Integration of Ifá in Modern Development Advocated

On [date not specified], Professor Tife Olufemi Adesey delivered the 22nd inaugural lecture at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, emphasizing the importance of integrating Ifá into contemporary development frameworks. He argued that traditional knowledge should not be viewed as relics of the past but as dynamic systems that can inform modern governance and educational innovation.

Adesey highlighted the risks of relying solely on foreign models without contextual adaptation, which could limit sustainable growth in Africa. He pointed out the untapped potential within cultural assets, using Ekiti State as an example of a region rich in cultural resources that could drive local economic development through tourism.

The lecture attracted various dignitaries, including Vice Chancellor Professor Joshua Ogunwol and Tajudeen Opoola, who praised the depth of the discourse. The event underscored the need for Africa to leverage its indigenous knowledge systems as tools for modern development rather than merely cultural preservation.