Dr. Olayide Adelami, Ondo state deputy governor, has urged traditional institutions in Yorubaland to ensure that the culture and tradition of the people are passed on to the next generations.
John Paul Akinduro, Spokesperson to the Deputy Governor reports that Chief Adelami gave the counsel while speaking at the 2024 Ero-Iyere festival day in Iyere-Owo, on Sunday.
He noted that the culture of the Iyere-Owo people as displayed in the Ero festival is a key part of their identity.
According to him, “This type of festival brings unity and progress to the community and as a result, it must be sustained. I urge our traditional institution to ensure we preserve it and pass it on to the next generations”
He reiterated the commitment of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to the promotion of diverse cultural expressions among the people of the state.
The deputy governor congratulated the Oliyere of Iyere-Owo, Oba Omotunde Alaba Adako, the people of Iyere-Owo, the Ero 2024 celebrants and well-wishers on the successful celebration of the Ero festival 2024.
The Ero festival comes up every seven lunar year when the group at seventh grade of an established age grade system celebrate their retirement from community service.
The 2024 edition attracted other royal fathers, including the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin, the Asuada of Isua, Oba Joel Adeluwoye and Olupemen of Upemen, Oba Ebenezer Adewumi Ogunmolasuyi.
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