Inspiring Brilliance: Ilara Youth Celebrate 5th Coronation Anniversary of Alara with Educational Empowerment Drive

By Sultan Teslim
In a beautiful display of community spirit, commitment to education, and royal reverence, the entire youth of Ilara Kingdom—under the forward-thinking leadership of Comrade Muideen Kazeem Sunday—marked the 5th Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, the revered Alara of Ilara Kingdom, with a heartwarming gesture aimed at nurturing future champions of knowledge.

As part of the commemorative activities held on 24th July 2025, the youth proudly presented cash gifts to the best graduating students from Primary One through Primary Six at UPE Primary School, Ilara. In addition to these academic excellence awards, souvenir items were distributed to all pupils, bringing joy and excitement to the young learners.

This initiative reflects the youth’s shared commitment to the growth and development of Ilara’s educational landscape. More than a celebration, the outreach served as a practical demonstration of Ilara youths’ enduring belief in education as a powerful tool for transformation.

“This gesture is not just a reward for academic performance,” said Comrade Muideen. “It is our message of encouragement to every child in Ilara—that your effort matters, your dreams are valid, and your community is solidly behind you.”

The event was more than a distribution of gifts—it was a symbol of unity, progress, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow, anchored in the values championed by the reign of Oba Dr. Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo. The Alara's five years on the throne have been marked by purposeful leadership, infrastructural development, youth inclusion, and the rejuvenation of cultural pride.
This thoughtful contribution to the academic journey of Ilara’s children is a testament to the legacy of his reign: a kingdom that honours tradition while investing in its future.

As the sun set on a joyful day at UPE Primary School, one message rang loud and clear: Ilara is rising—one child, one dream, one act of kindness at a time.

📷 Images from the event and moments with the pupils will be shared shortly across our platforms. Stay connected!

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