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Makinde Mandates Civil, Public Servants to Wear ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday to Boost Culture

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved a new dress code policy requiring all civil and public servants to wear native attire with a touch of traditional Aso oke fabrics every Thursday, in addition to the existing Friday native attire tradition.

The directive, communicated to heads of ministries and agencies on January 27, 2025, aims to preserve Yoruba culture while empowering local artisans and boosting the informal economy.

In the circular, it was emphasised that the inclusion of Aso oke—a handwoven fabric synonymous with Yoruba tradition—will directly local weavers, dyers, and tailors, thereby “sustaining livelihoods, reducing unemployment, and increasing income streams for artisans.” The government projects that increased demand for these fabrics will spur growth in the informal sector, bolster tourism, and foster inclusive development.

"This policy is not just about dressing; it’s a strategic effort to validate our cultural identity while uplifting grassroots economies,” the circular stated. “Every Thursday and Friday, our workforce will become ambassadors of tradition and catalysts for economic transformation.”

https://oyoaffairs.net/makinde-mandates-civil-public-servants-to-wear-aso-oke-every-thursday-to-boost-culture/

Yoruba Race: You are being manipulated if you do at least 3 of these 11

One thing about manipulation is that the person being manipulated will think everything is Ok and that he or she is doing the right thing. Here are 11 signs to know whether you are being manipulated as a Yoruba human.

#1. You revoke your Yoruba name because it has one of the Orishas in it: Whether it’s your pastor that convinced you by giving you some spiritual excuses or its because you want to travel out of Nigeria, one way or the other you are been manipulated.

#2. You see Yoruba religion as idolatry: all the world religion is idolatry, including all the Abrahamic religion: Christianity, Islam, name it. For a religion to be idolatry, there must be (a). items of worship or of reference to deity like pictures or statutes e.g. the cross, Kaaba of the Bedouin tribes; (b). religion rituals such as the killing of rams, Holy communion; and then (c). Human-God reference or representative and or messenger, (d). Kissing of a rock.

#3. You totally believe the slave trade narration as better explanation for the appearance of the Yoruba race all over the world: This is a lie that we are been told again and again. Yoruba are believed to be part of the pre-Columbia American.

#4. You derogatory call the Yoruba language “vernacular” and shun children and young adult from speaking it: The word "vernacular" in itself is not a negative word as it is simply can mean "indigenous language of a people". If a people are prevented from speaking their language, then who will?

#5. You do not have many Yoruba traditional wears: If you think that putting on of Yoruba cloth will make you look less "corporate", and you don't really care about acquiring Yoruba traditional outfit, you may need to have a rethink about your heritage and start taking deliberate effort about this.

#6. You prefer foreign music to Yoruba: non Yoruba music are all good, in fact you can get spiritual and entertained through music, but manipulation set in when you start making illogical preference to non-Yoruba music and think music about Yoruba Orisha, culture and tradition are bad.

#7. You cannot recite some of the Yoruba poems and rhymes: Poems and rhymes are part of your cultural identity. The poems were created to teach morals and inculcate the Omoluabi character. If you defaulted here, then now is the time not to only start learning but to also teach your children. Teachers in schools should also encourage teaching and memorising of these. Have you seen the beauty of: Toju Iwa, Ise loogun ise, Kini n o fole se laye ti mo wa...

#8. You do not have a Yoruba name or you hate being called by your Yoruba name.

#9. You name your children many non-Yoruba name and prefer to call them by their non-Yoruba names: This is also a sign of been manipulated.

#10. Your children cannot speak Yoruba: They speak other language fluently but you frowning at them whenever they speak Yoruba is inferiority complex and a sign of been manipulated. This is not even in the Yoruba gene. 'A complete child' should be taught to speak not only foreign language fluently but also Yoruba.

#11. You think that explaining of concepts with Yoruba in schools is bad: how better will a student understand than when tough concepts are explained using the student's native language.

Impressive.

9ice one..

Children of hate coming to spill thrash as usual!


Yoruba lagba! Awa ni Baba won!

Cultural heritage boosting

Highly commendable

It is good but Aso Oke is not cheap
Makinde should also give them dressing allowance to really make it happen

UncleAyo:
[b]Makinde Mandates Civil, Public Servants to Wear ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday to Boost Culture[/b]e/

Will he increase their wardrobe allowance? Artisans know Aso Oke is for occasions and it doesn't come cheap.

Nice idea

Tiwa n tiwa.

Ogun will go for Adire

MarketDispatch:


Will he increase their wardrobe allowance? Artisans know Aso Oke is for occasions and it doesn't come cheap.

The higher the demands, the lower the price

Afterall , it's not expensive like Gucci

Modified: Some people don't understand basic economy. If there are sellers of the same product in an area, if you give discount with your own products, you will sell more and also make more profits

UncleAyo:
Makinde Mandates Civil, Public Servants to Wear ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday to Boost Culture



https://oyoaffairs.net/makinde-mandates-civil-public-servants-to-wear-aso-oke-every-thursday-to-boost-culture/

good one from GSM

It's a good one that would prioritize and promote the yoruba rich cultural heritage.

Good one. It will boost the textile industry of Oyo state.

Many graduates will soon go into tailoring to meet demands for aso oke.

very good....each tribe should celebrate their culture in their regions....

