Imsu Elijah
It was all fun at Imo State University Thursday, June 28, when
Yoruba students marked their first Cultural Day since its establishment in IMSU.
Clad in different attires, the students
under the aegis of Yoruba Students Association (YOSA) thronged Grandeur Hotel,
IMSU Back gate venue for the programe.
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| Cross Section of audience paying rapt attention |
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The event, which was organized to showcase the cultural
heritage of Yoruba, was graced by many members of the Yoruba community,
including the Oba of Yoruba in Imo State, His Royal Majesty Oba Musilu Oladeji.
The outgoing President of the association Festus Oloye
Oladeji, emphasized the need for students to unite and promote their language
and cultural heritage wherever they may be. According to him, Yoruba culture
remains one of the richest, adding that the culture had devised an easy way for
transmission from parents to children.
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| Yoruba students from Nekede Receiving Award |
The Musical troupe of the association entertained guests, some of the members recited Ewi (Yoruba
poem) to the surprise of the guest.
The highlight of the occasion included the presentation of
awards to some of the guests and transfer of leadership power to a new President
HRM Oso Ayomikun, a student of IMSU from the department of accountancy.
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| L-R (New President flanked by Yoruba Oba and IPP Festus Oloye) |
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| Well merited awards |
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| cross section of audience |
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| The new President |
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| Yoruba Students From FUTO |
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