Yoruba world congress dissolves executive council, sets up new committee- A four-member committee has been set up by the Yoruba World Council - This was after the organisation dissolved the 16-member interim executive committee - Its leader, Prof. Banji Akintoye, says there are no crises in the organization PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The 16-member Interim Executive Committee of Yoruba World Council (YWC) have been dissolved with immediate effect. Also, a four-member committee with the same responsibility has been set up. This was disclosed in a statement sent to Legit.ng. According to the group, YWC is functioning smoothly and has great confidence in its leader, Prof. Banji Akintoye. It added that there is no crisis within the organization. "For the major reason that the Organization has expanded exponentially, and in many directions within a short period, it has become imperative that YWC upgrade its operations and organization modalities. Hence it was further resolved as follows: Read also Coronavirus: Traders reveal hike in cost of food items as Easter beckons "That the Interim Executive Committee, formed at the inception of the organization, and consisting of all the 16 Secretaries and Directors, stands dissolved immediately. "That a 4-man Support Committee to work with the President and Leader, pending the Convention to elect substantive officers, be set up immediately to seamlessly continue the work of the organization, in the interim," the statement signed by Princess Tanimowo Okusaga read. Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that following the growing insecurity in Nigeria, representatives of ethnic groups, civil society organizations and faith-based groups across the country met and charged the federal government to find a lasting solution to the incessant loss of human lives. The meeting which comprised over 60 associations was facilitated by the chairman, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Alhaji Yerima Shetima and other human rights crusaders. In a communiqué issued after a one-day summit of national leaders of socio-political groups said they were alarmed by the general state of insecurity and incessant killings which have left several communities at the mercy of a murderous insurgency, marauding killers, bandits and kidnappers. Read also Minimum wage: FG, labour unions to meet Monday, September 16 Buhari should put an end to banditry, unrest in Zamfara - Nigerians cry | - on Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - A four-member committee has been set up by the Yoruba World Council - This was after the organisation dissolved the 16-member interim executive committee - Its leader, Prof. Banji Akintoye, says there are no crises in the organization PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Legit.ng Legit.ng