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BARATEI DAY CELEBRATION

Isewari oooo dede oma Baratei o


Our first Baratei Day celebrations has now been slated for Fri 23rd to Sunday 25th of December 2023 at Igbobini. The event will be as follows;


1. Friday 23rd Remembrance day

2. Saturday 24th- Rally, Cultural Parade and Fund Raising

3. Sunday 25th Thanksgiving Service at Methodist Church Igbobini


Aso ebi of 3,000 naira per 6 yards is available. Pls contact Mr. Blessing Bodunwa on 07064325645 to book yours. Only limited number of yards are available so it is on a first come first served basis.


Donations towards the celebration is welcome. The Baratei Quarter account details will be posted soon


Please contact the following for further enquiries:


1. Mr Tunde Kolawole- (07066190399) Quater Sec & Chair Planning Committee

2. Mr Oyenuga Duyile- (08101972738) Quarter Organising Sec

3. Hon Iwarere Iji- Bestman (07064443839) Quarter Fin Sec

4. Mr. Adegboye Aiyeyi- (08034877153) Quarter Treasurer

5. Mr Segun Akinola- Fire ( 07032816941) Quarter Seargeant at Arms


Ihiale Baratei a gbe dede wa oooo


E jeren isewari oooooo

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