Governor Adegboyega Oyetola says Osun Osogbo festival has become so popular and acceptable across the globe thus boosting the state’s economy.
Oyetola stated this at Osun groove, Osogbo during the grand finale of the 2022 annual Osun Osogbo festival.
Represented by Secretary to the State Government, Mr Wole Oyebamiji, the governor said the festival had projected and promoted the rich Yoruba culture and tradition.
The Osun State helmsman appreciated the tourists who were devoted to participating, noting that foreigners usually attended the festival, which had boosted the state’s Economy.
In his words, the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun who is the chief host, prayed for Osogbo indigenes as well as for peace and progress of the state.
Meanwhile, there was heavy security at the groove and its environs as men of the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Oodua People Congress, and paramilitary officials were strategically positioned to forestall break down of law and orders.
Radio Nigeria reports that some of the devotees including foreign tourists were possessed by the spirit of the Osun goddess as they rolled on the floor uncontrollably.
Abiodun Adeoye
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