The Yoruba Academy has suggested that one of the ways by which the country can overcome the current economic recession is when leaders have a collective and unifying direction, in an atmosphere of peace and security.
This was one of the conclusions at a forum put together by a confluence of Yoruba sons and daughters, to profer solutions to the current economic crisis.
The event which took place at the International Conference Center of the University Of Ibadan, saw Yorubas from all walks of life, come together to find ways of achieving unity, political cohesion and social justice.
Among other matters discussed at the event was the restoration of the Yoruba heritage in line with national development.
The group submitted that as much as the development in Yoruba land cannot be isolated from contemporary development, the pride associated with the region in the education sector must be urgently restored for appreciable progress to be recorded.
Scholars, politicians and historians, technocrats, traditional rulers, as well as social groups were all present.
They posted that the tension in the land must be addressed with healthy regional competitiveness against all odds.
The group also noted that the forum was put together on the commemorative day of the Kiriji war armistice, because of its symbolism on the unity, progress and peace of the Yoruba land.
The event which clearly displayed the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people, was also aimed at celebrating the past, the present and the future of the race.
It was a mild switch from less serious matters to major issues, as various speakers affirmed that the problems facing the country and the region, are self-inflicted from years of irresponsible governance and corresponding follower-ship.
They argued that another major way out of recession is for Yorubas to resume as a producing region which it was once popular for.
Among the guest speakers were Dr. Busari Adebisi, Pa Olawale Oshun, Olutayo Adesina, Tunde Kelani, who spoke extensively about issues affecting education and cultural appreciation.
They also mentioned that value re-orientation of the ‘omoluabi’ ethos must be instruments of individual and societal development.