The Owu kingdom in Abeokuta has acknowledged and praised the Oloris, Adijat Matemilola and Cecilia Matemilola for their positive role in community development which added value to the kingdom since ascension of the 14th monarch of the kingdom
Penpushing reports that Oba Saka Matemilola confirmed the relevance of the Oloris on Monday at a press conference held at Oke Ago Owu palace in Abeokuta to usher in activities marking the 2026 Odun Omo Olowu scheduled to hold between 19-31 October 2026 in the ancient town
The traditional ruler established that Olori Adijat Matemilola, through the Oba Matemilola Oluyalo Otileta V11 Foundation, supports education, girls, women’s empowerment and community welfare.
Penpushing further reports that he recalled that in October, she collaborated with the league of Owu Olori’s to mark the International Day of the Girl Child at Papalanto High School, promoting girls education, protection and leadership
The royal father in similar vein affirmed that Olori Cecilia Matemilola contributed to youth leadership, education, entrepreneurship and cultural diplomacy, pointing out that her initiatives include engaging students on leadership and career development, as well as exploring international partnerships in education, culture, trade, investment and sustainable development
‘The palace recognizes both Oloris efforts to empower women and young people, promote cultural exchange and support for the wider development of Owu kingdom”, Matemilola emphasized
Penpushing also reports that he highlighted activities of ceremonies which include Youth Sports Preliminaries and symposium on Tuesday October 20, Owu Muslim Hospital groundbreaking on Wednesday, 21, as well as visit to Erunmu.
The programme has it that on Friday October 23, there will be second day of youth sports preliminaries, on Saturday October 24, a visit to Orile Ifo, Monday October 27, Youth Sports Finals, and on Tuesday on October 27, a visit to Abule Owu
Penpushing reports that on October 28, there will be Ogbe festival and project commissioning , while on Thursday October 29, chieftaincy installations, Oritafisewe and awards.
The programme equally stated that on Friday October 30, another round of chieftaincy installations, Aibosin Colloquium and dinner, as well as grandfinale scheduled to hold on Saturday October 31 at African Church Central Primary School, Quarry Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Penpushing further reports that Matemilola disclosed that in similar development Owu Convention is scheduled to take place at Orile Owu, located in Osun State in December, where indigenes across the globe will converge for the celebrations
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