Nigerian envoy asks enslaved African descendants to reconnect with Africa vanguardngr.com vanguardnews
Nigerian’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Tijjani Bande, has challenged people of African descent to reconnect with their African roots.
Accordingly to him, several activities have been planned by the diaspora and the African Union for the year.“Celebrating the ‘Year of Our Return’ with initiatives such as the ‘Door of Return’, the AU places special emphasis on the diaspora and its contribution to development in Africa. According to him, the year 2019 should be a galvanising moment for the philosophical, historical, spiritual, cultural backdrop, that will propel a surge of energy, and lead people of African descent to reconnect with mother Africa, and vice versa.
“In honouring all those who, through their struggles and triumphs, victories and pain, brought changes and revolutionised the society, we stand strong against all forms of slavery, racism and discrimination today,” he said. “They also recalled the strong spirit of resistance to the slave trade and reaffirmed their commitment to the unity of African people, building an integrated Africa, as well as forging strong cultural, political, social and economic linkages that will further the Pan-African dream among all peoples of African descent.”
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