Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has written an appreciation letter to the medical doctor in the State’s employment, who donated his thirteenth month salary towards the celebration of the governor’s 55th birthday celebration.
Dr. Ajibolu Adeniran, a medical doctor with Oyo State Hospital Management Board donated the sum of One Hundred and Seventy-Three Thousand Naira to the governor over what he called his appreciation of his government’s dedication to good governance, staff welfare and regular payment of salaries.Governor Makinde, in a letter made available to newsmen on Wednesday said “I wish to acknowledge the receipt of the donation of your 2021 13th Month salary to me in appreciation of the administration’s dedication to good governance, staff welfare and regular payments of salaries.“I also wish to express my profound gratitude for this uncommon kind gesture, it is my prayer that the good Lord will bless you and prosper the works of your hands,” he prayed.
The 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Central Committee Chairman, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola has sent his appreciation to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Individuals and Corporate Organizations who contributed in one way or the other to the recently concluded Ibadan 2022 Cultural Festival.
In his appreciation message, he also acknowledged the support and role of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun and the President-General of CCII, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga.
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” —Marcel Proust
Yes, you made us happy and you made our souls blossom.
“That this year Ibadan Cultural Festival has come and ended in glory is enough reason to show gratitude to everyone who has participated and, or contributed to the success story. You are all the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom”
“To His Excellency, the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde FNSE whose physical presence at two different events during the weeklong activities has become history making in any Ibadan Cultural Festival anniversary ever experienced. Thank you Sir”
“To our Kabiyesi, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Senator, Dr. Mahood Olalekan Ishola Balogun, Alli Okunmade II , his Oloris and the Olubadan -in – Council. The Iyalode in Council, and all the Senior Chiefs, we thank you all”
“To Her Excellency, wife of the former Governor, Chief Mrs Olayinka Mutiat Ladoja, Grand Ambassador of Ibadan Culture and Special Guest of Honour of the events whose singular efforts contributed immensely to the success story of this year’s celebration, I will forever remain grateful and on behalf of us all, I say Thank you Ma”
“To all our worthy and deserving Awardees from Fellowship through Business Luncheon to the Merit awards at the Grand Finale, we congratulate you for being considered to be so celebrated and honored by Ibadanland. Congratulations to you all”
“To all affiliate clubs and associations home and abroad, we congratulate you all for taking ownership of the whole event as the hosting authority. Congratulations and thank you all”
“To our individual sponsors as well as corporate partners, we remain indebted to you and pray that our relationship will blossom into permanent investment that will be beneficial to both sides”
“To all the members of this year Planning Committee whose labour, dedication, commitment and financial support can only be imagined, I owe you a lot and pray that God almighty will compensate you beyond any human expectations”
“To the Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga CCII EXCO led administration for believing in our capacity and strength, we appreciate and congratulate you on this achievement”
“To our partners in the media and other allied interest groups, we thank you all”
“For all that you have committed to the success of this year Ibadan Cultural Festival celebration, please accept our gratitude and we pray for God abundance mercy on us and on Ibadanland”
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Balogun Gaphar Ojetola Chairman Ibadan Cultural Festival 2022
The 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival will come to an tomorrow, 19th of March 2022 with a Grand Finale Ceremony at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty Road, Oke l-Ado Ibadan understand the leadership of President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga.
This year festival started with a Church Service on the 13th of March 2022 which was well attended by sons and daughters of Ibadan land, including the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde.
According to the Chairman, Central Planing Committee of Ibadan Cultural Festival 2022 Balogun Gaphar Ojetola the Cultural Festival will come to an end tomorrow after series of activities which includes Oreke Beauty Pageant, Quiz & Essay Competition, Talent Hunt, Amala Day, Visit to Olubadan Palace, Football Competition, Ibadan Youth Day, Fellowship Award, Business Luncheon, etc.
The Grand Finale is expected to have in attendance, His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State as the Special Guest and the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Senator Mohood Olalekan Balogun Alli Okumade II as the Royal Father of the day.
Other dignitaries expected at the event includes Distinguished Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Captain of Industries, High Chiefs of Ibadan land, successful and resourceful sons and daughters of Ibadan land.
The event will also feature presentation of Special Award to all living and death President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes and other important personalities who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of Ibadan land.
As part of the activities of this year Ibadan Cultural Festival, the President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes led Ibadan sons and daughters to pay a visit to the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Senator Mohood Olalekan Balogun, Alliwo Okumade II
Speaking at the Palace, the Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga, assured Kabiesi and Ibadan residents that the new Palace of the Olubadan will be completed before December.
Speaking further, “the project that would involve everybody,” adding, “with our population in Ibadan said to be four million according to the last population census, if just one million people out of the four million is captured as eligible to a thousand naira each, a billion Naira would be raised and that would do something.”
“With the way things turned out and the kind of weather experienced on the day of coronation with a harmless heavy night shower that rounded off the day, we can say with confidence that the morning had already shown how the night would be as the good time to expect under the reign of the new Olubada,” Adeaga said
Also, the finals of the Football Competition organized in celebration of Ibadan Cultural Festival took place yesterday at Ilaji Hotel & Resorts.
