Ekiti Welcomes Newly Crowned Queen Moremi of SWAD, Queen Abiodun Idowu

THE Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Agboola, has formally received the newly crowned Queen Moremi of the South West Association of the Deaf (SWAD), Queen Abiodun Idowu Wonderful.
Queen Idowu was warmly ushered into the office of the Special Adviser by a delegation of prominent female deaf leaders, notably Mrs. Omoniyi Omotanwa Obadare, a respected member of the Ekiti State Disability Board and Mrs. Omoboja Ogunkuade Former Woman Leader of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) among Others.

The royal pageant, which showcased the rich cultural heritage and brilliance of the deaf community, took place on August 6, 2026, at the Badagry Grammar School Hall. The fiercely contested competition featured twelve exceptional contestants, two representing each of the six Southwest states: Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos.

During the event, contestants dazzled the audience and judges by demonstrating their unique cultural dance skills as recommended by the panel. Participants also engaged in a rigorous question-and-answer segment, selected via a random number-picking process.

Standing out amongst the stellar lineup of twelve contestants, Queen Abiodun Idowu Wonderful from Ekiti State clinched the prestigious title by securing the highest score of the competition. She won through her striking bold appeal, outstanding performance, and unshakable confidence throughout all phases of the event.

Receiving the newly crowned queen, Princess Adetoun Agboola heaped commendations on her for her stellar and exceptional performance at the pageant. She also congratulated the female deaf leaders for their dedication and mentorship, assuring them of the continuous support of the state government through her office. Princess Agboola further expressed her profound excitement, noting that the Governor would be filled with immense joy to see that his most cherished constituents, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Ekiti State, are standing out and excelling brilliantly among their contemporaries from other states.

Highlighting a glowing legacy of excellence, Princess Agboola recalled that the state’s disability community has consistently brought immense pride to Ekiti. She noted that at the last National Sports Festival that was held in Ogun State, athletes from the disability community secured the state’s only gold medals. Furthermore, she celebrated the academic and creative brilliance of students from the Government Special School, Ido-Ekiti, and the Government Special School, Ikoro-Ekiti, who triumphed in state art competitions. Among them, Mr. Eniola Awelewa stood out remarkably, advancing to the national level where he proudly clinched a prestigious fourth-place finish for Ekiti State.

This royal visit and these landmark achievements further reinforce the Ekiti State Government’s steadfast commitment to championing social inclusion, empowering persons with disabilities, and celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of citizens across all walks of life.