EYO FESTIVAL: SANWO-OLU RECEIVES OPAMBATA AS PROCESSION KICKS OFF AHEAD OF MAIN EVENT
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday received the Opambata of the Eyo as the ceremonial rites kicks off towards the festivity proper billed for Saturday, December 27th. Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (right) presented with the Opambata by the Akinsiku of Lagos, Chief Adebola Dosunmu during the Ijade Eyo Procession, at Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday. Speaking at the Ijade Opa Eyo procession at Lagos House, Marina, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the Eyo festival provides a platform to showcase Lagos not only as Nigeria’s economic and commercial hub but also as a beacon of culture and tourism, worthy of local and international attention. The Olori Eyo, White Cap chiefs, traditional leaders and participants paid homage to Governor Sanwo-Olu and representatives of important personalities to be honoured with this year's Eyo festival. Those to be honoured with this year's Eyo festival are the late Iy...