ALARA APPEASES AJE (THE GODDESS OF WEALTH) FOR A BETTER NIGERIA
By Sultan Oluwaseunayofunmi The goddess of wealth (Orisa Aje) was once again appeased to bring forth good fortunes and prosperities in Epe division, Lagos state and the nation as a whole This was the hallmark of the traditional rites performed in Ilara Kingdom by HRM Oba Olukayode Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom on Monday, 15th August, 2022 while marking his 2nd year on the throne of his forefathers It would be recalled that HRM Oba Ogunwusi Eniitan, the Ooni of Ife and other traditional rulers in Yoruba land stormed the ancient city of Ilara to introduce the festival to among others things, invoke the goddess to extend her hands of goodness to the kingdom and the state in the area of economic development This year’s festival was imperative owing to the needs of the people and importance attached to the wellbeing of the nation In his response to series of questions fielded by the newsmen, the monarch explained the current economic situation of the nation as ...