The Lagos State House of Assembly has set the last week of September every year for the celebration of the Yoruba culture.
A letter from the executive arm of the Lagos State government to the state House of Assembly announced the decision.
The decision of the government follows a resolution passed by the Lagos Assembly at a sitting held on September 19, 2023.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, who signed the letter dated April 8, 2024, told the lawmakers that the state would start the plan ahead of the celebration.
An excerpt of the letter, read by the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, stated:
“Sequel to the resolution of the House at its plenary of Tuesday, 19th September, 2023, on the activation of Yoruba cultural heritage and a special day to be assigned as Yoruba day, I have the directive to officially convey Mr. Governor’s approval for the last week of September as Yoruba Week.”
Commending Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his cabinet for the decision, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, described it as a good development.
He described the Yoruba culture and heritage as very important just as he stressed the need for its preservation.
The Speaker said the House is ready to support the executive to ensure the success of the planned Yoruba Week.