Ibadan South East Local Government came first in the male under 15 male Football Competition beating Ibadan North LG to 1 goals to nothing while Methodist Gram schl Elekuro came first in the S l Amole /CCII female football cup championship among all the secondary Schools in lbadan land, beating Liberty academy Orita challenge to 2 goals to nothing.
The Ibadan Cultural Festival held three in one event today, 14 of March 2022 being the second day of the 2022 Cultural Festival Celebration.
The program featured Talent Hunt Presentation, Presentation of Awards to Winners of Quiz and Essay Competition and Amala Day.
While delivering his Speech, the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola rejoiced with the President- General who’s the Chief Host, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga that he’s a lucky person whose tenure Ibadan crowned a new Olubadan of Ibadan land.
Balogun Gaphar Ojetola also appreciated both members of the Central Planing Committee and Sub-Committees for their support and cooperation so far and prayed that God will continue to Strengthen them. He equally appreciates the presence of everyone.
Under different categories the following persons emerged winners and we’re given Cash prizes and other items.
Chanting: 1.Ajisafe Omotolani
Azeez Sofiat
Tajudeen Rasheed
Muiz Abdulsalam ( Special Child)
Dancing:
Makinde Oreoluwa
Adeola Hosea
Adedapo Jomiloju
Music:
Olayemi Johnson
Basit Kehinde
Ibidapo Mathew
Others:
Ibrahim Tiamiyu (Cyclist).
On the Inter Secondary School Quiz Competition the following Students emerged winners; Abdul-Qoyum Olajide, Muslim Grammar School, Odinjo came 1st; Timileyin Akinloye, Community High School came 2nd; while Mariam Adekola, Our lady of Apostle, Odo Ona came 3rd.
The Chairman of 2022 Education Sub-Committee, Professor Remi Raji Oyelade on behalf of the Chairman 2022 Central Planing Committee, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola and the Chief Host, The President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes presented Awards to the Winners.
Kazeem Olubunmi Isolagbenla Foundation also presented certificates of excellence to the winners with a total cash prizes.
On the International Essay Competition for Higher Institutions, Bukunmi Agboola from Obafemi Awolowo University & Nabeelah Mobilaji Ajani from University of Ilorin both emerged as 2nd runner up, award of excellence was presented to them by Mogaji Akere.
Morufat Tijani emerged 1st runner up with Abdulroshid Sadiq emerged over all winner both from the University of Ibadan, award of excellence was presented to them by Oloye Lekan Alabi.
The event also featured presentation of Awards to the neatest Markets who came 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Market Competition. Ajia came third position, Sango came second while Aleshiloye came first
The final segment of the second day program was Amala Day which was well attended by Dignitaries and Royal Personalities in Ibadan.
Kazeem Olubunmi Isolagbenla Foundation on Monday presented a total sum of sixty thousand naira and certificates of excellence to winners and participants of Secondary Schools Quiz Competitions in the 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival organized by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes – An umbrella body of all Ibadan sons and daughters.
The presentation was done by Mr Kola Amusat-Gbenla, the representative of the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the foundation Otunba Kazeem Isolagbenla.
The beneficiaries are Abdul-Qoyum Olajide, Muslim Grammar School, Odinjo came 1st; Timileyin Akinloye, Community High School came 2nd; while Mariam Adekola, Our lady of Apostle, Odo Ona came 3rd. Before the presentation, the representative of the foundation made it clear that the foundation works with communities in the area of education, health, environment and community development. He noted that the foundation will always do everything humanly possible to support education of Ibadan Indigenes because the Gbenla family loves education and believe in the Ibadan project.
Presenting the sum of thirty thousand, twenty thousand and ten thousand naira respectively to first, second and third position, Mr Amusat-Gbenla admonished the beneficiaries not to relent in their pursuit for academic excellence.
The Chairman of 2022 Education Sub-Committee, Professor Remi Raji Oyelade appreciated KOI foundation for their partnership as he also on behalf of the Chairman 2022 Central Planing Committee, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola and the Chief Host, The President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes presented Awards to the Winners.
As part of the Ibadan Cultural Festival 2022, popular Comedians including Bukunmi Ilori (Kie Kie) and Debo Adebayo (Mr Macaroni) have confirmed their availability for the annual All Ibadan Youth Day.
According to the National Coordinator of Ibadan Prime Youth Forum, Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo confirmed to our correspondent that the celebrities showed their interest on Monday through email, to attend the event which has been scheduled to hold on March 16, 2022, by 10 am at Bode Amao Hall, Oke Aremo Ibadan House.
Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo further stated that Celebraties in the entertainment Industry both Indigenes and non Indigenes who are our own have indicated interested to be part of this year Ibadan 2022 Youth Day”
Speaking further, the Director of Programme of Ibadan Prime Youth Forum, who’s the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Moshood Adekunle confirmed that Mr Macaroni among other celebrities who are of Ibadan origin will grace the event, including giving a short performance.
The event, tagged “Historical Exposition: Youths Involvement in the development of Ibadanland” will also feature free medical Outreach, free shopping for all attendees, and lots more.
