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Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture celebrates  Jumoke Oluropo Owoola,  ,
an indigene of Ekiti State who rendered her poetry titled; Ekiti: Take me to the Hilly land in Ekiti Language at the Prof.Niyi Osundare International Poetry Festival held at the University of Calabar, Calabar. The Festival is aimed at honouring Prof. Niyi Osundare and showcasing brilliant poet all over Nigeria. Jumoke was the only female poet amongst many other poet at the event. Her poetry emphasized and showcased the cultural heritage Ekiti State boast of ranging from its mountains, hills and other point of interest.
Prof. Niyi Osundare was awed at hearing a poetry showcasing cultural heritage & the richness of a state rendered in its indigenous language (Ekiti Language) and gave Princess Jumoke a standing ovation throughout the recitation.

This was made possible by the visionary leadership of our Governor Dr John Kayode Fayemi.
Long Live our cultural heritage
Long Live Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture
Long Live Dr John Kayode Fayemi
Long Live Ekiti State
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