Monarchs, clergymen, traditional chiefs and political leaders gathered in Abeokuta to celebrate the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, on his 88th birthday.
The celebration, tagged God’s Festival 2026, also marked the 9th edition of the Praise Unlimited programme. The event was held at the Amphitheatre, OOPL, Abeokuta.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, said God had continued to perform wonders in the life of the Osile, which he noted explained the monarch’s deep commitment to praising God.
God loves to be praised always, and those who praise Him at all times receive abundant blessings,” he said.
Oba Gbadebo congratulated Oba Tejuoso and prayed for long life and continued prosperity for him and the people of Oke-Ona Egba.
In separate goodwill messages, the Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, and veteran gospel musician, Ebenezer Obey, expressed gratitude to God on behalf of the monarch. They also commended his commitment to the growth and development of Oke-Ona Egba.
Responding, Oba Tejuoso thanked the dignitaries for their presence and urged Nigerians to put God first in all their endeavours, stating that Jesus Christ remains the light of the world.
“We should not allow darkness to overcome us. To prevent this, we must embrace Jesus in our lives,” he said.
The monarch also appreciated the Alake and other traditional rulers in attendance, noting that Egba land was experiencing positive progress driven by unity.
“We are now in unison, and I pray we’ll all live to enjoy the progress of our land,” he added.
Among dignitaries present at the event were Bola Obasanjo; Chief Mrs Olufunke Amosun; members of the Okoya family; Chief Doja Adewolu; and the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Dr Sarah Titilola Ibiyemi.
The event featured musical performances by Praise 99, Praise Unlimited, Omo Rose of Sharon, the Cathedral Choir, Muyiwa Dynamics, Sarah Praise, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, Baba Ayewa and Sewele Jesu.
