Afenifere has called on state legislatures in the South-West to adopt Yoruba as the primary language for parliamentary proceedings and early education, stressing the need to preserve and promote indigenous identity.
Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has urged legislative houses in South-West states to adopt Yoruba as the primary language of parliamentary business. The call was made during a caucus meeting on April 7 at the Akure residence of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.
The meeting, presided over by Seinde Arogbofa, included representatives from various state chapters, including Kogi and Kwara.
“Afenifere is very persistent on the need to ensure that Yoruba language is used more as a medium of communication,” said Jare Ajayi, the group’s publicity secretary.
They also recommended Yoruba be used as the teaching medium at the elementary level.
On security, the group demanded a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s security structure, citing rampant insecurity nationwide.
It called for stronger Amotekun operations, immediate establishment of state police, and urgent reforms in agriculture to support food security and protect farmers from herdsmen attacks.