Traditionalist Urges Government to Include Traditional Religion in School Curriculum

In his address, Fakayode asserted, "There is the need for proper education to impart to the younger generations, the needed knowledge of our tradition and religion." He highlighted the role of education in preserving Yoruba culture from extinction.

Mar 27, 2024 - 16:47

Traditionalist Urges Government to Include Traditional Religion in School Curriculum

Dr. Fayemi Fakayode, a traditionalist, has advocated for the inclusion of Traditional Religious Knowledge in the school curriculum. He emphasized the importance of teaching Yoruba culture and tradition to the younger generation through this subject.

Speaking at the installation ceremony of two Brazilians as honorary titles in Ijọ Imole Olodumare Agbaye, Fakayode stressed the necessity of combating misinformation about Yoruba history and tradition. He noted that the lack of education about African heritage often leads to misconceptions about traditional religions.

Fakayode, who serves as the secretary of the Traditional Religion Worshippers’ Association (TRWA) in Oyo State and is the founder of Olodumare’s Temple of Light International, urged both state and federal governments to introduce Traditional Religious Knowledge as a subject in primary and secondary schools. He cited the inclusion of Islamic Religious Knowledge and Christian Religious Knowledge as precedents for this proposal.

In his address, Fakayode asserted, "There is the need for proper education to impart to the younger generations, the needed knowledge of our tradition and religion." He highlighted the role of education in preserving Yoruba culture from extinction.

The call for the integration of Traditional Religious Knowledge into the educational system reflects a broader effort to safeguard cultural heritage and promote a comprehensive understanding of Nigeria's diverse religious landscape.