Friday, June 12, 2026
FB X LI YT
Breaking
Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Group Chairman of Oodua Investment Company Limited, speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference. A proud moment for Yoruba land as he addresses the gathering on regional unity and progress. Representative from the DAWN Commission speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference, addressing the gathering on regional integration, collaboration with Think Yoruba First, and the future of Yoruba land in a multipolar world. The event was held in partnership with the DAWN Commission. Otunba Deji Osibogun, Convener of Yoruba Koya Leadership and Training Foundation, speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference. He addressed the gathering on leadership development, grassroots mobilisation, and the urgent need to build the next generation of Yoruba leaders. Oba Francis Olusola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon Kingdom, speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference. The royal father spoke on the critical role of traditional institutions in securing the nation and praised Think Yoruba First for their tireless work in advancing the cause of Yoruba land, declaring that the movement is the future of Yoruba progress and unity. “No One Is More Qualified Than Me” – Senator Dickson Declares Obi Not Doing NDC Any Favour Caribbean Nation Opens Doors: Grenada Grants Nigerians Visa-Free Access, Seeks Direct Flights and Investment Economic Invasion, Physical and Psychological Warfare on Yoruba Land Of Meekness And Majesty: A Centennial Tribute to Pa Reuben Fasoranti – By Chief Ademola Folarin, Afenifere Secretary General
CULTURE

Don Canvasses Study of Ifa, Orisa in Schools

January 16, 2024 • 2 min read

A university don has made a case for the study Ifa, the Yoruba epistemology theory of knowledge in Nigerian schools.

Renowned professor of History, Toyin Falola, who canvassed the study of the body of indegenous knowledge at the 54th convocation of University of Lagos on Monday said the teaching would enrich the quality of education and improve indigenous knowledge of the past and present.

He also called for the study of Witchcraft, urging the University of Lagos to include Blue and Marine Economy in its curriculum.

The historian said the study should be combined with science, philosphy and economics to give students greater knowledge of natural sequence of matter and spirit.

Falola also called for the compulsory study of indigenous languages which should be used as means of communication and teaching.

According to him, the colonial education curriculum failed to address indigenous fears and aspirations, but designed to meet Western values and civilisation.

He argued that there were empirical evidence that suggested that teaching in indigenous languages made children to be more productive.

Prof Falola is the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair at the University of Texas at Austin.

He was a guest at the 54th Convocation Lecture held on Monday in Lagos with ‘Decolonising African Higher Education for Transformational Development’ as theme.

Prof Falola argued that the current educational framework put in place by colonial masters failed to capture enlightenment.

He said the National Universities Commission (NUC) curriculum promoted neo-liberal and imperialist culture which was detached from indigenous history.

The Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, said the conference hoped to see how Nigerian universities could meet fundamental local needs and realities.

She said UNILAG wanted the school to continue to produce graduates that were “fit for purpose.”

At the event were former chairman of the Governing Council, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi who.chaired the conference and Cross River State former governor, Donald Duke among others.