The official flag off of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival held on Monday 19th February 2024 at the Asiwaju Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House, Oke-Aremo.
The flag off ceremony was colorful and had in attendance the representative of Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Olalekan Ali Okunmade II, Including
Alhaji Asimiyu Ariori, President of the Council of Ibadan Mogajis and the Ibadan Mogajis as well as Baale Folorunsho Bamitale Durojaye Ige, the Chairman of the Association of Ibadanland Baales and the Ibadan Baales were also in attendance.
Also in attendance were Chief Wole Akinwande, former President General CCII was the Chairman of the occasion while Chief Bayo Oyero, Emeritus President General CCII was the Special Guest of Honour.
Alhaja Adijat Adeoye, President , Oluyole Diamond Sisters’ Club UK was the Chairperson while Chief Mrs Simiat Adeleke Larodo was the Special Guest of Honour.
In his welcome address, the President-General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes specially appreciated the 2024 Central Planning Committee headed by Balogun Gaphar Ojetola, he expressed the delight of the CCII for the efforts the committee has been making and the progress they have made so far.
He stated that the choice of Balogun Ojetola wasn’t a mistake, and he’s glad that he’s putting in his best to ensure that he deliver beyond expectation.
Furthermore, the President-General stated that one of the things that has never happened in the history of CCII& Ibadan Cultural Festival Week is to have a dedicated account for the festival, which this current committee has made possible by opening a separate account for the festival for proper accountability.
The President-General further appreciates other sponsors and partners of the Cultural Festival.
During his presentation, the Chairman 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week Balogun Gaphar Ojetola acknowledged the support of the State Governor, His Excellency Oluseyi Makinde and announced that in line with the tradition, The Governor has graciously approved April 14th to April 20th for the festival.
The program will commence on Sunday 14th April for a week long packaged activities with he grand finale on Saturday 20th April, 2024 at Liberty Statdium, and The Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Engineer Sir ‘Dotun Sanusi and Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland will be the Chairman at the Grand Finale on Saturday 20th April, 2024.
The Programme of events for the week are as follows:
DAY 1
Sunday 14th April, 2024
- Church Service at Cathedral of St. Peter’s Aremo
and all the Churches in Ibadanland
Visit to Olubadan of Ibadanland
Talent Hunt Finals (Ibadan Got Talents) at Asiwaju
Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House
DAY 2
Monday 15th April, 2024
All Local Governments Street parades from Map to
the Olubadan Palace.
Amala Festival and Indigenous Musician treat at
New Olubadan Palace Pavillion.
DAY 3
Tuesday 16th April, 2024
S.mole U-18 Female Footbal Final at llaji Sports Arena
Business Luncheon at the llaji Resorts.
PG Inter Local Governments Football Competition
Finals at llaji Sports Arena.
DAY 4
Wednesday 17th April, 2024
Ibadan All Youths Day Symposium
Medical Outreach and Products Exhibition / Shop for free
at Asiwaju Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House
Fellowship Award at Civic Center, Idi-Ape.
Table Tennis and Ayo Olopon.
DAY 5
Thursday 18th April, 2024
Finals of O.O Bello All Education Programmes at
Asiwaju Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House.
Ibadan Conference (JBC) at Asiwaju Bode Amao Hall,
Ibadan House.
Orekelewa Brain and Beauty Pageant Finals at
Asiwaju Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House.
DAY 6
Friday 19th April, 2024
Special Jumat Service at Central Mosque Oja’ba and all
Central mosques in Ibadan.
Stage Play (Balogun Osungbekun) at Department of Theater Arts,
Ul ibadan.
Golf Competition Finals at Ibadan Golf Club.
DAY 7
Saturday 20th April, 2024
Grand Finale: Parades of all Clubs, Cultural Display by the
Warlords, Parades by Baales and Mogajis, Homage to the
Olubadan of Ibadanland, The Executive Governor of
Oyo State and the lyalode’s at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium,
Oke Ado Ibadan.
Finally, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola appreciates the President-General, Chief Barrister Niyi Ajewole for the opportunity given to the committee and assured Ibadan that the committee will give their best and more to the success of the festival with the support of all sons and daughters of Ibadan land.
Other important dignitaries at the occasion were, the representative of Baameko of Ibadanland Chief Saheed Oladele, President , Ibadan Progressive Union, IPU Alhaji Yinka Alli, Chairman BCOS, Mrs Dotun Olaitan and her BCOS management team, journalists from Nigerian Tribune, Agidigbo FM, IBR and iFlier FM. Others include the Presidents and Secretaries of all CCII affiliate clubs including the Association of Warlord families of Ibadanland.
The occasion was made colourful by the presence of all the members of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee.