The ancient town of Odigbo in Ondo State is set to witness a flurry of activities as the Orunja of Odigbo Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) Rufus Olugboyega Akinrinmade (FCPA, FCNA), celebrates his 60th birthday with a weeklong programme from Monday, October 20, to Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The celebration will open on Monday with community-wide environmental sanitation at the town hall, followed by a Muslim prayer session from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, the monarch will host Baales, Olojas, High Chiefs, and members of the Orunja-in-Council at the palace in a cultural gathering expected to attract notable traditional figures.
Traditional games, including Ayo Olopon and drafts, will take place on Wednesday at the palace and the Odigbo Sports Complex between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Later that day, Isero Grammar School and Odigbo High School will square off in a friendly football match to promote youth engagement.
An interdenominational praise and worship session will hold at the palace on Thursday by 4:00 p.m., while Friday will feature a book launch at Isero Grammar School Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by the conferment of chieftaincy titles at the palace by 2:00 p.m.
The grand finale is scheduled for Saturday with a church service at Our Saviour Anglican Church from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and a birthday reception at the Odigbo Sports Complex by 1:00 p.m.
Indigenes, residents, friends, and well-wishers have been invited to celebrate the monarch, who is widely admired for his leadership, cultural preservation efforts, and contributions to community development.
This celebration update is sponsored by Dr. Abiona Oluwafemi Samuel (A Proud Son of Araromi-Obu, Odigbo LGA).
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