The Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu On Students Matters ,Comrade Sunday Asefon was a centre of attraction at this year’s Udiroko Festival held in Ado- Ekiti .
Asefon,an indigene of Ado- Ekiti ,who stormed the venue of the cultural festival with an intimidating regalia made from the Aso,- Oke with huge breads joined his kinsmen at Ewi s ‘Palace,venue of the event .
Asefon could be mistaken for one of the High Chiefs in the community as his costume looked !skrs him look!
The ex president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) described the event as symbolic and cherished by all daughters and sons of Ado-Ekiti,home and abroad .
The president’s aide described the festival as ,”a true reflection of our unity, peace, and rich cultural heritage.
‘Sons and daughters of Ado, both at home and in the diaspora, gathered here to celebrate the Udiroko Festival (Odun Olorunborun) a festival that signifies the beginning of a new calendar year in Ado Ekiti.
“The festival was a grand occasion that brought together well-wishers and political dignitaries from across Nigeria, who joined in celebrating with the Ewi of Ado. It was a true reflection of our unity, peace, and rich cultural heritage.
“I heartily congratulate our father, the Ewi of Ado, Oba (Dr.) Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, the Ewi-in-Council, APU, and all sons and daughters of Ado Ekiti on the successful celebration of the 2025 Udiroko Festival. I also wish everyone safe journeys back to their various destinations.”Asefon said .
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