Why History should return to school curriculum, by Oyetola

The teaching of history should return to schol curriculum to correct “intellectual deficit” in the educational sector, Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola, has said.
He spoke on Wednesday when he received the planning committee of annulal Iwude Ijesa led by foremost Industrialist Chief Olu Falomo.
Iwude Ijesa is the annual festival celebrated by the Ijesa to promote the culture and tradition of the people. It has been held for more than 100 years.
The festival is celebrated across the six local government areas that make up Ijesa land with the grand finale in Ilesa, presided over by Owa Obokun of Ijesaland Oba Adekunle Aromolaran. This year’s finale will be held on December 22.
Governor Oyetola, who was accompanied to the meeting by Deputy Govenor Benedict Alabi and other officials, said children would easily forget the tradition of their people unless history is taught.
“If we are truly sincere on the need to revamp education sector, then concerted efforts must be made to hasten the return of history for teaching and learning in the schools.
“This call will not only help to instil in the young ones the required virtues of existence but also aid them to be exposed to their origin.
“It is through the restoration of history that some of our values, norms, customs and languages as a nation with multi-ethnic groups could be sustained”, he said.
He recalled that it was the study of history that enabled many peole to know the history of the country’s fight for independence.   
He explained that history defined the state of a society while also serving as a reflective instrument to study the past, build the presence and sustain the future.
He promised support for the celebration of Iwude Ijesa Festival as part of his commitment to the development of cultutre and tourism
He said his administration  would revitalise the tourism sector and make it a sustainable source of income for the state.
Chief Falomo applauded the administration for displaying a high sense of commitment to develop the state.
He expressed confidence in Oyetola’s ability to take Osun to an enviable height.
Falomo said: “Iwude Ijesa festival has gone beyond Ijesa affair, it has become state, national and international affair that attracts many people across the globe.
“As it is, this festival has placed Osun on the world map as it designs to stimulate the economy of the state by rejuvenating her potentials not only in tourism but in all sectors
Some of the events include free health screening, marathon race, football match, Ayo game, cultural night, prayer sessions mong others.