The Executive Chairman, Kosofe local government Council, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe had paid a glowing tribute to the traditional rulers, preservers and other custodians of traditional worshipping for preserving and promoting the cultural heritage against the ravaging and threatening western culture.
\nIn a press statement signed and made available to Kosofe News by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Comrade Oluwole Obisanya-Labia, the Council’s boss emphasized his administration unfettered faith and commitment to preserve the lagacy of our ancestors.
\n“Traditional religion adherents and distinguished Custodians of our cultural heritage in Kosofe local government, as we commemorate this significant day, we pay homage to the deep-rooted wisdom and enduring legacy bequeathed to us by our ancestors. Our traditional beliefs and practices form the bedrock of our society, serving as a guiding light for our community’s progress and unity”. He said
\n“Today”, he added, “we honour the profound wisdom and enduring legacy of our ancestors. As the Ifa literary corpus reminds us:
\n“\u00d2kun \u1e63\u00fa n\u00e0re n\u00e0re, \u1ecc\u0300s\u00e0 \u1e63\u00fa l\u1eb9\u0300gb\u1eb9\u1eb9 l\u1eb9\u0300gb\u1eb9.
\n*Al\u00e1\u1e63\u00e1n \u0144 ra\u1e63\u00e1n, Al\u00e1\u1e63\u00e0n \u0144 ra\u1e63\u00e0n*
\n*\u00c0gb\u00e0 \u00ecmale w\u00f2 ‘gb\u1eb9\u0300y\u00ecn \u1ecd\u0300r\u1ecd\u0300, W\u1ecd\u0301n ri p\u00e9 k\u00f2 suw\u1ecd\u0301n*
\n*W\u1ecd\u0301n fi irunm\u00fa di gb\u00e1gb\u00e1 im\u00fa, W\u1ecd\u0301n fa’rungb\u1ecd\u0300n diy\u00e0 pinpinpin*
\n*D\u00e1 f\u00fan \u00ec\u1e63\u1eb9\u0300\u1e63e t\u00ed\u00ed \u1e63ol\u00f3r\u00ed \u00f2r\u00f2 l\u00e1y\u00e9, B\u00f9 f\u00fan \u00ec\u1e63\u1eb9\u0300\u1e63e t\u00ed\u00ed \u1e63ol\u00f3r\u00ed \u00f2r\u00f2 l\u1ecd\u0301run*
\n*\u00ccy\u00e1 \u1eb9ni ni \u00ec\u1e63\u1eb9\u0300\u1e63e \u1eb9ni, B\u00e0b\u00e1 \u1eb9ni ni \u00ec\u1e63\u1eb9\u0300\u1e63e \u1eb9ni*
\n*Or\u00ed \u1eb9ni \u00ec\u1e63\u1eb9\u0300\u1e63e \u1eb9ni, \u1ecc\u0300k\u00e0nl\u00e9n\u00edgba ir\u00fanm\u1ecdl\u1eb9\u0300 \u00ec\u1e63\u1eb9\u0300\u1e63e \u1eb9ni*
\n*\u00ec\u1e63\u1eb9\u0300\u1e63e l\u00e0b\u00e1 b\u1ecd n\u00ed’f\u1eb9\u0300, k\u00e1 t\u00f3 b\u1ecd \u1eb9b\u1ecdra.”
\n“These sacred words,” he said further,”remind us of the primacy of our traditional beliefs and practices. They are the foundation upon which our society stands, connecting us to our roots and guiding our path forward. As we celebrate today, let us reaffirm our commitment to preserving and promoting our cultural heritage. May the wisdom of our ancestors continue to light our way, fostering unity, peace and progress in Kosofe Local Government Area and beyond”, he prayed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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