, the President, Mr. Robby Igodan said the purpose of the reunion is to celebrate family values, strengthen bond, know, and interact with one another.
According to the Chairperson of the Reunion Planning Committee, Barrister Sadatu Salami-Oyakhilome, activities lined up include, meet, and greet by family members on Friday evening August 9, 2024.
These activities would be followed by a pool party, youth’s and adult disco party and dinner at the Element Pavilion, LaGuardia Plaza Hotel.
Other events include the annual family meeting, picnic, Barbeque, games, dance and contest at the Hempstead Lake State Park, Eagle Ave West Hempstead New York.
The gala night and banquet will follow on Saturday August 10, 2024, at the Element Pavilion, LaGuardia Plaza Hotel. The dress code is white attire with a gold scarf and cap.
The event which ends on Sunday August 11, 2024, will also witness the presentation of awards of various categories to deserving family members.
