Odufowokan: 2026 edition will be unprecedented display of culture, tradition, tourism
Four-day programme features cultural dances, palliatives, spelling bee, football, lecture and grand finale
The ancient Eposo Remo town in Remo North LGA of Ogun State is set to host the third edition of Eposo Day, with the 2026 celebration scheduled to feature a rich blend of culture, tradition, community development and tourism activities.
The celebration, which runs from Wednesday, October 14 to Saturday, October 17, 2026, is being organised under the leadership of His Royal Highness, Oba Mukaila Akanji Olabinjo-Luwo Abejoye II, the Eleposo of Eposo Remo, in conjunction with the chiefs, sons and daughters of the community.
The grand finale will hold on Saturday, October 17, at 10:00 a.m. at the Eposo Palace grounds.
Speaking ahead of the celebration, Otunba ‘Dare Odufowokan, Otunba Onigegewura of Eposo and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, said this year’s edition would be an unprecedented display of the community’s rich culture, tradition and tourism potential.
According to him, Eposo Day has evolved beyond an annual celebration into an important platform for reconnecting the people with their heritage, strengthening communal bonds and drawing attention to the development needs and opportunities of the town.
“This year’s Eposo Day will be an unprecedented display of our culture, tradition and tourism. It is an opportunity for us to celebrate who we are, tell our story and demonstrate the enormous potential of Eposo,” Odufowokan said.
He called on individuals, corporate organisations, government agencies, philanthropists and friends of Eposo to support the various development projects ongoing in the community.
Among the projects requiring collective support, he identified the Eposo Town Hall and Eposo Cultural Centre, describing them as important legacy projects that would provide lasting benefits to the people.
He urged sons and daughters of Eposo, particularly those in the diaspora, to see the celebration as an opportunity not only to return home but also to contribute to the continued physical, cultural and socio-economic development of the community.
Four Days of Culture and Community Activities
The 2026 Eposo Day programme opens on Wednesday, October 14, with a visit to Ogbe Stream at 8:00 a.m. This will be followed by Borowa/Agemo Dances at 2:00 p.m. at the Eposo Cultural Centre, providing an opportunity for participants and visitors to experience indigenous cultural expressions.
Activities continue on Thursday, October 15, with Apo Anu (Palliatives) scheduled for 7:00 a.m. at Eposo Palace. The humanitarian initiative will be followed by an Egungun/Cultural Display at 2:00 p.m. at the Eposo Cultural Centre.
On Friday, October 16, the community will host a number of activities cutting across education, religion, sports and entertainment.
The day’s programme begins with a Spelling Bee at 8:00 a.m. at Eposo Primary School, highlighting the community’s interest in encouraging educational development among its younger generation.
At 1:00 p.m., a Jumat Service and Lecture will take place at the Eposo Central Mosque, before attention shifts to the sporting arena for a Novelty Match at 4:00 p.m. at the Eposo Primary School field.
The day will conclude with Ere Osupa, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Eposo Palace, offering another opportunity for communal interaction, entertainment and cultural expression.
Grand Finale
The celebration reaches its climax on Saturday, October 17, with the Grand Finale at 10:00 a.m. at the Eposo Palace grounds.
The grand finale is expected to bring together traditional rulers, government representatives, community leaders, prominent sons and daughters of Eposo, guests, friends of the community and visitors from across the country.
The 2026 Eposo Day is anchored on the theme:
“Celebrating Our Heritage. Strengthening Our Unity. Building Our Future.”
The theme captures the organisers’ vision of using the annual festival to preserve Eposo’s history and traditions while mobilising the people around a common development agenda.
Odufowokan further stressed that the future of Eposo depended on the collective commitment of its people.
“The development of Eposo is a responsibility that belongs to all of us. Projects such as the Eposo Town Hall and Eposo Cultural Centre are not just structures; they are investments in our collective future and in the preservation of our heritage.”
He therefore appealed for continued support for the projects, noting that the community’s development would be stronger when government, private individuals, corporate bodies and the Eposo people worked together.
With its combination of traditional performances, religious activities, educational programmes, humanitarian outreach, sports and entertainment, the third Eposo Day promises to be both a celebration of the community’s past and a rallying point for its future.
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