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Oodua Anthem compulsory in all Ondo schools, Akeredolu orders

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Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu on Thursday issued an executive order to make the recitation of Oodua Anthem mandatory in all private and public schools in the state. Recall that the Ondo State Executive Council had approved the adoption of the anthem – which choruses the traditions and virtues of the Yoruba tribe early last month, becoming the second state in the Southwest after Osun to adopt the anthem.

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Coined by late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the Oodua Anthem would be recited in schools as well as during state functions immediately after the National Anthem.

Akeredolu’s directive was contained in a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Akin Asaniyan titled, ‘Recitation of Oodua Anthem in all schools’.

According to the circular sent to all stakeholders from the state Ministry of Education,  Science and Technology, dated Thursday, March 4, Ondo residents are also expected to recite the anthem.

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“Please note that,  at the just concluded inter-schools debate and award ceremony organised by Ondo State Ministry of Education Science and Technology, held on Thursday, February 25,  2021, at the International Culture and Event Center (The Dome), Governor Rotimi Akeredolu,  announced that the state has adopted the Oodua Anthem and it is to be recited by the residents of the state.

“In the light of this development,  Mr Governor has directed that the anthem is now compulsory in all public and private schools ( primary and secondary),  as well as tertiary institutions in the state,  to be recited by all students and teachers henceforth,” the statement said.

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