Lagos State Government is proposing to set aside the last week of September every year for the celebration of the Yoruba culture, according to a letter to the state House of Assembly by the executive arm
The decision of the government followed a resolution passed by the Assembly at a sitting on 19th September 2023.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, who signed the letter dated 8th April 2024, stated that the state would start the plan ahead of the celebration.
“Sequel to the resolution of the House at its plenary of Tuesday, 19th September 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”, the letter, which was read by the Clerk of the House, Barrister Olalekan Onafeko, stated.
Commending Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his cabinet for the decision, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru 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.
Obasa said that the House is ready to support the executive to ensure the success of the planned Yoruba Week.
Meanwhile, the state House of Assembly, on Monday held a minute silence in honour of a former Governor of old Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, who was recently buried, while the House was on recess.
Obasa described the late politician as a pan-Nigerian who supported the Yoruba and the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) especially during the dark days of military reign and following the struggle for Chief Moshood Abiola.
