Saturday 30 September 2017

KABBA DAY 2017: Ooni of Ife, Aliko Dangote and Kogi Gov to lead eminent Nigerians to Kabba


As final arrangements for the most colourful Kabba Day celebration begins, indication has emerged that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ojaja ll and Africa's richest man and President of Dangote Group have confirmed their readiness to lead other eminent Nigerians to the most colourful, cultural and excellent traditional event in Kogi state.

The release made available to the press and signed by the Chairman, Publicity subcommittee of the planning committee and spokesman for Kabba Day 2017 Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi (OBA) confirms that the event shall have the presence of very great Nigerians, captains of industry, political, religious, traditional and community leaders.
Omoluabi assures the people and friends of Kabba of a Kabba Day with a difference. He said the event is in keeping on with the laudable initiative and practice of uniting, promoting and showcasing Oweland, her culture, customs and traditions through a yearly gathering of the sons and daughters of Oweland and their friends.

He further said the event shall feature cultural events, special musical display, gala night and miss kabba day beauty contest. A colourful Kabba Day carnival shall hold on Friday 3rd November, 2017

He said the hallmark of the event shall be a special event on Saturday 4th November, 2017 at the Kabba Township Stadium. The event according to the spokesman will feature a fundraising of 250 million for the development of certain infrastructures in the community after which a royal banquet shall be held in honour of his Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II. Meanwhile the entertainment industry shall be led to the event by a native of Kabba who is a celebrity in the industry, Olurise Deborah aka "Debbie Rise"

It will be recalled that Kabba Day is a yearly cultural event where all sons and daughters of Kabba come together to celebrate love, unity and progress of one another.
Kabba is the former headquarters of old Kabba province and currently the social, political, traditional and economic headquarters of the Yoruba speaking people of Kogi state.

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