Olota of Otta Advocates Cultural Preservation During European Tour, Visits Nigerian Embassy in Rome
Olota stressed the importance of maintaining strong connections with one’s heritage and encouraged his people to stay connected to their homeland
In continuation of the ongoing Europe Tour, His Majesty, Olota of the Paramount and Ancient Otta land, Awori Kingdom, Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode) was warmly received at the Nigerian Embassy in Rome, Italy by a dedicated team led by Her Excellency, Amb. Gwendy Omijeh, the Charge d’Affairs, along with key officials including M.M. Lawal, H. Kwache-Adams, G. W. Gabkwet, A.O. Ahanonu, M.N. Tony-Bisong, and N.J. Ribi.
Welcoming His Majesty, Mrs Omijeh commended Kabiyesi Olota for the diplomatic visit, and for the efforts in promoting culture and traditions.
She described the tour as “thoughtful”, as it will further integrate subjects living in Rome with their homeland.
During the diplomatic visit to Rome, Italy, His Majesty highlighted the importance of preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Awori people.
Olota emphasized the significance of remembering one’s roots and encouraged his subjects to maintain strong ties with their homeland. He urged them to embrace their cultural identity, visit their ancestral land frequently, and actively promote and preserve the rich Awori Cultural Heritage.
The Awori monarch’s message resonates deeply in an era marked by rapid globalization and cultural homogenization.
As traditional values and customs face the pressures of modernization, Olota’s call for cultural preservation serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of heritage and identity.
As Olota’s message reverberates beyond the confines of the embassy walls, it serves as a beacon of cultural resilience and a call to action for all to cherish, celebrate, and preserve the diverse cultural tapestry that enriches our world.
In His Majesty’s delegation are the following esteemed individuals: Alayeluwa Oba Adewunmi Adeniji Odutala (Onibudo of Ayetoro Itele Otta, Awori Kingdom), Chief Olusegun Johnson (Otunba of Otta, Awori Kingdom), Chief Okikiolu Fadayiro (Baamolu of Otta, Awori Kingdom), Prince Adewale Adeyanju (Culture and Tourism Consultant to His Majesty), and Prince Adeyemi Sulaimon Olusesi (Principal Secretary to His Majesty & Omotobase of Otta, Awori Kingdom), among others
