Ikorodu community to hold ‘Oro’ festival this Saturday-Stay Away



Motorists, visitors, residents and other business owners in Ikorodu axis of Lagos are advised to be cautious of their movements on Saturday, May 13, 2017, as the community leaders have announced plans to stage the annual ‘Oro’ festival on the same day.

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