Communiqué of the Press Conference/Mini Summit on African Youths Leadership and Culture Summit (AYLCUS 2024)
Issued by the Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism
Date: January 18th, 2024 Venue: Chinese Cultural Center, Abuja Nigeria
Opening Remarks:
President, Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism,Honourable Quadri-Adu.Shakir Kehinde, delivered a powerful and emotive address, echoing the words of Kwame Nkrumah: "We have the wealth of our vast resources, the power of our people. Let us grasp now the opportunities before us and meet the challenges to our survival."
Key Announcements:
Launch of AYLCUS 2024:
The Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism proudly announces the inaugural African Youths Leadership and Culture Summit (AYLCUS 2024), scheduled for May 21st-25th, 2024, in Nigeria.
Culture as an Antidote to Poverty: Mr. Kehinde emphasized the critical role of African culture and heritage in empowering youth and combating poverty. He stressed that young Africans with weak cultural roots face a bleak future for the continent.
Call to Action for African Youth. Mr. Kehinde issued a passionate call to African youth to embrace their heritage, unite as one continent, and decolonize their mindsets. He urged them to see Africa's challenges as opportunities and contribute to its development.
Highlights from Dignitaries:
Ambassadors to Cuba: Emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean.
Ambassador to Colombia: Applauded the focus on youth leadership and cultural empowerment as key to Africa's progress.
Cultural Attaché to Chinese Ambassador: Underscored the potential of cultural cooperation between Africa and China.
Director of Travel Agents in Nigeria: Praised the initiative's contribution to promoting African tourism and cultural experiences.
CEO of Upland Real Estate: Expressed commitment to supporting youth development and cultural preservation initiatives.
Closing Message:
Mr. Kehinde concluded by challenging African youth to be proud of their identity and boldly proclaim their "African Pride". He urged them to resist any attempts to make them feel inferior and stand firm in their collective responsibility to preserve Africa's legacy for future generations.
The AYLCUS 2024 press conference serves as a springboard for a continent-wide movement to empower youth, celebrate culture, and unite Africa towards a brighter future.
For further information, please contact:
Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism, Abuja
Join the AYLCUS 2024 movement and be part of the African cultural renaissance!
