The Launching of Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) Cote d'Ivoire chapter is billed to take place tomorrow in Abidjan. Prelude to this,a powerful delegation from Nigeria arrived the Country capital yesterday led by Otunba Gani Adams,the National Leader of Odua Peoples Congress, (OPC)and convener Odua Progressive Union.His entourage included Royal Fathers like HRM Oba Adewole Joseph Adebayo,HRM Oba Bola Sani Olanipekun,HRM Oba Adeoye Lasisi Olawuyi,HRM Oba Walidu Sanni,Nollywood Star Actor, Yomi Fash Lanso,MC Kirikiri,OPC NCC Members and media friends.
Today,the team visited the Nigerian Embassy in Cote d'Ivoire and were warmly received by the Ambassador, Her Excellency Ambassador Ifeoma Jacinte Akabogu-Chinwuba, mni, is a pan-Yoruba organization. Otunba Gani Adams told the gathering that Odua Progressive Union,is non-governmental, non-religious social cultural organisation formed in 2011 to create an enabling podium for the sons and daughters of Yoruba in diaspora worldwide. He further explained that OPU seeks to preach Unity and Peaceful co-existence among all Yorubas spread across the globe,pointing out that his mission in the country is to Launch the Cote d'Ivoire branch of OPU which is already spread across over 60 countries in the world.
In her remarks,Her Excellency Ambassador Akabogu-Chinwuba commended Otunba Gani Adams for his outstanding leadership role and love for the Yoruba race and Nigeria at large,she stated frankly that when the history of Nigeria will be written his name and role will be included.
She informed the gathering that the population of Nigerians in her country is about 3Million with Yorubas representing about 85% of the population hence the wisdom in the choice of having a branch of OPU in the country,she later presented plaques to Otunba Gani Adams and the Royal Fathers as a gesture to mark their visit to Nigeria Mission in Cote d'Ivoire.
Aside the Ambassador, members of the Nigeria Community in Cote d'Ivoire, Yoruba Community,principal officers of the Nigeria Mission were also in attendance and all gave kudos to the Ambassador for her willingness and open door policy,she was also praised for being humane in handling issues affecting Nigerians in Cote d'Ivoire.
OTUNBA GANI ADAMS' DELIGATE LIST
1, Otunba (Dr) Gani Adams- Convener, Oodua Progressive Union.
2, HRM Oba Yisa Olanipekun Sani Bola- Zaki of Arigidi-Akoko, Ondo State
3, HRM ADEWOLE JOSEPH ADEBAYO- Ajero of Ijero-Ekiti, Ekiti State
4, HRM Oba Adeoye Lasisi Olawuyi- Oba Asigangan of Igangan, Oyo State.
5, HRM Oba Sanni Walidu- Olugedegede of Igedegede, Ondo State.
6, Mr.Femi Davies, Publisher, Metronews online
7, Mr. Wale Ojo Lanre, Editor, Tourism, Nigeria Tribune.
9, Mr. Akanni Segun Olalekan, Personal Assistant to Otunba Gani Adams
10, Mr. Ogunsola Sunday Olugbade- Protocol Officer to Otunba Gani Adams.
11, Mr Oluwayomi Fash- Lanso- Popular Nollywood Artist
12, Mr. Lawal Olakunle Murisiku- IT Assistant to Otunba Gani Adams
13, Mr. Bello Oluwaseun Idris- Publisher, Shybell media online
14, Mr. Ibrahim Nurudeen Sokoto MC KIRIKIRI- Popular Nollywood actor,comedian and Master of Ceremonies.
15, Mrs Babs-Olurinde Tokunbo Aarionla Olayinka- Seasoned Radio Presenter.
16, Mr. Asikolaye Adesiyan Dauda- Chairman, Asikolaye Global Ventures
17, Mr. Osinaike Francis Olumuyiwa- Chief Judge, Maltina Dance On
18, Mr. Adedeji Oluwole Adetunji- CEO, Virgo Global Security Company.
19, SALAM MARUFF OLAREWAJU- Chairman, Ola Murphy Ventures.
Photographs:shybellmedia
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