The 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week Committee under the Chairmanship of Engr. Sunday Gbenjo on Tuesday, 27th December 2022 decorated the President-General Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga as the Grand Omoluabi of Ibadan.
According to Engr. Sunday Gbenjo the decoration is part of the pre-activities of 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival which will be commence on the 17th of March 2023 to 25th of March 2023.
In his remark, the Chairman stated that the decoration and award is in recognition of his contribution to the development of Ibadanland as other prominent Ibadan sons and daughters who has and currently contributing to the development of Ibadanland has been identified and will be decorated by the Planning Committee before the official commencement of the Ibadan Week in March, which is also one of the ways by which the committee generates funds internally before seeking for other sponsors.
Furthermore, the Chairman stated that they decided to commence this year’s pre-activities by honoring the first indigene of Ibadanland and also seek for his prayer as they commence work.
Decorating the awardee was the President of Egbe Omo-Ajorosun Club, Chief Abiola Ali, he congratulated Chief Oluyemisi Adeaga and described him as a role model who has always put Ibadan first. He also commended Engr. Sunday Gbenjo for the exemplary leadership he’s giving the committee and encouraged him to continue in his good conduct.
Present at the presentation includes the wife of the awardee, Princess Oluyemisi Adeaga, President Omo Egbe Ajorosun Club, Chief Abiola Ali, executive and members of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Secretary of 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week Committee, Vice Chairman of 2023 Ibadan Cultural Week, Chief Mrs Simiat Larodo, Chief Adeola Oloko, members of the 2023 Cultural Week and well wishers.
Reacting to the award, the Grand Omoluabi of Ibadanland, Chief Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga appreciated the committee and prayed that their work will be successful.
Speaking futher, Chief Oluyemisi Adeaga stated that his journey so far as the President- General has been the grace and devine wisdom of the Almighty God.
He thereafter reiterated his commitment towards the growth of Ibadanland and said that he’s trying all possible best to ensure that the new Ibadan Palace is completed before the completion of his first term and stated that all things been equally, if given a second chance, he will ensure the palace is completed.