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The Alara of Ilara, Epe has made overtures to the Caribbean in the past.
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The monarch recently installed the High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to Nigeria as the Aare Atunluto of Ilara Kingdom.
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His latest visit to the Caribbean was aimed at exploring tourism opportunities.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Alara of Ilara, Epe, Lagos State, Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Kayode Ogunsanwo, has visited the Antigua and Barbuda.
This online medium gathered that the historic visit was part of a new initiative called “Return to Motherland,” which is aimed at promoting cultural and economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean.
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Oba Ogunsanwo was accompanied by a delegation of palace officials and dignitaries.
He was welcomed by the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne. During the visit, the monarch met with government officials, business leaders, and cultural stakeholders. He also toured the island and explored its tourism offerings.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Oba Ogunsanwo expressed his interest in promoting cultural and economic cooperation between Epe and Antigua and Barbuda.
He stated that he was impressed by the island’s tourism potential and that he was eager to work with the government to develop new tourism products and services.
OBA OGUNSANWO’S LONG TIES WITH THE CARIBBEAN
The Antigua and Barbuda is not the first Caribbean country to attract the interest of the Alara of Ilara. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, another Caribbean country, has a robust relationship with Ilara kingdom.
In July, Oba Ogunsanwo enhanced the relationship between Ilara kingdom and Trinidad and Tobago by installing Mr. Wendell De Landro, the country’s high commissioner to Nigeria as the Aare Atunluto of the kingdom.
At the conferment ceremony of the chieftaincy title, the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago and Ilara kingdom, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral relations.
The monarch expressed hope that the MOU would help bring development to the entire region of Epe.
De Landro also stated Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to spurring growth and development in Ilara Kingdom, saying his country’s plan will be focused on the youths and entrepreneurship.
The Trinidad & Tobago diplomat unveiled plans to create a trade school that would enable youths acquire useful skills like plumbing, welding, building construction, woodwork, electrical works, among others.
The Aare Atunluto also disclosed plans to establish small manufacturing companies to exploit commodities like cashew, mango etc. He said this will not only create employment opportunities, but also accelerate economic growth.
The visit of the Alara of Ilara, Epe, is a significant development in the “Return to Motherland” initiative.
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It is a sign of the growing interest in Africa among Caribbean countries. The initiative has the potential to create new opportunities for tourism, trade, and investment between Africa and the Caribbean.
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