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Prince Ayodele Liadi OMOLOKUN, the Founder and Convener of the YHLN – HEAL Africa Project Ijebu-Ode 2025 Conference, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the African Advancement Project. Speaking recently with journalists at the YHLN – HEAL Africa Project headquarters, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Prince Ayodele emphasized that the preparations for the forthcoming conference with the theme: Reunite and Reawaken: The Family Value System has the objective of ensuring family peace and health, child safety, quality education, and x-ray issues that affect parenting are in top gear.
Liadi OMOLOKUN, the further said the event, which will also mark the Founder’s 25 years of philanthropic/voluntary service to humanity and the 18th anniversary of the YHLN – HEAL Africa Project, is expected to host prominent African leaders and dignitaries. Among the notable attendees will be Nigeria’s First Lady, Distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu; the Head of ECOWAS Delegations; key Nigerian government officials; and influential changemakers from across the continent. The conference will provide a platform for critical discussions on family values, education, and sustainable development.
According to the Founder, Prince Ayodele Liadi OMOLOKUN the HEAL Africa Project is structured around four core pillars: Health, Education, Agriculture, and Leadership. These pillars define the project’s mission and guide its initiatives toward fostering sustainable growth across Africa.
Reflecting on the project’s origins, the Founder shared that the foundation of the Initiative was laid as far back 2007 as his university days at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan with the mission to liberate, engage, orientate, train and build new set of healthy, peaceful, technologically driven and productive leaders with OUR VALUES (integrity, tolerance, love, respect, good morals and leadership qualities) through advocacy, trainings, skills acquisition development and empowerment.
“The HEAL Africa Project was born out of my deep desire to empower African children and shape them into instruments of societal development,” he said. “The seeds of this vision were planted in my childhood. I vividly recall watching television with my father and realizing the stark contrast between the lives of successful individuals and those at a disadvantage. That was when I decided to introduce children to transformative ideas—ideas that would not only change their lives but also shape the future of Africa.”
“This dream has since evolved into a global mission. Over the years, the Founder has represented Nigeria on international platforms, including the 2008 World Congress of the International Association of Students in Agriculture and Related Sciences (IAAS) in Belarus, where he delivered the Nigerian country report, a lecture on youth and development. These experiences reinforced his commitment to empowering young Africans”.
The Founder explained that since its inception, the HEAL Africa Project has launched numerous impactful programs, steadily expanding its reach and influence. As the organization prepares to mark the Founder’s 25 years of voluntary, philanthropic and humanitarian service to young people and 18th anniversary of the HEAL Africa Project, it reflects on over two decades of dedicated service to African development. The anniversary celebrations and The Family Protection, Child Care and Education Conference (FAPCECON) are set to take place from Monday 28th April to Thursday 1st May 2025, with the main conference scheduled for May 1st at Tai-Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria coinciding with Workers’ Day.
He said that one of the initiative’s earliest and most significant projects addressed public health concerns, focusing on HIV awareness and teenage pregnancy prevention. Through her intensive yearly campaign, thousands of young people received education and resources to combat these pressing issues. It will interest the public to know that the founder HEAL Africa Project published two awareness books titled “Global Insight on HIV/AIDS Disease” and “Adolescence and Teenage Pregnancy- Challenges Dos and Don’ts” in 2013 and 2015 respectively, sponsored its production and successfully distributed till date at least 5,000 free copies of the two publications to students, schools, libraries, families and orphanages.
in his Statement, He said with international and governmental organizations collaboration, the project has expanded its footprint across multiple African communities. One notable initiative, the 2013 10 days Ado-Odo/Ota Project, provided leadership and motivational training to equip young people with essential skills for nation-building in communities and 6 public secondary schools in Sango-Ota.
Prince Ayodele Liadi OMOLOKUN said beyond health and leadership, the HEAL Africa Project has made remarkable strides in agriculture, promoting sustainable farming practices. One flagship initiative, the Support and Practice Agriculture Campaign (SPAC) Project of the Motto Company, was established with backing from esteemed academics and government representatives.
Prince said that the project’s commitment to education has seen it collaborate with numerous schools across Nigeria especially Oyo, Imo, Plateau and Ogun States, organizing leadership training for over 5000 students on topics such as entrepreneurship, civic responsibility, and personal development. Additionally, its peace and unity programs have fostered dialogue on national development. The 2017 Ijebu North Project, for instance, emphasized the role of peace and unity in community transformation, culminating in a high-profile gathering at Imososi Primary school, Ago Iwoye, Oru Town Hall and Ijebu Igbo Girls’ Grammar School, Ojowo, where dignitaries such as Distinguished Senator Adegbenga Sefiu Kaka and other scholars addressed pressing social issues.
Prince Ayodele Liadi OMOLOKUN who obtained B. Agric, Hons. Animal Science (Ibadan), PGDE NTI, Dip. Rural Ecotourism, (IAAS Minsk, Belarus). said the initiative Recognized that Africa’s challenges—including poor leadership and economic instability—demand strategic intervention, the HEAL Africa Project has prioritized leadership training programs aimed at nurturing the next generation of African leaders.
He said Over the past 18 years, the project has directly impacted more than 50,000 individuals across Africa, with its influence extending to millions through digital platforms. Reflecting on its progress, the Founder rated the initiative’s achievements at 8 out of 10, acknowledging both successes and areas for continued growth.
“We remain steadfast in our mission, driven by the belief that Africa has the potential to be great,” he said. “As we expand into different African countries, our goal is to build a future where every child has access to quality education, every family has the resources to thrive, and every young leader is empowered to make a difference.”
The Youth Health and Leadership Network YHLN HEAL Africa Project, he emphasized, is more than an initiative—it is a movement, a vision, and a promise for a brighter Africa.
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