The Federal Government on Thursday said it would support the expansion of the Sango festival to boost tourism.
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The Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Edem Duke, said this at the opening ceremony of the festival in Oyo town Duke's address was read by Prof. Akin Alao of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife.
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The minister described Sango as one of the founding fathers of the ancient Oyo Kingdom, recalling that " he left behind an enduring legacy of constitutional government, a model yet to be surpassed by any modern contraption.''
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"Pre-colonial system of government in Oyo was built on an elaborate system of checks and balances which made adequate provisions for and accommodated the culture and sensibilities of the people.
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"In essence, it was a people's original design to meet the wishes and aspirations of the people and their definition of development.
That is just akward I must say cos most Lagosians are either Christian or Muslims....This traditionalism is just too dumb for me!
No Nigerian christain or muslim will be happy with this news!