Osun Indigenes in Ghana Plan Yoruba Language School to Preserve Culture
A group of Osun State natives living in Ghana has announced plans to establish a Yoruba language school to help preserve their culture among children raised abroad.
During a visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, the group’s president, Ayokanmi Ogunremi, said the school would promote Yoruba language and traditions among children in Ghana. He added that they would seek the support of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to ease the bureaucratic process of starting a school in a foreign country.
“We want our children abroad to be grounded in our language and values. With the governor’s support, we can overcome challenges that may arise in Ghana,” Ogunremi said.
The group also praised the Ataoja’s leadership and commitment to interfaith harmony, seeking his guidance on fostering peace and development. In response, Oba Olanipekun gave his blessing and highlighted Osogbo’s legacy of religious tolerance.
