Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival 2025 committee promises 'super carnival' - See full list

Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival 2025 committee promises ‘super carnival’ – See full list

Yinka ADETUNJI

Oba Olaoye with Hon Olusegun Odebunmi

The newly inaugurated Ogbomoso Cultural and Tourism Committee, saddled with the mandate of organising the second edition of the popular Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival 2025 has assured this year’s edition will be super.

This was disclosed sequel to its inaugural meeting on Sunday at the Soun Palace immediately after inauguration.

Led by the immediate past chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Values and Ethics, and chairman Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), Hon. Segun Odebunmi, the committee said that it immediately hit the ground running to demonstrate its commitment to staging a more impactful and memorable carnival.

Odebunmi commended Oba Olaoye and his development agenda for Ogbomosoland as encapsulated in his 25-Year Development Plan.

Briefing newsmen after the meeting, Bunvic as Odebunmi is fondly called appreciated Oba Olaoye for finding him worthy to chair the committee, adding that the assignment is a call to serve Ogbomosoland.

He then charged all members of the committee and all sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland, including residents and lovers of Ogbomosoland, to contribute maximally to the development and progress of the community.

The committee comprises Hon. Segun Dokun Odebunmi, (Chairman), Dr. Oladejo Akanni (Vice Chairman), Mr. Akinpelu Muyiwa Oke (Secretary, Engr. Tunde Ige, Mrs Mosunmola Olojede, Prince Oyebamiji Oyedeji, Mr. Boluwaji Ige, Mrs Toyin Ajani and Hon. Bisi Oluranti.

Also in the committee are Fisayo Alabi, Pa Afolabi Olaniran, Adedokun Sijuade, Benedit Ayoola, Olori Nike Olugbodi, Banji Ojo, Mr. Gbile Adeomi; Barr. Bayo Kareem, Mrs Motunrayo Babatunde, Mrs. Lateefat Modupe Lamidi and Mrs. Eyinoye Wande.

The committee pledged its commitment and loyalty to Soun and Ogbomosoland as a whole in achieving the 25-year Development Plan of HIM Oba Gandhi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III.