EDI FESTIVAL: OONI SEEKS MORE WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE AS IFE REMEMBERS MOREMI

EDI FESTIVAL: OONI SEEKS MORE WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE AS IFE REMEMBERS MOREMI The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has sought the increased inclusion of more women in leadership positions across the country. Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), made the call at his ancient Ile- Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife on Monday, while celebrating the annual Edi Festival. EDI Festival is an annual ritual in Ile-ife done in acknowledgment of the heroic life and sacrifice of Moremi Ajasoro, an Ife woman who helped to secure the land from foreign invaders in the early days. Speaking at the event, Ooni Ogunwusi explained that the prestigious culture of the Oduduwa race dignifies the female gender like their male counterparts, adding that these virtues must be upheld and practiced daily in the society. "We all are witnesses to the outstanding performance of some Ministers, Commissioners, head of companies