Edumare bless seyi makinde

A lot of government officials should revert to traditionally made textiles.

To empower the textile industry.

Nigerian Tailors

Nigerian boutiques

Instead of shouting Dollar is high, then you change the money and g and buy Italian shoe and British/American designers.

Correct man. Local attires should be mandatory to all public and civil servants.

How much is he paying them that he wants to to give them such mandate?


Doesn't make any sense at all.......

Allow workers to wear what they can afford, because they have responsibilities to take care of....

UncleAyo:
Makinde Mandates Civil, Public Servants to Wear ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday to Boost Culture



https://oyoaffairs.net/makinde-mandates-civil-public-servants-to-wear-aso-oke-every-thursday-to-boost-culture/

Governor Makinde wants civil servants to rock Aso Oke every Thursday to promote Yoruba culture and boost local businesses. It’s a great move for heritage and the economy, but let’s be real—Aso Oke is thick and heavy. In Nigeria’s heat, wearing it weekly might turn into a sweaty struggle. Instead of just mandating tradition, why not invest in research to make the fabric lighter and more breathable? Culture should be comfortable too! With innovation, we can modernize Aso Oke while keeping its beauty and significance intact.

Seyi makinde get sense normally

Ok

Nice.

You all African leaders should learn from America's Trump.

helinues:


The higher the demands, the lower the price

Afterall , it's not expensive like Gucci

Lol going by this Ur quote, meaning that, during Christmas, high demand for chicken equates prices for chicken drop?
Or during Sallah, high demand for Ram, brings down the price?..

I hope there's a wardrobe allowance to go along with this new directive! 😊👗👖

UncleAyo:
Makinde Mandates Civil, Public Servants to Wear ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday to Boost Culture

https://oyoaffairs.net/makinde-mandates-civil-public-servants-to-wear-aso-oke-every-thursday-to-boost-culture/

How much is he paying them or is it from the min wage

that nigga you quoted is a dumb mofo don't waste your education on him

Puss360:

Lol going by this Ur quote, meaning that, during Christmas, high demand for chicken equates prices for chicken drop?
Or during Sallah, high demand for Ram, brings down the price?..

This is really good. This was how the Chinese and Indians defended their religion, culture and traditions.

UncleAyo:
Yoruba Race: You are being manipulated if you do at least 3 of these 11

One thing about manipulation is that the person being manipulated will think everything is Ok and that he or she is doing the right thing. Here are 11 signs to know whether you are being manipulated as a Yoruba human.

#1. You revoke your Yoruba name because it has one of the Orishas in it: Whether it’s your pastor that convinced you by giving you some spiritual excuses or its because you want to travel out of Nigeria, one way or the other you are been manipulated.

#2. You see Yoruba religion as idolatry: all the world religion is idolatry, including all the Abrahamic religion: Christianity, Islam, name it. For a religion to be idolatry, there must be (a). items of worship or of reference to deity like pictures or statutes e.g. the cross, Kaaba of the Bedouin tribes; (b). religion rituals such as the killing of rams, Holy communion; and then (c). Human-God reference or representative and or messenger, (d). Kissing of a rock.

#3. You totally believe the slave trade narration as better explanation for the appearance of the Yoruba race all over the world: This is a lie that we are been told again and again. Yoruba are believed to be part of the pre-Columbia American.

#4. You derogatory call the Yoruba language “vernacular” and shun children and young adult from speaking it: The word "vernacular" in itself is not a negative word as it is simply can mean "indigenous language of a people". If a people are prevented from speaking their language, then who will?

#5. You do not have many Yoruba traditional wears: If you think that putting on of Yoruba cloth will make you look less "corporate", and you don't really care about acquiring Yoruba traditional outfit, you may need to have a rethink about your heritage and start taking deliberate effort about this.

#6. You prefer foreign music to Yoruba: non Yoruba music are all good, in fact you can get spiritual and entertained through music, but manipulation set in when you start making illogical preference to non-Yoruba music and think music about Yoruba Orisha, culture and tradition are bad.

#7. You cannot recite some of the Yoruba poems and rhymes: Poems and rhymes are part of your cultural identity. The poems were created to teach morals and inculcate the Omoluabi character. If you defaulted here, then now is the time not to only start learning but to also teach your children. Teachers in schools should also encourage teaching and memorising of these. Have you seen the beauty of: Toju Iwa, Ise loogun ise, Kini n o fole se laye ti mo wa...

#8. You do not have a Yoruba name or you hate being called by your Yoruba name.

#9. You name your children many non-Yoruba name and prefer to call them by their non-Yoruba names: This is also a sign of been manipulated.

#10. Your children cannot speak Yoruba: They speak other language fluently but you frowning at them whenever they speak Yoruba is inferiority complex and a sign of been manipulated. This is not even in the Yoruba gene. 'A complete child' should be taught to speak not only foreign language fluently but also Yoruba.

#11. You think that explaining of concepts with Yoruba in schools is bad: how better will a student understand than when tough concepts are explained using the student's native language.

You forgot to add number 12, that's mining of human skulls is compulsory for every child and adults born in that region

Why not on Monday?

Thank you Makinde for thwarting fulanis who claim to be yorubas amongst us promoting Arab religion and culture over ours