The annual Afaigun Day celebration in Obaagun is set to take place tomorrow, promising an exciting event for all sons and daughters of the ancient town.
As part of the festivities, the Olobaagun of Obaagun, Oba Jimoh Adebisi Okunade Kayode II, will preside over the program, offering royal blessings to the attendees who have traveled from different parts of the world to mark the occasion.
Afaigun Day, which coincides with the second day of the Eid El Kabir festival, serves as a unifying platform for the residents of Obaagun to come together, fostering a sense of community and promoting the growth and development of the town. Inspired by the famous Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state, the Afaigun Day program has become highly anticipated among both natives and non-natives of Obaagun.
Barrister Sarafadeen Kayode Olowolagba, the President of Obaagun Development Union (ODU), expressed his excitement for this year’s Afaigun Day, assuring that it would be the best edition to date. Olowolagba commended the commitment and enthusiasm of all sons and daughters of Obaagun, noting that many had already traveled from countries such as the US, UK, and Canada to be physically present at the event. For those unable to attend in person, the program will be broadcast live on the internet.
Highlighting the grandeur of the event, Olowolagba announced that the Olobaagun had graciously donated a parcel of land valued at one million naira as the star prize for a raffle draw during the celebration. This prime piece of land, situated in a sought-after area of Obaagun, would be awarded to the lucky winner. Additionally, there would be various other prizes up for grabs, including new electronics, household appliances, vehicles, fabrics, and consumables, collectively valued at several million naira.
In addition to the raffle draw, this year’s Afaigun Day program features a medical outreach initiative for all residents of Obaagun, a lively dancing competition, and the highly anticipated Omidan Obaagun beauty pageant, where the winner would receive fantastic prizes. The event is expected to attract political and non-political dignitaries from Osun state, including the Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who has been formally invited to add executive coloration to the occasion.
Sons and daughters of Obaagun, who have already arrived from various parts of the world, expressed their delight at the arrangements made by the ODU for this year’s Afaigun Day celebration. The Olobaagun of Obaagun, Oba Jimoh Adebisi Okunade Kayode II, also conveyed his happiness with the extensive preparations put in place by the ODU, ensuring that tomorrow’s event would be a memorable one.
The Afaigun Day celebration holds not only cultural and religious significance but also serves as a symbol of unity and progress for the town of Obaagun. With the highly anticipated raffle draw for the one million naira worth of land, as well as numerous other attractive prizes, the event is set to captivate attendees and create lasting memories for years to come.