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CCII releases Line-Up of Activities for 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes has released the line-up activities for the 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival.

The 10-day event will showcase the richness of Ibadan’s heritage through a line-up of activities spanning sports, traditional games, music, religion, education, and youth empowerment.

According to the Central Planning Committee Chairman, headed by Alhaji Abiola Ali , the festival will begin on Thursday, May 8, with the finals of Ayo Olopon and Table Tennis at the Olubadan Palace from 11:00 am to 12 noon, followed by a homage to the Olubadan of Ibadanland from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

On Friday, May 9, the city will host a medical outreach and distribution of palliatives from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, while a Jummat Service will hold by 1:30 pm. The congregation will take off from Ibadan House by 1:00 pm.

Saturday, May 10 has been declared Amala Day, with celebrations taking place at Ibadan House from 10:00 am. Attendees will enjoy the city’s most famous dish alongside cultural exhibitions.

Sunday, May 11 will feature a Christian thanksgiving service at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, starting at 10:00 am. Departure from Ibadan House is scheduled for 9:00 am.

On Monday, May 12, the spotlight will be on the Education Program Final and Talent Hunt, taking place at Ibadan House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Tuesday, May 13 is Youth Day, marked by a youth-focused event at Ibadan House from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. A stage play titled “Osuntoki” will follow at the Wole Soyinka Theatre Hall, University of Ibadan, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

The festival’s sports final will take place on Wednesday, May 14 at Ilaji Resorts and Suites football field in Akanran, starting at 10:00 am. Take-off time from Ibadan House is 9:00 am.

On Thursday, May 15, two major events are lined up: the Oreke/Brain Beauty Pageant at Aweni Hall, Oke Ado, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and a Business Dinner at the Civic Centre, Idi Ape, from 5:00 pm.

The penultimate day, Friday, May 16, will feature the prestigious Ibadan Conference at Ibadan House, beginning at 10:00 am.

The festival will culminate in a grand finale at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke Ado, on Saturday, May 17, starting at 10:00 am.

The 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival promises to be a powerful celebration of tradition, community, and modern aspirations.

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2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week: Ibadan All Youths Day, Ayo Olopon, Table Tennis Finals holds on Tuesday

The 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week Central Planning Committee under the leadership of Balogun Gaphar Ojetola has announced that the finals of Ayo olopon and Table Tennis will hold on Tuesday, June 4th at the Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House by 9am.

Similarly, the Ibadan All Youths Day, which is dedicated towards addressing issues and challenges affecting the youth of Ibadanland will hold that same day and scheduled to commence by 12noon.

This program is a continuation of this year’s staggered activity of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee as earlier approved by the President General CCII, Chief Barrister Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole and the CCII Executive Council.

The topic for this year’s program is “Drug Addiction of Young Generation in Nigeria; Perspective, Causes and way forward” which is to be delivered by the State Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Oyo Command, and to feature panel discussion from religious leaders, community and traditional leaders, youth groups, including legal perspective.

The program has been scheduled to have Hon. Akeem Ige, Chairman Oyo State Local Government Pension Board as the Chairman of the day; Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, Commissioner for Youth and Sports as the Chairperson,; Olori Adebimpe as the Mother of the day, including other notable personalities as Special Guests of Honor.

The program will commence by 12noon at the Asiwaju Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House.

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2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival kicks off this Friday


Chairman, 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee,Balogun Abdulgafar Ojetola has announced the commencement of this year Ibadan Week.


Balogun Ojetola in a statement in Ibadan said “the planning committee has considered it necessary to go ahead with some of the events which had been scheduled to hold in April before the unfortunate demise of late Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland”.


It would be recalled that the Committee shifted the programs of the 2024 Ibadan Week indefinitely after the demise of the late Olubadan. The event ought to have been held between April 14th and 20th.


According to Balogun Ojetola,” this time around, we are going to have staggered events which will kick off on Friday, May 31st with Talent hunts and Orekelewa brain and beauty pageant competition at Bode Amao hall,Ibadan house, Oke Aremo, Ibadan. This decision was arrived at after due consultation and approval of the Executives of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII.
The program is expected to be declared open by the Chairperson of Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS, Chief Mrs Dotun Olaitan.
Other eminent personalities expected to grace the occasion include a member of the House of Representatives, Hon Stanley Adedeji Odidiomo, Ibadan North West/ South West Federal Constituency, Dr Oladeji Salami a.k.a Dikko, the Chairman, Pacesetter Transport Services among others
Other events to follow include Ibadan All Youth Day Symposium, Table Tennis and Ayo Olopan competitions on June 4,2024, Ibadan Conference, Stage Play and Golf Competition on June 14,2024.

