Yewa Festival of favour: Ilaro Celebrates 2022 Oronna-Ilaro Festival
All is now set in the ancient town of Ilaro-Yewa the headquarters of Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State for the annual Oronna-Ilaro Festival which is a pivot of unity and an annual rallying point for the growth and development of Ilaro.
As assented to by His Royal Majesty, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, this year’s festival will begin with the unveiling of festival mascot by His Royal Majesty, Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR on the 19th of November, 2022. The grand finale will take place on Sunday, 27th,November at the Asade Agunloye Ultra Modern Pavilion, Empire field ,Ilaro
In a release signed by Ajiroba Dapo Oke
Chairman, Media and Publicity sub Committee, said activities during the festival of culture, traditional and contemporary glamour tagged Yewa Festival of Favour will include road show, Religious prayers , traditional homage and prayers to deities, other programs include the 5 kilometers festival race, medical checkup, football competition, masquerade dances, Efe night . The highpoints of the festival are the celebration of Ilaro culinary skills at Poosu night, the colourful Onigbaaje procession and the festival grand finale where the Olu and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland,Oba Dr. Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle ,MFR shall play host to dignitaries from far and near
Oronna-Ilaro Festival which is endorsed by the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation is the celebration of the heroic deeds of Oronna, the ancient Ilaro warrior Prince of Oyo origin who fought off the ferocious Dahomey warriors of ancient time making the founding of the now thriving, peaceful, prosperous Ilaro possible.
Ilaro sons and daughters at home and in the diaspora come home annually and are joined by tourists and other culture enthusiasts from far and near in the celebration of Oronna, their ancient hero Prince.
Expected to grace the grand finale of this year’s festival which is the celebration of God’s favour on the town are the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR, his deputy, Her Excellency, Engr Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Senator representing Ogun West, Senator Tolu Odebiyi, the Senator representing Lagos West, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi and a host of other important personalities across the globe
The statement added that “the Otunba Lekan Asuni led Planning Committee has concluded all arrangements for a befitting colourful 2022 celebration with pomp and pegeantry”.
