*Wants entrenchment of Yoruba Anthem In Schools
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Council of Yoruba Elders (CYE) on Thursday, commended the six governors of the South-West states over their commitment to the development of their motherland.
CYE in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Dr Victor Taiwo stressed that the Global Executive Council of the Council of Yoruba Elders(CYE), met today 13th June, 2024 to review the communique issued at the end of the South West Governors Forum held in Lagos recently, and “really commend their commitments toward a greater regional cohesion of our region”.
According to CYE, the Governors should continue on this trajectory to show their people a good example of brotherhood and commitment to the well-being of motherland.”
” 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 motherland”, it said.
CYE added, ” The Adoption of a common anthem for Yorubaland – Ise Wa Fun Ile Wa – is most commendable. 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 tasked the individual South West States’ Anthems be dropped in favour of Ise Wa Fun Ile Wa” adding that the song composed by the revered Nigerian statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, revealed the themes of hard work, dedication to the homeland, and progress, stressing that Its adoption as an anthem suggests a desire by the South-West governors to foster a sense of shared identity and purpose among the Yoruba people.
Also CYE hailed the push by the South West caucus of House of Representatives for the South West Development Commission Bill. It joined the Governors in looking forward to its speedy passage.
The Council while applauding the unanimity of the South West Governors on the desirability of State Police and regional collaboration on Agriculture to ensure food security in Yorubaland, urged 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.”
