The lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), Mr. Setonji David, has urged traditional rulers and chiefs to preserve their culture “for our younger ones.”
He gave the advice at the relaunch of Ikoga-Zebbe Jeke Dance Annual Festival in Ikoga, Badagry.
The legislator said western education was trying “to de-emphasise our culture,” adding that “we should not allow it.”
According to him, “by preserving our culture, the younger ones will know that we have a rich culture.
“Our culture is so rich and I am happy to be part of this gathering today, watching Jeke dance.
“We should respect our culture and allow it to flourish. We should not allow western education and culture to de-emphasise our culture.”
He hailed the Aholu Sano of Ikoga-Zebbe kingdom, De-Ovitotode Toyi 1, for relaunching the annual dance festival.
The monarch said reawakening of Jeke dance culture back to Ogu community was a thing of glory.
He said: “We should not allow the rich culture of Ogu people to perish.”
Dr. Tony Dansu, the coordinator of the festival, said the dance festival started about 100 years ago.