This is good news from one of the most dynamic Ijebu age grade groups is 20.This is to inform all distinguished sons and daughters of Ijebuland, and enthusiasts of
Culture and Tradition all over the world, that this unique age-group, Egbe Jagunmolu Okunrin (Fehintade) Akile Ijebu has clocked twenty years.
Many will recall that this age-group was recognised and integrated into the body of Regberegbes by the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, Ogbagba II, two decades ago precisely 18th February, 2001.
Over the years, Egbe Jagunmolu Okunrin (Fehintade) Akile Ijebu, ably led to this great height by the Giwa, HRM Oba Adewale Abdul, the Olofin Ajaye of Orugbo Iddo, has been involved in the developmental strides of Ijebuland and executed various humanitarian, corporate and social services. These include renovation of some dilapidated school buildings and award of scholarship to indigent students; reconstruction of health centres, and CSR in various towns in Ijebu land, distribution of palliatives to several communities during the height of COVID-19 pandemic and rehabilitation of buildings within The School for the Children with Special Needs among others.
However, in celebrating its 20 years of robust relationship, peaceful co-existence and more importantly, selfless service to humanity, the group has put together activities to make the one-week event a fun-filled celebration.
See details below:
20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DATES OF EVENTS:
16.07.21-Friday-Handover of the refurbished buildings in the school for children with special needs Ijebu-Ode (Awujale representatives, Ogun State Representatives, Patrons, Members of the Egbe)-12noon.
Mosque-Jumat Service-Ijebu Ode Central Mosque
17.07.21-Saturday-Free medical outreach (CSR)-Ijebu Igbo Town Hall
18.07.21-Sunday-Thanksgiving Church Service @ Adeola Odutola Anglican Church, Ijebu-Ode-10am
Orphanage visit-Owu Ikija Ijebu
19.07.21-Monday-Courtesy visit to the Kabiyesi Alayeluwa Awujale of Ijebuland
20.07.21-Tuesday-Ileya day
21.07.21–Wednesday-Special hosting by same Omo Egbe
22.07.21-Thursday-Ojude Oba/Anniversary party.
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