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Oyo NDLEA Partners CCII, Promises To Support Ibadan Youth Day

The Oyo State Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Tuesday, 5th March 2024 has expressed their willingness to be the lead paper presenter during the youth day, as part of the activities of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week.

The 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee team led by Chief Mrs Idowu Olaide Lawal who represented the Chairman Balogun Gaphar Ojetola who was on another assignment outside the city, paid a courtesy visit to the Onireke office of the NDLEA office.

The planning committee team were received by the State Commander, Cdr Olayinka Carlton Joe-Fadile and other Directors.

During his welcome speech, Chief Mrs Idowu Olaide Lawal GAIC delivered the good will message on behalf of the Chairman of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola, and explained in details other activities making up the Cultural Festival.

In his presentation, the Director of Program for the Youth Day, Comr. Gbadamosi Ishola informed the gathering of the desire of the youth day committee to have the NDLEA as their Guest Lecturer as the topic for the youth day is on hard drugs, uses, causes and practical solution, and equally informed them that the program will also feature panel session where other community stakeholders will be discussing their efforts in curbing the menace of hard drugs.

In his response, the State Commander, Cdr Olayinka Carlton Joe-Fadile appreciated the visiting team for the visit, and expressed their desire to work in partnership with the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes to have a drug free society.
He also assured the visiting team of the attendance and participation of the NDLEA as usual in all the Ibadan Cultural Festival activities.

Finally, Chief Mrs Idowu Olaide Lawal GAIC was decorated as an Ambassador of NDLEA on War Against Drug Abuse, WADA.

Others in attendance from the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee were Mrs Oluwakemi, Mr Gbadamosi Ishola, Mr Yekeen Jalaruru, Mr Olugbade Bukunmi and Mr Ajani ‘Kayode.

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Ibadan Prime Youth Forum Congratulates Chief Bayo Adelabu, Says He’s The Best Man For The Job

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The leadership of Ibadan Prime Youth Forum- IPYF on Monday, 1st of August 2023 through a statement jointly signed by its National Coordinator Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo and the General Secretary Mr Olanrewaju Abdulwahab, congratulates Chief Bayo Adelabu as ministerial nominee from Oyo State.

According to the duo, the nomination of Chief Bayo Adelabu brings joy to the youth of Ibadanland because we believe he will definitely perform exceptionally well. With Chief Bayo Adelabu’s knowledge, experience and exposure, we have no doubt that he will deliver on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies and programmes.

Chief Adelabu’s academic and professional profile introduce him as the best for the job, being a first class graduate from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, and up to his voluntarily retirement as Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, he has demonstrated high professional proficiency and administrative skills in the management of people and resources.

Furthermore, the forum appreciates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating one of the golden sons of Ibadan as Minister in his cabinet, and for recruiting good hands for smooth implementation of renewed hope programs.

Finally, the forum congratulates the ministerial nominee and charged him to use his new position to further improve the growth and development of Nigeria and shows the world how great Ibadan sons and daughters are.

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IPYF convened education experts to find solution to examination malpractices

As one of the events to commemorate the weeklong festival, the youth wing of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes known as Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF) held All Ibadan Youth Day to gather experts and major stakeholders in education in the state to discuss and proffer solution to the menace of examination malpractices.

Delivering his welcome Address at the event, the President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga appreciated the Central Committee of the Ibadan Cultural Festival 2023 and most especially the sub-committee for All Ibadan Youth Day for coming up with a program proffering solution to one of the social vices. He appreciated all the invited experts and participants for honouring Ibadanland and for being part of the discussion to find solution to the problem.

Delivering Keynote speech on behalf of the Commissioner for Education Barr.
Rahman Abiodun Abdulraheem, Alh. A. T. Alabi appreciated the CCII and IPYF for coming up with a discussion to address one of the flaws of Nigerian education sector. He reiterated the commitment of the current Oyo State Government to improve the state of Education and fight against anomalies discrediting the impact of the Government in the sector.

Olubode Lawal, a professor of History and Policy of Education from the University of Ibadan decried the delisting of some secondary schools in the state by WAEC, he said the penalty has a psychological effects on major actors such as government officials, school administrators, teaching personnels, non-teaching staff of schools, parents and students of those schools. He revealed that the anomaly thrives in our society as active participation of major actors.

A professor of Language Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Ibadan, Prof. Clement Kolawole confirmed that dysfunctional curriculum and unavailability of periodically reviewed syllabuses as another causative factor of examination malpractices. The former Dean advised that “there is need for government to make available an updated educational curriculum and syllabus”. He beseeched teachers to stop being a vector in the ugly practice and discourage other actors from participating.

Representing the State Co-ordinator of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Mrs. Ruth Adeoye who was unavoidably absent, Mr. Aworanti underscored the importance of professional qualified teaching personnel in schools and how professional qualification of teachers can correct the anomalies in education sector which involve examination malpractices.

