TOWARDS A WHOLESOME YAKURR.
This section examined those factors and actions which could be taken by Yakurr leaders, policy makers and technocrats that would enhance our prospects of putting the Yakurr nation on a fast track of development, forge a common formidable front and become a force to be reckoned with, at both the state politic and national economic relations like other nations in Nigeria. The following socio-economic, political and cultural agenda should be put into consideration by Yakurr traditional rulers and leaders of thought.
About 500 Yakurr sons and daughters all over the world (USA, Canada, UK, Nigeria etc) have embarked on online discussions under the umbrella of Centre For Yakurr Studies. It is a centre where we study the culture, history, problems, prospects and socio-economic development of Yakurr nation. On Monday 18th July, 2011, we launched a structure known as “Yakurr Be-Ibe”.
We discovered that most of the communal frictions in Yakurr was due to the inability of Yakurr people to adopt a structure or umbrella that would unite Yakurr people. Due to a quest for unity and development among Yakurr people, we came out with the idea of Yakurr Be-Ibe to be a catalyst for unity and development.
Yakurr Be-Ibe refers to a Pan-Socio-Cultural and Economic Organization of Yakurr people of Cross River State, Nigeria. According to historical research, Ibe was the second ruler of Yakurr dynasty at ‘Akpa’ after the demised of his mother, Her Royal Highness Obol Obia. He proved himself to be a great leader and hero. He held the interests of his subjects at heart and was admired by every Yakurr son and daughter. His subjects were proud to be under his dynasty. Therefore, they regarded themselves as ‘’Yakurr Be-Ibe’’(Ibe’s children) After the death of Ibe, his name was and still been mentioned in various parts of Yakurr communities.
Though, some people misunderstood the true identity of Yakurr Be-Ibe to be related to one particular community in Yakurr. Every member of Yakurr nation is Yakurr Be-Ibe.
Yakurr Be-Ibe, now conceived to be a Socio-Cultural Organisation of Yakurr people is a joint self-transformation and development strategy to look into the challenges facing Yakurr People, the imperative to draw a mutual development plan with all Yakurr people, communities as well as the Diaspora fully involved. It is a panacea for Yakurr problems.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
(1)Yakurr Be-Ibe as a Pan Socio-Cultural Organization will stand as a catalyst to unite Yakurr people: Yakurr may be divided into constituencies for political and administrative convenience but the people remains one, linguistically, culturally and shared a common destiny. This objective can be actualized through the Annual
Yakurr Be-Ibe Lecture.
(2)To look into the problem of unemployment and job creation through the Youths Empowerment and Job Creation Organ of the organization.
(3)It would minimize the act of communal war-fare as well as the threat of insecurity.
(4)It would provide and enlarge platform to resolving dispute among Yakurr people through her peace and dispute resolution council.
(5)It would encourage brotherliness.
(6)It would set a standard for leadership and encourage good governance.
ORGANS
To actualized our dreams, aspirations, vision and objectives of this project, Yakurr Be-Ibe Development Plan is divided into three Organs:
(1) Youth Empowerment and Job Creation Organ
(2) Centre For Yakurr Studies
(3) Peace and Conflict Resolution Counci
(1)Youth Empowerment and Job Creation Unit: This Organ shall look into the impediments of Unemployment and Job creation, this organ would organize Vocational Training for the youths on the manufacturing of house hold items such as DETOL, ALIVE, LOLLYPOP, ORANGE JUICE, DISINFECTANTS, INSECTICIDE, ICE CREAM, CHOCOLATE, YORGURT, CAKE, MEAT PIE, FISH ROLL, BREAD, DETERGENT SOUP,TABLE
SOUP, LIQUID SOUP, SOYA MILK, STAIN REMOVAL, AIR FRESHER, and TOILET CLEANER etc.
A relationship shall be establish with Human Resource Outfits to train the youths on the production of the above household items. This vocational training will help to further empower the youths and help to create jobs opportunities for the masses.
