“It is true that modernisation bombarded our tradition, but like an ancient fortress built to withstand fierce military onslaughts, our living tradition and custom have remained a pivot which rests the dignity of the black man. If tradition is scrutinised under historical microscope, it will be seen quite clearly that modernisation is an offshoot of tradition and as the taproot that sustains modernisation. Hence, any attempt to destroy tradition is the surest way to ruin modernisation”
Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, the Alaafin of Oyo, stressing f the benefits of diversity so as to save the country from the disintegration while speaking to journalists yesterday as part of activities to commemorate Nigeria’s 56th independence anniversary in his palace
