The traditional worshippers in Oyo state have appealed to the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to establish a board for the religious body in order to strengthen their religious practices.
They made the appeal during a thank you visit to the Oyo State House of Assembly, in appreciation of the effort of lawmakers towards the approval of August 20 as annual Iseese Day by the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after the visit, the Araba Olu Iseese of Ibadan and Chairman of Araba & Oluawo of Oyo State, Chief Ifalere Odegbola, explained that the board when put in place would aid the governor’s aspirations on the culture and tourism sector of the state.
Chief Odegbola, expressed belief that the development would not only boost the state’s international relations, it will improve its internally generated revenue as well serve as a regulatory body for the traditional worshippers in the state.
Also speaking, the Aare Isese of Oyo State, Chief Omikemi Egbelade said the purpose of the Isese Day being celebrated on the 20th of August yearly was not only to promote cultural heritage but to ensure that cultural values among children and youths do not go into extinction.
He decried the situation where children have little or no knowledge about their family heritage, calling on parents, guidance and stakeholders to instill in their wards the importance of traditional history to national development
Chief Odegbola and Chief Egbelade, however, commended Governor Seyi Makinde, the speaker of the house, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin and the assembly members for their supports at ensuring the annual Iseese Day see the light of the day.