- Yoruba losing land and influence
- Institutions controlled outside the region
- History and culture under threat
Dr. Olusegun K. Ahmadu has raised alarm that the Yoruba Nation is facing serious threats on all fronts.
According to a report by Eko Hot Blog, Dr. Olusegun K. Ahmadu, President of The Yoruba Leadership and Peace Initiative (TYLPI), said the Yoruba people must act fast to protect their future. He explained that the region’s political strength, economic control, and cultural values are being weakened daily.
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Dr. Ahmadu, who spoke during a public address, warned that the Yoruba are steadily losing ownership of their forests, lands, and resources. He added that key national institutions, including military formations and administrative structures, are mostly located in Northern Nigeria, leaving the South-West with less influence in national decisions.
He pointed out that what once made the Yoruba region strong its industries, agriculture, and pioneering achievements has either been taken away or neglected.
For instance, Ibadan was home to Nigeria’s first stadium and radio station, while Yoruba leaders championed early education and urban development. However, many of these achievements were later nationalised, stripping the Yoruba people of their heritage.
Another major concern, he said, is the loss of cultural values. The Yoruba principle of Omoluabi, which stands for honesty, respect, and responsibility, is fading among the younger generation. Religious conflicts, which were once rare in Yoruba land, are now becoming more common, creating more division.
Dr. Ahmadu also lamented the decline of history as a subject in schools, noting that it has left many young people unaware of their roots and past struggles. He stressed that without knowledge of history, it will be difficult for the Yoruba Nation to reclaim its place of pride in Nigeria.
Through TYLPI, founded in 2017, he said the group has organized several summits in Ibadan and Abuja to push for peaceful solutions. The initiative calls for genuine federalism, where each region can control its own resources and manage its affairs without undue interference.
He concluded by urging Yoruba leaders, youths, and traditional rulers to unite and take ownership of their destiny, warning that silence or inaction will only make the situation worse.
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