The Royal Group (Egbe Omo Oba Alade Ile Ibadan), on Monday, commenced activities marking its 21st anniversary with a formal press conference in Ibadan, reaffirming its commitment to community development, cultural preservation and social welfare across Ibadanland.
Speaking during the briefing, held as part of the week-long anniversary celebration, the Club President, Prince Kamikun Akewula, said the organisation remains focused on strengthening social bonds and enhancing private participation in sustainable development. He noted that the anniversary theme, “Repositioning Ibadan: Strengthening Community Bonds and Enhancing Strategic Private Participation for Sustainable Development” reflects the vision of the club since its founding in 2004.
Prince Akewula highlighted the group’s achievements over the past two decades, including youth empowerment programmes, cultural promotion, and interventions across health, education and social welfare. He added that the Royal Group is also unveiling the club house project as part of its long-term plan to establish a permanent hub for that also be use as resource center for engaging Ibadan youths.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the 21st Anniversary Planning Committee, Prince Musa Busari-Akere, said the celebration would feature free-medical outreaches, charity visits, games, thanksgiving services and the grand finale celebration slated for Kakanfo Inn. He called for stronger support from public and private institutions, including philanthropists committed to advancing the growth of Ibadanland.
In continuation of the anniversary’s humanitarian activities, members of the club on Tuesday visited the Agodi-Gate Correctional Centre, where they donated food items, toiletries and other welfare materials to the inmates.
During the visitation, the club also paid the fines of two inmates to facilitate their immediate release, a gesture the leadership described as part of its mission to restore hope and support reintegration.
Speaking at the facility, Prince Akewula said the visit was in line with the club’s culture of giving back to society. “Our anniversary is not just a celebration; it is a reminder of our responsibility to uplift our communities and support those in vulnerable conditions,” he said.
Officials of the Correctional Service appreciated the club for its support, noting that such interventions play a vital role in improving inmate welfare.
The Royal Group’s 21st anniversary also continues through the week with free medical outreach at Osengere Community in Egbeda LG on Wednesday, Sports Games at Ibadan House on Thursday, Jumat service at Yusrhullahi Irorun Oluwa at Bashorun on Friday, Grand finale cultural celebration at Kakanfo Inn and thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu.