2025 World Culture Day: Oyo reiterates commitment to cultural values

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to uplift the cultural values for social stability and the development of the state.

In a statement issued in Ibadan, Wasiu Olatunbosun, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, charged residents to utilise cultural diversity for the development of the state.

Olatubosun admonished all to play their part to bridge the gap among different cultures, saying this is essential to further achieve peace, development, and stability in the state.

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According to the commissioner, the Oyo State Government is in tandem with the United Nations’ belief in bridging the cultural diversity gap.

He further stated that the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration encourages cordial relationships with other cultures, adding that this has led to achieving a balanced flow of cultural goods and services.

He hinted that the governor has also magnanimously integrated other cultures into the framework of sustainable development under his government.

“The government of the day has, through its kind gestures, promoted human rights and fundamental freedoms by absorbing other cultures in the state,” the commissioner said.

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On the promotion of the Yoruba language, he emphasised the essence of language furtherance, which leads to ethical rebirth and value re-orientation among citizens.

He appealed to parents and guardians to promote Yoruba culture and history at home to enable younger generations to imbibe the values embedded in them.

According to him, the Oyo State Government is making efforts towards using cultural festivals to promote tourism, especially the World Sango and World Egungun festivals, as well as other cultural heritages.