Mohammed Shosanya
The Sarki Yoruba community in Kano, Alhaji Murtala Alimi Otisese (Adetimirin 1),has launched a N500 million fundraising campaign for the construction of a community palace.
The palace project, aimed at enhancing the welfare of the Yoruba community in Kano, includes a residential quarter for staff, a school for the less privileged, a multi-purpose hall serving as a community ventre and revenue-generating space for the Palace administration.
Oba Murtala, in a statement signed by the Palace Secretary, Prince Zakariyau AbdulRasheed Rotimi,said :”we have established a five-member committee under the leadership of Chief Akande Omotayo Kazeem, with Chief Femi Smith Johnson as his assistant to oversee the fundraising efforts.
The statement explained that the project will not only enhance the Palace’s operations but will also significantly contribute to the welfare of our people.”
Oba Murtala emphasized the importance of modernizing the community’s facilities, saying, “To truly serve our community, we must adapt and modernize our facilities and offerings.”
The Chairperson, fundraising committee,Chief Kazeem, in his acceptance speech expressed the committee’s determination to mobilize support, stating, “We are determined to mobilize support from our community and beyond, engaging everyone in this noble cause.”
The committee said it will commence work immediately by organizing events and programs to raise funds from local and international donors.
Oba Murtala urged the Yoruba community to rally behind the initiative, saying, “Together, we can create a lasting legacy that will benefit future generations and foster unity and progress within our community.”
