Ikenne prepares for Ereke Day 2025, a landmark festival celebrating culture, unity, and youth empowerment, with top dignitaries expected in attendance
Ereke Day 2025 is set to light up the ancient town of Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in what organisers describe as one of Nigeria’s most anticipated cultural festivals of the year.
Organised by the Ikenne Development Association (IDA), this year’s edition, themed “Unity in Culture, Strength in Heritage,” will celebrate Ikenne’s deep-rooted traditions, creative enterprise, and growing reputation as a cultural and tourism hub in Southwest Nigeria.
A presidential delegation is expected to attend on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in what the organisers call a “historic recognition of Ereke’s place in Nigeria’s cultural evolution.”
The move reflects the Federal Government’s growing support for grassroots cultural heritage and community-led development initiatives.
Also expected at the festival are Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, traditional rulers, business leaders, and distinguished indigenes from home and abroad.
The week-long programme will feature a cultural parade, art and craft exhibition, youth marathon, football tournament, and the Miss Ereke Cultural Pageant, which celebrates intelligence, grace, and female empowerment.
It will climax with a grand cultural night and awards ceremony, expected to draw thousands of participants in a display of unity and pride.
Beyond the vibrant festivities, Ereke Day has evolved into a platform for economic empowerment, with local artisans, traders, and small businesses benefiting from increased patronage and tourism activity.
According to Otunba Olufemi Allen, President of the Ikenne Development Association, the 2025 edition marks “a new dawn for cultural tourism in Ogun State.”
“Ereke Day is more than a festival; it is a symbol of our shared identity and progress,” Allen said. “With the support of both state and federal institutions, we are showcasing how culture can drive unity and development.”
First celebrated in 1976, Ereke Day has grown into a major cultural emblem of the Remo people, symbolising unity, tradition, and progress.
Nearly five decades later, it continues to serve as a beacon of heritage preservation, youth development, and community growth through cultural tourism and entrepreneurship.
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