Shina Peter, Jimi Solanke, others perform at Ofada Rice Festival

It was a carnival like atmosphere as celebrities including Sir Shina Peter, Debola Lagos, Segun Arinze Tee-A, Denrele, Yaw and others performed at first-ever Ofada Rice Day Festival in Lagos.

The event which held at the Muri Okunola Park on Sunday, was lined-up as part of the activities in celebration of world food day. It was an initiative of restaurant and outdoor catering company, Ofada Boy, in partnership with Ministry of Agriculture and others.

Hosted by Gbenga Adeyinka and Prince Hyenana, guests were treated to ever green performances from Sir Shina Peters, Jimi Solanke, Squad 1 Productions, Awesome Band and Ed Izycs. Ambassador Karo, Ono Bello, Lara Rawa, Destiny Amaka, and a host of other celebrities were on ground to add colour to the event.

Various recipes of ofada rice and other tasteful meals were displayed and tasted by elated guests with traditional touch from Gbadun, Sanje, Apoti, Stainless and notable other drink and food vendors.

Some guests went home with various gift items like a free Dubai ticket for a farmers and one winner from the online ofada rice challenge, plus one hectare of land by Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, TV set, pressing iron and blenders.

Speaking at the event, Special Adviser to the Governor on Food Security, Ms Abisola Olusanya, noted that the present administration is keen on ensuring food security and availability. She added that Ofada Rice Day, represent one of the activities that will not only promote a healthy meal but call the attention of Lagosians and Nigerians to the importance of appreciating local rice.

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, applauded the Ofada Boy and his team for coming up with such a laudable idea to support government in taking ofada rice to the global attention.