Culture, way of life, says Gov Oyetola as he receives Ghanaian team

By Richard Akintade, Osogbo

Osun State government has reiterated its readiness in welcoming any idea aimed at enhancing and promoting the culture and values of Yoruba race, whether at home or in diaspora.

To this end, whatever it takes to achieve these ideals will be given necessary moral and official backings.

The state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola made this known while hosting a team of Ghanaians of Yoruba background, who paid him a courtesy call in his office.

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Governor Oyetola, who spoke through the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Obawale Adebisi, emphasised that the Yorubas at home and particularly those abroad must not forget home.

According to the governor, one of the means of getting the cultural values of the Yoruba race is to continue to do and say things that are not only value laden but culturally ideal and symbolic anywhere in the world.

The governor said, Yoruba is one of the races heavily loaded with all it takes to enjoy and live a good life, saying “the way we talk, dress and even relate with people depict an average Yoruba man as good and blessed by God in the area of culture and tradition”.

“We are one among equals all over the world.” Emphasised governor Oyetola during the courtesy call.

He thanked the visiting Ghanaian team for the love and honour of identifying with him and his administration in the area of culture and tourism .

The governor thanked the leader of the team, Prince Olawale Jose.

Earlier in his own remarks, Prince Jose appreciated the governor for the kind gesture extended to him and members of his team.

Prince Jose pledged the readiness and eagerness of all Yorubas in Ghana to come home (Nigeria) from time to time, stressing that East or West, Northeast or South, there’s no place like home.

The Coordinating Director, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mr Samuel Adeniyi and other top officials of the ministry were also on hand to receive the Ghanaian team.