Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun Champions Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development

• Preserving Cultural Heritage – Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun advocates for passing traditional values to the younger generation.
• Boosting Tourism – Highlights Epe’s beaches and festivals as key attractions for economic growth.
• Role of Traditional Rulers – Supports a constitutional role for monarchs in governance and community development.

Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun, the Oloja of Epe, has called for greater efforts in preserving the cultural heritage of Epe, stressing the need to pass traditional values to the younger generation while also boosting tourism in the region.

Ekohotblog reports that in an exclusive interview, the monarch highlighted ongoing initiatives to keep cultural traditions alive.

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“We make sure our children are taught about their heritage. Some schools now observe traditional days where students learn about our customs, dressing, and masquerades. This is how we sustain our culture,” he stated.

Epe, known for its rich traditions and festivals, also holds significant potential in the tourism sector.

The monarch emphasized the role of local attractions in boosting the economy. “Our beach alone is a major tourism attraction, and it is the best in Nigeria.

We also have several traditional festivals that draw visitors,” he said.

Oba Animashaun further expressed support for granting traditional rulers a constitutional role in governance.

“Traditional rulers play a crucial role at the grassroots level, and we should be recognized for that. The present government is already working on this, and I believe we will have a more defined role in governance soon,” he noted.

On security, the Oloja praised the collaborative efforts between local vigilantes and government security agencies, which he said have helped maintain peace in Epe.

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“We have engaged with our people on the importance of peace, and with the support of security agencies, we have ensured stability in our town,” he added.

Oba Animashaun remains committed to the development of Epe, urging all residents to stay united and work towards progress. “We must hold onto our culture and embrace development at the same time. With unity, Epe will continue to thrive,” he concluded.

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