Core Objectives
Driving Our Mission Forward
The Foundation is actively pursuing several strategic initiatives, including:
- Kiriji Peace Treaty Symposium
An international annual symposium commemorating the anniversary of the peace treaty that ended the Kiriji War. The event brings together:
* Traditional rulers
* Historians and scholars
* Government representatives
* Diplomats
* Cultural organizations
* Investors
* Members of the African diaspora
The symposium serves as a platform for discussions on peacebuilding, African heritage, culture, tourism, and economic collaboration. It also serves as one of the Foundation’s major fundraising and advocacy platforms for peace promotion, heritage conservation, and community development initiatives.
- Development of Kiriji Peace City
One of the Foundation’s flagship projects is the proposed development of a modern heritage city within approximately 16 square miles of land between Imesi-Ile, Oke-Imesi, and Igbajo in Southwestern Nigeria.
The proposed city is envisioned as:
* A monument of peace and Yoruba unity
* A tourism and cultural destination
* A smart heritage city
* An economic and creative hub
Planned components include:
* Kiriji City Park
* Peace and reconciliation center
* Museum and archives
* Movie village and creative studios
* Residential estates
* Educational institutions
* Commercial districts
* Shopping and entertainment centers
* Industrial and innovation hubs
* Hospitality and tourism facilities
* Green and environmentally sustainable infrastructure.
- Heritage Conservation and UNESCO Advocacy
The Foundation is working toward the recognition of the Kiriji Heritage Landscape and the proposed Kiriji Park as a site of global historical significance, including advocacy for international cultural recognition and potential UNESCO heritage consideration.
- Cultural Diplomacy and Diaspora Engagement
The Foundation promotes partnerships with African diaspora communities, especially in Brazil and across the Americas, emphasizing shared Yoruba ancestry, cultural exchange, tourism, and economic cooperation.