The President of Ogbomoso, Oba Gandhi Afolabi Olaoye, Olumogege III, has expressed confidence that the Ogbomoso Cradle Carnival, scheduled to be held from December 19 to 24 this year, will become Nigeria’s biggest cultural and tourism event.
Oba Olaoye, who spoke at a private dinner and fundraising event held at the Imperial Heritage Hotel, Ogbomoso, on Sunday, said the carnival activities would attract not only local residents but culture and tourism enthusiasts from across the country. said.
Mr Thorne, the 21st Ogbomoso, explained that the carnival is part of Ogbomoso’s 25-year development plan.
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He stressed that the event was aimed at uniting the people of Ogbomoso and deepening their love for their homeland and their king.
“The economic potential of Ogbomoso is enormous and my vision as King is to inspire the sons and daughters of Ogbomoso to turn their communities around and transform Ogbomosoland into a model city,” Oba Olaoye said. said.
“We want people to love Ogbomoso because if they love their town they want to develop it. I hope so, because it will encourage them to invest in their communities,” he added.
Oba Olaoye stressed that the carnival will greatly boost the commerce and economy of Ogbomoso and its surrounding areas.
He also appealed to the Ogbomoso indigenes at home and in the diaspora to support the event morally and financially.
The monarch highlighted important aspects of the December carnival, saying the event will include a masquerade ball and the relocation of the Oule Oba festival from January to December.
“This is an annual program that everyone wants to participate in, showcasing the beauty of our culture and heritage. The golf tournament is also part of this, contributing to both cultural pride and economic growth. “I’m doing it,” he said.
Soun added that the Obas of the five local governments of Ogbomoso fully support this initiative aimed at restoring Ogbomoso to its rightful place among Nigerian cities.
He also referred to the Egungun Festival, calling for peaceful celebrations and an end to the violent disorder during the masquerade ball performances.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of the Planning Commission, Dr. Oladejo Akanni, said the six-day event aims to highlight the rich cultural heritage of Ogbomosoland and promote tourism for economic development. said.
He emphasized that the committee is planning a comprehensive lineup of events so that visitors and residents can eagerly look forward to future events.
This fundraising event, which brought together prominent Ogbomoso indigenes and other prominent figures, is the third such event after similar events in Abuja and Lagos.
Those in attendance included businessmen, culture enthusiasts and representatives of various ethnic groups from across Nigeria.
