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Culture, Hallmark Of Human Existence-Aregbesola.

By Richard Ayinde, Osogbo.

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has described culture as the hallmark of human existence, saying knowledge, virtues and productivity clearly define culture.

Aregbesola spoke yesterday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while receiving award of Yoruba Personality of the Year, conferred on him by Yoruba Heritage International at Ipate Asa, a programme organised by the organisation in conjunction with the Ondo State Government.

The former governor of the State of Osun who stressed the need for the development of Yoruba culture, said the Yoruba race is blessed with valuable culture and tradition.

He noted the high premium placed on Yoruba culture outside the shore of the country, saying that if the various cultural heritage and tourist centres in Yoruba land are well developed, they will be of tremendous economic benefits to the country.

Aregbesola who spoke in Yoruba language at the event made case for cultural reenactment, just as he urged the people to change their orientation and belief about cultural values and beliefs.

The Minister called on Nigerians to add knowledge with God’s blessings in order to develop the cultural values embedded in the country.

He hailed the Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu for his belief in Yoruba culture which culminated in the adoption of the Yoruba anthem as the state’s anthem.

Describing Akeredolu as a liberal person, Aregbesola said he has shown him love and enthusiasm, adding that the Governor is not antagonistic in any way.

Aregbesola said: “Governor Akeredolu is a liberal and understanding politician who believes in Yoruba nation. This is evident in the adoption of Yoruba anthem as the official anthem of the state. The Governor is a good am ambassador of the Yoruba race.”

Explaining the reasons for honouring the minister, the Coordinator of Yoruba Heritage International, Mr Ayo Oloogun, said the state anthem created by Aregbesola’s administration in the State of Osun is part of the factors that earned him the award.

“The State anthem created by Aregbesola and adopted by other state and if we are talking about an Omoluabi, a virtuous man, Aregbesola is a leading one. If we are looking for a genuine human right activist, Aregbesola is one. Those are the three reasons for honouring him”, he said.

The award was presented to Aregbesola by the Chief of Staff to Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Olugbenga Ale.

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