The Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Barrister Barrister Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe has joined other ‘ibile’ political stakeholders to acknowledge ÌṢẸ̀ṢE day, a day set aside to celebrate the adherents of traditional doctrines in Nigeria and across the globe.
Newsconnect reports that a press statement issued by Comrade Olúwọlé Òbísànyà-Lábíà, the Chief Press Secretary of Kosofe Local Government on behalf of the Chairman reads;
“Revered Royal Fathers, Traditional Religion Adherents and Distinguished Custodians of our Cultural Heritage in Kosofe Local Government Area,
“On this occasion of Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day 2024, I, on behalf of the Executive Chairman and the entire administrative team of Kosofe Local Government, extend our most profound greetings and felicitations to you all.
“As we commemorate this significant day, we pay homage to the deep-rooted wisdom and enduring legacy bequeathed to us by our ancestors. Our traditional beliefs and practices form the bedrock of our society, serving as a guiding light for our community’s progress and unity.
“Today, we honour the profound wisdom and enduring legacy of our ancestors. As the Ifa literary corpus reminds us:
“Òkun ṣú nàre nàre, Ọ̀sà ṣú lẹ̀gbẹẹ lẹ̀gbẹ
Aláṣán ń raṣán, Aláṣàn ń raṣàn
Àgbà ìmale wò ‘gbẹ̀yìn ọ̀rọ̀, Wọ́n ri pé kò suwọ́n
Wọ́n fi irunmú di gbágbá imú, Wọ́n fa’rungbọ̀n diyà pinpinpin
Dá fún ìṣẹ̀ṣe tíí ṣolórí òrò láyé, Bù fún ìṣẹ̀ṣe tíí ṣolórí òrò lọ́run
Ìyá ẹni ni ìṣẹ̀ṣe ẹni, Bàbá ẹni ni ìṣẹ̀ṣe ẹni
Orí ẹni ìṣẹ̀ṣe ẹni, Ọ̀kànlénígba irúnmọlẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀ṣe ẹni
ìṣẹ̀ṣe làbá bọ ní’fẹ̀, ká tó bọ ẹbọra.”
“These sacred words remind us of the primacy of our traditional beliefs and practices. They are the foundation upon which our society stands, connecting us to our roots and guiding our path forward.
“As we celebrate today, let us reaffirm our commitment to preserving and promoting our cultural heritage. May the wisdom of our ancestors continue to light our way, fostering unity, peace and progress in Kosofe Local Government Area and beyond”.
“We thank you all for your unwavering dedication to our traditions”