The Central Planning Committee, (CPC) of the “Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival” (OCC) in Oyo state has appealed for support of stakeholders and traditional rulers in the Ogbomoso zone for the success of the forthcoming program.
OCC, headed by Prince Williams Adeleye, a communication strategist and former Special Adviser on Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, is an initiative of Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege 111, geared towards enhancing the economic development of the historic city through promotion of cultural heritage and tourism.
The committee was inaugurated in April 27, 2024 and their mandate is to emplace a cultural event that will attract the world to Ogbomosoland.
Speaking with newsmen at the palace of Onijabata of Jabata, Oba Mustapha Alade Mafolasere, the committee chairman noted that the team has been working assiduously towards actualising 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 areas. So far, we have been to 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 and ready to work with us.”
Oba Mafolasere commended the Soun of Ogbomoso for his genuine interest in promoting unity and progress in Ogbomosoland, stressing that: “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”, he said.
