By Adetutu Audu
As a part of actions marking the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun led the folks of the state on Thursday in a vibrant cultural carnival and street present that introduced color, music and pleasure to main streets of Abeokuta, the state capital.
The procession featured six fantastically adorned floats representing the state’s main areas — Remo, Ijebu, Yewa and Egba (RIYE) — alongside a symbolic fish float highlighting the riverine communities, all celebrating Ogun’s wealthy cultural variety.
In the meantime, Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, amongst others, stole the present as they rode on horseback.
Talking at a reception held on the MKO Abiola Sports activities Enviornment, Kuto, Abeokuta, Abiodun reaffirmed the state’s rising prominence in Nigeria, attributing its progress to the resilience, creativity and onerous work of its folks.
He described the carnival as a robust showcase of Ogun’s cultural power and organisational capability, noting that it mirrored the state’s means to excel each economically and socially.
“Simply as we demonstrated throughout the Nationwide Sports activities Competition, we’ve as soon as once more proven that Ogun State isn’t solely the gateway to Nigeria’s prosperity, but in addition the gateway to tourism, tradition and social awakening,” the governor mentioned.
“Our sense of state satisfaction is at an all-time excessive. What we witnessed at this time — from morning until now — has been outstanding, spectacular and really inspiring.”
Abiodun expressed gratitude to previous leaders for laying strong foundations for the state’s growth and to civil servants whose dedication has helped construct a thriving economic system.
In keeping with him, Ogun’s present achievements are constructed on many years of sacrifice, perseverance and collective effort, which have formed the state right into a proud cultural hub experiencing regular development throughout sectors.
The governor famous that the carnival was designed to advertise unity, heritage and resilience, including that the golden jubilee celebration displays the shared id and satisfaction of the folks.
He assured residents of his administration’s continued dedication to people-focused insurance policies and sustained growth throughout the state.
No fewer than 3,000 indigenes from the 20 native authorities areas participated within the festivities, alongside dancers in conventional apparel, drummers, masquerades, folkloric performers, skaters and bikers, making a full of life environment all through town.The spotlight of the celebration was a vibrant procession that moved from Oke-Igbein via Omida and Oke-Ilewo earlier than ending on the MKO Abiola Sports activities Enviornment, the place cultural shows, acrobatic performances and music additional thrilled spectators.
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