- The Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has directed its female staff and students in the Ikole campus to stay indoors from August 7 to 9th
- According to FUOYE's senior assistant registrar Ibukunoluwa O. Alamu in a statement, the reason for the directive was because of the Oro festival that will be taking place in the area between the period
- Ekiti state is one of the Southwest states in Nigeria that is peculiar with traditional festivals, such as the Oro
The Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has directed that its female students and staff at its Ikole campus stay indoors from Wednesday, August 7, to Friday, August 9, because of the Oro festival in the Ikole-Ekiti area of Ekiti state scheduled for the period.
Senior Assistant Registrar Ibukunoluwa O. Alamu of the university stated that this measure was to ensure the safety of female members during the traditional event, which typically involves masked men and restrictions on women's movement.
The Punch reported that the Oro festival is an Indigenous cultural practice in Yoruba communities, and the university wants to ensure the well-being of all female members during this period.
FUOYE asks females to avoid Oro's harm
The university urges all affected individuals to comply with the directive and remain indoors for the festival to avoid potential risks or harm.
The statement reads:
“This is to inform all female staff and students on the Ikole campus of the University that they are requested to stay indoors between Wednesday, 7th August, and Friday, 9th August 2024, due to the ‘Oro’ festival scheduled to hold within the Ikole-Ekiti community. This is for your kind note.”
Ekiti is a southwest state in Nigeria. It was created in 1996 from the old Ondo State and is named after the Ekiti people, a subgroup of the Yoruba ethnic group. The state is known for its rich cultural heritage, including traditional festivals like the Oro festival, which the Ekiti people celebrate.
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.. Source: Legit.ng
