The Odua Progressive Union (OPU) Europe has called for the restructuring of Nigeria along regional line to enhance its development.
In a communique issued after its third Europe Summit in Gothenburg, Sweden, it also backed the call for devolution of powers.
OPU called on Yoruba in diaspora to be evangelists of the Yoruba culture and ensure that the interest of the Yoruba nation is protected at all times.
It lauded the collaboration of its sister body, Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) with the Nigerian Police to flush the dreaded Badoo cultist group out of Ikorodu in Lagos State.
OPU’s Europe Coordinator, Chief Victor Adewale, while welcoming delegates to the summit said: “It is an understatement that Nigeria is a failed nation, and there is urgent need for all stakeholders to come together and determine how the future should be tackled.
“The numerous issues confronting the nation should be addressed and all agitations from various interests should be promptly treated,” he said.
OPU Convener and National Coordinator of the Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) Otunba Gani Adams, suggested the adoption of “mutual understanding and compromise” to make democracy workable.
He said OPU has provided a veritable platform for Oodua descendants abroad to constantly interact on issues of common interest, especially as it affects the Yoruba race in particular and the country.
“The efforts of all of us here, if offered in unison, can salvage our country from imminent crash,” he said.
He canvassed the adoption of “mutual understanding and compromise” strategies used by the Swedish to accomplish the political and economic progress being witnessed in their democracy.
Guest lecturer at the event, Saad Muhialdeen, praised the Yorubas for being the most focal, conscious and well exposed race in Africa.
He praised OPU for its effort towards the preservation of their culture and tradition.
The summit attracted delegates from 10 Europe Chapters, and various Nigeria Union Associations in Europe.