Speech delivered by Rep Abass A. Adigun (Agboworin), the Chairman, House Committee on Narcotic Drugs and chairman of the 2024 Igbo-Ora Twins Festival
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My Principal, The Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE
The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Bayo lawal
The Olu of Igbo-Ora land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye (Asoroolu Ayinla V)
The Olu of Ilaro, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle,
Other traditional rulers here present
Members of the State Executive Council, and other political functionaries,
Eminent Dignitaries,
Honorable guests, Proud parents of twins, the vibrant people of Igbo-Ora town, ladies and gentlemen, and members of the Press.
Let me also specially thank the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun; the Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government Area, Hon. Olusola Adeleke, and the members of the Planning Committee, for deeming it worthy to make the Chairman of this momentous occasion. I am truly honored.
I heartily welcome everyone to the 2024 Igbo-ora twin festival.
It is with great honour and profound gratitude that I stand before you, the people of Oyo State, our local and international visitors as well as other important guests, on this momentous occasion of the 2024 Igbo-Ora Twins Festival.
This annual festival does not only showcase the premium placed on culture and tradition by Oyo State government but also values the uniqueness of Igboora Community in the state.
However, the most important tale is that this ancient town, which is a melting pot of twins birth, is not only reputable among neighboring towns in Oyo State, Yorubaland, Nigeria but also in the Africa continent because of multiple birth record of twins in virtually every household.
In Yorubaland, we hold twins in high regard and, despite the many changes brought about by modernization, our dear state remains committed to preserving its unique culture and traditions. It is not therefore surprising that we go all out to celebrate twins every year in Igbo-ora Twins festival.
I am happy that Oyo State, under the leadership of my Principal, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, has been able to put the festival on a global map by attracting tourists from far and wide.
As we continue to bask in the euphoria of the celebration, I want to urge us to continue to strengthen family bonds, community ties, embrace our cultural heritage and support initiatives that promote unity and understanding.
On this note, I wish everybody here present, including the twins, a very happy celebration.
Thank you and God bless us all.
