Some notable Nigerians have formed the Omo Odùduwà Collective, a platform of Yoruba men and women drawn from academia, business, the professions, public service, culture, united by commitment to the future of Yorubaland and Nigeria.
This was made known in a statement jointly signed on Tuesday in Lagos by the Convener, Prof. Akinyemi Onigbinde; Secretary, Mr Kazeem Olasupo; Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, Mr Dele Farotimi; Dr Adeolu Oyekan, Dr Olasunkanmi Olapeju; Mr Samuel Adebisi and Mr Kayode Ogundamisi.
The group said that it arose from a profound sense of historical responsibility, believing Nigeria had reached a critical moment when silence was no longer a virtue and citizens must speak honestly about the condition of the nation and values that should guide its future
It noted that the purpose of the group was neither ethnic antagonism nor partisan opposition, adding that they sought a Nigeria founded on justice, fairness, accountability, competence, and respect for diversity.
According to them, the Yoruba people have a responsibility to contribute to national renewal, not through ethnic triumphalism but through principled and moral leadership.
