JOIN US FOR A GRAND CELEBRATION IN IKARE AKOKO. By Lai Gidado
JOIN US FOR A GRAND CELEBRATION IN IKARE AKOKO!
Ikare Akoko is abuzz with excitement, its streets pulsating with the rhythm of a grand celebration. A week-long extravaganza of activities and remarkable events has transformed the kingdom into a hub of jubilation, all in honour of the illustrious legacy and towering achievements of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Alhaji) Akadiri Saliu Momoh IV, JP, CON, the Paramount Ruler of Ikare-Akoko.
From the regal splendour of the Olukare’s Palace to the vibrant energy of its playing fields, Ikare-Akoko has become a beacon of cultural pride and reverence, celebrating its revered monarch with unmatched fervour. This is not just a festival; it is history in the making.
Programme line-Up
Tuesday, December 17, 2024: Environmental sanitation, quiz competition, and the final of the football competition.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024: Medical outreach and hunters’ cultural display at the Olukare’s Palace.
Thursday, December 19, 2024: Marathon and public lecture.
Friday, December 20, 2024: Conferment of chieftaincy titles on prominent personalities, followed by Jumat service at the Central Mosque.
Saturday, December 21, 2024: Grand finale reception, entertainment of guests, and the launch of a book titled The Crowned Legacy: The Glorious Reign of Oba Alh. Akadiri Saliu Momoh IV, authored by veteran media consultant Alhaji Lai Gidado, at the Leonon Jubilee High School playing field.
Sunday, December 22, 2024: Thanksgiving service at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Okoja, Ikare Akoko.
This celebration will bring together dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and proud sons and daughters of Ikare-Akoko. Don’t miss this opportunity to honour a monarch whose life and reign have inspired unity, progress, and cultural preservation.
Let’s celebrate 40 years of impactful leadership, cultural heritage, and community excellence!
