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Lagos okays annual celebration of Yoruba Week

Lagos okays annual celebration of Yoruba Week

The Lagos State government has announced its decision to dedicate the last week of September every year to celebrating Yoruba culture.

This decision follows a resolution passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly on September 19, 2023.

According to a statement released on Monday by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, the Yoruba Week celebration aims to showcase and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people through various expressions, including traditional attire, music, dance, cuisine, and more.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in a letter dated April 8, 2024, informed lawmakers that the state will begin preparations for the inaugural celebration.

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“Sequel to the resolution of the House at its plenary of Tuesday, September 19, 2023, on the activation of Yoruba cultural heritage and a special day to be assigned as Yoruba day, I have the directive to officially convey Mr. Governor’s approval for the last week of September as Yoruba Week,” a part of the letter, which was read by the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, stated.

Commending Sanwo-Olu and his cabinet for the decision, Obasa described it as a good development.

He described the Yoruba culture and heritage as very important just as he stressed the need for its preservation.

The Speaker said the House was ready to support the executive to ensure the success of the planned Yoruba Week.

Lagos okays annual celebration of Yoruba Week

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