As part of the activities towards the commencement of 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival in March 12, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, through the Central Planning Committee of the Festival Week on Tuesday 24th January 2023 awarded and decorated Barrister Idowu Salami & Chief Mrs Alhaja Olubunmi Sakirat Lawal as Grand Omoluabis of Ibadanland.
The duo were decorated at the distinguished Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House, by the President-General of CCII, Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga, and members of the 2023 Cultural Festival.
The Chairman of the 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week, Engr. Sunday Gbenjo stated that the recipients were carefully selected by the committee, and implored them to continue doing by best for the development of Ibadanland.
In their responses, the appreciated the leadership and members of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, and reiterated their continuous support to Ibadanland.
In attendance were the Iyalaje of Adelabu Market, Chief Mrs Alhaja Risikat Abefe; executives and members of CCII & 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival, Friends and families of the awardees, among others.