Olu Of Ilaro Calls For Embrace Of Yewa Anthem As A Unifying Symbol, Receives Yewa Unity Cup Delegation (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED

ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has urged all sons and daughters of Yewaland to learn and internalize the Yewa Anthem, describing it as an essential tool for fostering unity and pride across the land.

This call was made in a statement e-signed and shared with StarTrend Int’l magazine and online platform by ‘Deola Adeyemi, the Special Assistant on Media and Strategic Communications to the Paramount Ruler.

Oba Olugbenle, who also serves as the Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, made this declaration on Monday, April 21, 2025, while receiving a delegation from the recently concluded Yewa Unity Cup (Youth Championship).

According to the monarch, the Yewa Anthem contains powerful messages of pride, unity, and collective progress, which every indigene should embrace and promote.

The delegation’s visit doubled as a celebration of the tournament’s success and a formal presentation of prizes to the deserving winners, highlighting the championship’s role in community development and cohesion.

A consistent advocate for youth empowerment, Oba Olugbenle praised the initiative as a commendable effort to promote unity across Yewaland through the universal language of sports.

He lauded all participating teams for their discipline, sportsmanship, and commitment to peace and unity.

A touching highlight of the visit was the presentation of a football jersey to the Olu of Ilaro by Lukmon, a proud son of Yewaland and professional footballer currently playing for Dempo Sports Club in China.

Oba Olugbenle encouraged the visiting players, coaches, and officials to remain focused, determined, and always act as proud ambassadors of Yewaland, both at home and abroad.

The Paramount Ruler’s unwavering dedication to youth development reflects his deep belief in the transformative power of young people.

Through initiatives like the Yewa Unity Cup, among others, Oba Olugbenle continues to lay a solid foundation for a vibrant, inclusive, and progressive Yewaland.