Oro Festival: Stay Indoor On May 16, Lagos Community Warns Females, Hospital
Females around Ikorodu area of Lagos state has been warned to stay I indoor during this year’s edition of the annual traditional ‘Oro’ festival, scheduled to hold on May 16, 2024, daytime and night.
This was disclosed in a letter issued by the Ayangburen Palace and signed by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi.
Dated April 16, 2024, the letter was addressed to the Medical Director of the Ikorodu General Hospital.
The letter, titled ‘Notification of Magbo (Oro) Festival 2024,’ read, “This is to notify you of the above festival, which is slated for Thursday, May 16, 2024.
“According to tradition, all females are advised to remain in their respective homes and avoid moving around the town during the Oro festival.
“Please note that your organisation is affected by falling within the Oro traditional jurisdictions. You are hereby advised to adhere to the traditions of the town.”
