Featured Programme
CAYDOC is a major programme of the Ayétòrò-Yewa community, chartered to organize the annual Ayétòrò-Yewa Day celebration and coordinate related fundraising and civic projects.
### HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2023 AYETORO-YEWA DAY CELEBRATION The **2023 Ayetoro-Yewa Day Celebration** was successfully held from **6th to 12th November 2023**, featuring traditional, cultural, educational, sporting, religious, humanitarian, and developmental activities. The celebration began with the **Gbedu drum, 21-gun salute, traditional rites, prayers, historical visits**, and football competitions at the palace of the Alaye of Ayetoro. Clubs, societies, chiefs, and community leaders also paid homage to the Alaye, alongside charity and humanitarian activities. Educational activities included **quiz and speaking competitions, motivational talks, cultural programmes, scholarships for 70 students**, and the presentation of furniture and generators to selected schools. Free healthcare services were also provided. A special **Jumaat service** was held at the Ayetoro Central Mosque, followed by the Inter-Artisan Association football final. The **Yarin/Award Night** honoured six distinguished indigenes and friends of Ayetoro, including two deceased recipients. The **Grand Finale and reception in honour of Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, Minister of State for Environment**, attracted a massive gathering. The event featured vibrant cultural displays of songs, drumming, chanting, and dancing. A **₦500 million development fund** was launched, generating **₦28,343,555**, including pledges. Free screening and treatment for hypertension, diabetes, and malaria were also provided. The celebration concluded with a **Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul African Church, Ayetoro**, with prayers for the progress and development of the community.