The Youth Empowerment and Job Creation Unit of Yakurr Be-Ibe would re-address Yakurr nation wobbly economy, encourage industrialization, create jobs for Yakurr people, thereby empowering the youths and boosting the economy of Yakurr.
The Organization shall partner with relevant Financial Institutions, Government Agencies, Private organizations and individuals, to at least alleviate poverty through the provision of incentives.
(2) Centre for Yakurr Studies
There shall be a study centre to be known as the Centre For Yakurr Studies to give inquisitive insight into the heritage of Yakurr race (Nigeria and world wide) and publish results.
(a)To carry out educational and cultural activities in promotion of the history and the development of Yakurr people.
(b)To promote educational and cultural activities and exchanges between the Yako and the rest of the world.
(c)To facilitate educational enterprises into the history, Custom, Science, Language Culture and other matters of interest and importance to the Yako and their associates.
(d)To provide a forum for the exchange and development of the Yakurr studies, Culture, welfare and ideas as well as civil and immigration rights of the Yako.
(e)To promote the economic and cultural activities of the Yako through exchange of cultural artifacts
(f)To collaborate with relevant governments agencies in carrying out the above objectives.
(j)To publish and disseminate relevant information and studies through appropriate channels to educate the people about their history and culture.
(k)To do all such other things as may be possibly necessary for the attainment of the above objectives. 1)Critical Intellectual Skills: Through this Centre, each member of Yakurr nation will build and develop analytical and critical skills that would enable a greater understanding of the lives, culture, history, value, customs and conditions of people of Yakurr descent in Nigeria, and beyond. 2)Engagement with issues of social justice: Given the realities of good governance, cooperation, unity and oneness in the experiences of people of Yakurr descent, Directors of the Centre for Yakurr Studies shall be expected to critically reflect upon issues of social justice in Yakurr communities as well as in the larger society. This Centre shall recognize geological, forensic and scientific methods as well as other customary approaches to establish and challenge the faculties of learning that put the world at a cross road. The Centre shall work to provide and promote verifiable paths to peaceful and orderly Yakurr society. The Centre shall engage in other relevant activities to enlighten the Yakurr people with certain hidden details associated with the age of Yakurr. It shall in particular provide a path to healthy Yakurr nation. The Centre shall research and publish outcomes, hold conferences and symposia and use its Journal and website from time to time to raise and discuss incidental issues found in Yakurr and the world’s systems. The Centre shall be a home for learning and is open to all. In fulfillment of the main objectives of the Centre for Yakurr Studies, the Directors and Management team of the Centre shall adopt and organize annual lecture known as Yakurr Be-Ibe Annual Lecture. Yakurr Be-Ibe Annual Lecture: Yakurr Be-Ibe Annual Lecture shall be an intellectual meeting of all Yakurr people through which they will gather annually to deliberate on all issues affecting them. At conceptualizing this intellectual meeting, the Initiator of this Yakurr Project searched cautiously for an aspect of Yakurr cultural life that would give a stamp of authority to the whole exercise. And interestingly, we came up with the idea of Yakurr Be-Ibe Annual Lecture which as an intellectual assembly in many areas of our lives would look into the socio-economic, cultural and political problems of Yakurr nation. Yakurr scholars, stake holders in all sectors of the economy at home and in Diaspora, youths and the entire members of Yakurr nation could be invited to this esteemed, historic and life-changing intellectual event to discuss all aspects of socio-cultural, economic and political problems of Yakurr to help improve the standard of living of the people, thereby contributing to the development of Cross River State and Nigeria at large. These intellectual discourse shall also bother on the prospects and challenges of unity, good governance and leadership in the 21st century, the tragedy of imposed leadership, the challenges of maintaining our Yakurr nationhood, insecurity, robust infrastructure, re-engineering the Yakurr nation wobbly economy, industrialization and unemployment, corruption and servant leadership. Yakurr perspectives toward a new Yakurr nation, Cross River and Nigeria where Yakurr and all would be free. A critical view of Yakurr nation’s resources in virtually every area of life and a total overhaul of our minds that would transform the society for a better future. 3) PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION COUNCIL (a)The Peace and Conflict Resolution council shall have the primary responsibility for maintaining peace and security. (b)The council shall look into any dispute or situation that might lead to communal friction and shall recommend methods of resolving such disputes or the terms of settlement. Disputes and situations likely to endanger communal peace and security shall be brought to the attention of the Yakurr Traditional Rulers Council for appropriate consideration. (c)The Council shall determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of peace or act of aggression. It may make recommendations to the Yakurr Traditional Rulers Council for enforcement measures to maintain or restore peace and security. badins
