By Ola Ajayi

Ibadan—YORUBA leaders of thought, traditional rulers and governors, yesterday, listed ways the nationality can use the lessons of the Kiriji war to better her lot in the next century.

They highlighted the steps to be taken by the younger generation of Yoruba to become active players in the globalized world in the new century.

They spoke at the bi-centenary anniversary of the treaty ending the Kiriji war on September 23, 1816. It was held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.

Major towns and communities had reached an accord to end the Kiriji war, the longest civil war among a nationality on September 23, 1816. The treaty was aimed at fostering unity and peace among all Yoruba.

At the event, weekend, famous historians – Professors Banji Akintoye, Olutayo Adesina and Ms Bamidele Olateju, painted the picture of the rich history of the Yoruba, how the nationality stands at present and how it can become a major player in the globalized world in the future.

The programme, which was organized by the Yoruba Academy and the Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG attracted Yoruba leaders of thought, governors, academics, pressure groups, politicians and the ordinary folk.

The programme, which was organized by the Yoruba Academy and the Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG attracted Yoruba leaders of thought, governors, academics, pressure groups, politicians and the ordinary folk.

At the event were Oyo and Ogun state governors, Abiola Ajimobi and Ibikunle Amosun, respectively. While Ajimobi was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Olalekan Ali, Amosun was represented by his deputy, Yetunde Onanuga and ARG Chairman, Olawale Oshun.

While Akintoye told the rich history of the Yoruba, reliving some important times in the past including the Kiriji war, Adesina analyzed how Yoruba stand at present and Olateju examined how the Yoruba can take their place in the future.