Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi(Ojaja II), The Ooni of Ife who doubles as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN) has commended a Non- Governmental Organization, Girls and Youth Reintegraion Network Founded by one his daughters Amb. Kehinde Charity Awujoola for promoting Yoruba cultural heritage.
The African foremost monarch made the commendation while unveiling the GYRIN Magazine in his palace recently in Ile-ife.
Describing those behind the publications of the magazine as patriotic lovers of Yoruba cultures and African heritage. He charged them to maintain the tempo, commending the Editor-In-Chief Kehinde Charity Awujoola and her team for taking the giant steps in exposing Yoruba youths to their culture and traditions.
“I appreciate the organisation for starting the promulgation of embracement of Yoruba culture from Ile-ife, it shows that, those behind the project really understand that” Charity begins at home”. Ooni said.
Earlier in her speech, Coordinator of the NGO, Miss Awujoola Kehinde appealed to all Yoruba people especially the youths not to do away with their culture which she argued would speak for them among other tribes in the country.
She frowned that some youths who have jettisoned their cultures and are not well versed in the history and traditions of their origins because of civilization.
Awujoola, who is also the editor the magazine, took a very good decision to unveil the magazine at the cradle of the Yorubas was to ensure that promulgation of heritage start with the youths of the race.
“The significance of Ile- Ife stands uncompromising as the source and cradle of the Yoruba kingdom.
Our culture starts from this town, our traditions start from this place and our inheritance began from this town and this makes it unique and outstanding among other Yoruba towns in the kingdom”. Awujoola said
Speaking on the maiden edition of the magazine that deals with history and culture of the Yorubas and Ile-Ife in particular, she stated that, the NGO decided to give birth to the magazine to make the youths familiar with their cultures and traditions.
The Ooni of Ife prayed for her and the entire team and blessed the magazine saying it will be Know all over.
He continued by saying he is ready to support the team in taking the magazine to wherever they desire.
