Group Urges African Unity For Speedy Development

A non governmental organization, Africa Solidarity Movement (ASM) has stressed the need for countries in Africa to unite to accelerate speedy development of the continent.

The group in a statement signed by the secretary general of the movement in Nigeria, Amb Abdulmajeed Oladimeji Oyeniyi and made available to journalists in Osogbo, harped on the need for Africans to exhibit their ingenuity towards productivity to enhance Africa’s rightful position globally.

They also called for an increase in investment in economic and social development factors to improve the development index of African nations.

ASM, a non -governmental organisation founded in the Republic of Coted’ Ivoire with other West African countries partners to promote African heritage and culture.

Ambassador Oyeniyi disclosed that recently, notable African sons and daughters came together to share ideas on issues that affect their lives and the way forward for African countries at a summit held in Ghana adding that outstanding Africans were given awards of excellence in recognition of their contributions to the development of their respective countries.

He said: “ASM summit served as a platform for young people from across African countries to learn, network, and share ideas on issues that affect their lives.

“During our summit which took place in Ghana, we honored some prominent African sons and daughters who have contributed immensely to the development of their countries.

“The event, brought  together young people, policymakers, development partners, and international organizations and afforded the participants the ample opportunity to discuss the challenges facing young people in Africa and to develop innovative solutions to address these challenges”

“We also reiterated the need to ensure unity among the countries in Africa, as part of the ways to drive a speedy pace of development in the continent.

Among the award recipients were Senator Ademola Adeleke who bagged ambassador of Nigeria Youth. Others included Mr Salihu Demos, the director general of Nigeria Television Authority, High chief Ibrahim Gwaggo, High chief Adi Pajo, General Christopher Musa OFR; Chief of Defence Nigeria; Ambassador.