The Interpretation of the Ogbomoso Community Logo

Colour is important for identity. The Ogbomoso community (OCF) colours are Aro, indigo blue (0.012) and Osun  Camwood (1.013) both of which are creative colour, indigenous to the Ogbomoso and of great economic, cultural and philosophical importance. Aro and Osun are the subject of many proverbs and idioms which is suggests that as shown in the LOGO, the OCF should keep to these two colours in all their publications, banners, decoration etc. to create unique own identity.

LOGO consists of a map of Ogbomosoland and the letters ‘O’, ‘C’ and ‘F’ is interlocked with Ogbo at the base. The interlock depicts joint action and team spirit among the constituents that form Ogbomoso.

The map which encompasses the symbols depicts unity and indivisibility of the people bound together in one common destiny. Ogbo as the oldest Yoruba weapon of war symbolizes age, indomitable power and victory at warfare. Ogbo like other Yoruba weapon of war has an oriki which says:

E woju ogbo yere yere;
E weyin ogbo yere yere; E foju ogbo bogun; E feyin ogbo bogun ja.

Translation:

ogbo has a smooth shining surface;
Ogbo has a back view;
Equally smooth shining confronts war with the front surface of ogbo;
Wrestle war with the back-view of ogbo.

It is significant that ogbo which is the traditional symbol of Ogbomoso is philosophically related to the name of the city Ogbomoso and may be there in an etymological connection.