The Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa Oba (Dr) Michael Odunayo Ajayi Arowotawaya the second says the growth and development of Erinmo Ijesa remains a priority to him calling on sons and daughters of the ancient town at home and in diaspora as well well meaning individuals and organisations to complement his efforts
Oba Arowotawaya made the call at the annual Agidiyan festival of the town held on Saturday 11th December, 2021.
The Royal father who was adorned in an all white attire with a unique, uncommon and rarely seen traditional crown followed the spititual rites known with the ancient festival to bless his subjects.
According to him “Agidanyin festival is like our founder’s day in Erinmo Ijesa, it is the day we celebrate bravery peace and unity of the warrior son of Obalufon Alayemore who performed legendary feats while alive and remains behind Erinmo even now”.
At the programme where the automated gaari processing industry donated by AnneGift Foundation to the Oba Arowotawaya Women Support Group of Erinmo ,the Elerinmo noted that it was born out of the need to enhance production of food and as well empower the women. This was alongside a new industrial borehole at Odi Olowo area also donated by AnneGift Foundation.
In addition about one hundred men and women with special needs and the aged were also empowered with cash individually.
Speaking at the programme governor state of Osun Mr Adegboyega Oyetola commended the Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa,saying that he has once again demonstrated leadership that is worthy of emulation to redefine royal stool
Governor Oyetola who was represented by the Honourable Commissioner for lands and regional planning, Hon.Nathaniel Agunbiade explained that the present administration is committed to ensuring that the automated garri processing industry record the desired success and get emulated by other communities.
The governor noted that the present administration will not forget Erinmo Ijesa in it’s developmental agenda.
Apart from the commissioning of the automated garri processing industry Oba Arowotawaya also distributed cash for people with special needs as compliment from Princess Aderonke, Yeye Gbobaniyi of Erinmo.
Present at this years Agidanyin festival were several notable Obas and Dignitaries including their Royal Majesties the Ajalaye of ipetu ijesa And the Elegboro of ijebu Jesa
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