President Buhari promised that insecurity will be eliminated before the end of the year in Ile-Ife, Osun, on Saturday.
An old event called the Olojo Festival is annually observed in Ile-Ife. Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi once referred to it as a celebration that honors the Black race worldwide.
However, President Buhari stated that all Nigerians must take part in the fight to end insecurity in a statement sent through the Minister of Internal Affairs, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
He pointed out that the fight against insecurity could not be placed solely in the hands of the security agencies.
“All of us must be concerned about security. The government will play its part; we must work together with security agencies to overcome the challenges of insecurity,’’ he said.
Oba Ogunwusi made a significant contribution to the fight against insecurity, and Buhari praised him for it.
Adegboyega Oyetola, the governor of Osun, earlier praised the Ooni for having the determination and ability to preserve the rich history of his ancestors.
The yearly Olojo Festival, according to Oyetola, who was represented by his deputy Mr. Benedict Alabi, is extraordinary in the history of Ile-Ife and the Yoruba people.
“This is arguably the only clime where the dawn of a new day is celebrated.
“Without mincing words, this festival clearly accentuates the place and the importance of Ile-Ife to creation and to humanity. We must all join hands together to celebrate it and accord it its rightful place,’’ he said.
He congratulated the Ooni on the successful conclusion of the rituals and the festival’s spectacular finale this year.
Oyetola praised Ooni Ogunwusi for his sacrifices and for communicating with the dead by carrying out the essential ceremonies of purification, production, security, and other things for the good of the Black race and of mankind as a whole.
In order to increase young employment, create wealth, and preserve Yoruba cultural legacy, the governor said his administration thought the state’s economy needed to be repositioned.
The governor exhorted the people of Osun to step up efforts to preserve their cultural heritage, promote harmony, and shun politics of resentment.
