The Chairman of Eko Membership, Mr. Abdulrasaq Olugbenga Amodu, stated the membership has contributed vastly to the cultural heritage of Lagos State by means of its varied dynamic cultural programmes.
Amode stated this throughout a speech on Wednesday because the membership celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a funfair, amid a parade and an exhibition of the state's wealthy socio-cultural heritage by varied cultural and conventional teams.
The programme, which was sponsored and put collectively by Eko Membership, Surulere, Lagos, as a part of the fiftieth anniversary celebrations, included Eyos, masquerades and Ojes.
In his opening remarks, he acknowledged that one can’t converse of the achievements of Eko Membership with out acknowledging the various contributions the membership has made on this regard. He stated that by means of its varied dynamic cultural programmes, the membership has nurtured rising skills, celebrated the wealthy heritage of the state and preserved the custom for future generations.
“All it is a testomony to our dedication to showcase Lagos’ numerous cultural heritage, making them happy with what the heritage teaches them,” Amodu stated.
Nonetheless, he additionally praised the previous and present members, whom he described as nice males of honour and integrity who had contributed immensely to the expansion and growth of the Eko Membership.
The Royal Mom of the Day, Princess Abiola Dosunmu, who’s the Honorary Woman of Lagos, counseled the board and administration of Eko Membership for the nice honour of preserving the wealthy socio-cultural heritage of Lagos.
The Erelu of Lagos additionally credited their sense of patriotism and citizenship “to the great growth and progress witnessed by the as soon as small land of Eko Membership in Surulere, which is now dotted with gigantic buildings and buildings.”
Earlier in his tackle, the Royal Father of the Day, HRM Oba Owolabi Adeyemi Adeniyi, the Oba of Igbobi Sabe, expressed appreciation to these current who gave prominence to the state heritage, making it enviable for many who come after to study and even take overseas.
The monarch famous that social golf equipment like Eko Membership have made a terrific contribution particularly in addressing problems with youth growth and employment within the state and Nigeria as a complete.
The spotlight of the ceremony was the eulogy of Lagos and shows of the socio-cultural heritage of Lagos by varied Eyos, masquerades and Ojes comprising Eyo Agere, Eyo Ologede, Eyo Oniko, Eyo Laba Ekun, Eyo Adim, Gelede Igbobi-Sabe, Ayoka-sap, Zangbetos, amongst others.
The Eyos and the masquerades all occurred in a sure order, parading and displaying their varied cultural heritages, whereas on the identical time praying for the members of the membership, the attendees and the nation at giant.
