Strategic Partners – Think Yoruba First

Established 2012

DAWN Commission

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission is the dedicated technocratic institution for sustainable development in Southwest Nigeria.

The DAWN Commission was set up by the Governments of the States of Western Nigeria (Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo) as the institutional mechanism for managing the regional integration and development agenda.

It is tasked with facilitating the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN), a regional blueprint for the social and economic transformation of the region.

The Commission works as a dedicated technocratic body that ensures the collective interest of the Yorùbá people is translated into tangible developmental outcomes through strategic planning and inter-state cooperation.

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Established 1951

Afenifere

The premier socio-cultural organisation for the Yorùbá people, championing federalism and regional autonomy.

Afenifere is the apex socio-cultural organisation of the Yorùbá people. Founded in 1951 under the leadership of Chief Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀, it has remained at the forefront of the struggle for true federalism in Nigeria.

The organisation is dedicated to the social, cultural and political advancement of the Yorùbá race. It serves as a guardian of Yorùbá interests and a voice of reason in the Nigerian polity.

Afenifere’s philosophy is rooted in the principles of welfare and progress for all, advocating for regional autonomy and the preservation of Yorùbá heritage in a modern democratic context.

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Established 2020

Conscience of Yorùbá Nation

A leading Yorùbá intellectual vanguard focused on strategic policy and cultural preservation.

The Conscience of Yorùbá Nation (CYN) is a gathering of intellectuals, professionals and thought leaders dedicated to providing ideological direction for the Yorùbá race.

Formed during a critical period in Nigerian history, CYN focuses on policy analysis, strategic advocacy and the systematic preservation of Yorùbá language and culture.

Integrating traditional wisdom with modern strategic thinking, the group serves as a brain trust for the Yorùbá political and social movement, ensuring that the race’s interests are protected through rigorous intellectual engagement.

Established 2020

The Fatherland Group

A global network of forward-thinking Nigerians pursuing self-determination and cultural reclamation.

The Fatherland Group is a global network of forward-thinking Nigerians with a contemporary understanding of their past, present and future.

The group explores African identity, historical oppression and the pursuit of self-determination, critically examining the colonial legacy that continues to affect the continent.

By highlighting the importance of indigenous governance and the reclamation of African identity, The Fatherland Group works to unite the diaspora and homeland Yorùbá in a shared mission for autonomy and prosperity.

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Established 2023

The Yorùbá Times

A digital publication and intellectual journal documenting the socio-political movements, cultural evolution and historical consciousness of the Yorùbá people.

The Yorùbá Times is a digital record and editorial vanguard, committed to articulating the political aspirations and cultural heritage of the Yorùbá nation in a rapidly globalising world.

Blending investigative reporting, historical analysis and cultural criticism, it serves as a modern archive of the intellectual legacy of the Western region, challenging mainstream narratives and promoting indigenous scholarship.

As a strategic media partner, the publication elevates regional voices, preserves language traditions and chronicles the efforts of Yorùbá leaders in shaping regional autonomy and economic integration.

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Established 2024

IDERA

The flagship public welfare and grassroots empowerment initiative, building economic resilience and social development across the Yorùbá heartland.

IDERA is a public service portal established to deliver structured welfare programmes, economic relief and skill-acquisition resources directly to the communities of the South-West.

Rooted in the Awoist philosophy of collective progress and shared prosperity, the platform is a digital bridge connecting citizens with public benefits, healthcare access and regional empowerment funds.

By fostering direct community engagement and local capacity building, IDERA works to alleviate poverty, raise the standard of living and restore dignity to every household in the region.

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Established 2025

Campus Connect

The youth-led intellectual vanguard and academic network on university campuses, reviving progressive political philosophy and civic responsibility.

Campus Connect is a student-led movement active across academic institutions, cultivating leadership, ethical governance and political awareness among young people.

Inspired by the social-democratic ideas of Chief Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀, the group hosts lectures, debates and policy workshops that encourage students to engage critically with the future of the Yorùbá nation and the wider Nigerian state.

By bridging academic theory with grassroots civic action, Campus Connect mentors the next generation of administrators, thinkers and advocates, preparing them to lead with integrity and commitment to regional development.

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