Sincere 9gerian: Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, said last week that his administration plans to introduce the study of Ifa as one of the subjects in the state’s secondary school. The schools’ computer tablet already have application for Ifa studies.

Ifa is a combination of traditional belief and worship of the gods that remain obvious in the names of the yoruba race. There are other gods that may need studying, Ifa is just one of many traditional ways in yoruba land.

The reason for this choice is not clear but the Governor has spoken, Nigerians really don't care as they have more socio-economic headaches to worry about, but parents may want to take their kids away from public schools on the account of being thought the Ifa ways.

There is a need to increase and sustain the teaching of our culture and values in schools, however, the introduction of the study of Ifa may not be apt for attaining this objective.

Maybe the worshipers of Ogun, Obatala, Sango worshipers etc also clamour for the introduction of their own studies? Should traditional studies be introduced in schools? Please share your thoughts on this as a student!

http://www.earlyface.com/how-about-your-school/governor-aregbesola-introduces-ifa-as-a-subject-in-osun-state-schools/

eGuerrilla:

^^^
I see you have decided to borrow the same tools of analysis employed by Prophet Chris Okafor, who thinks FESTAC 77 is responsible for Nigeria’s woes

The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed - Steve Biko

tomakint:
Expose me? In a dispensation where Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics are no longer well taught to students, hence, the poor outcome of JAMB, WAEC, NECO results of our students year in year out and you are here 'dancing azonto' on Ifa education, are you an Ifa Priest too? Clown!

Ngwakwe: I was watching Channel TV documentary on Osun State educational revolution. One of the parents complained that the introduction of Ifa Studies will proliferate the number of Babalawos within the next two years.

Ifa Priests wanted for immediate employment in Osun State.

Sincere 9gerian:
Exactly. The study of Ifa means more Babalawos in future for Osun state. The question is, should we be encouraging the proliferation of more scientists/skilled Nigerians or more Babalawos at this point in time?

Sincere 9gerian:
Exactly. The study of Ifa means more Babalawos in future for Osun state. The question is, should we be encouraging the proliferation of more scientists/skilled Nigerians or more Babalawos at this point in time?

Sincere 9gerian: Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, said last week that his administration plans to introduce the study of Ifa as one of the subjects in the state’s secondary school. The schools’ computer tablet already have application for Ifa studies.

Ifa is a combination of traditional belief and worship of the gods that remain obvious in the names of the yoruba race. There are other gods that may need studying, Ifa is just one of many traditional ways in yoruba land.

The reason for this choice is not clear but the Governor has spoken, Nigerians really don't care as they have more socio-economic headaches to worry about, but parents may want to take their kids away from public schools on the account of being thought the Ifa ways.

There is a need to increase and sustain the teaching of our culture and values in schools, however, the introduction of the study of Ifa may not be apt for attaining this objective.

Maybe the worshipers of Ogun, Obatala, Sango worshipers etc also clamour for the introduction of their own studies? Should traditional studies be introduced in schools? Please share your thoughts on this as a student!

http://www.earlyface.com/how-about-your-school/governor-aregbesola-introduces-ifa-as-a-subject-in-osun-state-schools/

abes:
What is wrong with having more babalawos in the future? visiting a babalawo is not by force just like you are not forced to visit a pastor. Learn to be tolerant of other people's religion and culture. You have the mindset of an average boko haram member, in the case 'culture haram'.

Sincere 9gerian:
Exactly. The study of Ifa means more Babalawos in future for Osun state. The question is, should we be encouraging the proliferation of more scientists/skilled Nigerians or more Babalawos at this point in time?

Pukkah: Great move.

Ifa is a repository of knowledge.

I wish I had the time to learn more about it.

malc619: What's the difference between a Pastor, an Imam and an Ifa priest??

Why are Christians so intolerant??

Are Christians more morally upright that those who adhere to African Traditional Religion??

Ngwakwe: I was watching Channel TV documentary on Osun State educational revolution. One of the parents complained that the introduction of Ifa Studies will proliferate the number of Babalawos within the next two years.

Ifa Priests wanted for immediate employment in Osun State.

texazzpete:

"The ONLY problem with our Universities is lack of good hostel accommodation" - President Goodluck Jonathan, NTA Presidential debate, 2011.

WTF
Did Jonathan really said that

Demdem:

Is CRK and Islamic studies currently being studied in schools responsible for the proliferation of pastors or imams either fake or real? If it isn't, why should ifa studies lead to such?

malc619: What's the difference between a Pastor, an Imam and an Ifa priest??

Why are Christians so intolerant??

Are Christians more morally upright that those who adhere to African Traditional Religion??

jmaine:

Look at this muslim brother scolding others about religious intolerance.

@ Thread . . . .There is no real issues with this news . . .

malc619:

I'm a Christian.....

A "Sunday-Sunday" Christian....

Ngwakwe: You be Christian jaree.

If Christians are marked for summary execution in your hood, definitely, you're a gooner.

Ngwakwe: Your prayers have been answered. Very soon the Online Classes will commence in earnest at Osundefender.com

tomakint:
Expose me? In a dispensation where Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics are no longer well taught to students, hence, the poor outcome of JAMB, WAEC, NECO results of our students year in year out and you are here 'dancing azonto' on Ifa education, are you an Ifa Priest too? Clown!

Sincere 9gerian:
Exactly. The study of Ifa means more Babalawos in future for Osun state. The question is, should we be encouraging the proliferation of more scientists/skilled Nigerians or more Babalawos at this point in time?