Former Government Secretary of the Nationwide College Fee (NUC), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, has confused the necessity to shield and promote African cultural heritage within the face of contemporary challenges.
Okebukola made the remark whereas addressing individuals on the regional capability constructing workshops organized by the UNESCO Institute for African Tradition and Worldwide Understanding in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday.
The workshop was organized for artists, cultural promoters and native directors on the safety and promotion of cultural expressions in Africa.
Prof. Okebukola, director of the institute, famous that preserving African tradition is extra necessary than ever in a world characterised by various cultures and wealthy historical past.
He stated: “This workshop is testomony to our shared dedication to defending and enriching the cultural cloth that defines us.
“Our purpose will not be solely to affect information, but in addition to ignite a ardour for cultural advocacy that resonates past these partitions.
The erudite scholar emphasised that cultural artists should be certain that African cultural expressions survive and flourish within the face of contemporary challenges.
He stated: “Your function is important in guaranteeing that our cultural expressions not solely survive, however thrive within the face of contemporary challenges.
“Artists, cultural promoters and native leaders, you’re the driving pressure behind this motion.”