The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Akin Alao of the Department of History, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, while Chief (Mrs) Moji Ladipo is the Guest speaker, Akogun Sarafadeen Alli, Chairman; and Princess Oluwayemisi Adeaga as Chairperson of the day.
Other celebrities to grace the event include Officer Woos and Oluwa Dollars.
The 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival begins on Sunday with a Church Service which held at St’ Peters Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan understand the leadership of Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga; President-General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes.
According to the Chairman of the Central Planing Committee, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola, the church service is part of the activities of the celebration and equally seek for the support of every son and daughters of Ibadan throughout the week.
In attendance were The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, Mrs Olubamiwo Adosun; Secretary to the State Government, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi; Chief of Staff to the Governor, State Commissioners and other Top Government Officials.
According to a statement made available to the Public by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted him as saying: “We have come here today to give thanks to the King of kings. No matter how much we try as mortals, nothing we try to achieve will succeed without God.
“Yes, it took us some time to install the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. If not for the challenges we faced, the Ibadan traditional system is such that the process of installation would take only one or two weeks. And when we critically looked into those challenges, we discovered that if we did not resolve them just as we have done, we will continue to experience the same challenges every time we have to install Olubadan.
Winner of 2022 Oreke Ibadan with Balogun Gaphar Ojetola, Chairman Central Planing Committee of Ibadan Cultural Festival.
“So, with your support, we have been able to put Ibadan’s traditional system back on track.”
Also, The President-General of CCII in his speech appreciated Governor Oluseyi Makinde and stated that the purpose of the Thanksgiving is to give thanks to God for the successful coronation of Olubadan of Ibadan land which was made possible through God and Engr. Oluseyi Makinde exemplary leadership.
“We have actually come here to thank God. The first is to acknowledge the fact that Ibadan is witnessing peace and tranquillity. Second is, we are feeling the grace of God in the life of our governor. Yes, this is the truth and that is why we are here in Aremo to show appreciation to God, the Highest.
“The third reason for our thanksgiving is the successful installation and presentation of office staff of office to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland without chaos. “Some have even asked how we have been able to manage to do things peacefully now in Ibadan. So, we are really happy about these developments.
“With the way things are going in Ibadan, I want to believe that after Lagos, Ibadan will be the next investment destination,” Adeaga said.
In his sermon, titled “Jesus: Man of Sorrow,” the provost of the Church, Very Revd. Adewale Adebiyi, said that Jesus suffered for the existence of mankind and the Children of God.
He charged the CCII to ensure unity among the people and work towards sustaining a peaceful and violence-free environment, most especially among the youths within the city of Ibadan.
After the Church Service was the Orekelewa Beauty Pageant which held at the Bode Amao Hall of Ibadan House had Ojeniyi Gbemisiola Timileyin crowned which was keenly contested among eight contestants.
While given his speech at the Oreke Beauty Pageant the President- General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga admonished everyone to be a good ambassador of Yoruba culture and ensure that their children acquire Western education blended with Yoruba culture, most especially a skill as he displaced his drumming & dancing skills as well.
Dignitaries presents Includes; Engr. Sunday Gbenjo who chairs alongside Mrs Yemisi Khadijat Ologunja as Person; Mrs Ojetola.
Others Include the Executive Chairman of Ona-Ara Local Government, Sanusi Musibau represented by Aare Alao Olalekan; Mr Jide Iyanda; Princess Oluyemisi Adeaga; Mrs Larodo, Chairperson Oreke Sub-Committee among others.
The program also featured presentation of Awards to three distinguished personalities for their contribution to the development of Ibadan land and humanity.
Alhaja Ariowolo was decorated as Tourist Ambassador; Princess Oluyemisi Adeaga as Humanitarian Ambassador & Chief Mrs Awotunde as Oreke Cultural Ambassador.
The Oyo State House of Assembly Hopeful, Asiwaju Makanjuola Oluwatosin Taofeek aka Tosin Gboye on Saturday Congratulates the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, Alli Okumade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land.
In a statement made available to newsmen, Asiwaju Makanjuola described Oba Balogun has an accomplished administrator both in the public and private sector.
“Kabiesi is an accomplished Administrator, his contribution while at Shell and National Assembly won’t be forgotten, we are lucky to have someone like him as our King”
“Kabiesi’s wealth of experience in Public Policy & Governance is an added Value advantage for us in Ibadan and Oyo State at large, as he will be using these experiences for the development and advancement of Ibadan land”
He further charged the people of the ancient city to support the new Monarch in the re-building of Ibadan land.
Finally, Asiwaju Makanjuola’s prayers is for long life and sound health for His Imperial Majesty, Oba ‘Lekan Balogun, Alli Okumade II.
The Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union, National Council has sent a congratulatory message to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadan land.
According to the National President of the Union, Aare Fakolade Anuoluwapo he described Kabiesi has a blessing to Ibadan land and pray for long life for the Mornach.
“We congratulate Kabiesi in his installation as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land, and equally wish Kabiesi a long life on the throne”