(k)To do all such other things as may be possibly necessary for the attainment of the above objectives. 1)Critical Intellectual Skills: Through this Centre, each member of Yakurr nation will build and develop analytical and critical skills that would enable a greater understanding of the lives, culture, history, value, customs and conditions of people of Yakurr descent in Nigeria, and beyond. 2)Engagement with issues of social justice: Given the realities of good governance, cooperation, unity and oneness in the experiences of people of Yakurr descent, Directors of the Centre for Yakurr Studies shall be expected to critically reflect upon issues of social justice in Yakurr communities as well as in the larger society. This Centre shall recognize geological, forensic and scientific methods as well as other customary approaches to establish and challenge the faculties of learning that put the world at a cross road. The Centre shall work to provide and promote verifiable paths to peaceful and orderly Yakurr society. The Centre shall engage in other relevant activities to enlighten the Yakurr people with certain hidden details associated with the age of Yakurr. It shall in particular provide a path to healthy Yakurr nation. The Centre shall research and publish outcomes, hold conferences and symposia and use its Journal and website from time to time to raise and discuss incidental issues found in Yakurr and the world’s systems. The Centre shall be a home for learning and is open to all. In fulfillment of the main objectives of the Centre for Yakurr Studies, the Directors and Management team of the Centre shall adopt and organize annual lecture known as Yakurr Be-Ibe Annual Lecture. Yakurr Be-Ibe Annual Lecture: Yakurr Be-Ibe Annual Lecture shall be an intellectual meeting of all Yakurr people through which they will gather annually to deliberate on all issues affecting them. At conceptualizing this intellectual meeting, the Initiator of this Yakurr Project searched cautiously for an aspect of Yakurr cultural life that would give a stamp of authority to the whole exercise. And interestingly, we came up with the idea of Yakurr Be-Ibe Annual Lecture which as an intellectual assembly in many areas of our lives would look into the socio-economic, cultural and political problems of Yakurr nation. Yakurr scholars, stake holders in all sectors of the economy at home and in Diaspora, youths and the entire members of Yakurr nation could be invited to this esteemed, historic and life-changing intellectual event to discuss all aspects of socio-cultural, economic and political problems of Yakurr to help improve the standard of living of the people, thereby contributing to the development of Cross River State and Nigeria at large. These intellectual discourse shall also bother on the prospects and challenges of unity, good governance and leadership in the 21st century, the tragedy of imposed leadership, the challenges of maintaining our Yakurr nationhood, insecurity, robust infrastructure, re-engineering the Yakurr nation wobbly economy, industrialization and unemployment, corruption and servant leadership. Yakurr perspectives toward a new Yakurr nation, Cross River and Nigeria where Yakurr and all would be free. A critical view of Yakurr nation’s resources in virtually every area of life and a total overhaul of our minds that would transform the society for a better future. 3) PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION COUNCIL (a)The Peace and Conflict Resolution council shall have the primary responsibility for maintaining peace and security. (b)The council shall look into any dispute or situation that might lead to communal friction and shall recommend methods of resolving such disputes or the terms of settlement. Disputes and situations likely to endanger communal peace and security shall be brought to the attention of the Yakurr Traditional Rulers Council for appropriate consideration. (c)The Council shall determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of peace or act of aggression. It may make recommendations to the Yakurr Traditional Rulers Council for enforcement measures to maintain or restore peace and security. badins
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