A new group devoted to the promotion of Yoruba interests has emerged. Known as The Yoruba Initiative (TYI), the group is scheduled to hold its inaugural conference in Ibadan on Thursday, October 27, 2016, from 11am.

Announcing the birth of TYI, veteran media man Folu Olamiti said in a statement issued on Monday: “After weeks of brainstorming at repositioning the Yoruba race, the conference – made up of pioneering members – will come up at the Syndicate Room of Premier Hotel Ibadan Oyo State. It will attract Yoruba descent from Nigeria and those in Diaspora.

“The non-partisan, non-religious group is to lend a hand in preserving the Yoruba heritage, promote Yoruba Civilization worldwide, encourage unity of purpose among other Yoruba groups on issues that can bring empowerment and social security and ensure good governance in states of interest.”

The statement noted that the Yorubas are socially advanced, unified and recognised in their contributions to world civilisation, and hence would strive from time to time, to sustain the good legacies of the people in economy and social settings.

Olamiti disclosed that TYI Headquarters is in the ancient city of Ibadan and that the vision of the group is to have “a unified people of Yoruba descent corporately contributing to the advancement of global civilization.”

•Photo shows Folu Olamiti.