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Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by youngies(m): 1:35pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
The Osun State Government has announced a comprehensive plan for the state’s secondary school students to study Ifa as one of their subjects. The state Governor, Ogbeni Raufu Aregbesola, said the schools’ computer tablet had application for Ifa studies. Aregbesola made the relevation yesterday during the special prayers session to usher in the New Year, organized with clerics from all religions praying for the peace and growth of the state. Clerics who offered special prayers for the state included the President General, League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, Alhaji Mustapha Ajisafe; the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state, Evangelist Abraham Aladeseye; and frontline Ifa priest, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, among others. The special prayer affected official functions in the state secretariat and other government offices, as top civil servants across all parastatal agencies graced the occasion held in the premises of the Bola Ige House, state secretariat, Abere, Osogbo. Bishop of Osogbo Diocese of the Methodist Church, Bishop John Bamigboye, advised the government to compensate those whose property were demolished as a result of the ongoing road dualization in the state. Bamigboye enjoined the government to return Christian and Islamic Religious Studies to all primary and secondary schools in the state. Governor Aregbesola, in his remarks at the ceremony, declared that 2013 would be a year of total freedom for the state, stressing that the year would be for the people of the state a year of total turn-around and liberty. According to the governor, the government’s major desire for the state in 2013 is to ensure the fulfillment of the desires of the state’s founding fathers, stressing: “Osun State will be freed in 2013 from hunger, mystery, poverty and under-development.” He said his government has paid over N600 million as compensation to owners of demolished structures, even as he assured that those who were yet to receive their compensation would get theirs soon. Aregbesola also disclosed that his government had returned religious studies to all public primary and secondary schools in the state, adding that the free computer tablet tagged ‘opon Imon’, which the government would present to secondary school students had an application for Ifa studies. He also prayed for peace and development of the state in 2013 and urged all the people to support his government and the country with prayers, saying: “Nigeria needs prayers for an end to come to the security problem confronting the northern part of the country.” Aregbesola added that his desire for the year was to make the state the envy of other states in the country, saying he had come to the state to do the works of God. http://sunnewsonline.com/new/cover/osun-students-to-study-ifa-aregbesola/ 4 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by PaulJohn1: 1:36pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Gosh 1 Like |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by GARRIx7(m): 1:48pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
the free computer tablet tagged ‘opon Imon’, which the government would present to secondary school students had an application for Ifa studiesIf one doesn't have the patience to read the whole article, one would ßξ mislead by the title.... How does having an APP on a PC translates to studying the subject?? Did he say IFA studies would be a part of the school curriculum?? Nice article all the same. Worthy of note also is the fact that all religious interest groups in the state are united... 11 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by Nobody: 2:36pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
I see nothing wrong in studying Ifa, It's one of UNESCOs heritage culture. This is highly commendable. Note: This is not an advertisement The Ifa Heritage Institute, Nigeria is the only Higher Education institution in the world that specializes in the study of all aspects of Yoruba indigenous culture. In November 2005, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) proclaimed Ifá as one of the 86 traditions of the world to be regarded as Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. UNESCO then enjoined all nations and peoples of the world to give their unflinching support to these traditions so that they would not perish. The Ifa Heritage Institute is a post-secondary institution in Oyo Town, Oyo State, Nigeria, sponsored in part by UNESCO and endorsed by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The objective of the Institute is the preservation and propagation of Ifá as an indigenous African body of knowledge within the settings of a modern and contemporary educational system. In the past three years, the Ifa Heritage Institute has developed programs on Ifa and other aspects of Yoruba culture, and taught those programs successfully to three sets of students, two sets of which have already graduated. The Institute is grateful to the Japanese Government for their donation which has enabled us to acquire a VSAT, video satellite capability. We are hoping to be able, during the coming academic year, to develop online programs which will facilitate participation of interested students from around the world. This will not preclude international students from coming physically to Oyo to enroll in our diploma program, but will be an additional way interested persons can participate in the program. FACULTIES of the IFA HERITAGE INSTITUTE are as follows: 1.Department of Ifá Studies The vastness of the knowledge contained within the Ifa divination system is almost unfathomable. In this department, students will be taught the rudiments of Ifá divination, focusing especially on chanting and interpretation of Ifá stories. We would like to preserve the orality of Ifá; therefore the primary focus of the Faculty of Ifa Studies is the oral memorization of Ifá literary verses and the interpretation of the same. There are 256 Odù of Ifá. Each Odù contains 800 stories, yielding a total of 204,800 stories that deal with different aspects of Yoruba mythology, history, medicine, philosophy and other ideas. Each Odù can be regarded as an oral or unwritten "book" of this comprehensive compendium of knowledge. Students will learn verses from each of the 256 Odu, their meanings and practical application. 