President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti are some of the dignitaries expected to attend the Yoruba National Day lecture in Ibadan, Oyo State.
President-general, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, Comrade Awa Bamiji, who disclosed this to newsmen said this year’s event would be used to celebrate the 85th birthday of a core progressive, elder statesmen and veteran actor, Chief Lere Paimo, aka Eda Onileola.
According to him, the lecture, titled, “National Unity and Agitation for Self- Determination: The Way Forward for Nigeria” would be delivered by the Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
He added that the chairman of the event is the chairman of BOVAS Group, Arc Bamidele Samson while Otunba Jumoke Ogunkeyede (JMK) would be the vice chairman.
“Special guests of honour are President Bola Tinubu (GCFR) and first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, while guests of honour are South West governors.
“Special guests are speakers of the South West Houses of Assembly. The fathers of the day are Afenifere leaders: Chief Reuben Fasoranti, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, General Alani Akinrinade (rtd), Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, Dr Kunle Olajide and Hon Wale Osun.
“We had concluded formal consultations before the news of approval of the Lagos State House of Assembly to celebrate Yoruba week in the state,’’ he said.
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