The Akarigbo and paramount ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, has explained that the anti-cultism drive through a communal effort is already paying off in Sagamu area of Ogun State.
The monarch admitted a security challenge, especially cultism in Sagamu, the headquarters of the Remo kingdom.
City & Crime reports that at least 48 cultists in Sagamu renounced membership in March and also submitted their firearms to the police for confiscation.
Speaking at a press conference to announce the celebration of the maiden Remo Day Festival coming up in December, Oba Ajayi said there has been a joint effort by the palace, the community and the Remo Growth and Development Foundation through series of engagements and empowerment of youths to tame the challenge.
Represented by the Elepe of Epe, Oba Adewale Osiberu, Akarigbo said the idea of the annual Remo Day Festival was conceived to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of all 43 Remo towns while also deepening their unity and economic integration.
The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Wole Sowole, said the festival was being organised by the RemoGDF, featuring art exhibition to showcase the uniqueness of the people, their accomplishments, culture, and traditions of each Remo community, as well as an art competition for secondary schools, among other activities.
On his part, the Chairman of the Remo Development Growth Foundation, Seni Adetu, said the group was dedicated to driving socio-economic development across Remo Land.