2.Department of Languages The languages to be taught in this department are Yoruba, English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. This department will focus on both the oral and written forms of the Yoruba language so that students who complete the program would be able to speak the Yoruba language very well and also be very literate in the subject. The English language will also not be neglected. The need to include Portuguese and Spanish is because these are the two languages which the teeming millions of Yoruba people in the Diaspora speak, especially in Cuba and Brazil. Of course, we all know that our brothers and sisters in Benin and Togo Republic speak French in addition to the Yoruba language. English and Yoruba will be compulsory, and each student should pick one of the remaining three languages. 3.Department of Medicine All the herbs in the Yoruba floral and fauna are believed to have been named and categorized by Ifá and his younger brother Osanyin since very ancient times. In the Department of Medicine, we will devote our attention to the study of our indigenous medical practices, therapeutics and pharmacopia. Time will be devoted to the identification of medicinal leaves, roots, and barks of trees, the preparation and administration of different forms of medicines, and how to diagnose and treat illnesses in the indigenous African way. The Ààreèsègùn, chief Medicine Man elected by the entire community of indigenous healers, will play the lead role in this department. 4.Department of Performing Arts In the department of Performing Arts we will teach the music and dance associated with Ifá in West Africa and in the African Diaspora, such as bata music, dùndún music, and music made from iron gongs called agogo, which is the most favorite dance step of Babalawos and Iyanifas. Theoretical instruction will be complemented by real live performances and instruction delivered by local experts in the respective arts. 5.Department of Indigenous Technology In this department, we will focus on the mechanisms, machinery, tools and materials required for the production of beadworks, metal works/blacksmithing, calabash-carving, preparation of indigo dye-stuffs, and other indigenous textile products. Computer technology and design will also be an important part of the curricula. For more information on the Ifa Heritage Institute please visit www.ifaheritage.org or Professor Wande Abimbola's website. http://www.wandeabimbola.com/ifa-heritage-institute-oyo-nigeria/ 6 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by peckhamboi: 2:47pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Good one Aregbe, you already have my endorsement in 2014 for this. Ifa should be made compulsory in Primary schools and optional in Secondary schools. Yoruba is Ifa and Ifa is Yoruba. Without Ifa, there is no Yoruba. 5 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by Odunnu: 2:50pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Is studying Ifa like studying Dodonbiri and Amadioha in Hausa and Igbo settings? 3 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by youngies(m): 2:52pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Odunnu: Is studying Ifa like studying Dodonbiri and Amadioha in Hausa and Igbo settings?They are the same one shilling and one pence! |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by Nobody: 2:55pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Odunnu: Is studying Ifa like studying Dodonbiri and Amadioha in Hausa and Igbo settings? Ifá is based on two binary orders as in the binomial theory of mathematics: the binary order of opposition and the binary order of complimentarity very much the same kind of binary order from which the computer is originated. There are two hundred and fifty-six Odu or books of Ifá. Each Odu or book is supposed to contain eight hundred stories yielding a total of 256 multiplied by 800 which equals 204 800 stories. Each of these stories(histories) contains the experiences of the people of West Africa(Yoruba) throughout the whole range of their history and mythology. In other words even though most of the ancient people were not literate they developed the ability to preserve the salient aspects of their culture and history. What is even more they developed a rigorous system for the study codification transmission and dissemination of this vast body of literature and knowledge. 8 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by MegaMan2020: 3:17pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
I like the idea. Like it or not Ifa is still very much part of Yoruba culture (out in the open or behind closed doors.) Yorubas are the most tolerant people in the World when it comes to religion. You will never see Yorubas arguing in the middle of the street about religion. 2 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by Nobody: 3:57pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
I am a Christian and one of the things I hope to learn before I die is the ifa system of divination. Yoruba history is hidden in its interpretation. Some odu revealed ancient Yoruba people and kingdom, ife before the deluge and after the deluge, Yoruba people before arrival of Oduduwa and his sons, ancient people and their ways of life. I am glad aregbesola took this step. Our culture needs to be preserved and passed on to generations after us. 5 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by PaulJohn1: 4:03pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
