It was a colourful celebration of culture, unity and community pride as Otunba Oluwadare Owolabi, Founder of the Irawo Owuro Foundation, joined sons and daughters of Odo-Oro Ekiti for the town’s annual Day celebration.
Otunba Owolabi was warmly received by the Onise of Odo-Oro Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Barrister Babatunde Adebayo Jemilehin.
Speaking at the event, Otunba Owolabi announced a donation of N10 million towards the development of Odo-Oro Ekiti, describing the gesture as his contribution to the growth and progress of his community.
According to him, the donation goes beyond its monetary value, reflecting a genuine commitment to grassroots development and belief in collective responsibility for building a stronger and more prosperous community.
The celebration attracted distinguished government officials, political leaders, traditional rulers and representatives of various institutions, including Senator Cyril Oluwole Fasuyi, representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, and Hon. Akintunde Rotimi Jr., Member representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency I in the House of Representatives.
Beyond the festivities, the Town Day provided an opportunity for indigenes at home and in the diaspora to reconnect with their roots, celebrate their shared heritage and renew bonds of brotherhood.
For Otunba Owolabi, the occasion was more than a visit home. It was a homecoming with purpose and a reaffirmation of his commitment to community development and service to humanity.
