All the Yoruba Regional Associations In Italy Come Together To Found an Association Called YNCI.
MEMBERS.
1, EGBE OMO YORUBA PADOVA
2, EGBE OMO YORUBA MANTOVA
3, EGBE OMO YORYBA FVG UDINE
4, YORUBA PROGRESSIVE UNION VERONA
5, EGBE OMO YORUBA NAPOLI
6, EGBE OMO YORUBA ROMA/LAZIO
7,EGBE OMO YORUBA PESCARA
8, EGBE OMO YORUBA LA SPEZIA
9, EGBE OMO YORUBA TREVISO
10, EGBE OMO YORUBA PESARO
11, EGBE OMO YORUBA FERRARA
12, EGBE OMO YORUBA PARMA
13, EGBE OMO YORUBA TOSCANA
14, EGBE OMO YORUBA BERGAMO
Meet Our Executive Team
The Yoruba National Community Italy is guided by a dedicated team of executive members who serve our community on a completely voluntary, non-profit basis.
Elected by our members, this leadership team brings together diverse professionals committed to transparency, accountability, and the advancement of the Yoruba diaspora across Italy. They work tirelessly to preserve our cultural heritage, manage our welfare initiatives, and build strong relationships with Italian authorities and local partners.
As the chief executive and official representative of our non-profit organization, President ABOLAJI FESTUS ADEDAYO the author of a book called A CALL TO SERVE provides the strategic vision that guides our community across Italy. With a deep commitment to the values of Omoluabi (integrity and honor), the President works tirelessly to strengthen the bonds between all Yoruba sons and daughters in the diaspora, manage our national welfare initiatives, and build strong diplomatic and cultural relationships with Italian authorities.
Under his leadership, the executive board remains strictly focused on transparency, cultural preservation, and the successful integration of our people into Italian society.
Office of the National Vice President
The executive leadership of the Yoruba National Community Italy is structurally supported by our National Vice President, PRINCE ADEROJU EMMANUEL OYEWO
Working hand-in-hand with the National President, PRINCE ADEROJU EMMANUEL OYEWO plays a critical role in overseeing the organization’s national initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across all departments. As a key administrator within our non-profit structure, the Vice President is heavily focused on organizational unity, policy execution, and strengthening the structural network of our regional chapters throughout Italy.
With a leadership style rooted in accountability and the spirit of community service, he ensures that the board’s strategic goals are effectively translated into impactful community action.
Office of the National General Secretary
The administrative heartbeat of the Yoruba National Community Italy is directed by our National General Secretary, BAMGBOSE MICHEAL BABAJIDE
As the chief administrative officer of our non-profit organization, BAMGBOSE MICHEAL BABAJIDE is responsible for managing internal and external communications, maintaining official corporate archives, and ensuring compliance with both our constitution and Italian non-profit regulations. The General Secretary acts as the vital link between the executive board, the regional sub-chapters, and our external partners, ensuring that all organizational operations run smoothly, transparently, and efficiently.
Through precise documentation and structural oversight, he upholds our community’s strict commitment to institutional accountability and excellent governance.
Office of the National Financial Secretary
The financial integrity and fiscal accountability of the Yoruba National Community Italy are overseen by our National Financial Secretary, HASSAN MONSURU
As a registered non-profit organization, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of financial transparency. HASSAN MONSURU is responsible for managing all income streams, tracking membership dues, recording expenditures, and preparing comprehensive financial statements for the executive board and general assembly. Working in close alignment with Italian non-profit reporting guidelines, he ensures that every euro received is accurately accounted for and strategically reinvested into our community programs, integration services, and welfare initiatives.
Office of the National Treasurer
The financial custody and asset management of the Yoruba National Community Italy are directed by our National Treasurer, OPAFOLA OLUMUYIWA ADETUNJI.
Operating as the primary custodian of our non-profit funds, OPAFOLA OLUMUYIWA ADETUNJI is responsible for bank account management, processing approved disbursements, and safeguarding the organization’s financial resources. Working hand-in-hand with the Financial Secretary, the OPAFOLA ensures that our fiscal operations strictly align with Italian non-profit governance standards. Through rigorous financial controls, he guarantees that every resource is securely managed and dedicated entirely to our welfare, cultural preservation, and integration programs.
Office of the National Public Relations Officer (PRO)
The public voice and external communications of the Yoruba National Community Italy are directed by our National Public Relations Officer, PRINCE ADEMOLA ADETONA.
As the head of our communications department, PRINCE ADEMOLA ADETONA is responsible for managing the organization’s public image, handling media relations, and driving digital engagement. The PRINCE ADEMOLA ADETONA serves as the primary liaison between the executive board, our community members, the press, and the wider public across Italy. Through strategic storytelling, web management, and community outreach, he ensures that our cultural events, integration achievements, and non-profit initiatives are professionally and widely communicated.
Office of the National Cultural Leader
The preservation, protection, and promotion of our rich heritage within the Yoruba National Community Italy are directed by our National Cultural Leader, PRINCE ADEOLA ADEFOWOWE
As a non-profit cultural organization, keeping our traditions alive in the diaspora is at the absolute core of our mission. ADEOLA ADEFOWOWE is responsible for designing, organizing, and overseeing all cultural programs, festival exhibitions, traditional arts showcases, and language initiatives across Italy. Working closely with both the executive board and the Anniversary Planning Committee, he ensures that the beauty, values, and depth of Yoruba culture are authentically presented to the next generation and the broader Italian public
Office of the National Provost
The maintenance of organizational discipline and the enforcement of constitutional order within the Yoruba National Community Italy are overseen by our National Provost, ORELAJA ADEKUNLE.
As a structured non-profit organization, we hold our gatherings, meetings, and official events to the highest standards of decorum and mutual respect. ADEKUNLE ORELAJA is responsible for ensuring that all community protocols are strictly followed, managing the logistics of meeting venues, and maintaining order during public functions. Working closely with the executive board, he ensures that every assembly is conducted peacefully, productively, and in perfect alignment with the organization’s bylaws and Italian public safety standards
