The Ereja square, the epicentre of Ilesa history and culture, contains fantastical attractions such as the ancient Okemese Palace, Obokungbusi Town Hall adorned with an ancient wall clock, the Ogedengbe cenotaph, the Statue of Owa Obokun and an entrance at a roundabout leading way to a spacious Civic Centre, the Town Square in front of Obokungbusi hall; in front of the palace, which welcomes local and foreign visitors.
The Owa Obokun Adimula, the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III who is presently undergoing a mandatory 90-day seclusion (Ipebi) at the Ogboni of Ilesa courtyard also located at Ereja has commenced the renovation work of the Ereja Civic Centre.
Oba Ajimoko III made this known when the members of Annual Iwude Ijesa Planning Committee / Logistics Committee paid him a courtesy visit on Wednesday 5th, February, 2025.
According to him, the renovation work which he has made a priority will commence from the Ogedengbe cenotaph located in front of the Wema bank down to the ancient Obokungbusi hall and it is his wish that the Civic Centre is renovated in such a way that it can hold an Ojude Oba carnival.
KAKAKIOODUA correspondent observed that demolition of some existing structures on the Civic Centre has already started. The public toilet facility and the amphitheater are being removed.
Earlier, Chief Afolabi Igbaroola, Chairman Iwude Ijesa Planning had presented the members of the Committee and the logistics committee to Oba Haastrup Ajimoko III who commended the Committees for a good outing at the first Ijesa Unity Carnival.
"You have started very well for the first time and I give you the mandate to continue and I will continue to give you all the necessary support." Kabiyesi said as he promised the inclusion of a mini-carnival display during his coronation ceremony.
Also in attendance were the Obala of Ilesa, the Oba Odo of Ilesa and the host; the Ogboni of Ilesa.
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