National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, has called for the preservation of Yoruba cultural heritage for future generations.
Adams spoke in Osogbo, at the grand finale of the 2015 Osun Osogbo Festival on Friday.
He said that there was the need to preserve the norms and culture of the Yoruba race, which he said depicted the real identity of Oduduwa, the founder of Yoruba, in its entirety.
He also appealed to Yoruba leaders not to allow the Yoruba cultural values to be infiltrated and polluted by foreign culture and ideology.
Adams called for the continuous sustenance of the Osun Osogbo Festival, which he said had gained international recognition.
According to Adams, Osun Osogbo is gaining international recognition as it has been listed as a cultural heritage site by UNESCO.
He commended the State Government of Osun for its support toward making the event a reality.
Adams, however, urged stakeholders of the festival to continue to sustain and support the event for future generation.
