Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan Ekiti, is set to host the Omoge Iyan & Iyan Challenge Competition, an event aimed at promoting culture, food, agriculture, creativity and entrepreneurship among young people.
The competition, scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, will take place at the 250-Capacity Lecture Theatre, Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan Ekiti, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The event will bring together students and other young people to celebrate Iyan (pounded yam) while exploring its cultural significance and the opportunities it presents in agriculture, food production, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Organisers said the competition is part of activities building towards the World Iyan Carnival Grand Finale, scheduled for December 27, 2026, in commemoration of World Iyan Day.
Participants, students, members of the Polytechnic community and the general public are expected to come out to support the contestants, enjoy the cultural experience and contribute to the celebration of Iyan and its potential as a platform for youth empowerment and enterprise.
