Farooq Oreagba, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NG Clearing, who stole the show at the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival has been named by the National Council for Arts and Culture as the Honorary Ambassador.
The Director General of NCAC, Obi Asika, announced the recognition on Instagram, displaying the Certificate of Recognition awarded to Oreagba.
“I could not be happier to announce him as an Hon Ambassador for the National Council for Arts and Culture @ncac_nigeria and celebrate him and his boundless energy and spirit,” he wrote.
“He is now the King of Steeze and brought global attention to #OjudeOba the key traditional festival of Ijebu Ode celebrating the Awujale.
“For at least the last decade, he has been getting on his horse, dressed in magnificent aso oke and representing his family and culture.
“We discussed what made this year different and why the reaction, was it the photographer, was it the festival or was it just God’s time? I believe it was just meant to be.
“My brother is a fighter, diagnosed with terminal cancer he has been fighting it for a decade and never been anything but positive.
“He has been an inspiration to we his friends and now we are sharing him to the world. He represents all that is good about Nigeria, please celebrate him, a true Nigerian original!
“I know he is braver than almost anyone I know from the way he confronts his pain and has always repped naija since I have known him, Congrats again and thanks for all you do.”
The 2024 Ojude Oba Festival took place in June, showcasing its signature blend of grandeur, cultural significance, and glamour.
This year’s edition paid tribute to Awujale, the revered king of Ijebu-Ode, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and celebrated the rich heritage of the Ijebu people, attracting prominent figures from far and wide.
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