Yoruba comic actor and filmmaker, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, has announced September 21, 2016, as the date for the sixth edition of the annual lecture organised by the Mr Latin Foundation.
The event, which coincides with the United Nations' International Day of Peace, will focus on the theme, “The Roles of Traditional Institutions as a Panacea for Peace, Unity and Stability in Nation Building.”
The annual lecture is scheduled to hold at the main auditorium of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Five prominent traditional rulers are expected to be honoured as Royal Ambassadors of Peace at the event. They include His Imperial Majesty, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo III, the Alake of Egbaland; His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), the Ooni of Ife; His Imperial Majesty, Oba Jacob Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom of Jos; and His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji (Aje Ogunguniso I), the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Popular comedian Ali Baba is expected to anchor the programme, while several prominent personalities are also scheduled to attend.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Dele Odule, is expected at the event, while King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall will serve as Chairman of the Day and Grand Patron of the foundation.
The Mothers of the Day are the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga, and the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Her Excellency Otunba (Mrs.) Grace Titi Laoye-Tomori.
Prof. Akinwunmi Ishola and Prof. Peter Okebukola (OFR) are expected to deliver the guest lectures.
According to Mr Latin, founder of the foundation, the annual lecture, which was being held for the sixth consecutive year, would also feature an empowerment programme.
He said 100 youths and widows would receive various forms of empowerment, while free medical services would be provided for attendees.
“100 youths and widows are going to receive empowerment on the day, with free medical care for all and a host of other events.”
Another major highlight of the programme will be the commissioning of the foundation's new permanent office at No. 5 Ajegunle Street, off Abiola Way, Olorunsogo, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Mr Latin Foundation is a non-governmental organisation established by the popular comedian and actor to promote public awareness on issues including drug abuse, health, marriage and child rights.
The foundation also focuses on empowering disadvantaged members of society, particularly youths and widows, with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient and productive members of their communities.
According to the foundation, these initiatives form part of its core values and its broader vision of promoting an equitable society where individuals are equipped with the skills and opportunities to become self-sustaining and contribute meaningfully to nation building.
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