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By Esther Egbe
Yoruba Council Worldwide President Aare Barrister Oladotun Hassan said "We are thrilled to welcome you to the FIRST YORUBA OBAS SUMMIT, an epochal event aimed at gathering all diverse array of stakeholders dedicated to the progress and unity of Yoruba land. "Amebo Newspaper learnt.
Aere revealed that this landmark summit as ordained by God Almighty Eledumare is a congregation of all Yoruba Kings, traditional and religious institutions, policymakers, Political minds, Governors, Legislators, Captains of Industries, eminent Yoruba sons and daughters, academia, and other great leaders of our time.
It is indeed a new dawn in our history today as we move in unison towards the actualization of the age-long Ancestral Yoruba Development Agenda for the overall benefits of the generation now and the yet unborn.
Our Fundamental Cardinal Objectives.
This epochal event is prepared to : Address some challenges facing the Yoruba heritage. To foster unity between our traditional institutions and leaders.To Provide a solid foundation for socio-economic integration. Reintegration of Yoruba LAWS [IWE OFIN]/ the Enactment of the Old 1952-1953 Constitution/Western Region Laws ( postulated by Chief Obafemi Awolowo) into the new People's Nigeria Constitution or a separate Southwest Independent Laws passed by all Southwestern States viz: just like the Islamic sharia laws of the Northern Nigeria is given a pride of place in the 1999 Constitution.
Yoruba traditional Obas shall be an independent arm of Government with absolute immunity and protective powers over their respective lands and provide adequate welfare for their people.
Adequate provision of homeland security through all traditional institutions and Socio-cultural groups.
*35% Allocation to the Education Sector in Yorubaland, prompt healthcare delivery services in All Yorubaland, ensuring access to justice in Yorubaland, infrastructural growths, provisions of Omoluabi Identity Cards with fully automated Central Yoruba social numbers.
15% Derivatives Allocation for the Traditional Institutions.25% Derivatives Allocation for Youth Development in Yorubaland.Ensuring Every 1st of May is celebrated globally as Yoruba National Unity Day(World Omoluabi Day Festival).Advancement of Yoruba Information Technology Center.Yoruba Council of Obas Worldwide ( Southwest Council of Obas and Chiefs with a Central Secretariat in Lagos, Ibadan, and Ile-ife.Establishment of the Federal and Regional Ministry of Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs.
Demand for the abolition of the Land Use Act 1978.Establishment of Southwest Sports Council. Establish of the National / Regional Youth Development Commission.Establishment of National / Regional Youth Data Centre.
To ensure 20% Employment Placements Opportunity for qualified Yoruba indigenous people in all major corporate Multinationals in Yorubaland.
Establishment of the Southwest (Yoruba) Agricultural Economic Development Zone scheme under the watchful eyes of the Obas in each domain, expected to deliver mass agricultural mechanised farming (All Cows, Ram, Goats, Fowl, Fish, Pepper, Tomato, Onions, Ginger, Cassava, Coacoa to mention a few are all produced in Yorubaland for the exclusive consumption of our people), food security and human resource development throughout Yoruba land.
We are proud to present the newly designed Omoluabi Identity membership cards for all interested Omoluabi of Yorubaland.
Today's occasion is more than a event; it is a movement towards a stronger, more united, and prosperous Yoruba land.
This historic gathering is highly recognized all over the work from Nigeria to America, Republic of Benin and viewed across the world by the global audience, as we jointly strive to preserve our freedom, rights and privileges, as well as aggressively advance our rich heritage. Together, we can build a brighter future for all Yoruba people.
This is a rear opportunity after over 80 years after the Conference of Yoruba Obas hosted by the late sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo to be part of a transformative movement for Yoruba's unity and progress.
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