ONIMESI HONOURS OJUAWO WITH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE.
The Onimesi of Imesi Ekiti, His Royal Majesty Oba Festus Olatunji Olatunde, Ola Ibiyemi II Monday conferred an award of Excellence on the APC candidate for the House of Representatives in Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1, Air Vice Marshal Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo (retd).
The award was in recognition of his excellent service to humanity and for the upliftment of Ekiti state in particular. The award ceremony took place on the sideline of the traditional Odun Ade celebrated by the ancient town to foster unity among the people and friends from other communities.
Speaking at the event Oba Olatunde said the town has gone through a lot in recent past but the time has come to unite the people and work for the future generation.
'we can achieve more as a people through unity, steadfastness and cooperation. We cannot afford to fail the future generation' said the monarch.
Reacting to the honour done to him by the community, AVM Ojuawo thanked Onimesi for the privilege given to him.
'I will never betray the trust of Imesi people and more importantly now that I'm your son, i will always respond to your call whenever the opportunity beckons' he added.
Odun Ade Festival witnessed many cultural activities as well as Installation of high Chiefs, award of excellence and the launching of Imesi Palace project.
Dignitaries at the cultural event included, Oluyin of Iyin Ekiti, Alaaye 1 of Oke Ayedun, Ekiti State APC Chairman, Barrister Paul Omotosho, The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ado, Engr. Dr. Dayo Aladebeye, Mrs Olaitan Ojuawo, wife of AVM Ojuawo, Otunba Kayode Fasae (Jimlas) and members of the entourage of the awardee, AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo.
A significant aspect of this year's celebration was the presence of the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe Aladesanmi, who was the first Ewi to visit Imesi in about 400 years, signifying an end to a feud between the two communities since ancient times.
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