KWSG Commends Royal Fathers for Impacts on Education, Culture

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The Kwara State Government has commended the contributions of Royal Fathers to education and culture, describing their impact as invaluable and highly commendable.

The State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, gave this commendation during the presentation of letters of recognition to the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Yahya Abolaji Mohammed Atoloye Alebiosu, and Elesie of Esie, Oba Yakub Ibrahim Babalola.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Yahaya Mohammed, the Commissioner praised the monarchs for being cultural ambassadors of Kwara. 

She noted that the commendation stemmed from their significant role in the success of the GLOCALISE Education Project, held last year in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area.

Olukoju used the opportunity to encourage young people to embrace traditional knowledge as a foundation for progress, emphasizing the need to equip them with necessary skills, to modernize local industries, to ensure that traditional crafts and knowledge systems are not just preserved but transformed into viable economic opportunities.

The Commissioner added that understanding cultural values fosters responsibility, leadership, and integrity—qualities are essential for building a progressive society rooted in both history and innovation.

In his opening remarks, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Desk Officer, Mr. Taye Odedeji, lauded the monarchs for their support of UNESCO’s grassroots initiatives in Kwara. 

He highlighted the Monarchs' efforts at mobilizing trainees for the 2024 workshop, which contributed to UNESCO’s visibility in the state.

The Convener of the Gown, Town and Crown (GTC) project, Prof. Nafisat Adedokun-Shittu, underscored the crucial role of traditional rulers in human capital development, describing Kwara as a pioneer in integrating the GLOCALISE approach into its education curriculum, positioning the state as a leader in innovative education strategies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for Quality Education.
Responding, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo and Chairman of Igbomina/Ekiti Traditional Council expressed appreciation to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his support of cultural heritage in the state. 

He reaffirmed his commitment to initiatives that promotes education and culture, adding that he fully supports the GLOCALISE project because of its potential for statewide development.

Olupo further appreciated the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, for the commendation letter, stating that he valued it more than money, as it adds to his curriculum vitae and legacy.

Similarly, the Elesie of Esie, Oba Yakub Ibrahim Babalola, commended the Governor AbdulRazaq-led administration’s strides in cultural and educational development. 

He acknowledged the governor’s dedication to preserving cultural values and pledged his community’s continuous support for the government’s initiatives.

The monarch also expressed gratitude for the commendation letter, describing it as a motivating gesture, urging UNESCO to sustain its interventions and pledged further support for its programs whenever required.

The commendation letters, signed by Dr. Olagunju Idowu, Secretary General of the Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO, on behalf of the Education Minister, recognized the monarchs' contributions to intercultural learning and heritage promotion in Kwara State.

Demola Olarewaju
Director of Public Orientation,
Ministry of Communications
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