Council of Yoruba Elders (CYE) has reiterated its commitment to the restructuring agenda and pledged to collaborate with persons and institutions that advance the well-being and interest of the Yoruba people.
This was stated yesterday in a press statement signed by the secretary-general of CYE, Dr Victor Taiwo.
The statement said, “the global executive council of the CYE met to review the communiqué issued at the end of the South West Governors Forum held in Lagos recently.
“We observed that all the six governors of the South West geo-political zone were in attendance. This is commendable as presence is the first sign of commitment. We urge the Governors to continue on this trajectory to show our people a good example of brotherhood and commitment to the well-being of the motherland.”
It noted that the adoption of a common anthem for Yorubaland is most commendable, saying it signals a rallying point and the promise of a rebirth.
The council urged the governors to further ensure the entrenchment of the anthem by making it mandatory in all primary and secondary schools in the South West as well as in all formal gatherings, social and political.
CYE called for the speedy passage of the South West caucus of the House of Representatives for the South West Development Commission Bill. The Council also noted the unanimity of the South West Governors on the desirability of State Police and regional collaboration on Agriculture to ensure food security in Yorubaland.
“The resolve by the Governors to further strengthen the DAWN Commission’s operational efficiency to achieve its ONE BLOC mandate especially on economic integration, cooperation and investment promotion was also welcomed by the Council.
“CYE appealed to the Forum to consider recapitalisation of Odua Investment Limited and make it a behemoth of wealth and job creation in Yorubaland. The Company’s stake in some key companies has drastically reduced due to lack of capacity to make further fund injection when required. There is a need to expand the capital base and structure of the company as a true conglomerate that can increase the patrimonial commonwealth of our people,” it added.
