Osun Osogbo 2022: Yoruba land is endowed with natural phenomenon, Hon. Adetoyi




 ..... urges parents to teach their children Yoruba Culture


 Sunday Okunade


The Chairman, House Committee on Culture and Tourism, Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Yinka Adetoyi has stated that Osun is endowed with natural phenomenon which, he advised the Yorubas, to cherish, promote and maximize.

The Law maker, representing Odo-Otin State Constituency, stated this at a programme organised by Osun State Ministry of Culture, Tourism and other cultural agencies of the State tagged " Cultural Day Celebration" to support the ongoing Osun Osogbo festival held at the Palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, in the State capital.

Hon. Adetoyi noted that the natural phenomenon which God has given the State is enough to grow her economy if well promoted by the residents of the State. He regretted that people prefer traveling abroad to watch artificial creatures than promoting the indigenious creatures in the State like tourists sites.

He further encouraged parents to teach their children Yoruba Culture, noting that this will safe it from total collapse.

Hon. Adetoyi also charged parents to inculcate in their children the spirit of wearing Yoruba attires  and eating  local menus,alerting that  most of the foreign foods that people take are injurious to their health.

He however reiterated that Osun State House of Assembly will not relent in its efforts to ensure that laws are enacted to promote Yoruba culture and tourism.

While speaking at the event, the Supervisor for the Ministry, Hon. Olalekan Badmus said the programme was organised to collaborate with and support the Traditional ruler of Osogbo land, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Larooye II on the occasion of this year's Osun Osogbo festival.

The Supervisor who was represented by the Coordinating Director of the Ministry, Mrs Solabomi Akinsola explained that the Ministry is saddled with the responsibilities of promoting, showcasing, rescuing and preserving Yoruba Culture from going into extinction.

He spoke further " I welcome you all to this Programme. As you all aware that we are celebrating this year Osun Osogbo festival which has been recognized Internationally. This is why the Ministry has deem it fit to organize this event to show our support for our Royal Father, the Ataoja of Osogbo land, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, Larooye II that the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola is fully in support of promoting Yoruba Culture across the State.

" The Ministry of Culture and Tourism was established to promote, preserve, showcasing  Yoruba Culture so that, it will not go into extinction. I want to enjoin you all to continue to support Yoruba Culture anywhere you find yourself". He said.

In their separate goodwill messages, the likes of the Executive Secretary, Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Samuel Adeniyi,Prince Tunde Oyesiji,Toromade Fatah, Ajike Atanda,Yinka Laoye and Adebayo Muritala charged Yorubas to learn to differentiate culture from religion,noting that the practice of imported religion does not mean that Yoruba Culture should be totally eradicated.

They equally enjoined Yorubas to patronize the locally made fabrics known as "Adire Osun" in order to grow the economy of the State.

In attendance at the programme were; the Directors from the Ministry,  Agencies of Culture and Tourism, Traditional Worshippers among others.

Highlights of the programme are:town storming to create awareness about the festival; display of local foods; touring round the exhibition stand to showcase various Yoruba artifacts among others. 

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