The stage is now set for the first anniversary
of the installation of Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige
Adams.
In a statement issued by his Special Assistant
on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, the four-day event will hold between January 10 and
13 next year, with various activities scheduled for the anniversary.
According to the statement, the programs for the event will include Public Lecture, book launch, conferment of honourary titles to prominent Nigerians, Arts Exhibition and a grand reception.
According to the statement, the programs for the event will include Public Lecture, book launch, conferment of honourary titles to prominent Nigerians, Arts Exhibition and a grand reception.
In his reaction, the great warlord, Iba Gani
Adams said, "Since my installation in January, I have been doing
everything possible to consolidate on the new position and fulfill some of my
promises to the Yoruba race. The position and stool of Aare Onakakanfo of
Yoruba land has been in existence since 1630, beginning with Alaafin Ajagbo. A
traditional title that has endured for 588 years is no ordinary. The long years
of interregnum for the position were not unexpected. It really shows the
uniqueness of the stool in Yoruba history.”
He stressed further that, “So, celebration of
my installation anniversary will be an annual event, therefore, I am using the
maiden edition of the program as an opportunity to appreciate some prominent
Yoruba sons and daughters, particularly, from the southwest for their roles in
projecting the race to the world. I have a well- thought out plans, projects,
and programs for this year event.
“Meanwhile, on the chieftaincy title holders,
we have selected a very few individuals, who have been doing wonderfully well
for the Yoruba race.
The 14 people that made the list were selected
across the south west zone, after a long and rigorous process by the
anniversary planning committee, who are made up of technocrats, researchers and
professionals.
For instance, some of the titles are not new.
Those titles will be conferred on people of diverse background, among who are
professors, culture activist, media guru, top business men and women and legal
luminaries. As far as I know, the office of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland
is an institution, with prominence and rich background in Yoruba history.
Therefore, it must be celebrated and put in its pride of place". Aare Gani
Adams, said.
A member of the planning committee, Dr. Abiola
Ayankunbi, said : "Given the charisma, status and position of the Aare
Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, we are considering so
many things, just to make the first anniversary a big success. The event will
run for four days, with different activities, and we are expecting dignitaries
from across the world to be part of the program. There will also be a
Thanksgiving services in the Mosque, Church and the traditionalist will be
involved.
This is just to tell you the kind of event
coming up in January .” Details of the
program, he said, will be formally unveiled to the public soon.
Adams, was installed the 15th Aare Onakakanfo
of Yorubaland on Saturday January 13, at a very elaborate event held at the
Durbar stadium in the ancient town of Oyo by the Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Atanda Adeyemi.
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