Yoruba Language Preservation in Africa: Idris Alooma Appointed to Lead Cultural Initiative

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The General Manager of UNILORIN FM radio station, Mr. Ibrahim Akintola Idris (Alooma), has been appointed as a key member of the Yorùbá Language Preservation Initiative's Brain Trust in Africa. This prestigious project aims to safeguard the Yorùbá language and cultural heritage by promoting language proficiency, creative expression, and cultural pride among young people aged 15-18 across Yorùbá-speaking regions of Nigeria.


      

In a letter dated September 29, 2025, signed by the project coordinator, Mr. Olusola Macaulay it was stated that the project seeks to reverse the decline in indigenous language use among young people and ensure the Yorùbá language remains vibrant and relevant for future generations. 


     

Mr Macaulay said with Mr. Idris Alooma on board, the initiative is poised to make a significant impact in preserving Africa's rich cultural heritage.


      

He stressed further that the project's goals include enhancing fluency and proficiency in Yorùbá, showcasing cultural expressions, and instilling a sense of pride and ownership in Yorùbá identity and heritage. By working together, the project's organizers hope to create a model for indigenous language revival that can be replicated across Nigeria and beyond.


    

Mr Macaulay opined that the Brain Trust, comprising experts and influencers like Idris Alooma, will provide strategic guidance and support to deliver the programme successfully..He emphasized that members will contribute to planning sessions, provide guidance on programme development, leverage their networks to enhance the project's reach, and participate in quarterly review meetings.


  

Meanwhile this appointment is another notable achievement for Mr. Idris Alooma who is also a Deputy Director in the Directorate of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, a seasoned broadcaster with three decades of experience, a second-class upper graduate of the University of Ilorin, and a recipient of about 90 awards nationally and internationally, including the UNESCO, World Royal Award (WORA), and YOMAFA Global Award.

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