The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has reaffirmed his dedication to the event and prosperity of Ogbomosoland.
The monarch spoke throughout the opening of the maiden version of the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival held on the Ogunlola Corridor, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Highlighting his 25-year improvement agenda as a divine task from God, Oba Ghandi emphasised that the carnival was conceived to unite the folks and advance the financial system of the traditional city.
“This 25-year improvement agenda is a imaginative and prescient from God. It’s not my private agenda however what God desires to perform by means of us in Ogbomoso. Ignore any distractions; my focus stays solely on attaining this imaginative and prescient for improvement,” the monarch stated.
He expressed gratitude to Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, for his help and to the Federal Ministry of Tradition, Tourism, and Inventive Economic system, for adopting the carnival as a recognised cultural occasion within the South-West Nigeria.
The Minister for Tradition, Tourism, and Inventive Economic system, Ms. Hannatu Musawa, recommended the initiative. Represented by the Particular Adviser to the President on Job Creation, Hon. Abiola Abdulraheem, she urged the monarch to maintain efforts to advertise the area’s cultural heritage.
In an analogous vein, Oyo State Commissioner for Tradition and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, praised Oba Ghandi’s dedication. “That is my first time attending a cultural occasion in Ogbomosoland, and I’m totally impressed,” he stated.
The chairman of the Carnival Organising Committee, Mr. Williams Adeleye, described the occasion as a milestone within the historical past of Ogbomosoland. “The Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival is greater than a celebration; it’s a imaginative and prescient to unite us, enhance financial improvement, and place Ogbomosoland on the worldwide cultural and tourism map,” he famous.
Attendees have been handled to a showcase of the area’s wealthy cultural heritage, together with native delicacies resembling Sakada and Agbon, Sapala, Igbalo, Ekuru and Eko, Amala, and Gbegiri. The primary day of the occasion concluded with vibrant cultural shows, together with performances by numerous masquerades.
The five-day carnival continues with a lineup of actions geared toward celebrating Ogbomosoland’s heritage and attracting funding alternatives to the area. Conventional rulers, excessive chiefs, authorities officers, and cultural fans have been among the many dignitaries current.
