Better days are beckoning on the entire people of Joga Orile in Yewa North local government in Ogun State as His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Adekeye Olanrewaju Adeyemi, Lagori III, the Abepa of Jogaland hosted the high and mighty at the 2021 Obalaju Day Celebration.
The event which held at
the open field where a new ultra-modern Joga Orile palace is currently under
construction witnessed private individuals, politicians, corporate
organizations and all the families in Joga Orile contributing towards the
completion of the project.
While speaking to City
People, HRM Oba Adekeye revealed that the event is marked in memory of the man
that founded Joga Orile, Abepa, in the 16th century.
He furthered reiterated
that the event wasn’t to worship any idol or deity but to appreciate the
strength, courage and selflessness of the historical Abepa who was a very
brave warrior during his days.
Speaking at the event,
Oba Adeyemi encouraged all the children of Joga Orile in the Diaspora to
stretch a hand of love and fellowship towards their source so as to aid
development for the historical town.
The event which was
anchored by a veteran broadcaster and on-air-personality, Mr Goke Babalola of
Fresh FM, highlighted some undeniable achievements Joga Orile has witnessed
under the rulership of his royal majesty.
Some of the big names
that were spotted at the event included HRM Oba Mukaila Salako, Oba, Oba
Alademeso of Igan, Chief Obalani Omosanwo, the Baba Oba of Ilewo, Chief Tokunbo
Fakoya, the Apesin of Remoland, Hon Kayode Amusan, Engr Rasheed Afonja.
Others are Chief
Abiodun Kumapayi, Chief S.O Akinsanya, the Ekerin of Jogaland, Otunba Gbenga
Ajayi, Prof Musa Olomu, Director, Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta, represented
by Dr Abdullahi, Engr Remi Sofoluwe, Engr Dapo Akinsanya and many more.
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