Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, representing the Ogun Central Senatorial District, yesterday joined a host of dignitaries to celebrate the Ojude-Oba Festival in Ijebuland, describing the event as a breathtaking spectacle of culture and unity.

In a statement, Senator Salisu expressed his profound honour at attending the festival alongside His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun CON, his wife, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, and other esteemed leaders. He lauded the festival’s “electric” energy, “vivid colours,” and “unmatched” display of unity.

The Senator highlighted various captivating elements of the celebration, from the “majestic horsemen” to the “stunning traditional attire,” noting that every moment served as a beautiful reminder of the rich heritage of Ijebuland and Ogun State.

He extended his congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona GCON, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, and to all sons and daughters of Ijebuland for orchestrating yet another unforgettable celebration. Senator Salisu concluded with the traditional salutation, “Oju wa a ma r’odun o!”, wishing for many more years of preserving and celebrating the region’s culture in grand style.