Glo Canvasses National Unity at Ojude Oba Festival

Emma Okonji

The 2017 Ojude Oba Festival, which took place at the weekend, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, was a rally point for Globacom to seek national unity among Nigerians.

Being the main sponsor, Globacom, used the occasion to call for deepening of unity in the country through intense learning of the histories, culture and traditions of the federating communities by youths.

The call was contained in a goodwill message by Globacom’s Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., who observed that the theme of the 2017 celebration, Ojude Oba: A Rich Heritage For Ijebu Unity, was a confirmation of the truism that traditions, cultures and religious beliefs were necessary ingredients that would weld peoples and races throughout the history of mankind.

“We also wish to appeal to all Nigerians irrespective of ethnic and religious persuasions to do all within their capabilities to strengthen that cord of unity that has always bound us together. We owe the present generation and posterity the responsibility to join forces with men and women of goodwill to sustain the renewed drive towards the historical and cultural renaissance of our country,” Adenuga said.

He stated that Globacom’s sustained partnership with the Ojude Oba Festival Committee was in tandem with its commitment to constantly be at the forefront of major initiatives aimed at accentuating the best of Nigeria’s cultures, values, desires and traditions.

He expressed satisfaction with the rising profile of Globacom as the biggest corporate promoter of Arts including celebration of traditions, cultures and desires of Nigeria, adding that the company will continue to support Ojude Oba Festival and sustain provision of world-class voice and data infrastructure that would enable all Nigerians to communicate seamlessly within the nation and across the world.

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, eulogised Globacom and its Chairman for their support for the festival without fail in the last eleven years.

According to the paramount ruler, Globacom will be rewarded by posterity for its unalloyed commitment to the promotion of indigenous arts and culture, which are germane to growth and development in the life of the nation. He subsequently prayed for greater successes for the company in all its endeavour.

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