OSOGBO -The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has called for the development and promotion of Yoruba language as a medium of instruction for academic subjects, including Physics and other specialised courses.
The monarch made the call on Monday during the 2026 Odun Olodumare celebration and his 11th coronation anniversary at his palace in Iwo, Osun State.
Oba Akanbi said Yoruba had the capacity to serve as a language of instruction across different academic disciplines if deliberate efforts were made to develop and expand its use.
“Normally, I prefer to speak my Yoruba language. I want to upgrade the Yoruba language so that we can use it to teach Physics and all kinds of subjects and courses in the educational system,” he said.
The traditional ruler also advocated the preservation and modernisation of Yoruba culture, particularly the reform of traditions he said promoted violence.
