ÀPÉRÒ YORÙBÁ NÍLÈ LÓKO: Àtúnbí ati Ìsọdọ̀tun Ilẹ̀ Yorùbá (Yorùbá Renaissance and Renewal)
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29th May, 2022
Patriotic and committed Yorùbá men and women, residing at home and in the diaspora, under the auspices of Ẹgbẹ́ Ọmọ Yorùbá North America in collaboration with major Yoruba organizations, have initiated a Yoruba Global Summit, also known as "Àpérò Yorùbá Nílè Lóko" with Phase 1 starting as Weekly Virtual Summits on the Zoom platform from Saturday June 11, 2022 to August 6, 2022.
The point of these series of discussions is to look back at our Golden Era as a people, from 1952- 1966, examine where we are now in the sorry state of our existence in the years of the locusts, from 1967 to date, and map out a future that is deserving of the labors of our heroes past and the aspirations of future generations. This future mapping, with practical ideas of community development, is the highlight of APERO, and it promises a new paradigm which the planners of APERO expect to implement to the letter with the support of the private sector with corporate social responsibility credentials.
This is therefore not another hopeless talk show. With the exigency of time, there is a crying need for a new trajectory, and the evolution of a new social order to guide and realign the Yorùbá with the vision of our late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, whose progressive agenda championed the cause of the proverbial common man. We must go back to our source and build on the labor of our heroes past for the future that we crave.
APERO planners understand the divergence of views on the future of Yorubaland in the context of a paralyzed Nigeria. Between advocates of Yoruba Nation Now and proponents of Restructuring there is no meeting of minds. APERO provides an opportunity for rational dialogue not only on these alternative visions, but also on the concrete developmental issues that we must grapple with no matter what vision we adopt in the end.
The series of dialogues that comprise APERO will cover every sector of our society and economy, including Education, Health and Social Welfare, Rural Development and Employment Generation, Challenges of Governance, Security Challenges, Renewal of Cultural Values and Norms, Repositioning our Youths, Political Pathways, and A New Paradigm of Development for Yorubaland.
To this end, every Yoruba son and daughter is respectfully invited to embrace this season of constructive dialogue and join hands with respected and patriotic men and women who have agreed to share their knowledge with us on these pressing issues with a view to moving Yoruba nation forward. Invited speakers include Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, Prof. Wale Tomori, Prof. Isaac Adewole, Prof. Adewumi Taiwo, Mr. Olawale Rotimi, Prof. Remi Sonaiya, Prof. Adebayo Williams, Mr. Eric Teniola, Prof. Niyi Osundare, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju, Mrs. Funke Opeke, Ms. Sunmbo Aloba, Mr. Amuda Adejare, Mr. Dele Farotimi, Prof. Wale Adeniran, Barr. Aderemilekun Omojola, Mr. Olayemi Afolabi, Commodore Kunle Olawunmi, Col. Adeleye, Mr. Rotimi Sankore, Dr. Banji Adegunloye, Dr. Aliu, and Ms. Adeola Fayehun. APERO will also feature a large number of respected Royal Fathers and Thought Leaders who have accepted the invitation to preside over the sessions.
Oòduà á gbè wá o. Àṣẹ!
Signed:
Professor Segun Gbadegesin (Chairman, Àpérò Planning Committee)
Dr. Durojaye Odimayo Akindutire (Vice Chairman, Àpérò Planning Committee and President Ẹgbẹ́ Ọmọ Yorùbá North America)
Dr. Ayodeji Famuyide (Secretary, Àpérò Planning Committee)
Comrade David Adenekan (Assistant Secretary, Àpérò Planning Committee).
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