Oyebanji Supports Cultural Growth at Udiroko Festival

On Wednesday, during the 2026 Udiroko Festival at the palace of the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji reaffirmed the state government's commitment to promoting Ekiti's cultural heritage, tourism, and economic development. The festival, themed ‘Udiroko as the Signpost of Our History, Tradition and Cultural Values’, signifies the community's new year.

Oyebanji stated that cultural festivals could drive local enterprise and employment if properly promoted. He advocated for the expansion and rebranding of the Udiroko Festival to transform it into a significant cultural and economic platform, capable of creating jobs and attracting investments.

He expressed confidence that by 2030, the festival would be much larger and impactful. Oyebanji also praised Oba Adejugbe for his support and urged the people of Ado Ekiti to continue backing President Bola Tinubu, especially with the upcoming 2027 presidential election.

Oba Adejugbe acknowledged the festival's evolution into a tourist attraction and called for investments to enhance the state's economy.