Africans in the United States have been told to strengthen collaboration with their African American contemporaries to facilitate meaningful development advances and drive the will of growth in the diaspora community.
Delivering a keynote address at the CBI African Icons Merit Award night, Osili who doubles as President of the city of Indianapolis and District 11 representative, stressed the need for Africans in the diaspora to get involved in development activities as functional members of the community.
Speaking on “The power of unity,” Osili emphasised that diaspora Africans should build solidarity and partnerships with African Americans to advance progress.
“Unity is not a dream, but a decision we need to embrace intentionally,” he affirmed.
Osili called for the creation of Council of African Diaspora to amplify African voices while preserving African identity.
He challenged Africans in the diaspora to rise beyond the barriers of language and colonial history, emphasising that African Americans are not guests in America but stakeholders.
He maintained the need for partnership and solidarity between Africans in the diaspora and African Americans in shaping political and economic influence in the US.
President Vop congratulated and saluted the founder of CBI Community Network and convener of African Icons Merit Award (AIMA) Mr. Sunday Lanre Omotoso and his team for this initiative and called on all Africans in diaspora to embrace the change that the movement stands for.
Osili is a seasoned leader who has served as City County Council President with integrity and vision since 2018,
Beyond the chambers, Osili’s work has advanced urban development, affordable housing, homelessness reduction, and police-community relations, positioning him as a respected figure in shaping equitable and inclusive governance.