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The African Union Simulation has nominated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as the Grand Patron of Traditional Institutions in Africa ahead of the 2025 Africa Day celebration.

In a statement by the palace’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare, the nomination was formally conveyed to the monarch during a high-powered delegation visit to the Ooni’s palace on Friday.

According to Olafare, the delegation was led by Africa Coordinator of the African Union Simulation and Director of Parliament for Africa, Caribbean & Pacific Joint Sessions, Dr Piero Omatseye.

Olafare said the recognition was in appreciation of the Ooni’s continental influence, leadership, and unrelenting promotion of culture and youth empowerment across Africa.

Olafare quoted Omatseye as saying, “We are here today on behalf of youths and leaders across 54 African countries to inform His Majesty that Africa Day will be commemorated through a blend of cultural traditions, training expeditions, and youth empowerment initiatives.

“Ooni of Ife, being a natural symbol of tradition, unity, and visionary leadership, has been unanimously nominated as the Grand Patron of the traditional institution in Africa.”

The 2025 Africa Day celebration in Abuja will feature African Heads of State, ministers, resident ambassadors, global development partners, and experts in agriculture, energy, technology, and economics. The celebration aims to empower young Africans through cross-sectoral engagement.

In his response, the Ooni expressed heartfelt gratitude for the continental honour, affirming his continued dedication to youth empowerment.

“I thank the entire delegation and African youth who have traveled from across the continent to present this honour. I pray for the success of the Africa Day celebration and assure you of my support and presence, God willing,” the Ooni stated.

jaxxy:
what is the meaning of African day celebrations? Is this how Africa plans to catch up or compete with the rest of the world?

U may not be aware but the west have ancient traditions and customs they weren't always civilised, they had to evolved cos that was the only way to leave the backward practices behind and move forward.

TimeManager:
Very interesting that the Caribbeans are coming back home. Ooni the Grand Patron of African tradition. May you live long.


-Kiss the truth!

TimeManager:
Very interesting that the Caribbeans are coming back home. Ooni the Grand Patron of African tradition. May you live long.


-Kiss the truth!

Toosure70:
this go wound the north seriously. Tradition (isese) loading .

mytime24:
No benefit fr d common man on d street

mytime24:
No benefit fr d common man on d street

jaxxy:
what is the meaning of African day celebrations? Is this how Africa plans to catch up or compete with the rest of the world?

U may not be aware but the west have ancient traditions and customs they weren't always civilised, they had to evolved cos that was the only way to leave the backward practices behind and move forward.

SporaD8:
Like they evolved and left behind Halloween and Thanksgiving Holiday?!
I can see how imported foreign practices like "Last super" - symbolic sharing of Christ's body and blood; and shedding of actual blood at Sallah has really moved the world thus far!

lagonovo:
Fulani herdsmen are in trouble. Now that Ooni is recognized, he will show them real pepper. They better start leaving now.