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Preamble to Valediction
Day 1 - Tuesday, April 14th
Arrival. Ado Ekiti.
Private reception at Oba Rawaa’s compound. Ado Ekiti. 7 pm
Storytelling ad-lib: The Historian’s Corner. 9 pm
Day 2 - Wednesday, April 15th
Service of Songs and Tributes. St Michael’s Catholic Church. Opópógbooro. Ado Ekiti. 5 pm - 6:30 pm
Private reception at Oba Rawaa’s compound. Ado Ekiti. 7 pm
Valediction
Day 3 - Thursday, April 16th
Commendation / Valedictory service. St Michael’s Catholic Church. Opópógbooro. Ado Ekiti. 4 pm - 6:30 pm
Lying-in-state at Oba Rawaa’s compound. Ado Ekiti. 7 pm
Rooftop party with friends and allies
Day 4 - Friday, April 17th
Lying-in-state at Oba Rawaa’s compound. Igbole Ekiti. 8:30 am.
Valedictory service. St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Igbole Ekiti. 10 am - 12 pm.
Private Interment. Orógogo Temple. 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
Reception and celebrations. Anglican Church Field. Igbole Ekiti. 1:30 pm
Reception and Celebrations. AB Foundation Civic Centre, Iworoko Road. Ado Ekiti. 2 pm
For Spiritual Guidance and Officiation
His Lordship, Most Reverend
Felix Femi Ajakaye
The Bishop of Ekiti Diocese
The Very Reverend Father
Felix T. Odesanmi
Vicar General of Ekiti Diocese
Monsignor
Edward Olatunji Ogidan
Spiritual Father and Mentor
Monsignor
D.S Ajayi
Spiritual Father and Mentor
Reverend Father
Faola Anthony
Parish Priest
Meet the Maestro
Akin is the Chief Host. For us all, and for you, our treasured friends.
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Carry valid identification at all times.
International guests should ensure their Nigerian visa is valid.
Currency exchange is best done in Lagos or major cities.
April weather is typically warm; light clothing is advised.
For comfort, guests are encouraged to travel during daylight hours.
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Ado-Ekiti is the capital of Ekiti State in south-western Nigeria. It does not currently have regular flights into the newly constructed airport, but it is accessible by road and nearby airports.
Travel from Lagos to Ado-Ekiti:
Option A: By Road (Most Common Option)
Distance: ~300 km
Travel time: 5–6 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Routes usually pass through Ibadan → Ilesa or Akure (Owena) → Ado-Ekiti. The Akure (Owena) route is our recommendation
Transport options:
Private car with or without driver (recommended for comfort)
Lagos to Ado-Ekiti Taxi from Ojota Park, Lagos
Pre-arranged family transport; please call us to check availability
Option B: Fly to Akure, then drive to Ado-Ekiti
Take a domestic flight from Lagos to Akure Airport
Flight time: ~1 hour
Drive from Akure to Ado-Ekiti: ~1 hour
You may get a Taxi from Akure
If pre-arranged, and for some of our guests, we may pick you up from Akure airport
Ado-Ekiti is well connected by road from major cities:
From Lagos: 5–6 hours
From Ibadan: ~3 hours
From Akure: 1 - 1½ hours
From Abuja: 7–8 hours (road or flight to Akure + road)
Commercial and private vehicles operate daily.
On Arrival in Ado-Ekiti
Taxis and ride services are available locally.
Family representatives may be available to assist guests to hotels and venues.
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Guests are advised to book accommodation early.
These are recommended Hotels in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, with approximate distances from St Michael’s Catholic Church.
Delight Hotel and Suites: 9.7 km. 18 minutes.
Eleventh House Hotel & Suites: 2.6 km. 5 minutes. (Discounted rates for the event are available here; ask for Discount Codes).
Midas Hotel & Arena: 2.4 km. 6 minutes. (By invitation only)
Dream View Hotel & Suites. 170 metres. 1 minute. (Discounted rates for the event are available here; ask for Discount Codes).
Amor Hotels Ekiti. 3.8 km. 6 minutes.
Koltotel Plaza & Suites. 5.3 km. 11 minutes.
Ronkibog Crystal Hotel. 2.5 km. 8 minutes.
Travellers Homely. 5.2 km. 10 minutes.
Summit Resort Ado Ekiti. 3.7 km. 8 minutes.
BON Hotel Ekiti. 3.9 km. 7 minutes.
Fabian Country Home Hotel Limited. 9.5 km. 16 minutes.
Queen's Court Hotel. 15 km. 28 minutes.
AB Emporium Hotel and Events Centre. 750 metres. 2 minutes. (Discounted rates for the event are available here; ask for Discount Codes).
Prosperous Royal Hotel and Resort Centre. 2.8 km. 5 minutes.
De City Hotel & Resort. 6.8 km. 16 minutes.
De Xamdbora International Hotel. 2.9 km. 7 minutes.
TAJ Suites Hotel. 8.7 km. 16 minutes.
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Ekiti State is known for its rich Yoruba culinary tradition. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of well-prepared local and Nigerian dishes during their stay in Ado-Ekiti.
Traditional Dishes and Common meals include:
Pounded yam (Ìyàn) served with egusi, vegetable, or ogbono soup.
Amala with ewedu, gbegiri, and assorted meats.
Rice dishes, including jollof rice and fried rice.
Pepper soup, prepared with fish or assorted meats.
Local stews and vegetable soups, often served with swallow foods.
Dining Options
Most hotels in Ado-Ekiti offer both local and continental meals.
Reputable local restaurants provide freshly prepared traditional dishes.
Catered meals will be provided during scheduled activities. Contact us if you want catered meals throughout your stay.
Guests with specific dietary needs are advised to make enquiries with us or with their accommodation providers.
Beverages
Bottled water and soft drinks are readily available in shops and to be provided during scheduled activities.
Palm wine and other traditional beverages will be offered at our gatherings, in-line with our ancestral traditions, and to the delight of Chief Tony Ade Ashaolu.
We have provisions for Halal cuisine, do let us know if this is your preference.
For your leftovers, you may take them with you, or we will donate such to food banks.
Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic beverages will be made available.
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We will assist most of the time if you do not have your car. Taxis are available and cost-effective