Alake, Amosun commend Adams on Yoruba culture promotion

HRM Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland, has commended the efforts of Otunba Gani Adams, Chief Convener, Olokun Festival Foundation, for his immense contribution towards the revival of the cultural heritage of the Yoruba race. He made this statement at his palace during the grand finale of the week-long activities marking the 30th anniversary of the Lisabi Festival. "I want to commend Otunba Gani Adams for his immense contribution towards the success of Olumo Festival for two days. He came there with about 10,000 of his men. He organised different activities which added colour to the event. He has been doing this consistently for the past three years. God will continue to bless you,” stated the Alake. The event which was graced by eminent sons and daughters of Egbaland also had Governor Ibikunle Amosun and his cabinet members in attendance. During his speech, Amosun too said, “I want to specially thank my friend and brother, Otunba Gani Adams, for supporting this festival. You are highly appreciated." Adams, in his speech, said the importance of the Olumo Festival can never in anyway be over- emphasized. “Much as the Egba people and the Yoruba in general recognize the heroic contribution of Lisabi to the development of Abeokuta, the Olumo Rock also has a very adorable place in the history of the Egba people. “The annual celebration of the Olumo Festival as part of the Lisabi Day celebration has provided a very veritable platform for sons and daughters of Egba descendants to come together and project the uniqueness of what mature bequeathed on them. “My observations since I arrived in Abeokuta and which I have also observed in the last few years have shown that the Egba people really relish the importance of this festival, and the continuous support of the traditional ruler of this ancient town, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo is a clear indication of the wide acceptance of this celebration.”