By Lukman Olabiyi
Olu Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, and other Epe indigenes have urged Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to exploit the potential in Epe Kayokayo Festival to boost the Internal Generated Revenue of the state.
The monarch and others made the plea at the unveiling of various activities lined up for a week long Kayokayo Festival, that will hold on August 5, 2023.
Oba Adewale said that the festival is a religious cum cultural carnival, observed by the descendants of Oba Kosoko, who inhabited the area notably referred to as Eko-Epe in Epe.
The monarch held that the potential in the annual festival has what it takes to boost the economy and IGR of the state.
The coordinator of the festival, Otunba Gbenga Abass, said people of the community would leverage on its culture to unlock the economic potential of the town and the state.
According to him, the annual Kayokayo festival in Epe is a veritable platform for the celebration of the history, heritage and greatness of the ancient town of Epe, which attracts great number of tourists across the globe.
Assistant General Secretary for the festival, Giwa Moshood Olasupo stated that this year’s festival would be unique due to various activities lined up for the event.