The Baale of Ogombo land, Baale Ogunbo Abiodun has boasted that the ‘Ita Baale Day’ festival will continue to raise the bar in the tourism sector of Lagos state.
The Baale stated this during the celebration of the third edition of the festival. According to him, the socio-cultural event was conceived to preserve, uphold and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Ogombo.
“‘Ita Baale Day’ aim is to attract the descendants of Ogombo indigenes across the state so that they make their contribution towards the development of this great land. I want to seek your support and cooperation for the continuous success of this festival by ensuring that it gets better and attract tourist to our land. I pray that next year’s celebration will meet us at the next level,” he said
“Today is another mile stone in the history of our great land as we celebrate the 3rd Ita baale day. My address to you will be filled with appreciation and gratitude because it’s all about the good people of Ogombo for the support and prayers over the past 3years.
“Let me use the occasion to thank the Lagos state government headed by our amiable governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwolu AKA ‘Sellable’ and the entire cabinet for their continuous support to Ogombo land , Mr Governor, we are extremely grateful. May God Almighty grant you your heart desires. Under your watch, Lagos will continue to prosper.
“To our amiable Speaker, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa your love for Ogombo is beyond comprehension. To this end, we want to sincerely appreciate your support to the peace progress and development of Ogombo Land . May Almighty Allah continue to bless all that concerns you.
“Permit me to also sincerely thank our amiable son, our very own representative in the Lagos state House of Assembly in whom we are well pleased. Hon Noheem Babatunde Adams for the supportive and selfless roles he has played and he is still playing for the overall good, development and progress of our great land. May Almighty Allah bless you immeasurable. My appreciation also goes to Hon. Samod Ogunbo for the premium he is placing on matters that concerns Ogombo, we are indeed very proud of you while urging you to keep it up.
Abiodun urged the residents especially the youths to embrace peace and shun violence or any form of criminal activity.
“Ogombo is home to all peace-loving people irrespective of race, tribe or religion where everyone lives without any form of fear or intimidation. In the light of this, I want to assure everyone irrespective of tribe, race or religion that under my reign, no one will be maltreated or unduly harassed.
“I also want to seize this opportunity to implore our youths to shun any form of violence, drug abuse, thuggery as those acts will only soil the name of the community and their families while also leading them to destruction.”
He, however, appealed to the Lagos state government to come to the aid of the community by upgrading infrastructure, public water and electricity in the area.
“I sincerely thank our representative in the Lagos state House of Assembly in whom we are well pleased,Hon Noheem Babatunde Adams for the supportive and selfless roles he has played’.