The stage is set for the grand finale of the maiden Ayoolopon Challenge Series and festival scheduled to hold in Oyo Town as the organisers have earmarked the sum of one million naira as price money for winners of the competition supported by the Mtn.
Eighteen winners have qualified for the grandfinale holding as from today till Friday at the KC Hotel and Agbalakooko Aafin of Alaafin of Oyo with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi and the commissioner for youth and sport, Farouk Umar Alao expected as the special guests of honour during the closing ceremony as well as chairmen of local governments in Oyo Town.
Femi Abioye, Chief executive officer, Dekaizen Worldwide Limited told pressmen that all necessary arrangements have been concluded to make the event a memorable one that will remain in memory of participants for a long time.
Abioye promised that a series of activities have been lined up to spice up the grand finale, he informed that the there will be the “Oyo Challenge” where winners will emerge before going into the final stage of the competition, adding that apart from the cash reward, there are other valuable prices to be won.
“”This event is aimed at promoting our cultural heritage and encourage the participation of the youths in what is known to be predominantly for elderly people.
Also,there will be crowning of the Oba Ota as the national champion.
Previously the Abekuta leg of the event was held at the NUT Multipurpose hall, while the Ile ife leg of the series was held at the Heritage multipurpose hall and produced nine winners each.
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