Kurere Village in Nigeria has a rich history that began in 1836. It's a small, resilient community surrounded by other hamlets. Even though it doesn't have formal governance structures, traditions bind the community. Farming is crucial to Kurere, with crops like rice and cassava supporting its economy. Despite agricultural success, the village faces challenges like the lack of mechanized farming tools and an incomplete road to Shaga.
The village thrives on traditions, and two farm settlements established in the past reflect a commitment to agriculture. Local government offices are absent, but the World Bank initiated a road network connecting Kurere to other areas. However, the village lacks electricity, relying on a well built by the government in 1986 for water.
Kurere values education, with the African Church Primary School serving as a beacon. Agriculture remains central to the village's economy, with rice and cassava being staple crops. The absence of modern farming tools calls for progress. The village's social fabric unfolds through festivals, diverse languages, and ancient traditions.
Kurere's founding echoes through the ages, a narrative woven into the fabric of rural life. As dawn broke over the village, approximately 20,000 inhabitant stirred, awakening to the timeless rhythms of agrarian existence. The village's essence extended beyond its borders, intertwining with neighboring hamlets like Ontoye, Olowo Papa, Sholosun, Latoyo, Lafunke, Idele, Oluwafere, Alako, Olowo, Asii, and Isaga, creating a picturesque tableau of interconnected lives.
In the absence of documented governance structures, Kurere thrived on traditions that bound the community together. Two farm settlements, established during the tenures of Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Amosun, reflected a commitment to agricultural prosperity, weaving a narrative of resilience and adaptability.
Local government offices found no home within Kurere's confines, as the village relied on its intrinsic cohesion for sustenance. The road network, a modern lifeline initiated by the World Bank, traced a path from Awowo on the Abeokuta Lagos Expressway, linking seamlessly to the Badagary-Sokoto Express Road in Isaga. Yet, despite these connections, the village yearned for the hum of electricity, depending steadfastly on a well built by the Federal Government in 1986 as its sole water source.
Amidst the rustic charm, the African Church Primary School, a foundational institution established in 1918, stood as a beacon of education. The convergence of agricultural legacy and educational pursuit painted a nuanced picture of a village where hands that tilled the soil also grasped the pens of knowledge.
Farming, deeply embedded in Kurere's cultural DNA, emerged as the lifeblood of its economy. Rice, cassava, yam, and the echoes of a bygone era's palm oil and palm kernel trades fueled the livelihoods of the village's denizens. The tenure of Amosun heralded the gazetting of Kurere lands as a green zone, attracting elites keen on acquiring vast expanses for farming ventures.
In the fields, the toil of generations yielded a bounty, yet the absence of mechanized farming tools echoed a plea for progress. The road leading to Shaga, an incomplete lifeline, served as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by Kurere's farmers, urging the federal government to complete this vital artery.
Amidst the agricultural rhythms, Kurere's social and cultural fabric unfolded. Yaya Egungun Day festival and the Harvest Celebration, akin to the grandeur of Ojude Oba, echoed the jubilation of a united community. Diverse languages—Yoruba, Egba, Egun, Françoise, Ohori—painted the linguistic canvas, while ancient traditions and customs, from Alale to Soponna, whispered tales of the village's soul.
The village, an unassuming haven, faced the challenges of limited connectivity. Residents sought the pinnacle of a hillside church for a fleeting embrace of the outside world, transcending the valley's communication barriers.
As aspirations for the future danced on the horizon, the village envisioned a modern health center, a beacon of wellness in an era defined by progress. Yet, Kurere longed for the watchful eye of development, lamenting marginalization and yearning for the embrace of basic amenities, road infrastructure, education, and telecommunication networks.
In the quest for a brighter tomorrow, Kurere looked beyond its borders, hoping to harness the support of a Diaspora scattered yet connected by the threads of origin. Philanthropy and investment in mechanized farming and industries emerged as beacons of progress, promising to illuminate the path towards a future where Kurere thrived, not merely as a village but as a testament to the resilience of community, culture, and aspiration.
The KURERE & ALLIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, a venerable institution with a rich history, stands as a pillar of unity and coexistence for its people over the years. Formed with the primary objectives of fostering unity and promoting harmonious coexistence among communities, this association has achieved significant milestones in its pursuit of community betterment
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Founded in 1836, Kurere Village in the Abeokuta North region of Ogun State, Nigeria, has thrived as a resilient community with a rich history, hosting approximately 20,000 inhabitants
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