The
Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has explained that the rationale
behind the construction of a Yoruba village in London was part of the
efforts to ensure that, the language does no go into extinction for
those in diaspora.
The
Council’s Public Relations Officer in Diaspora, Gabriel Aramide said
this weekend, in Abeokuta,that the body has concluded arrangements for
the launch of the Village to serve as educational centre, where the
language would be taught.
He
further disclosed that, YCE had also decided to hold Yoruba
Day Celebrations for their kinsmen in diaspora , who, according to
him, were about 200 million.
Aramide,
who was accompanied by YCE National Executive member, Kadree Adebisi
and Ogun State Chairman, Muizi Omonayajo, said eminent traditional
rulers in the region have given their support to the progamme.
According
to him, the building of Yoruba village and the events were would
be held so as to re-unite Yoruba sons and daughters that live
abroad.
“We
are launching a Yoruba Village,a centre for learning of
Yoruba!language and to also serve as the meeting point for Yoruba sons
and daughters in some part of the diaspora. All Royal fathers
and dignitaries will converge on the Village .
“To
make visa essence possible, the council has contacted a firm
of Solicitors in London, who are now in contact with the
British Embassy,while the Yoruba Governors have also been contacted to
send cultural troupe for performance.
Also
speaking at the conference, the Council National Officer,
Kadree Adebisi affirmed that, the programme was with the approval of
the national headquarters.
He
added that, the body had contacted the coordinator for
the establishment of the diaspora chapters, which according to him
has spread globally.
“The
Council was established far back in 2001,with late Pa
Alayande, Thompson and Bola Ige, while the mission and vision were for
the welfare of the race, wherever they may be residents
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