The Udiroko festival of Ado Ekiti has been concluded with a grand thanksgiving service at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Oke Isa, Ado Ekiti.
The service was held to express gratitude to God Almighty for the successful celebration of the annual festival, good health and grace bestowed upon the sons and daughters of the ancient town.
During the service, sons and daughters of Ado Ekiti dressed in beautiful attires danced and sang in praise of God, ushering in the new year with prayers for peace and unity.
In his sermon, Venerable Simeon Olajobi, the Dean of the Cathedral Church, advocated for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, a emphasizing its importance in promoting unity and development.
The cleric also urged members of the Ewi in Council to continue supporting the Royal Father in fostering development in the Ekiti State capital.
In his remarks, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, revealed that funds generated from the Udiroko Festival were used to contribute to the town’s infrastructural development.
In an interview, Chairmen of Ado Local Government, Chief Bosun Osaloni and Ado Central, Mr. Toyin Ojo, commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his contributions to the festival’s success, urging sons and daughters of the ancient town to support the Governor’s second-term agenda.
