Plans have reached an advanced stage in Badagry, Lagos State to celebrate the 35 years of landmark achievements of the Akran of Badagry division on the throne of his forefathers.
Since the preparation began, the palace of De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi 1, the Akran of Badagry, had continued to witness a flurry of activities even as the event draws nearer.
According to a statement by the Chairman of the Publicity Committee for the event, Kola Folorunso, prospective corporate sponsors, journalists, guests and several well wishers have been streaming in to make inquiries.
The five-day anniversary will begin on April 19, 2012 with a convocation ceremony for the installation and conferment of chieftaincy titles on some eminent sons and daughters of Badagry.
A former Head of State, Dr. Yakubu Gowon, will be the chairman of the occasion, while His Imperial Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubushe II, is to be the distinguished royal father of the day.
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, is the Chief and Worthy Guest of Honour.
It would be recalled that Gowon last visited Badagry Kingdom in 1973 as the then Head of State to inspect the first storey building in Nigeria.