Adron Homes and Properties is set to participate in the Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State, as it deepens its engagement with the ancient city and unveils plans for a premium estate development within the Ile-Ife domain.
Expectedly, the 2026 edition of the renowned cultural festival, themed “Culture Preservation Through Sustainable Tourism,” will bring together traditional rulers and government representatives.
Also expected at the festival are corporate organisations, cultural stakeholders, tourists and the media for a celebration of Yoruba heritage and the cultural significance of Ile-Ife.
Olojo Festival and Adron Homes’ plan
Ahead of the festival, Adron Homes made a strong appearance at a press conference and unveiling of the 2026 edition with a delegation comprising key members of its western operations.
The delegation included Ogundapo Odunola, Deputy Managing Director, Western Super-Cluster; Johnson Olugbenga, Assistant Managing Director, Western Galaxy 1; and Shobowale Taiwo, Deputy Sales Manager, Livingspring World.
Their presence reflected the company’s growing development interests in Ile-Ife and its commitment to initiatives that connect real estate development with cultural heritage and community growth.
Speaking at the event, Seyi Oyekunle, Director General, Media, Branding & Corporate Communication, Adron Group, said the company’s participation in the Olojo Festival was driven by its belief that cultural preservation and sustainable development could work hand-in-hand.
Oyekunle, who represented the Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Mrs Adenike Ajobo, described the theme of the festival as timely.
He noted that culture remained an important part of identity and history, while sustainable tourism can create opportunities for employment, investment, entrepreneurship and community development.
He described Olojo as more than an annual cultural celebration, saying it represented the enduring connection between the past, present and future of Ile-Ife and its place in Yoruba civilisation.
According to him, Adron Group’s vision extends beyond conventional real estate development.
“At Adron Group, we are in the business of real estate, but our purpose is much bigger than the development of properties. We build homes. We build cities. We build communities,” he said.
A major highlight of the company’s participation was the unveiling of plans for the Adron Homes Premium Estate within the Ile-Ife domain.
Oyekunle expressed appreciation to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, for the confidence and approval granted to Adron Homes and Properties for the development.
He said the approval came with a strong responsibility for the company to contribute meaningfully to the development of Ile-Ife while respecting the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage.
According to him, the Company was prepared to deploy its experience, resources and development capacity towards delivering a project capable of creating value for residents and contributing to the growth of the community.
He said the Premium Estate was more than a property development, saying it presented an opportunity to attract investment, provide quality housing, stimulate local businesses and strengthen the connection between Ile-Ife and sons and daughters of Ifeland and Yorubaland across the world.
Oyekunle said the development could provide an avenue for people in the diaspora to reconnect with the Source by creating opportunities to “come home, invest home, build home and preserve home.”
He also called for greater development of Ile-Ife as a year-round tourism destination, stressing that the city’s tourism potential should extend beyond the annual Olojo Festival.
Oyekunle said sustainable tourism should translate into tangible economic opportunities for residents, particularly artisans, young people, entrepreneurs and operators within the hospitality sector.
He further urged young people to view Yoruba culture and heritage as potential sources of economic opportunity, noting that the sector could inspire careers and businesses across film, technology, fashion, music, arts and tourism.
The Olojo Festival press conference brought together traditional rulers, government representatives, corporate organisations, members of the Olojo Festival Committee, cultural stakeholders and media practitioners ahead of the 11th edition of the festival.
As the company prepares for its participation in the festival, the company’s Premium Estate plan added a major real estate dimension to its engagement with Ile-Ife, reinforcing its vision of “Building Homes, Cities and Communities Across the Globe.”
