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Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has urged legislatures in south-west states to make Yoruba the primary language of conducting parliamentary business.

The organisation made the call during a caucus meeting held on April 7, at the Akure residence of Reuben Fasoranti, its leader.

The meeting, which was presided by Seinde Arogbofa, saw representatives from various state chapters, including Kogi and Kwara, in attendance.

Afenifere also asked governments in south-west states to make Yoruba the medium of teaching “at elementary levels of education”.

“Afenifere is very persistent on the need to ensure that Yoruba language is used more as a medium of communication,” the statement signed by Jare Ajayi, its national publicity secretary, reads.

“The body specifically called on Governments in Yoruba-speaking states to make Yoruba the medium of teaching at elementary levels of our education: kindergarten/nursery, primary and junior secondary schools.

“Afenifere also urged Legislatures in Yoruba-speaking states to make Yoruba the language of conducting their legislative businesses as much as possible.”


INSECURITY

The organisation also asked for a comprehensive redesign of Nigeria’s security architecture to respond to the escalating insecurity across the country.


Afenifere expressed serious concerns over the spate of kidnappings and extra-judicial killings, citing recent incidents in Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Lagos, Ekiti, Oyo, Kogi, Plateau, Benue, Anambra, Edo, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kaduna.

The group urged the federal government and security agencies to delve deeper into the root causes of these security challenges and address them decisively.

The organisation implored governors in Yorubaland to strengthen the regional security network, particularly by increasing and training Amotekun personnel and deploying modern technology such as drones.

The group also reiterated its stance on the establishment of state police, calling for its immediate implementation.

Afenifere further urged state governors to address the issue of “unscrupulous herders terrorising farmers and disrupting agricultural activities”.

The group called on state governments to pay more attention to agriculture by revisiting and implementing policies on farm settlements and providing subsidised farm inputs and food items to the public.

https://www.thecable.ng/conduct-legislative-business-in-yoruba-afenifere-tells-south-west-states/

Watch how some people start crying like pepper entered their eyes. They would frown at Yoruba championing cultural preservation but would secretly implement same laws in their region.

Is Afenifere still in existence

The language used in conducting legislative business is not my business. My business is that Tinubu should restructure this country so everyone can control their security and resources.

PressMyButton:
Watch how some people start crying like pepper entered their eyes. They would frown at Yoruba championing cultural preservation but would secretly implement same laws in their region.

Was this useless comment the reason for opening this thread? Imagine the kind of useless comment that took the first position in this thread. No wonder this forum doesn't attract reasonable people.

Yoruba language is a beautiful language.

Ko ni bad

I hope they do and continue towards Yoruba Republic

Even in the English language, they are not fluent...then why can't they concentrate on the Yorùbá paraku

VnAhunnaPl:
Yoruba language is a beautiful language.

My Igbo friends all say the language sounds like music to the ears.

Yoruba sweet no be small.

Promoting our linguistic identity is very important in preserving our language for the younger generations. A very good call.

This is great

Tranquillity360:
The same Yorubas cry and start fighting at the mention of division which will make it easier for you to make Yoruba language your official language as a country.



Hypocrites

Well, you are free to divide and go your own way.

Just ensure you keep supplying us Nkechi, Chioma and Ada on a steady.

I have no business with you. All I want is a yellow Ngozi

The short cut to having a native African language, example Yoruba, as an integral part of society is to acquire knowledge in Yoruba language. Read and write in Yoruba.

That's the right way to get all other things done.

This doesn't stop the learning of English just like any other subject in school.

PressMyButton:
Watch how some people start crying like pepper entered their eyes. They would frown at Yoruba championing cultural preservation but would secretly implement same laws in their region.

your cowardness is squared,why are you in love with senseless comment.yarimo when did you recruit this one.what has this your senseless comment have to do with the topic you posted

Although the headline has been maximized for interest, it does a disservice to their other positions about insecurity in the region.

That they discussed these other issues does not excuse the irresponsibility of the group which is rightly embedded in the headline.

To them, ethnic entitlements, exclusionary politics, having a tribal conclave or a village square is better than collective progress.

The focus should be on “who can best serve my interest?” Whose experience, intellect, and vision can move the state forward? And that person can be from other communities, they may not speak my ethnic language or even be d with it. It is toxic politics to try to close the doors on who can do the most good. And that person can be Hausa, they can be Igbo, they can be Nigerians born and raised in the diaspora.

This should not be priority for now? You people are not talking about how some strange people have been entering and killing people in Osun , Ondo etc. Talking about speaking Yoruba @paliament

Imbecilës

Tranquillity360:
Igbos are not Friends to yorubas

It's now obvious this boy never commot village before 😂

Who are these LACKWITS?!

People are being kidnapped, raped and BUTCHERED everywhere in the SW yet these FOOLS are more concerned about the language employed by the CROOKS in power.

MADNESS!

If not that I have plenty yoruba friends who have been good to me, I would assume Yorubas are the most wicked on planet earth

PressMyButton:


https://www.thecable.ng/conduct-legislative-business-in-yoruba-afenifere-tells-south-west-states/

Is this not the CASE though?

harsysky:


If not that I have plenty yoruba friends who have been good to me, I would assume Yorubas are the most wicked on planet earth

Yes o
Yorubas are so wicked that they gave your fathers their properties after the war, something no other place in Nigeria did.

OkayDaddy:


Yes o
Yorubas are so wicked that they gave your fathers their properties after the war, something no other place in Nigeria did.

Distorted history. Those with their papers intact. Gerrarrahia

Shior. Why not just declare independence na? I will actually it

Tranquillity360:
I am not surprised, everyone love good thing,the reason some people leave their dirty women and chasing after beautiful Igbo women.

Even their rich Men and politicians left their ugly and dirty women and married Igbos.




In Yoruba land marrying Igbo woman is like winning a trophy and they use it to brag among themselves.


But Igbos men don't fancy their dirty and ugly women, and anyone that mistake marry one will not be proud to carry her come gathering of kindred.



So boy I understand you

Ok

Just send me three of them to oil my dxck.