Hon Ayeni made this known in his congratulatory message to the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Dr Adekunle Aromolaram , and the entire Ijesa home and abroad on the occasion of Iwude-Ijesa.
The lawmaker, who said the annual festival has been in existence for many years, added that it will do the region good if the festival becomes a unifying force cum rallying point for business development among the people of Ijesaland.
Hon Ayeni observed that royalty, fashion, style, elegance, rich cultural display among others have made the festival a unique indigenous festival in Yoruba land.
While calling for peace among the youths in Ijesaland, Hon Ayeni said it sadden his heart each time the youths in Ijesaland engaged in violence attack , killing and wanton destruction of property.
The federal lawmaker called for calm and understanding among the youths in the area, saying the time is now for them to take leadership roles.
Hon Ayeni, therefore congratulated the Owa Obokum Adimula of Ijesaland, other Obas, Chiefs, and the entire people of Ijesaland on this year's Iwude-Ijesa festival , just as he welcomed Governor Gboyega Oyetola and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola to the annual festival.
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