Gani Adams applauds Ogun over Isese Cultural Day

The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has commended the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the state House of Assembly for declaring August 20 as the annual “Isese-cultural day” and a work- free day, saying such will bring about progress and development in the state.

Adams noted that the lawmakers’ resolution was aimed at propagating the rich culture and tradition of Yoruba race.

The Yoruba generalissimo in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, restated his commitment to cultural rejuvenation, insisting that Ogun State had shown understanding of Nigeria as a secular state.

Adams, “Ogun State has distinguished itself as a state that respects Yoruba culture and traditions. By this resolution, Ogun State has identified with Yoruba cultural values and heritage.

“Nigeria is a secular state and we have two prominent religions that spread across socio-political divide, however, this is beyond religion.

“It is about our culture and tradition. It is about our identity as a people, and it goes on to underscore the essence of religious tolerance among the three prominent religions in the country”.

“We are appealing to other states in the south west to take a cue from this landslide resolution by the Ogun state House of Assembly.

“The Federal Government usually declare public holidays during festive periods. It is not a bad idea if such precedent is allowed in celebrating the culture and tradition of other adherents”.

“For instance, in South Africa,every September 24 is usually celebrated as heritage day where all culture advocates celebrate their heritage in grand style.”

“I am sure the Yoruba ancestors are happy with the state government. Iseese in Yoruba parlance means tradition in all ramification and it is all about our culture and tradition”.