The Igbo community in Oyo State has commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s inclusive approach to governance, describing itself as an integral stakeholder in the state’s future and calling for greater political participation, unity and sustained engagement with the government ahead of future elections.
The position was articulated by Tallest Innocent, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Relations (Igbo Community) and Chairman of the State Igbo Peace Committee, during the 2026 Igbo Day and New Yam Festival (Iri Ji) celebration held in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday.
Addressing community leaders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders, government officials and members of the Allied Peoples Movement, Innocent described the annual celebration as more than a cultural festival, saying it reflected the Igbo people’s identity, resilience, enterprise and contribution to Oyo’s development.
He said the Igbo community had continued to play a significant role in commerce, transportation, education, agriculture, hospitality, real estate and
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