AS the Aworis home and abroad gathered to celebrate their cultural heritage in Lagos over the weekend, the Executive Chairman of Igando-Ikotun LCDA in Alimosho LGA, Comrade Lasisi Akinsanya has called on Nigerians, especially the Yoruba lineage, to promote their cultures and languages, saying Nigeria is blessed with rich cultures and languages, adding that Nigerians should stop referring to their languages as primitive.
He said, “Our culture is our heritage, our culture is our pride, and we must promote it. We should let our children learn our language; speak it at home and in their various schools.”
The Awori Day celebration which was held at the Police College, Ikeja, was put together to celebrate Aworians, both in Lagos and Ogun states. It also involved all traditional rulers and other illustrious Awori sons and daughters.