I think I'm starting to like that Ifa of a thing Not to worship though |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by tomzman: 4:06pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Ifa studies. I Wonder what the scheme of work would be like. |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by Nobody: 4:08pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Clerics who offered special prayers for the state included the President General, League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, Alhaji Mustapha Ajisafe; the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state, Evangelist Abraham Aladeseye; and frontline Ifa priest, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, among others. My Lord and my God So ifa (i suppose idol worship/juju ) is a bona fide third religion in Osun state? Wonders shall never cease I hope parents can choose to exempt their children from that and there should be no penalty in doing so The true Christian (and Muslim) parents ought to be able to choose if they want their wards in ifa studies the same way I and other parents signed to exempt our children from gay social studies discussion. It should be an elective You have a right to teach juju,my children should have a right not to be included. 3 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by Smartjeezy(m): 4:08pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Thanks so much Baba Kabiru... The logo is already on osun state flag... 2 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by Arysexy(m): 4:09pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Hmmmm this people and juju, now i know why hausa muslim dont regard them as true muslims. |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by ElGabi(m): 4:11pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
E clearrr! |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by bokohalal(m): 4:13pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
I had suggested this a few weeks back on a thread about Ife/Benin relationship. 1 Like |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by Smartjeezy(m): 4:16pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
I know some ifa like:.EJI OGBE... OYEKU MEJI... IWORI MEJI... ODU MEJI.... OKANRAN MEJI... IROSUN MEJI... OWONRIN MEJI... OGUNDA MEJI... OSA MEJI... IRETE MEJI... 5 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by fkaz(m): 4:20pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Arysexy: Hmmmm this people and juju, now i know why hausa muslim dont regard them as true muslims.So you mean say, hausa know dey do juju? |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by ffo(m): 4:22pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
youngies: The Osun State Government has announced a comprehensive plan for the state’s secondary school students to study Ifa as one of their subjects. @ bold: This Governor must be a clown. |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by peckhamboi: 4:25pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
saxywale: I am a Christian and one of the things I hope to learn before I die is the ifa system of divination. Yoruba history is hidden in its interpretation. Some odu revealed ancient Yoruba people and kingdom, ife before the deluge and after the deluge, Yoruba people before arrival of Oduduwa and his sons, ancient people and their ways of life. I am glad aregbesola took this step. Our culture needs to be preserved and passed on to generations after us. There is nothing like Ifa, enough of all the foreign religions in Yorubaland. We are likely in a period called Oshe - Meji in Yoruba history where they rediscover their history. 4 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by theripper: 4:26pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Abeg Ifa and JuJu na d same tin? |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by miteolu(m): 4:34pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Ifa programming or Ifa science |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by anonimi: 4:35pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
saxywale: I am a Christian and one of the things I hope to learn before I die is the ifa system of divination. Yoruba history is hidden in its interpretation. Some odu revealed ancient Yoruba people and kingdom, ife before the deluge and after the deluge, Yoruba people before arrival of Oduduwa and his sons, ancient people and their ways of life. I am glad aregbesola took this step. Our culture needs to be preserved and passed on to generations after us. It would be more productive if a project to draw comparisons with stories in the Bible and koran can be done. |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by hotwax: 4:36pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
saxywale: One funny thing about Ifa is, he spoke about Jesus and God before Oyinbosa brought xtianity. We imported islam and xtianity, let's export ifa. Brazilians are learning Ifa already. 2 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by hammedkola(m): 4:36pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
This our governor shaaaaa...Anyway, trying to bring up the old days to civilization level. |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by Afam4eva(m): 4:37pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
If there's one thing i like about Aregbesola, it's the fact that he localizes his government. He tackles what is of interest to his citizens. When other governors are planning on introducing French and Chinese to school, Aregbesola is introducing Ifa to the curricular. Nice one. 8 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by hotwax: 4:39pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
anonimi:Colonial slave. This ifa not bible or quran. 4 Likes |
Re: Osun Students To Study Ifa – Aregbesola by sundaybam(m): 4:40pm On Jan 03, 2013 |
Ifa ko orunmila ni. 2 Likes |
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