Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat explained his decision to appear on the popular Yoruba-focused programme Masoyinbo, saying the platform offers an important opportunity to promote language, culture, and heritage.
In a statement shared on social media after his appearance, Hamzat said he had “a great time on Masoyinbo, exploring the importance of Yoruba in our society and why we must preserve the language, celebrate our culture and pass our rich heritage on to future generations.”
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He stressed that the Yoruba language goes far beyond communication. “Yoruba is more than a language. It is part of our identity, history, values and what connects us as a community. While our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, preserving our indigenous languages is a responsibility we all share.”
I had a great time on Masoyinbo, exploring the importance of Yoruba in our society and why we must preserve the language, celebrate our culture and pass our rich heritage on to future generations.
Yoruba is more than a language. It is part of our identity, history, values and what connects us as a community. While our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, preserving our indigenous languages is a responsibility we all share.
Building a greater Lagos means investing not only in infrastructure and public services but also in our people, culture and values. We must work together to keep our heritage alive for generations to come.
Masoyinbo is doing a wonderful job of preserving our heritage while keeping us informed and entertained, whether in Lagos or anywhere else in the world.
— Obafemi Hamzat (@drobafemihamzat) October 9, 2026
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Hamzat linked cultural preservation to Lagos’s broader development. “Building a greater Lagos means investing not only in infrastructure and public services but also in our people, culture and values. We must work together to keep our heritage alive for generations to come.”
He also praised the programme itself. “Masoyinbo is doing a wonderful job of preserving our heritage while keeping us informed and entertained, whether in Lagos or anywhere else in the world.”
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The Deputy Governor, who is also the APC flagbearer and governorship candidate for 2027, used the appearance to reinforce the message that cultural identity and modern development must go hand in hand.
