Not fewer 130 Pan-Yoruba groups are set to convene to deliberate on the state of the nation. Leaders from civil rights and community-based organizations across Ekiti, Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara, Delta, and Edo states will participate......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
The meeting is scheduled to take place in Lagos on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at a summit titled “Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria: The Role of Non-state Actors.”
According to the organizers, the event is expected to attract around 1,500 participants, including media representatives, professional bodies, and delegates from South-West state governments, among others.
In a statement, the General Secretary of the groups, Popoola Ajayi, noted: “Leaders of Yoruba associations from the West African coast, as well as from Northern, Middle Belt, and South Eastern Nigeria, will be in attendance. Nigeria is at a critical juncture in its history. As you may know, the AYDM is the largest coalition of Pan-Yoruba groups, comprising 130 member organizations, including community-based, artisan, and professional groups.”
“AYDM coalition members include but are not limited to South West Professional; O’odua Peoples Congress, Agbekoya; South-West Farmers Forum, United Itsekiri Peoples Congress, ANAMMACO, representing Okada Riders in the South West; South West Students Coalition, O’odua Nationalist Coalition, Yoruba Community Association in Northern Nigeria, Ilaje Peoples Assembly; Igbimo Omo Oodua in Diaspora, Nigerian Automobile Technicians Association, with some 5million registered members of mechanics established in 1953; Covenant Group of South-West Professionals, Association of Yoruba Communities in West Africa, Yoruba Artisan and Traders Association, O’odua International Democratic Movement, O’odua Muslim-Christian Dialogue Group, among many others.”