02/04/2024
EASTER FESTIVAL; YOUTHS FELLOWSHIP, ORITA MEFA BAPTIST CHURCH,SLINT INSTITUTE OF AVIATION, OTHERS VISIT IYAKE LAKE AS C.A.N, ADO AWAYE CHAPTER TROOPS IN TO FELICITATES WITH ALADO ON EASTER DAY.
The four days program organized by Folad Variety Limited, the indigenous Consultant in charge of Ado Mountain Tourism Center has been successfully concluded on Monday 1st April,2024.
The maiden edition of the program which was tagged A TRIP TO AFRICAN JERUSALEM with an intention to promote the site patronage commenced on 29th March,2024 with various individuals, groups and organization participated with passion and enthusiasm,such as Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology,Igboora,SLINT INSTITUTE OF AVIATION, Ibadan,Youths Fellowship,Orita Mefa Baptist Church, Ibadan,Waivery Tours Limited among others.
In his maiden address prior to the hiking, the Alado of Ado Awaye kingdom who also the CEO. FOLAD VARIETY LIMITED,Oba Rev'd Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, Makuledoye II,Odubade I, welcomed all tourists to the ancient town and congratulated them on this year's Easter celebration.
As part of the program of activities designed for the event,Oba Folakanmi after he appreciated Oyo State Government under the able leadership of His Excellence, Engineer Abiodun Oluseyi Makinde,FNSE,mni for approved his company, FOLAD ,to be in charge of the center as part of the provisional arrangement towards creating enabling environment for would be investors gave historical background, myths and legend surrounding some of the destinations on Ado mountain including Iyake Suspended Lake to the tourists.Kabiesi Alado also in his address identified some of the cultural , spiritual and economic benefits of the lake and its potential contributions to the gross domestic products of our state if properly developed to a desired taste of international standard.
Speaking on behalf of Youths Fellowship, Orita Mefa Baptist Church, Ibadan, Rev'd Seun Olawoore appreciated Kabiesi for given them the needed informations about the place they have come to visit.He added that his team was not only came to Ado Awaye for tourism exploration but to carry out some degree of evangelism in the community.
Shortly after his address they all embarked on hiking to the mountain.On their arrival, they were all served with Ado Awaye local food, precisely,(otiili),peageon bean and a certificate of participation was presented to them accordingly.
Similarly, the Christian Association of Nigeria,Ado Awaye branch in the euphoria of Easter celebration on 1st of April,2024 after their annual interdenominational service trooped into the tourism center to rejoice and celebrate this year's Easter festival with His Royal Majesty,Oba Rev'd Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi.
Pastor Gbadegesin Emmanuel, when he was speaking on behalf of the entire members of the Association congratulated His Royal Majesty for witnessing this year 2024 Easter festival and he expressed his deep appreciation to Kabiesi Alado and the entire Makuledoye family for the peace of land allotted the association as Galilei.He added that, the entire association behold the gesture as a huge success recorded that would forever be appreciated.He therefore assured him of the association's undiluted total support for his administration henceforth.
In attendance were the former Chairman, Araromi LCDA, Barrister Eyitayo Olakunke,Mr Bola Olalere,Iyake festival planning Committee Chairman,Mr Ebika,Elder Basiru Adetunji, ,Prince Niyi Okunade,among others.
Prince Niyi Okunade,
Principal Secretary.