Ilobu Pearl Anniversary Grand Finale Holds On November 12

Ali Ibrahim

The grand finale of the 30th Ilobu Day will climax on November 12, at St Paul’s Grammar School’s playing field in Ilobu, State of Osun.

Ilobu Day is an annual event in which sons and daughters of the town gather to celebrate their rich cultural heritage, honour their forefathers’ sacrifices, and chart a new course for the development of the community.

The National President, Ilobu-Asake Development Union, Pastor Oluwafemi Salako, in a statement made available to OSUN DEFENDER yesterday said the Pearl Anniversary is a one-of-a-kind celebration which promises to entail special activities and programs.

Salako said activities making the 30th Ilobu Day celebration began on Tuesday November 1, with engagement between relevant stakeholders, groups, religious bodies and the IDU National Executives.

He said: “This will be followed by a World Press Conference on Saturday, November 5, at which my humble self, President of Ilobu-Asake Development Union, will speak. I’ll be talking on what this year’s celebration hopes to accomplish and what the rest of the world should look out for in Ilobu in the coming years. In addition, I will reveal the 30th Ilobu Day Mascot.

“Following the conference, a courtesy call will be made to the Palace of Olobu, followed by the launch of the Ilobu Youths Assembly. The Assembly will serve as a vehicle for coordinating the contributions of all young people in Ilobu to the development of the community.

“Other activities include a free medical and surgical examination for those in need on Wednesday. This will be accomplished in collaboration with Positive Thinkers Initiatives. On Tuesday, members of the Ilobu National Students Union will give a public lecture. On Thursday, Cultural Day will be held at the Palace of Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Asiru Olatoye Olaniyan.

“A special forum will be held on Friday evening at the Ilobu House Complex before the grand finale on Saturday, November 12 at St Paul’s Grammar School’s playing field in Ilobu”.

Salako encouraged indigenes of the town to make a meaningful contribution to the program and, by extension, the development of Ilobu.