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Tayo Olanipekun
The Hudson County, New Jersey, has chosen Prince AZK Adekoya II as a Grand Marshal of the 2019 Jersey City Caribbean Carnival Parade, marking the 400 years commemoration of slave trade.
The County Executive said in the Citation on the honouree, dated July 24, 2019, that Adekoya II was so honoured for being among those “much admired for their strong religious and family values, their dedication to bettering the lives of all Hudson County residents” as well as for their “generosity.”
Adekoya II’s organisation, AFRICA 400 YEARS.ORG, will also be unveiling a Unity Float at the Carnival which is now in its twenty fifth year.
The organisation’s set objectives include uniting the black race, helping to develop the black nations and making sure the youths are well informed about their culture and heritage, according to Adekoya II.
“AFRICA 400 YEARS.ORG is officially celebrated and commemorated in Hudson County for its participation in the 25th Jersey City Caribbean Carnival and for its work on behalf of African Diaspora,” noted also a Proclamation on his organisation, signed by the Hudson County Executive, Thomas A. DeGise.
Adekoya II, who is the founder and CEO of AFRICA 400.ORG, said the Citation was a recognition of his own “little efforts” in his capacity as a philanthropist and community leader and as a professional.
“I am excited, very happy that the County sees these and I just thank God for this opportunity because that could have been awarded to someone else in the community who deserves this same recognition,” he said in an interview.
He expressed optimism in a better Nigeria, saying a lot of people, including himself are doing “a lot of things to make the country better Nigeria” as called for more collaborations, more communication and transparency.
The Hudson County is one of the richest in the entire United States, described as immigrant-friendly and supportive.
