The Ojora of Ijora Kingdom, Oba Abdulfatai Aremu Aromire, has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast with their cultural heritage, saying it should be their pride instead of embracing foreign culture. According to him, peace and development will return to Nigeria if Nigerians can stop relegating their culture.
He noted that countries, such as India, China and Italy, experience peace and harmony because they always observe and practise their culture.
Oba Abdulfatai, who spoke at the Isese festival organised by Association of African Traditional Religion of Nigeria and Overseas (AATREN) in honour of the monarch at his palace, described Yoruba culture as rich, interesting, honoured and respected in Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago and some cities in America and West Africa.
He said the Chinese and Indians appreciate their festivals. He observed that it is unfortunate that Africans, especially, Yoruba people have allowed foreign religions to blindfold and discourage them from observing their tradition.
“In the olden days, our ancestors consult Ifa for what to do in providing solution to any challenge or preventing calamities that could befall any city. And everything went smoothly the moment the Ifa prescribed sacrifice and prayers offered. But today those things are dying gradually because Nigerians have embraced foreign religion.
He therefore appealed to Federal Government to set aside August 20 for traditionalists to pray and offer sacrifice that would stop corruption, insecurity and crimes in the country.
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