The President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide, Oladotun Hassan, has accepted his appointment as Agbenuso Omo Alade Oodua, a role conferred by various Yoruba groups and associations across the globe.
The announcement followed a virtual resolution reached on March 22, 2026, with Hassan describing the honour as a call to serve as a voice for Yoruba people worldwide. He said the new responsibility complements his existing role as Aare Omoluabi Oodua Agbaye and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing unity, peace, and development across Yorubaland and in the diaspora.
Hassan pledged to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions, particularly under the leadership of the Adeyeye Ogunwusi, while also engaging governments at federal, state, and local levels to address the needs of Yoruba communities.
However, the statement took a serious tone as he raised concerns over worsening insecurity across parts of the South-West and adjoining states. He cited recent attacks, including kidnappings in Kwara State, and warned that communities in the region are facing increasing threats from banditry and terrorism.
The Yoruba leader called for stronger collaboration among security outfits such as Amotekun and other local vigilante groups, alongside federal forces, to combat criminal activities. He also urged the Federal Government, led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to intensify counter-terrorism efforts and deploy additional security resources to affected areas.
Hassan further advocated the use of technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance intelligence gathering and security coordination across the region.
Beyond security, he outlined plans to drive socio-economic development in areas such as education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure, while announcing an upcoming Yoruba Obas Conference aimed at fostering unity and strategic planning.
He also invited stakeholders to the 27th Omoluabi Day Festival scheduled for May 1, 2026, at Obafemi Awolowo University, where discussions on the future of Yorubaland are expected to take centre stage.
