Everyone present is a witness to an event not merely born out of nostalgic yearnings to rendezvous with colleagues and friends after years of hard work and sojourn in the US, but rather, a gathering of professionals, bonded by a shared national and philosophical identity. It was born out of our resolve to look back and discuss our past, present and the future as it relates to our origin. My address will therefore elaborate on our shared philosophical identity, elucidate on how our training in Ife influenced us, and how this in turn places us in a unique position to assist our alma mater and Nigeria.