The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi; the Olu of Igboora, Oba Jimoh Titiloye; the Sabigana of Igana, Oba Saliu Oyemola Azeez; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin; the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye; the Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisi; and the Chairman of the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Siyan Oyewole, are among the dignitaries expected at the Supreme Forum of Yoruba Youth’s annual lecture.
Scheduled for Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye, Ibadan, the lecture is themed: “Rejuvenation of Yoruba Culture for Economic Upliftment of the People.”
The event, organized by the Supreme Forum of Yoruba Youth under the leadership of its President, Otunba Oluwafemi Awogboro, will also feature the Elerinmo of Erinmo, Oba Dr. Michael Odunayo Ajayi; the Oranmiyan of Oko land, Oba Solomon Akiola Oyeyode; and the Ojurin of Ojurin Kingdom, Oba Joachim Adeyemi Afolabi, among other notable figures.
Additional high-profile attendees include the Iyaloja General of Nigeria and daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo; the Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zaccheus Adedeji; Aya’ba Sulat Adeyemi, a prominent wife of the late Alaafin of Oyo; Oyo State Police Commissioner, Amb. Romoke Ayinde; and renowned media personality, Yemi Sonde.
The annual lecture, a signature initiative of the Supreme Forum of Yoruba Youth, aims to foster the advancement and well-being of Yoruba youth.
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This year’s edition promises to be a landmark event, bringing together Yoruba leaders, elders, and youths to deliberate on pressing issues facing the Yoruba nation.
Prof. Oyewo is expected to deliver the keynote address at the event, his presence is anticipated to bring gravity and insight to the discussions.
Similarly, the Soun of Ogbomoso and the Okere of Saki will share their perspectives on the theme of the lecture.
Other notable attendees include traditional leaders, politicians, academics, and youth leaders from across the Yoruba-speaking states of Nigeria.
The event provides a unique platform for intergenerational dialogue, allowing youth to engage with elders and learn from their experiences.
The annual lecture is part of the Supreme Forum of Yoruba Youth’s efforts to promote Yoruba culture, language, and traditions. By bringing together influential leaders and youth, the organization aims to foster a sense of unity and cooperation among Yoruba people.
The event’s theme reflects the organization’s focus on empowering young people to take ownership of their destiny and contribute meaningfully to the development of the Yoruba nation.
As the Supreme Forum of Yoruba Youth prepares for its annual lecture, there is palpable excitement among Yoruba youth and leaders alike.
The event promises to be a momentous occasion, one that will inspire and motivate participants to work towards a brighter future for the Yoruba people.