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All is now set for the Development Agenda For Western Nigeria (DAWN Commission) to hold another edition of its Yoruba Historical Conversations and this time around, versatile Oloye Lekan Alabi is going to be featured.
PMParrot was told that this edition of the Conversations which is the nineth, will hold at the equally historical House of Chiefs at the Secretariat Complex in Ibadan on Friday, April 27, 2018 and it starts by 9.30 am.
The platform is being used by the management of DAWN Commission to highlight diverse aspects of Yoruba history and culture.
An insider informed PMParrot “We have had the honour of hosting Professors Bolanle Awe, Banji Akintoye, Siyan Oyeweso, Akinjide Osuntokun, Adelola Adeloye, Isaac Albert, Anthony Asiwaju and Wale Oyemakinde in previous editions of the Conversation.
For this next edition, our guest, Oloye ‘Lekan Alabi, a cultural ambassador with unparalleled knowledge and contribution to the history of Yorubaland will be speaking on the topic: Ibadan And The Dawn Of Renewed Prosperity In Yorubaland.
“As a Commission, we are concerned about the loss of our social orientation and heritage, especially the preservation of our history. The neglect of the teaching of history and the lack of a sense of history has combined to create generation with very scant regard for our values. We recognize that only a social revolution can assist in the much-needed recovery, and we are prepared to champion the process.”
The Yoruba Historical Conversations, with the broad theme: Our History, Our Future, is therefore part of the Commission’s initiative designed to assist the present generation of Nigerians, especially of Yoruba origin, to have a clear understanding of their history, what it means to develop and sustain a high sense of the correct values and ideals.
Our source added “There is enough space to park, we have taken care of security arrangements. So, we expect those who wish to know more about Yoruba culture and history should endeavor to join us. It will be an experience not to be forgotten in a hurry”.
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