By Editor
By a unanimous decision on Sunday November 19, 2023, the Yoruba Community Association in Ontario, Canada has elected a new president of the Association.
He is Mr Michael Kehinde Abiodun
The Owo-born publisher in his acceptance speech expressed deep appreciation for what he described as historic occasion.
In a four paragraph speech, Abiodun said;
“It was a memorable day in the History of Yoruba Community Association; Toronto. Ontario. Canada. A day new Officers were elected to various positions.
“I thank you all for giving me this prestigious position as the newly Elected Yoruba Community Association President; Toronto GTA, Ontario, Canada reiterating your belief in my capability, credibility and creativity.
“I hope that with the able, experienced, knowledgeable, professional and skilled team, we can match your expectations in achieving greater accomplishments.
“I hereby appeal from the bottom of my heart and in the finest manifestation of human-will, that every member of Yoruba Assocation/affiliate (in Toronto, GTA) should let us make our attendance at meetings be top priority as a necessary prerequisite for the love of our community. Recalled that similar huge attendance was last recorded before COVID 19”
According to the new President, Yorubas are endowed with superlative degree of love, clarity of vision, intellectual curiosity, capacity for co-operation and support, and an elasticity of mundane thought capable of infinite extension both in length and breadth.
“Let us share our common motivations, values, attitudes and beliefs with others in our community, and care deeply about the issues and dilemas that challenge our dwindling monthly meeting attendance and community as a whole.
“Consultations with all Presidents of the affiliates associations or even individuals shall be made constantly to feel the pulse of our members with a view to get our numbers increased and consequently actualise our goals and dreams.
“I will not end this address without mentioning those who made this event and my new office possible and I am proud to mention our Patron; Dr. Ola Kasim – very supportive, a Patron of brain, heart and humane. He indeed encouraged me to take up the mantle, the Board Chairman; Chief Tunde Olagundoye, a man who is highly cerebral, Chief Mrs. ‘Sola Olubunmi.
Others are the immediate past President as well as Ms. Kemi Amusan ( Lady Kay) – The past President of Nigerian Community Association. Mr. Ayodele Sanni – The present Board Chairman of Nigerian Community Association. I also salute Mr. William OYETAKIN and Dr. Gabriel Ogundele for exhibiting total quality service and transparency during the election. I doff my hat for you all.
“I thank all Yoruba affiliates who sent their representatives to participate and to witness this memorable event.
“While thanking you, I seize this opportunity to request for your love and utmost support to ensure that Yoruba Community Assocation bounces back with full attendance like the Phoenix -the legendary Arabian Bird. Thank you”
