Igalamela/Odolu : In Defence of The Gullible and Honeycomb Signpost at Ajaka

Ajaka, the headquarters of Igalamela/Odolu LG in Kogi State  deserves award on this sign post . The gullible signboard to a bar is the first of its kind to attract tourist in a fun fare especially from the Federal Capital Territory Abuja

The truth of the matter is that the inscription on the sign post is not particularly meant for the elite, the  educated class. Rather it is designed to make relevant those who cannot afford the luxury of Virgin Garden and so forth. It tells the lower, ueducated,  business class, you own the fundamental rights to feel like a king or queen in this town irrespective of who you are , where you come from. Don't worry you can make yourself feel better like those in the city who have no concern for those in the village or palm tree, cashews, millet or cassava farm.  There is hope right here at the home grown NICON NUGA Or SHERATON or Chicken Capitol and no better place than where anybody can chill irrespective of your class and exposure. 

One outstanding characteristics of  the good people of Ajaka is that nobody claims to be what he or she is not. 

The sign post is gullible because it is laughable and emphatic. It sends a strong signal to the outside world. There is no complete and sensible Igalamela/Odolu son of the soil or daughter of the land that is lazy. 

We are very industrious and need sometimes to unwind, cool off from the hustling and bustling of every  five (5) day Ajaka market life. Besides, the unsong heroes like the Ladi Kwali ancient stereotype at Okpachala very skilful at moulding all forms of clay assorted pots need rest in affordable relaxation point. In fact the renowned Ogbagba basket Weaver into different shapes and sizes also needs rest. The  blacksmiths at Ofuloko and wood carvers from the level of pestle, mortars and hoe makers need rest ones in a while in a cool joint to evaluate their activities and recharge for the next exploits or adventures. After all, the slogan " body no be wood " can attest to it .

 The identity of a typical village person is admittedly not hidden and always open to learning. This fashion and style of life is a radical departure from a young person from Idah, Anyigba, Ejule Umomi full of him/herself, believing nobody is faring,  better, doing well than him/ herself amidst delusion of grandeur or futility  of life. 

The idiosyncrasy on the sign post attracting World Guineas Book of Record is a strong representation of  the popular Ajaka market - world best Igala silicon valley-  parlance to accommodate all and sundry irrespective of your social strata or economy. Doubt me ask Saidat Lammie, a typical Igalamela woman, Igala Ambassador, the face of Iyaya of  Igala extraction. 

We are proud of the entrepreneurial spirit of the people especially the Ibos born and bred in the land. They are quite accomdating , aggressive about their ambition and never to entertain setback even in the face of class differences or  set back.

-Attai Stephen Eyiene, Ajaka, Igalamela