The Eagle Aromatic Schnapps, a product of Intercontinental Distillers Limited, has in the brand’s spirit of solidarity felicitated the Olota of Ota, His Majesty, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, Lanlege Ekun II and the Awori people on the occasion of the 2023 Ita Oba Day in Ota, Ogun State.
The 2023 Ita Oba Day which is the fifth edition was part of the community development initiatives introduced by Oba Obalanlege on his ascension of the Olota throne five years ago. The special day was meant to bring together all Awori sons and daughters at home and in the Diaspora, and is celebrated every year immediately after the Eid-el Kabir festivities. The Ota towns and communities that come together to celebrate day include Sango-Ota, Ilogbo-Ota, Itele-Ota, Atan-Ota among others.
The IDL team led by the Insight and Category Manager, Mr. ‘Tofunmi Opaleye, while speaking at the ceremony, hailed the Olota of Ota Kingdom for setting aside the special day as a rally point for the development and growth of Awori Kingdom.
He stressed that Eagle Schnapps’ support for Ita Oba Day was in accordance with the brand’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the throne of Olota of Ota, assuring that it would continue to seek opportunities to promote the rich tradition, customs and culture of the Awori people.
Opaleye said, “Eagle Schnapps is excited to be a part of the fifth edition of Ita Oba Day to show our love for the Olota of Ota Kingdom, His Majesty, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, the people of Ota and the Awori people. As a cultural heritage brand, we are proud to associate with the valued and treasured cultures and traditions of Awori people.”
