Ojude Oba festival must be preserved – Runsewe

Speaking at the 2023 Ojude Oba festival in Ogun State, The Director-General, National Council for Arts & Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe, said that the Ojude Oba festival must be preserved and its content is taken seriously.

He said, “I went to the airport. At the Immigration desk, they told me that over 2,500 people had come for the Ojude Oba Festival. That’s to tell us that this is cultural content we must take seriously.

“Today, Ogun State is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria. You hardly hear of any kidnappings. So, if we have this kind of thing, we need to promote it.

“My take on today’s event is that we need to build on it to cement a new beginning and a new future for our great country.”

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In his goodwill message, Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, JP. Ogbagba ll, Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland stated:

“The theme for this year’s festival, ‘Ojude Oba: A Lesson in Religious Harmony’, makes a true reflection of who we are and what the Ijebu people represent and stand to be counted for, thus earning us an enviable place among the diverse tribes and creeds that make up our country, Nigeria. This is one of our most prized assets, with huge potential that portrays us as a special breed.”

Otunba Runsewe, who also visited the Ijebu National Museum, complimented the organisation and everyone who contributed to its founding, management, and upkeep.