Segun Showunmi, Ibadan
VETERAN journalist and the Ekeefa Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oloye Lekan Alabi, has shifted his 70th birthday celebration to December 7 to honour victims of #EndSARS protests.
The birthday was initially planned for October 27, but was suspended to reflect the mood of the nation.
Addressing reporters yesterday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, the Chairman, Lekan Alabi 70th Birthday Planning Committee, Prof. Remi Raji, said the activities slated for the new date include the presentation of a play derived from the life story of the Oloye to recreate the glorious days of the old Western Region in the young nation, Nigeria, as a merit-driven society.
“The theme of the play reflects the title of this news conference: ‘Give me the Old Nigeria – Western Region on my Mind.’
“Highlights of the celebration include celebrations of the golden era of the Western Region of Nigeria, with poetry/drama, book, dress & food exhibitions and dance,” Raji said.
He thanked well-wishers, including President Muhammadu Buhari, former governor Omololu Olunloyo, ex- governor Olusegun Osoba, NUJ Oyo State Council, among others.
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