…commends organisers’ Initiative
The Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo says World Iyan Carnival will contribute to the economic development of Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.
Speaking in Moba Ekiti when the organisers of World Iyan carnival paid him a visit in his palace to inform him on the forthcoming World Iyan carnival, Oba Adeagbo noted that the carnival would attract tourists and investors, boosting local businesses and creating jobs.
World Iyan carnival normally held on the 27th of December every year to showcase the local delicacy of EKiti State (IYAN) to entire world and boost its economy activities.
The monarch highlighted the carnival’s potential to promote cultural exchange, showcase Ekiti’s rich heritage, and stimulate economic growth.
He appealed to stakeholders especially traditional rulers to embrace the World Iyan carnival, saying it was good concept and initiative that would showcase the local delicacy of EKiti people to the global community and boost the State Internally Generated Revenue.
Oba Adeagbo’s remarks underscore the importance of cultural events like the World Iyan Carnival in driving economic development and promoting community engagement in Ekiti State.
Earlier, the convener of World Iyan carnival, Prince Ade Ajayi and the Local Organising Chairman of the event, Dr Sikiru Olowoyo told the royal father that the annual carnival would enlighten the global community that pounded yam originated from Ekiti State.
They also informed him that this year Iyan carnival would be held at Fajuyi park Ado Ekiti on the 27th of December, saying different programmes have been put in place to make the day a memorable one.
Also, the team had sometime visited a former National Assembly member, represented Ekiti Central at the Red Chamber, Senator Babafemi Ojudu who promised to support this year’s edition of world iyan carnival to make it memorable and recorded in the world Guinness book.
