It was a day of cultural pride and thanksgiving as residents of Ilobu community gathered to celebrate their annual New Yam Festival, an age-long tradition that signals the official commencement of yam consumption in the community.
The Festival was graced with the presence of The Monarch of the community, the Ilobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan, his chiefs, residents among others.
The festival, held on Friday at the palace of Olobu of Ilobu, began with a symbolic prayer by the traditionalists, who invoked blessings, peace, and prosperity to the land.
Speaking with our correspondent, Chief Adegoke Ogunsola, the Otun Jagun of Ilobu explained that the festival was annually, as the king would offer prayers on Yam , before the community consumes it.
“The festival we are doing today is the annual yam festival. Yearly, before the residents of Ilobu commence the consumption of Yam, the king offer prayers on behalf of the community and also the farmers, so they can have bountiful harvest in the forthcoming season”, he explained.
He also urged farmers to get innovative with their farming, so as to produce more output.
Other Chiefs who spoke also express their profound appreciation to the monarch for his constant support to the people of the community. They offered prayers for the growth and development of the community.
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