From Isaac Ojo
Yoruba staff at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State have been charged to keep love and unity as the secret of their strength.
The traditional ruler of the Yoruba Community in Awka, Oba Abdulrazak Olahan who gave the charge in his royal message during the 2025 Cultural Day of the association, urged his brothers and sisters regardless of their states of origin to work together in the spirit of love tolerance and forgiveness.
Oba Olahan was represented by Mr Joshua Oluobafemi who said, “Kabiyesi is happy with you. He would have been here in person but he has travelled to Ile-Ife for an important engagement.
“Kabiyesi has asked me to advise you to always remember that we are on a sojourn here. Keep working hard so that your stay will be eventful.
“He also admonishes that you do your best to raise your children to appreciate our tradition, culture and language. Let’s pay closer attention to our children so that they will our sources of pride tomorrow.
“Always remember our source and shun vices that can undermine good character. No matter the challenges, always ensure that you comport yourselves according to regulations that govern your work,” Oba Folahan concluded.
The Chairman, of Yoruba Community in Awka, Mr Idris Agbaje, decried the worsening insecurity across the country urging his people to be security conscious at all times. “Shun social vices because they corrupt good manners, he counseled.
Earlier in his welcome address, the President, Association of Yoruba Staff, NAU, Dr Olusegun Adeniyi, appreciated the new Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, for his open arms towards the association while appreciating the invaluable fatherly role of Oba Olahan.