The Chairman of All Ibadan Youth Day subcommittee of the ICF 2023, who doubles as the Director of Programs for CCII Youth Wing, Mr Moshood Adekunle delivered the votes of thanks, appreciating the education experts invited, government functionaries, stakeholders in education present, and others in attendance for gracing the occasion and commended the effort of IPYF National Coordinator, Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo who led the team of medical professionals for the free medical outreach organized for participants.
He specially appreciated the current leadership of the Central of Ibadan Indigenes ably led by Prince Yemisi Adeaga for running a youth-friendly administration.

Also present at the event are other members of Executive Council of CCII, members of the Central Committee of ICF 2023 led by Engr. Sunday Gbenjo, Executive Secretaries of Education, Zonal Inspectors of Education, Local Inspectors of Education, Tutor Generals, members of Linkers club, members of AMIS, members of NAPPS, School Teachers, members of Parent-Teacher Association, The special students, and members of the public.

Free Shopping and free medical outreach was also Organized for the participants.

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CCII President General Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga congratulates his opponent, Barr. Niyi Ajewole, says he lost his re-election bid to forces sponsored by some Past President-Generals

The outgoing President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes who doubles as the National President of Red Cross Society of Nigeria, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga has congratulated Barr. Niyi Ajewole who emerged PG-elect at the just concluded CCII General elections.

Prince Yemisi Adeaga is quoted below:

I congratulate my opponent, Barr. Niyi Ajewole on his victory in the just concluded CCII general election and wish him the very best.

I appreciate all the constituents clubs who believed in my leadership for their unwavering commitment and support which has not only brought development to CCII but also improved the management of resources of the Council.

I appreciate the candidates in my team for their doggedness and spirit of sportsmanship.

I also appreciate all members of my campaign team, supporters, friends, and families for making it possible to face the struggle against mischief, defamation and character assassination which was deployed by the opposing team, to garner pity votes.

Special appreciation goes to my wife, Princess Oluyemisi Adeaga and my children for their unquantifiable support and love.

I also acknowledge the effort of some past President-Generals notably the letter circulated by Chief Bayo Oyero to all constituent clubs on the eve of the election to campaign against me. I take the result as the will of God who will serve each and everyone of us according to what we deserve.

A good take home for us despite the glaring attempts to circumvent the CCII constitution, character assassination and mischief backed up by the external forces who have made themselves kingmakers, is that our performance and leadership skills earned us 45% votes against 53% secured by the winner.

Conclusively, the interest of Ibadan remains paramount to me and I thank God for the opportunity he has given me to serve Ibadanland and Nigeria at large in a humanitarian capacity, this will continue to enhance my contributions towards having a better society.

Long live CCII
Long live Ibadanland
Long live Oyo state
Long live Nigeria.

Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga, President General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) 2021-2023.

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IPYF CONGRATULATES AJEWOLE charged him to reconcile CCII and harness the power of Youths

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The well-known Youth Wing of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) –Ibadan Prime Youths Forum has congratulated the President-General-Elect of the council –Chief (Barr.) Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole of Oluyole Social Elite, Ibadan as he wins CCII Presidential Election.

Sequel to the General elections of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes that came up on Friday 14th April, 2023 at Ibadan House, the forum has congratulated the President-General-Elect on his victory at the poll and charged him to expedite actions on reconciliation of the council members, complete projects being handled and supervised by the council, fix the loopholes in the provisions of the Constitution of the Council, finetune and roll out projects and programmes to further establish Ibadan as a mega city, and consolidate on harnessing the power of youths.

In the press release jointly signed by the National Coordinator and General Secretary of the forum -Dr. Oluwatunmise Victor Adeagbo and Mr. Olanrewaju Abdulwahab respectively, the forum is in no doubt of the capacity of the President-General-Elect having served as FIBSU National President in the past, and as the Legal Adviser of CCII in the recent past.

The forum implored the PG-Elect Chief Niyi Ajewole to immediately constitute power-packed reconciliatory committee to reconcile all divisions most especially the resigned CCII BOTs and the outgoing PG’s team. The forum beseeched all the factions to work together starting from the beginning of the forthcoming Ibadan Cultural Festival 2023 so as to have a glamorous Ibadan week.

The forum expressed belief that the PG-elect would use his expertise and experience to fix the loopholes in the constitution of the council most especially the provisions that plunged the council into chaos during the course of electoral process.

The forum charged the PG-Elect to use his influence, experience, and capacity to complete the projects being handled and or supervised by the council most especially the Olubadan Palace as soon as possible. The forum expressed happiness that completion of Olubadan Palace is one of the top priorities of the PG-elect and thereby charged him to hit the ground running, complete, and commission the long overdue project as soon as possible.

