Alaafin of Oyo Endorses South West Youth Security Summit, Commends Tinubu’s Efforts on National Security

Maryam Aminu

In a significant show of traditional support for grassroots security initiatives, the Planning Committee of the South West Youth Multi-Stakeholders Security Summit, led by its Director General, Amb. Ade Mario Emmanuel, paid a courtesy visit to His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Alaafin of Oyo.

The delegation visited the palace to formally invite the revered monarch as a guest of honour at the forthcoming South West Youth Security Summit, slated to hold on 17th July, 2025 in Osun State. The summit is expected to bring together young stakeholders across the region to address critical security challenges affecting communities.

Welcoming the committee, the Alaafin of Oyo expressed deep appreciation for the initiative, describing it as “timely and commendable.” He lauded the youth for taking proactive steps to confront the issues of insecurity, saying their collective action reflects a strong commitment to national development and peace. His Majesty offered prayers for the success of the summit and bestowed his royal blessings upon the team.

In response, Amb. Ade Mario Emmanuel thanked the monarch for his encouragement and support. He used the opportunity to highlight the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in strengthening the nation’s security architecture.

He noted that under President Tinubu’s leadership, significant attention has been directed at combating issues such as kidnapping, the herders-farmers crisis, ritual killings, internet fraud, drug abuse, and other social vices threatening the stability of the country.

“The President is not resting on this matter,” the DG emphasized. “He has mandated all security agencies to intensify efforts to secure every corner of Nigeria.”

Ade-Mario further reiterated that the South West Youth Multi-Stakeholders Security Summit aims to mobilize regional collaboration among youths, traditional institutions, and government agencies in crafting sustainable solutions to security threats and promoting national unity