Theme: Recognising the Aged as Custodians of Traditional Knowledge and Values
Date: Thursday, 1st October, 2026
Venue: Esure Town Hall, Esure, Ekiti State
Organised by: Media for Human Development Foundation (MAI Initiative)
The Media for Human Development Foundation, under its Wisdom Keepers 2.0 initiative, celebrated the aged in Esure, Ekiti State, on Thursday, 1st October, 2026. The programme was organised to honour and appreciate elderly men and women as custodians of traditional knowledge, wisdom, and values.
The programme commenced at about 10:00 a.m. at the Esure Town Hall, with the presence of the Kabiyesi, Elesure of Esure Ekiti, and his Olori. A total of 100 elderly men and women participated in the celebration, alongside five team members and five medical personnel.
As part of the health intervention, medical personnel conducted health screenings, including hypertension and diabetes tests. A health talk was also delivered to educate the elderly on the importance of maintaining good health and taking care of their well-being.
Following the health talk, participants were given the opportunity to ask questions and seek further clarification on issues relating to their health. The medical team patiently addressed their questions and provided helpful answers and guidance, making the session interactive and informative.
In demonstrating love and support for the elderly, the Foundation distributed food items, including rice, garri, beans, and salt, alongside six yards of Ankara fabric to each beneficiary. Cooked Ofada rice and fruit salad were also served to the participants.
The atmosphere was filled with joy and excitement as the elderly sang beautiful songs in the Ekiti dialect, offered prayers, and expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Director and the entire team for remembering and celebrating them.
Royal Blessings and Appreciation
One of the remarkable moments of the programme was the special prayer session led by the Kabiyesi, who is also an Evangelist. He prayed over the food and all the gift items distributed to the beneficiaries. He also offered special prayers for the Executive Director and every member of the team, appreciating their kindness, generosity, and commitment to the welfare of the elders
The Wisdom Keepers 2.0 celebration in Esure, Ekiti State, was a memorable and impactful experience. Beyond the distribution of food items and clothing, the programme provided an opportunity to promote healthy living, strengthen community relationships, and make the elderly feel valued, loved, and remembered.
The joy, songs, prayers, and appreciation expressed by the beneficiaries made the event truly fulfilling. The team departed Esure after the successful programme and arrived in Ado-Ekiti at approximately 5:00 p.m.
The Foundation sincerely appreciates the Kabiyesi, the Olori, the medical team, the community, and everyone who contributed to the success of the programme. May God continue to bless the Executive Director and the entire team for their dedication to humanity.
