The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Wednesday, approved a slight modification in this year’s Oro Festival, which commenced from Thursday, July 23, to Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
A statement released by the Director of Media and Publicity to the monarch, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said, “The modification is a sequel to the Basic Education Certificate Examination for Junior Secondary School 3 (Basic 9) students required to transition to Senior Secondary School, which coincides with the festival.
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“It is administered by the state Ministries of Education or the West African Examination Council or the National Examination Council, depending on the region.”
Announcing the new development in the festival, the Baale of Jabata, Orowale Ajani, said, “The female students should note that restrictions of movement placed on them on the last day of the festival, which is 29th of this month, have
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