By GEM Voice Media
In an era where Nigeria’s national identity continues to be tested by ethnic tensions, Ayoade Olugbenga, a Project Manager, Entrepreneur, and active member of the Global Ethnics Movement (GEM), has joined the growing call for deeper unity, mutual respect, and national reorientation. A native of Ibadan, Oyo State, Mr. Olugbenga Ayoade currently resides in Lagos, where he works and leads his entrepreneurial pursuits.
In a recent chat with GEM Voice, Mr. Olugbenga Ayoade delved into the heart of Nigeria’s ethnic challenges and offered bold but practical perspectives on how the country can transcend its divisions.
According to him, one of the major factors driving ethnic divisions is a deep-rooted lack of trust—not just between people, but in cultural values themselves.
“There’s a lack of trust for ourselves and our cultural values,” he noted. “This has long been a bane in relationships among Nigeria’s different ethnic identities.”
For Ayoade, the absence of mutual respect and understanding has widened the gap between tribes, fueling suspicion and hindering collaborative growth. Solving the issue, he emphasized that it begins with a radical change in national orientation.
“We need to see ourselves as the same people—citizens of the same country,” he said. “Then we must open up to one another and build trust by being considerate of each other’s abilities and limitations.”
This view echoes a broader call among advocates of national cohesion: that unity must be built not just on slogans, but through intentional empathy, dialogue, and education.
Mr. Olugbenga Ayoade stressed that national unity is not optional; it is fundamental to national development. When citizens begin to see themselves as vital components of a collective system, he believes, the entire nation benefits.
“The more citizens see themselves as essential parts of the system called Nigeria, the more they will devote sincere efforts to nation-building,” he explained. “We need to grow to a point where we trust each other—irrespective of tribe or ethnicity. When that happens, governance and national security will naturally improve.”
Expanding the conversation to Nigerians in Diasporas, Mr. Ayoade proposed that what is needed globally is a structured advocacy platform that counsels, manages, and directs multi-ethnic societies toward becoming formidable contributors to development of Nigeria.
“Nigerians both home and abroad need advocacy for the interests of different ethnic groups,” he said. “An advocacy that isn’t just reactive but proactive—guiding ethnicities to function as pillars of national and global development.”
Mr. Gbenga Ayoade concluded by applauding the Global Ethnics Movement (GEM) and the launch of its GEM Voice initiative—a platform designed to amplify voices, foster dialogue, and promote unity.
“With the vision that GEM embodies, it’s clear that promoting unity and harmony among Nigerians across the world is its core objective,” he remarked. “People need to talk. Views need to be heard. GEM Voice is an articulate channel for constructive conversations.”
He urged fellow citizens to rally behind the movement’s mission. “Let us support GEM and its drive for a more formidable country—and a better world.”
As Nigeria continues to confront its divisions, voices like Ayoade’s offer a beacon of clarity: the path forward lies not in isolation or suspicion, but in trust, unity, and shared purpose.
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