• Regionalism best approach to fulfilling Nigeria’s destiny
Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Adams, said Nigeria can survive the various challenges faced by the leadership of the country only if it is restructured, adding that without restructuring, the fate of Nigeria would continue to hang in the balance.
Adams spoke at the 2024 edition of Elegbara Festival in Shasha, Lagos. The Yoruba generalissimo stated also that the economic indices has shown that the naira is losing its value everyday, adding that that has affected every aspect of the country’s socio- economic situation, including the budget proposal.
“Nigeria’s problem is accumulating with the loss in the value of the naira. We need to appreciate our diversity, we need to also apply this to the structure of government by also embracing regionalism as the best approach to getting Nigeria out of this political mess.
“We need to remember the fact that the spirit of our founding fathers will not be happy with the present situation in the country. We must be ready to address the various challenges that are hindering the progress of Nigeria . The new year offers new hope and opportunities for us to address the structural deficits of Nigeria, and I think regionalism will help the country in achieving her greatest potentials as a nation.
The Onishasha of Shasha Kingdom, Oba Nasiru Lawal Ogunronbi, expressed delight at the event, stressing the need to support the OPC in driving its culture promotion agenda.
Onimeiran of Meiran, Oba Ismaila Adewale Oroja urged traditional rulers to encourage cultural promotion activities, saying such move will always engender growth and development across the community Oniladaba of Ladaba Kingdom, Oba Nureni Ebudola Odedina Alugbin restated the need to return to the root to curb insecurity, famine and hunger on Yoruba land. Akinrogun Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Kazeem Hamzat who is also the Coordinator General applauded the support of the Chief Promoter of Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF) Iba Gani Adams for transforming the cultural terrain, even as he expressed appreciation to all the monarchs present.