Worshippers of African Conventional Faith underneath the umbrella of the Affiliation of African Custom Faith Practitioners of Nigeria (AATREN) have referred to as on the Nigerian Authorities to incorporate African Conventional Spiritual Research within the faculty curriculum.
This was disclosed by Chief Ifasegun Elegushi, President of the Affiliation whereas briefing journalists in Lagos.
Elegushi, who can be the Opemoluwa of Ikate kingdom, emphasised the significance of training youngsters about their cultural heritage.
He urged President Bola Tinubu and the Nationwide Meeting to recognise twentieth August as a nationwide vacation for conventional worshipers.
The AATREN President additionally proposed the institution of a Nationwide Conventional Faith Fee akin to the Hajj Fee and the Christian Pilgrims Fee.
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Elegushi praised the South West governors for declaring twentieth August as a public vacation to rejoice Isese Day, commending the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and different regional leaders for his or her assist.
He harassed the importance of African conventional faith as a foundational follow and highlighted the function of training in preserving and selling cultural heritage.
“It’s important for the expansion and unity of our nation and continent to acknowledge and educate future generations about their cultural roots,” Elegushi said.
