OPU Day Of Glory In South Africa

April 16th  2016  was another  historic day in the life of Oodua Progressive Union  , a socio cultural organization that is championing the promotion of Yoruba culture and tradition  in the foreign land as  the South Africa Chapter of the Organization was officially launched

Hellenic Orthodox Hall, 62 Fifth Street, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg , the venue of the official launching of the  organization and presentation of staff of office to the coordinator Prince Adeniyi Olatunji, Coordinator was stormed by  eminent Yoruba indigenes  who resides in South Africa traditional  rulers from Nigeria  professionals among others .

The Chief convener Otunba Gani Adams in his welcome address   said the OPU which was initiated few years ago was established to champion the course of promoting Yoruba and enhancing unity and progress among brothers in the Diaspora

“Yoruba people are everywhere and we consider it important to create a platform that will not only defend the integrity of Yoruba race in the diasporas but also enhance unity and progress of its members  and this has been done in about 70 countries where OPU exists “

OPU is not about funfair, it is a forum of serious minded people who are determined to raise the glory of Yoruba race in deeds and character, and most importantly people who shares our vision and goals which is promoting Yoruba culture and tradition”

Otunba Adams also used the occasion to disregard information’s from the propaganda machinery of some former members of the OPC who are hell bent of damaging his credibility and that of organizations

While responding the  South Africa Coordinator Prince Adeniyi  assures the gathering that the chapter will work in accordance with the dictates of the organization as well as enhancing the promotion of Yoruba culture and tradition ‘

The events also features presentation of staff of office  to the coordinator Prince Adeniyi, entertainment from Yoruba cultural truope in SA and  others

Part of the delegates from Nigeria that added glamour to the event include HRH The Owa Ajero of Ijeroland,The Special Adviser OPU,Capt.Olatokunboh Adeshina, Executive member of Yoruba Council of Elders, Chief Mrs Bolajoko Doherty, Nollywood actor and Olokun Festival Foundation/OPU Cultural Ambassador, Yomi Fash Lanso, the Media Consultant to OPU,and Publisher Metronews, Femi Davies, the PA to Otunba Gani Adams, Prince Segun Akanni, Tourism Editor, Nigeria Tribune,Wale Ojo -Lanre, Assistant General Secretary of OPC, among others.

Below are pictures from the event.

As reported by Alarinka Agbaye