AFRO IN DIASPORA CENTER

FAMILIRISATION VISITATION TO DEPUTY ALAN SHATTER

LEISTER HOUSE, 11^TH TUESDAY NOVEMBER, 2014

As a woman I have come to the realization of the importance of playing my role within the society, in the world and as a believer in creating a comfort zone for every woman in life and in our spiritual journey with our Creator.  The Recognition of the role of Africans in Ireland to celebrate "Africa History Month" Initiated here in Ireland since 2010 by Susuana O.M Olatunji-Komolafe in recognition of the contribution of all Africans that has lived or still living in the Republic of Ireland, which have played a positive role and make an impact in the society. As Africans we share history with Africans Americans, African British living here and back home as they also celebrate their identity. To allow youth, children and young generation understand the beauty of their roots and staying strong in addressing the opportunities and challenges of being a minority in Ireland.

The purpose of this project is to explore African history, culture, heritage, experience, creativity in writing, knowledge as seen by Africans worldview and African literature through solely African authors and people with knowledge of Africa, a shared history with Irish people and Africa impact in the world global development.

"I have a vision. It is a vision deeply rooted in the Africa culture. I have a vision that one day in the Africa culture all over the world and throughout the universe that the sons of former slaves, Freed Blacks, and native Africans will be proud of their culture and we'll be able to live together as brothers and sisters. I have a vision that one day in African culture, the cultural science of “Blacology” will become real and Africa culture will roll down like waters and our history like a mighty stream"

We have come to recognise your role in the Irish society, most of all the “Migrant Africa Caribbean Communities” and integration at large in the Irish society here that we live. The Migrant Africa Caribbean Communities are all coming together in one accord of love to show their solidarity for a Man that Reform the Immigration System here in Ireland. You have made a tremendous contribution to the Migrant Africa Caribbean Communities living in Ireland at large both old and young.

Your final words as Minister for Justice: 'Integration is the only way forward for changing society'

You have shown us so much love “Let Give Back”; IRISH society is changing, and part of that change is the number of non-Irish people who have chosen to live and work here. We have all come from a large number of countries just as your background was but found peace and home here in Ireland.

We jointly say a big thank you, firstly for your vision and for welcoming us to your presence.

Susuana.O.M Olatunji Komolafe, Barbara Senda, Rebecca Omokaro, Efe Edokpa, Kemi Bankole, Logan Raju, and Ademokun Eyo