Remo Day 2025: Akpabio Urges Remo–Ijebu Unity for Ijebu-Remo State as Abiodun Celebrates Power of Culture, Development
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called on the people of Remoland to deepen unity and cooperation with their Ijebu kinsmen in the renewed push for the creation of the proposed Ijebu-Remo State, stressing that peace, harmony and collective purpose are indispensable to the realisation of the long-standing aspiration.
Akpabio made the call at the 2025 Remo Day celebration, held at the Akarigbo Pavilion in Sagamu, with the theme “One People, Diverse Cultures, One Identity.”
He described the Remo people as industrious, enterprising and astute industrialists, noting that their culture of hard work and cooperation has contributed to the high concentration of industries in the Area.
“Remo is blessed with hardworking and forward-looking industrialists, which explains why many industries are located here,” the Senate President said. “I urge the Remo people to continue to live in peace and work closely with the Ijebu people towards the creation of the proposed Ijebu-Remo State.
We at the National Assembly will support you. I will not speak about where the capital will be located, but you already know. However, the capital must be in a peaceful environment.”
Beyond the cultural festivities, Akpabio said Remo Day provides a platform for collective reflection, strategic thinking and renewed commitment to the development of the homeland.
He added that his presence at the event symbolised Nigeria’s unity across ethnic and regional boundaries, stressing that diversity should be embraced as a strength rather than a weakness in nation-building.
On National security, the Senate President assured Nigerians that insecurity across the Country would soon become a thing of the past, noting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working assiduously to address the Nation’s security challenges.
He commended the President for courageously charting a new course for National development despite prevailing economic and social difficulties, pledging the Senate’s continued cooperation with the executive and other arms of Government.
Akpabio also lauded Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for what he described as remarkable infrastructural strides across the State, singling out the Gateway International Airport as a landmark project and describing it as one of the best airports in the Country.
In his remarks, Governor Abiodun described Remoland as a land richly endowed with illustrious sons and daughters who have made significant contributions to the development of Ogun State and Nigeria at large.
He said the massive turnout at the 2025 Remo Day celebration underscored the unifying power of culture, warning that societies that lose touch with their roots risk losing their identity.
“Remo is far more than a geographical expression; it is a people defined by a rich and enduring history,” the Governor said.
“Festivals such as Remo Day provide a pathway to reconnect with our ancestral roots, encourage investment in our homeland and transmit our identity, values and aspirations to future generations.”
Governor Abiodun highlighted key infrastructural projects executed by his administration in Remoland, including the Sagamu–Iperu–Ode–Sapaade Road, which he said has improved connectivity and boosted economic activities across the axis.
He also announced that International cargo operations would commence at the Gateway International Airport next month, describing the development as a major milestone that would transform logistics, generate thousands of jobs and position Remo as a leading agro-processing and export hub in West Africa.
Earlier, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, said the vision behind instituting Remo Day was to celebrate, preserve and project Remo culture to the global stage.
He noted that Remo sons and daughters have distinguished themselves in all spheres of human endeavour, stressing that the Remo identity remains resilient, vibrant and enduring.
While reaffirming Remoland’s commitment to preserving its cultural heritage, the monarch said the people would continue to work with other stakeholders towards the actualisation of the proposed Ijebu-Remo State.
He expressed appreciation to Governor Abiodun for partnering with Remo indigenes to construct the palace pavilion, which he said would serve as a venue for major cultural, social and civic events.
The second edition of Remo Day attracted dignitaries from across the Country and featured colourful masquerade displays from different parts of Remoland, homage-paying to the Akarigbo by age grades, clubs and associations, as well as the ceremonial cutting of the tape to officially open the Akarigbo Palace Pavilion.
