Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment towards the promotion of Yoruba culture and tourism, saying that he loves all religions as Nigeria’s constitution gives right to every individual to practice any religion of choice.
The Governor stated this in Osogbo during the 2024 Isese Day celebration.
Adeleke who was represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Aderibigbe Albud-Rasheed, explained that he has been very fair with all religions without bias or favouritism, adding that the mandatory wearing of locally made fabrics, “Adire cloth” on every Wednesday of the week by all workers in Osun was born out of his love for culture and traditions.
The state helmsman urged traditionalists to intensify prayers for the growth of the state and success of his administration, he also called for unfettered peace among practitioners of all regions across the state.
” My administration have been very fair with all religions without bias or favouritism. The mandatory wearing of locally made fabrics, “Adire cloth” on every Wednesday of the week by all workers in Osun was born out of his love for culture and traditions.
Traditionalists should intensify prayers for the growth of the state and success of this administration and ensure unfettered peace among practitioners of all regions across the state.
” The State government will continue to support all religious organisations. I am also reaffirmed my support for the completion of the ongoing TRWASO building”, he concluded.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who spoke through Oba Adekunle Adebowale, Agboluaje of Agbaje-Ife, thanked Osun government for recognizing Isese, noting that there was trust in Isese in the olden days when foreign religions have not surfaced. He stressed that evolution has almost wiped off Yoruba culture and traditions because people are beginning to forget about it.
He advised all and sundry to handle Yoruba tradition with all seriousness, adding that there should be researches and special committee on Yoruba traditions to make it real and acceptable to the people.
In his remarks, the President of TRWASO, Dr. Oluseyi Atanda, who gave kudos to Governor Adeleke for his support, appealed to him to fulfill his promise of completing TRWASO building which is already under construction.
The 18th Isese festival, spiced up with various cultural activities, was graced by traditionalists, traditional rulers, staff and management of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Osun State Tourism Board and Osun State Council for Art and Culture.
