Ife Olukotun a community in Yagba east local government area of Kogi state is set to hold its annual cultural day on December 26, 2022.
The national president of the Ife Olukotun Descendants Union (IODU), Dr. Kehinde Mohammed, said in a statement that this year’s event will provide a tremendous opportunity for the display of cultural heritage as well as economic endowments in the community.
According to Mohammed, the event will be hosted by the Olukotun of Ife Olukotun, HRM, Oba Shuaibu Aiyegbajeje, and the governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, will declare the occasion open.
“Other dignitaries expected at the occasion include Amb Sola Enikanolaiye, Elejuku of Ejuku, and Oba Etobi Agbana of Isanlu, Chairman of Yagba East Local government, among others important dignitaries.
“The highlight of the event will be the honour of some illustrious sons and daughters of the community, with chieftaincy titles and merit awards.
“The secretary to the state government, Dr Folashade Arike, will be given special honour, for her quality and dedicated service to the state, Yagba East Local government and Ife Olukotun.
“Hon Leke Abejide, the honourable member representing Yagba Federal Constituency, Alhaji Abubakar Yakub, former director of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Segun Lamidi, general manager Access bank.”
He also noted that the event will provide a greater opportunity for the younger generation of the community to appreciate its cultural values and historical artifacts.
