The new Executive Committee of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, on Sunday, paid a courtesy visit to its leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo in his Lekki home in Lagos State.
The visit took place after the maiden meeting of the new Executive Committee of the organization.
According to the Secretary General of Afenifere who led the delegation, Agbaakin Ademola Folarin, “we decided to pay a prominent leader of our organization a courtesy visit to commend him for his leadership role in Afenifere and his contributions to the development of Nigeria, going by his record as a patriot”.
On his part, Pa Adebanjo expressed joy in receiving the delegation and prayed for Afenifere, Yorubaland and Nigeria to continue to move forward.
Corroborating the Secretary-General, the National Publicity Secretary of the body, Comrade Jare Ajayi, stated that the Executive Committee decided to pay the visit now as one of the ways to show those who have and are still contributing to the progress of Afenifere, to Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole that their efforts are appreciated.
“Doing so from time to time is to encourage those concerned to do more. We decided to do this also as a way of encouraging others to emulate the elders who have done well and those who are still doing well”.
He added that it can be heart-lifting to know that people appreciate one’s contributions.
“That’s one of the reasons behind our visit”.
Others in the delegation were Alagba Dare Babarinsa, Abagun Kole Omololu and Barrister Lanre Omisore.