The forum charged the P.G-elect and other members of the incoming Executive Council to finetune the annual programmes of the Council to meet up with the needs of the mega city that Ibadan is, increase the number of the affiliate clubs and that of the active clubs to enhance active participation of clubs and club members in programmes and activities of the council.

In conclusion, the forum charged the P.G-elect to consolidate on the achievements of Chief Yemi Soladoye and Prince Yemisi Adeaga in actively involving youths with capacities in activities and programmes of the council, with a believe that it will expand the reach of the Council which translates to improved cultural, social and economic impact of CCII on Ibadan environs.

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Ibadan Prime Youth Forum (IPYF) Warns Against Anarchy in CCII

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The Ibadan Prime Youth Forum (IPYF) also known as CCII Youth Wing has cautioned some aggrieved members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), admonishing them to refrain from promoting anarchy within the organization. This statement serves to rectify any misconceptions and promote tranquility, harmony, and discipline within CCII.

The Forum’s President, Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo while addressing the press on Wednesday evening said, “We would like to clarify that the decision made by the Board of Trustees (BOT) and Legal Committee, which was subsequently upheld by the Electoral Committee, was in strict adherence to the constitutional provisions of CCII. We implore those who are disgruntled to abandon any plans that may incite chaos or disturb the peace within the community.

Our sincere gratitude goes to all the CCII Elders, all members of the CCII BOT, all CCII Past Presidents-General, CCII Affiliate Clubs Presidents, and secretaries who have exhibited astuteness by recognizing this disruptive agenda and remained resolute in their conviction that the unity of Ibadan people is paramount for achieving the desired socioeconomic development. It is imperative that we conduct a peaceful election in accordance with the constitution’s regulations.

As youths, we have observed with concern the attempts by individuals to propagate extremist propaganda on social media. We therefore call on the concerned group to caution their overenthusiastic supporters and preserve the sterling reputation they have earned in Ibadanland.

The recent approach to call for meeting of constituent clubs by impersonating the Secretary General and CCII Executives by Mogaji Nurudeen Akinade is not only unconstitutional, but shameful and could be classified as attempt of Anarchy. We have provided a receipt to substantiate our claim (see evidence attached).

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Therefore, we use this opportunity to alert all members and Security Agencies to ensure the peaceful existence of CCII is not truncated by some uncoordinated and disgruntled individuals.

Also, We urge all stakeholders to uphold the constitutional provisions of CCII and refrain from engaging in any actions that may undermine the security and stability of the community. We must collaborate to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible election in CCII.

The Ibadan Prime Youth Forum (IPYF), an appendage of CCII under AGUFI was established by Chief Yemi Soladoye led Administration, approved by the General Assembly in February 2021, and empowered for better performance for the development of Youths of Ibadan descents by the incumbent Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga led Executives. Since inception, the forum has been contributing towards the development of Ibadan youths in different areas. In view of this, we call on other forum under CCII to join us for effective collaboration.

Finally, we reiterate the IPYF’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, unity, and progress in Ibadan. We urge all stakeholders to join us in our pursuit of our collective objectives.”

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JUST IN: Igbimo Egbe Odo Yoruba To Ga Julo Honours CCII Youth President.

Dr. Tunmise receiving the Award.

The Supreme Forum of Yoruba Youth (Igbimo Egbe Odo Yoruba To Ga Julo) under the leadership of Aare Femi Awogboro, National President, on September 11th, 2022 conferred an honorary award on Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo, the CCII Youth President.

At the event which held at Tunde Odunlade Arts & Culture Gallery Bodija Ibadan, the National President of Supreme Forum of Yoruba Youth, Aare Femi Awogboro stated that the award is in recognition of his outstanding efforts and performance towards the promotion, preservation and respect of yoruba cultural heritage, including his outstanding leadership qualities both in Healthcare and Youth development in the State.

Dr. Tunmise with some well wishers

The Awardee, Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo, a Medical Doctor with specialization in Public Health is currently the the National President of Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF) which is the youth wing of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), he also doubles as the Medical Officer Of Health (MOH) of Lagelu Local Government Health Authoriy.

While responding to the Honorary award of Excellence in Youth Development and Healthcare conferred on him, he commended the organizers, and appreciated them for finding him worthy of the award.

In his speech, he emphasized that with or without award, he’s committed to contributing his own quota to the development of yoruba race and human race by extension, and reiterated his commitment in doing even more than what he’s doing at the moment. Also, he charges and encourage youths to speak with one voice as regards issues that affect them regardless of their cultural, religious, social and tribal diversities.

In the entourage of the Awardee were Ashiwaju Yekeen Jalaruru, Mr Hammed Animasahun and Mr Adekunle Moshood who are all member of the Ibadan Prime Youths Forum.

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