The Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land,Iba Gani Ige Adams, has urged the governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, to replicate the initiative of the Southwest Security Network, known as operation Amotekun in the state, saying the initiative will help in
reducing the spate of insecurity in the state.
Point News247 reports that Gani Adams made the charge at the weekend in Kabba,Kogi state, at the 8th edition of Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) tagged Kabba 2022.
Adams,who is the global convener of the diaspora group noted further that though the state is peaceful,there is need to beef up the security across the state.
“I urge our amiable governor to replicate the idea of Amotekun in Kogi state. The governor can give the state security outfit any name that suits its purpose.This will help in complementing the efforts of the federal government in securing the state”
He, however, applauded the efforts of the governor in driving the economic fortunes of the state, adding that the OPU congress in Kabba had really helped Nigerians in diaspora to know more about the state.
Meanwhile,Secretary to the Kogi State Government,Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade, who represented the Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, expressed appreciation to Iba Gani Adams for using the OPU platform to create a new bond between Kogi state and the people of the diaspora.
She added that the Kogi state government will continue to bridge the gap between the North and the Southwest.
“Our amiable governor is a bridge builder and I am sure His Excellency will continue to bridge the gap between the North and the Southwest.”
I urge all members of the OPU to be committed to the ideals of the organization and I know our government is always ready to sustain the relationship between the convener,the Aareonakafo and Governor Yahaya Bello.”
The guest lecturer,Dr.Oluwayomi Atte,in his lecture,titled”:A strategic Approach to Fulfilling the destiny of Yoruba race:The Way Forward,said
the Yoruba people are people of integrity,very accomodating and
worthy of emulation.
“Yoruba history and ethos reflected a culture of people that are very enterprising .Yoruba believes in certain principles including that of Omoluabi,Yoruba believes in hard work,Yoruba hardly go to war,and they are very patient people”.
“Our destiny as a race is for the Yoruba to achieve their goals for the betterment of the people”
In his remarks,Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi,who is the Royal Father of the day, commended, Iba Gani Adams for contributing his quotas to the development of Okun land, and Kogi state in particular.
He said the roles of Iba Gani Adams as the Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land is the only unifying factor across the southwest.
“I want to appreciate the Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land for counting Kabba worthy of hosting the OPU World Congress.Aare’s title is the only unifying title that can help to fulfill the destiny of our race.
Other guests present at the conference include the Olujumu of Ijumu Kingdom,Oba Williams Ayeni,the Agbana of Isanlu Kingdom,Oba Moses Etombi,Olu of Okeri,Oba JJ Falope,Elejuku of Ejuku,Oba Lamidi Ayeni,,Chief Gani Balogun,Osi Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland,Chief Gboyega Adejumo,Gbonga Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Senior Special Assistant to the governor of Ekiti on Arts, Culture and Tourism, Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre.
Members and delegates of OPU, National Executive Council and National Coordinating Council of the OPC,and other prominent guests and dignitaries across the country.