Olubadan endorses Jaw Jaw Africa, stresses on Yoruba culture

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NIGERIA: THE Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has given his support to Jaw Jaw Africa on its initiative to promote Yoruba culture.

Jaw Jaw Africa is a Victor Eniola Mark Inter Tertiary Debate Competition for tertiary institutions meant to the essence of dialogue instead of war.

Oba Adetunji during a courtesy visit on him in Ibadan, Oyo State, by the organisers of Jaw Jaw Africa led by the Initiator, Victor Eniola Mark, charged the organisers to sustain the project as it is germane to Africa’s development.

The paramount ruler, after endorsing the project, showed specific interest in the Yoruba Orator of The Year Challenge, stating that the Yoruba culture must be sustained against all odds.

“I am an advocate of culture and tradition.  In many interviews, I had been clear on my conviction about the importance of the continuous use of Yoruba Language in our day to day life,” Oba Adetunji said.

He stressed: “Please promote Yoruba culture with this your debate.  I have endorsed it and it will be well with you. The programme will succeed.  In fact, the gate of this palace is open to you any time of the day.”

The monarch also encouraged the organisers to kick-start the Oyo State finals in earnest while pledging unfettered support to the project.

“Inu mi dun gan ni. E ma ba ile layo.  E si ma se aseyori ninu JAW JAW Africa yi,” the monarch said.

He then proceeded to sign the frame as a formal indication of his endorsement.

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