In a vibrant display of cultural richness and unity, the annual Oguola Day Celebration brought together Ipara Remo’s sons and daughters from far and wide.
The week-long socio-cultural extravaganza, culminating on November 18th, 2023, at United Primary School, Ipara Remo, showcased the community’s unwavering commitment to preserving its founder’s legacy.
The festival, honoring OGUOLA and OROYE, traced back to 12 A.D., with a lineage believed to be of royal blood from Ile-Ife in Osun State.
The statement Written and signed by Omo’ba Abiola OGUNDEKO, the Publicity Secretary of the 2023 Oguola Day Celebration Central Working Committee.
The Grand Finale witnessed a spectacular gathering of traditional age groups, clubs, associations, and dignitaries, all paying homage to His Royal Highness, Alayeluwa Oba Taiwo Taiwo, Amororo II, Onipara of Ipara Remo.
His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, graced the occasion as the Special Guest of Honour, joined by Hon. (Prince) Adedapo Odunsi, the Executive Chairman of Remo North Local Government, as the Guest of Honour.
The event’s chair, Dr. Seinde Fadeni, and Chief Launcher, Engr. Wole Ogunsanya, orchestrated the grandeur.
A significant highlight was the launch of the Onipara’s Palace Fundraising, amassing a staggering N250,000,000:00. Mr. Sammy Ogunjimi and Otunba Seni Adetu led this noble initiative as Chief Launcher and Co-Launcher, respectively, demonstrating the community’s dedication to growth and development.
In attendance were distinguished Royal Fathers, including HRH Oba A. A. Mayungbe, Odemo of Isara Remo, among others, and a multitude of esteemed guests.
The Central Working Committee, chaired by Chief (Mrs.) Olusola Adebukunola Ogunsanya-Abisoye, orchestrated the seamless execution of the celebration, highlighting Prof. Kolawole Soyebo as the Secretary.
As the curtains fell on the 2023 Oguola Day Celebration, the echoes of tradition, unity, and progress resonated, setting the stage for a promising future for Ipara Remo.
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