CabbieAC:



Lol Yorubas aren't the only ones using this platform remember. Me personally I give suggestions on the facebook pages of Southwest Governors.We never know how far our opinions go.At the emboldened, dem tell you say ajimobi or amosun dey nairaland?

IlekeHD:


Hmm I think you're getting me wrong.

NL can facilitate communications between YIN and YID (Yorubas in Nigeria and Yorubas in Diaspora). We won't be using NL to communicate with political leaders. Before we can confront them with ideas, YIN/YID ought to collaborate on ideas, come up with new ideas and THEN present the ideas. We need to understand our limitations and our potentials.

how we use this communicative tool is our prerogative.

IlekeHD:
This is a clearer map of Nigeria.

IlekeHD:
This is a clearer map of Nigeria.

CabbieAC:

Yeah we can come up with ideas but how do we put it into effect?Just typing on Nairaland is obviously not the way to go.We need to be more direct and i have no idea how we can go about that

CabbieAC:



There isn't much the Yorubas in the diaspora can't do other than give suggestions.

scholes0:


it is wrong.

quimicababes:


I disagree on this pov.Diaspora folks are one of the most important groups for many developing countries outside of remittances as they usually use money earn outside to build businesses,social infrastructure etc.They also bring valuable knowledge and skills.Its up for each individual Yoruba to determine which cause they are most passionate about whether it be in terms of education,health etc and link with like minded folks to implement small scale projects.The reality is government cannot do it all alone...private individuals must also invest and that's where diaspora Yorubas can help.Yes naija has a lot of corruption but do we conclude all the folks in naija are corrupt? Can't a group of Yorubas who care about education...not raise funds to repair a school in their community or even build one? etc.Giving suggestions only amount to no work being done and makes DAWN implementing its blueprint more challenging.Let Yorubas who care for action engage DAWN to determine areas of most need or they themselves can decide based on their respective communities or passion.

IlekeHD:


This is my point.

1. We need to round up as many Yorubas who are invested in Yoruba interest.

2. Jointly contact the appropriate companies and persons

3. Present ideas

4. Task our governors to enforce the implementation of REALISTIC ideas.


I am tired of talking. I am itching to do something, I just don't know the ins and outs of Nigeria to do so.

I know many Yorubas in America who are ready, but they don't trust sources at home.

quimicababes:

I disagree on this pov.Diaspora folks are one of the most important groups for many developing countries outside of remittances as they usually use money earn outside to build businesses,social infrastructure etc.They also bring valuable knowledge and skills.Its up for each individual Yoruba to determine which cause they are most passionate about whether it be in terms of education,health etc and link with like minded folks to implement small scale projects.The reality is government cannot do it all alone...private individuals must also invest and that's where diaspora Yorubas can help.Yes naija has a lot of corruption but do we conclude all the folks in naija are corrupt? Can't a group of Yorubas who care about education...not raise funds to repair a school in their community or even build one? etc.Giving suggestions only amount to no work being done and makes DAWN implementing its blueprint more challenging.Let Yorubas who care for action engage DAWN to determine areas of most need or they themselves can decide based on their respective communities or passion.

CabbieAC:

The emboldened is the issue here, Can the yorubas in the diaspora send money home to implement these ideas?

Is it safe?

IlekeHD:


No.

It's not safe. I won't send money until I know it is safe......which brings us back to my original question; HOW?

1. How can we make it safe?

2. How can we create an association that is safe?

3. How can we make sure the Yorubas in Nigeria we send our money are for the Yoruba interest?


If given the task to contact the right people for tech advances, I know who to contact. But after I contact them, what happens?

IlekeHD:

This is my point.
1. We need to round up as many Yorubas who are invested in Yoruba interest.

IlekeHD:

No.
It's not safe. I won't send money until I know it is safe......which brings us back to my original question; HOW?
1. How can we make it safe?
2. How can we create an association that is safe?
3. How can we make sure the Yorubas in Nigeria we send our money are for the Yoruba interest?
If given the task to contact the right people for tech advances, I know who to contact. But after I contact them, what happens?

CabbieAC:



Thank you! this is the point i'm trying to make.The yorubas in the diaspora can only make things work when they come home.I won't advise anyone to send money to Nigeria all in the name of development

IlekeHD:


Let me be honest with you. I probably will never live in Nigeria in the future nor would I stay in Nigeria for more than a month, until Nigeria is ready for me.

It doesn't mean that I shouldn't help from a reasonable environment. I can come home multiple times a year to HELP.

So how can Yorubas that don't want to live in Nigeria overcome this issue and HELP from a distance?

IlekeHD:


Let me be honest with you. I probably will never live in Nigeria in the future nor would I stay in Nigeria for more than a month, until Nigeria is ready for me.

It doesn't mean that I shouldn't help from a reasonable environment. I can come home multiple times a year to HELP.

So how can Yorubas that don't want to live in Nigeria overcome this issue and HELP from a distance?

CabbieAC:

Yorubas in the diaspora can come together to form organizations that will take care of these issues but who will handle these projects when they leave the country. Working in collaboration with DAWN will go a long way,that's the safest way i.m.o

IlekeHD:


Have you ever been in contact with them?

Do you know the ins/outs of the organization?

IlekeHD:
Sorry, but I'm going to ask you to post their links again

CabbieAC:

https://www.facebook.com/dawncommission

IlekeHD:
One thing I quickly noticed is their lack of transparency.

They're posting about Orisha/historical events. I'm expecting current events and future projects.

CabbieAC:






The emboldened is the issue here, Can the yorubas in the diaspora send money home to implement these ideas?


Is it safe?

CabbieAC:



Lol you need to go deeper into their page,they post about development and future projects a lot.I love how they educate us on random stuff,that's one of the reasons why i encourage people here to post about yoruba success stories and other random stuff that has to do with yorubaland.I got that inspiration from them,It gives the thread some variety and adds spice to it which is good

quimicababes:


Are you saying there are no trustworthy Yorubas back home? I understand money being stolen instead of it being put to use but that's not unique to Naija only.It has an African-American lady who is an Ifa/Orisha devotee who run an annual empowerment retreat with several workshops on business,education and studying abroad for isese folks especially the kids as non isese yorubas were telling the kids they need to convert to get jobs.She also does an eyeforafrica program where she source cheap glasses in the USA and distribute free of charge to isese villagers.Wasn't she able to meet trustworthy and genuine yorubas and provide her little quota towards helping them?My point is let each yoruba person decide which areas they want to assist in and find like-minded and trustworthy yorubas to work with.Many times those stuff take place in the form of NGOs,Co-operatives etc....you don't want to set up one...find a legit one to work with.Get like minded and trustworthy yorubas to invest with etc...link up with dawn etc.This very conversation y'all are having...get to know each other outside nairaland and see what projects y'all can work on together.I am not isese but I personally think diaspora isese folks need to do more to help and empower isese folks in yorubaland beyond just cultural exchange.Let every person find their passion and try to make an impact in terms of giving back beyond biological family.

CabbieAC:




Great points man.Thanks for the contributions

SirShymexx:


So, you think he's Igbo - don't you? - hysterical

Everyone knows the guy's dad is Yoruba. And not all Yorubas have Yoruba last names.