Many devotees were spotted fetching water at the Osun River bank, while some were seen saying their traditional prayers and performing other rituals.
“The dollar (scarcity) has ravaged our industry, from aviation fuel, spare parts purchases, hospitality and recreation services,” said NTDC director-general.
No fewer than 50 members of the Odudua Worldwide Group were sighted at the sacred grove during Friday’s grand finale.
The cleansing of the (Osogbo) town would be followed by the lighting of the 500-year-old sixteen-point lamp called Ina Olojumerindinlogun.