HRM Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland has commended the efforts of Otunba Gani Adams, (Chief Covener, Olokun Festival Foundation) for his contribution towards revival of the cultural heritage of the yoruba race.
He made this statement at the palace during the grand finale of the week long activities marking the 30th Anniversary of the Lisabi Festival on March 5, 2016.
"I want to commend Otunba Gani Adams for his immense contribution towards the success of Olumo Festival yesterday. He came there with about 10,000 of his men. He organised different activities which added color to the event. He has been doing this consistently for the past few years . God will continue to bless you. “ stated the Alake.
The event which was graced by eminent sons and daughters of Egbaland also had Governor Ibikunle Amosun and his cabinet members in attendance. During his speech Governor Amosun too said "I want to specially thank my friend and brother Otunba Gani Adams for supporting this festival. You are highly appreciated."
Prior to the Olumo Festival, Miss Olumo Beauty Pageant held at the Centenary Hall, Ake, Abeokuta on Friday March 4 , 2016. In a keenly contested competition 19yr old Miss Nneka Sunday, a 200 level Business Administration student of Federal School of Statistics, Ibadan, Oyo State., emerged as Miss Olumo 2016, Miss Olumo 2015 majestically handed over after her successful reign.
Miss Kehinde Kujore, 200 level Economics undergraduate of National Open University and Miss Mosunmola Omotayo, 300 level Political Science student of Olabisi Onabanjo University emerged the first and second runners up respectively.
The star prize a saloon car was presented to the queen during the Olumo Festival where fuji icon Shefiu Alao entertained the distinguished guests while Mc Kirikiri anchored event.
The first and second runners up got N75,000 and N50,000 respectively.
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