The palace of Olu of Ilawo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Prof)Alexander Olusegun MacGregor has announced a week-long programme of activities marking the second year coronation anniversary celebration of the monarch.
In a press statement issued by the publicist to the world renowned professor of biopharmaceutical, Lanre Olaleye, the week-long events will kicked off on Wednesday 17th of September, 2025 with a 7.5 km Walkathon-a health walk race with His Royal Majesty Oba (Prof) Alexander Olusegun MacGregor, some of his royal chiefs, youths and other participants from Ilawo Community Development Associations (CDAs) and other neighbouring communities.
The health walk sponsored by Alternative Bank will start at 8 am from Ilawo Royal Palace through Olumo, Itoku down to Kereku Junction adjacent Lafenwa Bridge before the homeward journey back to the palace.
According to the publicist, the walk race which has been part of Kabiyesi's routine is designed to promote physical well-being for participants and create awareness for the week-long coronation anniversary programmes.
The health walk race will be followed by a Medical Outreach and a novelty football match on Thursday 18th September 2025 at Alagbagba Village in Odeda Local Government Area.
"The medical outreach is Kabiyesi's way of connecting with the less-privileged in our rural communities many of whom do not have access to basic medical care. The first one was held last year at Elegunmefa Village. This year we are going to Alagbagba with the aim of reaching out to more people.
"With about five medical doctors on call and other health practitioners on ground for consultations, diagnosis and testing we hope to cover more households this time around while drugs would be readily and freely made available for patients," Olaleye stated.
Friday September 19th 2025 is dedicated for Muslims thanksgiving prayers at the Palace Ground, Ilawo where Kabiyesi would be joined by his royal chiefs and notable Islamic clerics from Ilawo and neighbouring communities to offer prayers and appreciation to Allah for preserving peace and unity in the kingdom.
Coronation anniversary party/reception is slated for Saturday 20th September 2025 at the Palace Ground where Kabiyesi would host invited dignitaries.
While on Sunday 21st September 2025, it would be time for the Christian thanksgiving service at St. Peters Church, Ilawo.
The week-long Programme would be rounded off on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 with Obo Festival to celebrate Ilawo's ancient deity of fertility.
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