As the people of Ijesaland will on Saturday gathered to celebrate the annual Iwude Ijesa festival in Ilesa the headquarter of Ijesas, Prince Segun Olanibi, the Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, has described the annual festival as the pride of the people of Ijesaland.
Hon Olanibi made this known in his congratulatory message to the Paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Dr Adekunle Aromolaran CFR LLD ,the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, and sons and daughters of the land.
While expressing optimism that the prayers that come with the festival will bring more progress, development and peace to the length and breadth of Ijesaland, Hon Olanibi prayed for stronger bond among the people of Ijesaland,as well as better days for the land.
Hon Olanibi
He lauded spirited efforts made by Kabies and APC government, towards ensuring peace and development of the land, just as he welcomed Governor Gboyega Oyetola , the minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and other prominent sons and daughters of Ijesaland to the festival.
'I appreciate everyone for sustaining this rich cultural heritage bequeathed on “this generation by our forefathers.” said Prince Olanibi.
The Commissioner urged Ijesa people to use the celebration to forge closer ties with friends and neighbours, as well as the state Governor ,Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, who is passionate about overall development of Ijesaland , and Osun State at large.
“i wish His Imperial Majesty a memorable celebration, good health and the divine wisdom to continue to lead us to greatness,” said Olanibi.
Hon Olanibi also assured the people at the rural areas in Osun of the resolve of the state government under the leadership of Governor Oyetola to make life meaningful for them through the provision of good access roads, link roads and a host of others.
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