The Aseyin of Iseyin land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sefiu Oyebola Olawale Adeyeri III has observed that the Yoruba Culture has a unique identity and must not be allowed to face extinction.
The traditional ruler made the call while delivering the traditional lecture for the 2024 Batch A Stream 1 Orientation Course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin.
Delivering the lecture, the first Class Oba who was represented by Alhaji Prince Semiu Azeez extensively discussed the history of the Yoruba people.
He said it was believed that the forefather of the Yorubas,Oduduwa descended from heaven and another version indicated that he migrated from the Holyland of Mecca to Ile-Ife in the Western part of Nigeria.
Prince Azeez also mentioned that before colonization, the Yorubas had their own way of administration and governance which does not tolerate corruption and any act of indiscipline among the rulership and followership.
The monarch stated that the Yorubas had their own lifestyle, mode of dressing, noting that they are averse to indecent dressing and that they value their traditional clothes like iro, buba and gele for the women and agbada, sokoto, buba, dansiki and fila for the men.
He equally discussed how the Yoruba culture holds dear its traditional religion and taboos and enjoined Corps members to respect the sacredness of the belief of their host communities.
He also harped on the importance of greetings and respect marked by kneeling and prostrating by women and men respectively while greeting the elders.
This he said is held in high esteem by the Yoruba people. "Be vigilant, watchful and adhere to the laws of your host communities", he said.
He explained interesting facts about the Yorubas and charged the corps members to be well behaved and law abiding citizens in their various host communities noting the very accomodating, hospitable and welcoming nature of the tribe.
Earlier in his welcome address the NYSC Oyo State Coordinator, Comrade Odoba Abel Oche appreciated the Aseyin and the good people of Iseyin land for being good hosts to the NYSC Scheme.
He said the NYSC Scheme will continue to work for the development of the people of Iseyin, Oyo State and the nation in general.
Highlight of the event was the display of cultural dance by the NYSC cultural troupe and Palace drummers
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