Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, on Wednesday, restated his beliefs in the unity and progress of the Yoruba nation, maintaining that with the success of the Pan Yoruba congress, there is no doubt that the unity of Yoruba nation’s is a collective project and it is surely, a work in progress.
Speaking at the Pan Yoruba Congress held at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo State, Iba Adams
said the gathering is geared towards focusing the race’s energy and strengths in securing the Southwest against criminal race,and also strategise in bolstering southwest’s agric and economic prospects.
The Yoruba generalissimo also added that the Congress offered a bigger platform for all groups to meet minds and discuss the way forward for the Yoruba nation.
“Today’s event is a huge success, given the presence of personalities and contents of discussion which is purely about our security, agric and the economy of the South-West. And I am sure we will continue to synergise and harness the potentials of all other groups in Yorubaland in ensuring effective security of the entire southwest”
“The bottonline is that our communique is encompassing, detailing all grey areas bedevilling our race and the immediate solution to security, agric, economic and other pertinent areas”
Meanwhile, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, in his speech, reaffirmed his support to the leaders of the Yoruba race, stressing the need for unity as a panacea for a better society. Makinde expressed delight at the gathering, saying the meetimg was timely, coming at a time when the region is engulfed in security challenges.
The governor, however, promised to engage Amotekun and other securiry architectures in ensuring that Oyo state is safe for residents.
Chairman of the congress, Mr Sola Lawal, expressed hope that the pan Yoruba congress is an eye-opener for the race, arguing that the committe of this event did a yeoman’s job in seeking solution to the Yoruba socio economic quaqmire.
Meanwhile, the guest lecturer,
Prof David Olusoji Adejumo, said
Yoruba’s resolve to seek peace and tranquility in the southwest cannot be overrun by mere banditry,saying the Yoruba have the capacity to boost its economy through enhanced agricultural templates and effective security.
He said the South-West is the engine room of national progress, adding that the position of Yoruba cannot be overlooked in the development of the nation.
