The Ogun State chapter of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has praised the governors of the six South-West states for officially adopting the Afenifere Anthem.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Publicity Secretary Wale Adedayo expressed the group’s approval, stating, “The official adoption of the Afenifere Anthem by the six Governors of the South-West is a welcome development. The adoption signposts a movement towards the ideal of a united Yoruba Nation, which believes in the model that set the defunct Western Region apart as the most developed part of Nigeria.”
Adedayo highlighted the significance of the anthem, describing it as “a solemn oath of unalloyed loyalty to the creed of their forebears.” He commended the governors for their commitment to the vision laid down by late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a prominent leader dedicated to the development of the Yoruba Nation.
“We expect that following the adoption of this anthem, the ideals of quality universal education for all Yorubas, access to quality healthcare services, facilitation of rural development and modern agricultural practices along with agro-allied development will follow,” Adedayo added. He emphasized that such progress would mark a return to the pre-1966 era, when the South-West region was considered a leading area in Africa, often ahead of some European countries.
Adedayo expressed confidence in the governors’ ability to drive this vision forward, saying, “We can do it. We can recreate that era once our Governors show the political will to do so, as they just did with this new anthem for our people. Oodua a gbe wa o!”
Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple’s Bite International Magazine.
