Oyo State, Ibadan The Federal and State Governments have been urged by the Traditional Religion Worshippers’ Association to include traditional religious knowledge (TRK) as a subject in education. On Wednesday, March 27, Fayemi Fakayode, the secretary of the association’s Oyo State branch, made this appeal, stressing how crucial it is to teach the next generation about Yoruba culture and tradition.
Like Islamic and Christian religious knowledge, Fakayode urged the government to incorporate traditional religious knowledge into the curricula of primary and secondary schools. He said that the youth would gain a sense of pride and awareness of their Yoruba heritage as a result of this.
In a statement that he personally signed, Fakayode emphasized the importance of accurate education in clearing up myths regarding Yoruba history and customs. He argued that the misrepresentation of African origin and culture has given rise to misconceptions about traditional religions.
During the installation ceremony of two Brazilians, Awoyomi Fakayode and Iyanifa Ifatayo Obemo, as Mayegun and Yeye Mayegun of Ìjọ Ìmọ́lẹ̀ Olódùmarè Àgbáyé, respectively, at Alade Town in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state, the proposal to incorporate TRK into schools was made.
Like IRK and CRK already are, Fakayode emphasized how urgently the federal and state governments need to add TRK to the curricula of primary and secondary schools. He underlined the value of teaching the next generation about their customs and religion in order to provide them with important cultural knowledge that will make them valuable members of their own community. In order to prevent them from betraying their ancestors, he also emphasized the importance of instilling in them a sense of patriotism.
Fakayode urged traditionalists to take action to establish TRK as a subject in primary and secondary education, and he urged the government to provide the necessary support by approving the subject’s inclusion in the school’s syllabus and curriculum. By teaching TRK, he underlined, schools would ensure that children learn about their own religion, culture, traditions, and history from members of their own community, rather than relying on outside sources that might misrepresent their beliefs.
The Traditional Religion Worshippers’ Association is arguing for the inclusion of TRK in the school curriculum in order to guarantee that future generations have a strong connection to their heritage.
