The Central Planning Committee, CPC of the “Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival”have rallied for support from the stakeholders and traditional rulers in Ogbomoso zone towards the success of the forthcoming program.
Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival, OCC is an initiative of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege 111 towards enhancing the economic development of the historic city through promotion of cultural heritage and tourism.
The committee headed by Prince Williams Adeleye, a communication strategist and former Special Adviser on Media to President Mohamadu Buhari was inaugurated in April 27, 2024 and their mandate is to emplace a cultural event that will attracts the world to Ogbomosoland.
Briefing newsmen at the palace of Onijabata of Jabata, Oba Mustapha Alade Mafolasere, Prince Adeleye noted that the team has been working assiduously to actualize a great event.
He said;
“Since the inauguration in April we have been working day and night towards a successful event and from all indications we are optimistic of maximum cooperation and support.”
“We are already reaching out to the traditional rulers, in all the five local government area, so far we have been too the palaces of the Oranmiyan of Oko, Alajawa of Ajaawa Onisapa of Isapa, Onilagbedu of Lagbedu and today we are here in Jabata to inform the monarch of our intentions and his role in mobilizing his subject for the event and we are glad he was happy about and ready to work with us.
Onijabata of Jabata, Oba Mustapha Alade Mafolasere in his remark commended the Soun of Ogbomoso Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye for his genuine interest in promoting unity and progress in Ogbomosoland.
“This cultural festival is a welcome development and i can assure you that we are going to corporate with you in ensuring a successful event. Jabata town is a historical and ancient town that has produced two Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, (Generalissimo) and we have a lot to showcase, we will be actively involved.” The monarch explained.
