The Ijebu-Ijesa community was filled with joy and festivities yesterday as they celebrated their annual New Yam Festival. The celebration saw a notable congratulatory message from Barrister Abiodun Aribisala, the royal prince of Ijebu-Ijesa, and Founder and CEO of the Aribisala Care Foundation.
Barrister Aribisala extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Majesty Oba Engr. Moses Agunsoye, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Ijesa land, and to the entire Ijebu-Ijesa community, both at home and abroad. In his message, he praised the cultural significance of the New Yam Festival, which symbolizes the end of the farming season and the beginning of a new harvest cycle.
“The New Yam Festival is a time-honored tradition that brings our community together in celebration of our agricultural heritage and communal harmony,” said Aribisala. “It is a moment to give thanks for the blessings of the past year and to look forward with hope and optimism.”
Barrister Aribisala took the opportunity to commend Oba Agunsoye for his visionary leadership and dedication to the well-being of the Ijebu-Ijesa people. He noted that the Oba’s commitment to fostering unity and development within the community has been instrumental in sustaining the vibrant cultural practices that define Ijebu-Ijesa.
“The leadership of His Royal Majesty Oba Engr. Moses Agunsoye has been exemplary,” Aribisala stated. “His dedication to upholding our cultural heritage and his efforts in driving progress and development in Ijebu-Ijesa are truly commendable. We are fortunate to have a leader who is deeply invested in the prosperity and unity of our people.”
The New Yam Festival not only celebrated agricultural abundance but also served as a platform for community members to express their aspirations and plans for the future. The event underscored the resilience and communal spirit of the Ijebu-Ijesa people, who continue to thrive through collective effort and mutual support.
As the festivities concluded, the sense of unity and shared purpose among the participants was palpable. The New Yam Festival remains a cornerstone of Ijebu-Ijesa’s cultural calendar, reflecting the community’s deep-rooted traditions and their collective hope for a prosperous future.
