OPC, most formidable group in South West – Gani Adams

The National Coordinator of Oodua People’s Congress, Otunba Gani Adams, has said that the group is most organized and formidable group in the South West, saying the success in flushing out cultists in Ikorodu is proof that the organization remains a potent force in the defence of Yoruba interest, despite its massive investment in promoting cultural tourism.

He said this at a leadership training organized by the Lagos Chapter of OPC in Agidigbi, Ikeja, on Tuesday.  Otunba Adams said that OPC remains consistent in the defence of Yoruba interests, despite consistent assault from political forces within the zone.

He stated that the Yoruba nation should be rest assured that OPC will not abandon them, but that different times require different strategists, but that the focus remains the same. The Guest Speaker, Mr. Abiola Ayankunbi listed the attributes of a good leader, and that at every level, leadership is key to success.

Ayankunbi, a Managing Director of AbingMO3 Marketing Management Consultancy delivered the lecture themed: Effective Leadership Skills and Competencies. He spoke about components of Leadership, Style of Leadership, What is Leadership?, Exceptions to Leadership, Leadership skills, Leadership qualities, Ways to develop Leadership qualities, Competencies, Causes of Leadership failure, Recruitment of more members and others

Chief Femi jDavies spoke on how to utilize the social media as a tool of mobilization and information dissemination.  Akogun Kayode Balogun on the protection and projection of the Yoruba language and culture while Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre spoke on the tourism potentials of the Congress, while Mr.Tayo spoke on IT and its applications.

The retreat, which is done quarterly, is to ensure constant training for leaders of the congress at every level. Wale Ojo Lanre of Nigerian Tribune urged the members to always protect the good image of OPC and see themselves as ambassadors of the organization.  Other dignitaries who attended the event included Mr. Patrick Okuhe of Daily Times New Paper, Mr. Zacheaus Somorin, Managing Editor of NewsVerge among others.