The former Deputy Editor of the Nigerian Compass newspaper on Sunday, Chief ‘Femi Shodunke, has renewed his vow to fight against any known traces of racism, anti-blacks and discrimination.
Shodunke, who publishes Canada-based online newspaper, GatewayMail, and currently the National Public Relations Officer of Nigeria’s sub-group, Egba National Association USA and Canada, maintained that the time was ripe enough for mobilisation against oppression, tyranny and all forms of discriminations.
He maintained that he was fully ready to join other lovers of democracy to ensure that every human being is equal before God and laws of all nations.
The award-winning journalist and Baaroyin of Igbeinland, emphasised that he was fully prepared to collaborate with individuals, private and government agencies in combating the menace of racism and discrimination in Nigeria, Canada, and other countries where such exist.
Shodunke, who explained that he had faced racist remarks and actions, and discrimination since his arrival in Canada, described all forms of anti-Black, racism, and other systemic discriminations in the society as evil.
According to him, his decision to join the struggle for equality followed the gruesome killing of 46-year-old George Floyd, an African-American in the US, and other unwarranted killings that led to protests not only in some cities in US, but across the world.
The ex-President of Olumo Progressive Association Canada Inc, who joined “Black Lives Matter” protest in Alberta Province recently, however, expressed confidence that various countries had seen the need to wage war against racism and systemic discrimination.
“Now the entire world has suddenly woken up to the realisation that there is racism and indeed systemic discrimination against blacks, minorities and indigenous people not only in Canada where I live, but across the world,” he stated.
The journalist further said: “Indeed, the recently killing of Mr. George Floyd in US with huge protests that spread to other countries has exposed the eyes of everyone to this terrible situation in our society.
“The world cannot be the same again with these protests,” he said, adding: “And now is the best time for everyone to be involved, including me to wage war against any form of racism or discrimination anywhere across the globe.
“We can no longer tolerate it, as all human beings are equal and we all should be so treated in any country we live.”
He urged the Canadian government to embark on necessary steps to prevent discrimination against immigrants, indigenous people and blacks in the country.
Shodunke also tasked Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and federal lawmakers to take steps to prevent all forms of discriminations in the country.
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