Isan-Ekiti comes alive November 7–16, 2025 for the 33rd Unity Day themed “Itesiwaju Ògó Ìsàn-Èkìtì (Advancing the Glory of Isan-Ekiti).” A week of prayers, free health outreach, and youth programs builds to a Nov 15 grand finale with cultural performances, awards, and a chieftaincy conferment, concluding with a Nov 16 thanksgiving. Indigenes and friends worldwide are invited to celebrate unity, heritage, and progress.
ISAN-EKITI, EKITI STATE — Preparations are in top gear for the 33rd Isan-Ekiti Unity Day, themed “Itesiwaju Ògó Ìsàn-Èkìtì” (Advancing the Glory of Isan-Ekiti). The 10-day celebration runs November 7–16, 2025, spotlighting unity, culture, and community development with a program that blends faith, health, youth empowerment, and tradition.
Program Highlights
Fri, Nov 7: Opening Muslim prayer and free health outreach offering consultations, treatments, and health checks.
Through the week: Youth activities led by Isan Youth Frontline, including a football tournament and quiz competition to inspire learning, teamwork, and excellence.
Sat, Nov 15 (Grand Finale): Cultural performances, keynote speeches, community awards, and the Conferment of a Chieftaincy Title on a distinguished son of Isan-Ekiti for notable contributions to growth and human development.
Sun, Nov 16: Closing Thanksgiving Service to appreciate God for a successful celebration and to rededicate the community to peace and progress.
Special Guests & Leadership
Chief Launcher: Prince Olajide Babalola
Chairman: Mr. John Olajide, Founder & CEO, Cavista Holdings (parent of Axxess), with investments spanning technology, healthcare, agriculture, and hospitality.
Executive Guest: H.E. Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State
Grand Patron & Chief Host: H.E. Dr. John Kayode Fayemi
Grand Patroness & Chief Hostess: Erelu Bisi Fayemi
Host: Barr. Dayo Apata (SAN), Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice
Royal Host: HRM Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon, CFR, FCTI, JP, Adetila Ilufemiloye I, Onisan of Isan-Ekiti
Royal Guests expected:
HIM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), Ooni of Ife; HRM Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado, Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti & Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers; HRM Oba James Babatunde Ajiboye, Elemure of Emure-Ekiti.
Organizers invite indigenes, residents, and friends of Isan-Ekiti worldwide to participate across all events—celebrating the town’s unity, culture, and progress. Isan Unity Day 2025 is more than a festival; it is a symbol of identity, brotherhood, and collective aspiration—a call to truly advance the glory of Isan-Ekiti.
Program Highlights
Fri, Nov 7: Opening Muslim prayer and free health outreach offering consultations, treatments, and health checks.
Through the week: Youth activities led by Isan Youth Frontline, including a football tournament and quiz competition to inspire learning, teamwork, and excellence.
Sat, Nov 15 (Grand Finale): Cultural performances, keynote speeches, community awards, and the Conferment of a Chieftaincy Title on a distinguished son of Isan-Ekiti for notable contributions to growth and human development.
Sun, Nov 16: Closing Thanksgiving Service to appreciate God for a successful celebration and to rededicate the community to peace and progress.
Special Guests & Leadership
Chief Launcher: Prince Olajide Babalola
Chairman: Mr. John Olajide, Founder & CEO, Cavista Holdings (parent of Axxess), with investments spanning technology, healthcare, agriculture, and hospitality.
Executive Guest: H.E. Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State
Grand Patron & Chief Host: H.E. Dr. John Kayode Fayemi
Grand Patroness & Chief Hostess: Erelu Bisi Fayemi
Host: Barr. Dayo Apata (SAN), Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice
Royal Host: HRM Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon, CFR, FCTI, JP, Adetila Ilufemiloye I, Onisan of Isan-Ekiti
Royal Guests expected:
HIM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), Ooni of Ife; HRM Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado, Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti & Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers; HRM Oba James Babatunde Ajiboye, Elemure of Emure-Ekiti.
Organizers invite indigenes, residents, and friends of Isan-Ekiti worldwide to participate across all events—celebrating the town’s unity, culture, and progress. Isan Unity Day 2025 is more than a festival; it is a symbol of identity, brotherhood, and collective aspiration—a call to truly advance the glory of Isan-Ekiti.