Ooni of Ife Appoints Prince Kamari Ademiluyi as International Economic Advisor

 
 
Mary Nnah
 
In a major development, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the 51st Ooni of Ife, has appointed Prince Kamari Ademiluyi as International Economic Advisor to the Royal Family and the Kingdom of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. This appointment signifies a new chapter in the Kingdom’s growth in international partnerships, economic collaboration, and global involvement.
 
A press release signed by Prince Kamari Ademiluyi and made available to THISDAY, yesterday, stated that the appointment reflects the Ooni’s mission to promote development, innovation, youth empowerment, women’s advancement, and prosperity for the Yoruba people and Nigeria at large.
 
Prince Ademiluyi’s role will focus on strengthening global investment in Nigeria and Ile-Ife, advancing development across key sectors, and promoting the Yoruba nation through diplomacy, culture, and economic leadership.
 
“Africa must not be left behind in the Space Revolution. Africa must stand beside the world, not behind it,” Prince Ademiluyi emphasised in his speech at the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting.
 
Prince Ademiluyi recently delivered a powerful speech as his first official assignment as the International Economic Advisor at the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM), one of the world’s most influential gatherings dedicated to shaping the future of the global space economy.
 
He highlighted the urgent need for Africa’s inclusion in the global space economy, for the representation of Africans at space development and investment tables, and for a royal mandate rooted in His Imperial Majesty’s vision.
 
“Africa must not be left behind in the Space Revolution. Africa must stand beside the world, not behind it,” he urged global leaders.
 
Prince Ademiluyi expressed his gratitude for the royal appointment, stating, “I receive this royal appointment with profound humility and unwavering loyalty to His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Ojaja II. It is a sacred honour to serve the Throne of Oduduwa and to support His Majesty’s visionary mission.”
 
The appointment is a recognition of Prince Ademiluyi’s leadership skills and commitment to Africa’s economic transformation.
As the founder of UK Africa Trade Expo, he has played a pivotal role in mobilizing investors, governments, innovators, academics, and institutions across Africa, the UK, Europe, and Asia. Through his strategic use of digital innovation, he envisions international trade, AI technology, and entrepreneurship as powerful conduits for wealth generation and development across Africa and the international market.
 
Prince Ademiluyi has established himself as a key figure in fostering global partnerships, driving innovation, and championing sustainable economic growth between the UK and Africa.
He has been instrumental in promoting African creativity and cultural innovation through his work with Africa Fashion Week Nigeria and Africa Fashion Week London.