All is now set for the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to join Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) at the launch of Yoruba World Centre project within the University of Ibadan on November 23, 2021.
The project is being coordinated by the International Centre For Yoruba Arts and Culture, headed by Alao Adedayo.
Oba Adeyeye, while speaking at his palace when an INCEYAC team led by Adedayo visited to brief and invite him to the event, said: “I am sincerely glad that you respected children of Yorubaland have decided to institute a centre for the study of our language and culture.
“In fact, I will say I am excited.
“History and posterity will not forget you in a hurry because what you are doing is going to ensure that our culture and tradition are preserved.”
In addition to commending Alagba Adedayo and his team, the Ooni also used the opportunity to pledge that he will be ready to collaborate and also play whatever role is necessary to make the project a success.
Oba Adeyeye said: “This is the right moment for all Yoruba sons and daughters to proudly come together to ensure that this project is successful.
“We need this to enhance our unity as a major Nigerian ethnic group.”
While responding, Adedayo submitted that the aim of putting the project together was to ensure that there is documentation and proper care for old records, traditional tools and historical materials.
The INCEYAC team that visited the Ooni included renowned cinematographer, Tunde Kelani, and Dr Adeola Faleye of the Obafemi Awolowo University.
In addition to the Ooni of Ife and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, others billed to attend the event include all the Governors of the South West states; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; leader of pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo; chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition, General Alani Akinrinade (retd); and retired Nigeria Police Chief, Tunji Alapini.
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