Kwara’s ancient Oro Kingdom in Irepodun LGA erupted in pageantry Saturday for Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II’s first coronation anniversary and Oro Day – drawing governors, emirs, Alaafin of Oyo, Fuji king K1 De Ultimate, and heavyweights like Chief Bola Yusuf, Hon. Raheem Olawuyi, NICO boss Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, and Oloriewe Chief Raheem Adedoyin.
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (via deputy Kayode Alabi) and Emir of Ilorin (via Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali SAN) joined traditional giants like Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Olofa of Offa, and Olomu of Omu-Aran for K1’s electrifying live set amid colors and unity vibes.
Oba Olufayo II thanked God for peace/progress, unveiling the new central palace as “shared heritage proof” built in one year: “Together as lineage, we move Oro forward!” He pitched investor paradise – tourism hotspot, industrial hub – calling diaspora sons/daughters to fund the glory restoration via partnerships.
Guest speaker Chief Adedoyin (ex-Kwara Info Commish) hailed the monarch’s global tours for culture promo/foreign deals, spotlighting palace + cultural village as tourism goldmines harnessing Oro’s human/natural riches via collective hustle.
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