ON THE HOT SEAT WITH MR. TOYIN WILLIAMSON !

                                        Mr. Toyin Williamson, Chairman OPU Hosing Project

Prince Okoya: Good evening powerful comrade I will like to give thanks to almighty ELEDUMARE

‬: and also I will like to recognize my HOT SEAT crew members

‬: Likewise our Able convener
Otuba Dr. Gani Adams (OGA)

Mr. Lashley O.: As comrade Prince Okoya opens the curtain, On behalf of the Convener Worldwide, Oodua Progressive Union , Otunba Gani Adams and the entire executives and members of OPU chapters all over the globe,  we  welcome our Guest on the HoT Seat.

Prince  Okoya: Sir are u with us @chairman housing project

Mr. Lashley O.: Being a well known figure in the OPU and distinguished  flagbearer of Oodua Progressive Union across the Scadinavia, Engr, Williamson is here live.

Mr Chairman sir, you are welcome.

Mr. Ayobanji: Chairman Housing project is welcome to the OPU hot seat

Samson: Mr chairman can we meet u

Engr. Williamson: Good evening to u too

[15/11 10:25 PM] Mr. Ayobanji: You are welcome

[15/11 10:25 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Before your line comes in we have got to introduce you., again

[15/11 10:25 PM] Mr. Williamson: I am available

[15/11 10:26 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Being a well known figure in the OPU and distinguished  flagbearer of Oodua Progressive Union across the Scadinavia, Engr, Williamson is here live.

Mr Chairman sir, you are welcome.

[15/11 10:26 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: We do appreciate our participants on this forum for your understanding.

[15/11 10:27 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Mr Chairman, kindly let us get to know you better.

[15/11 10:28 PM] Mr. Williamson: Firstly I will like to introduce myself to you all

[15/11 10:28 PM] Mr. Ayobanji: Chairman Housing project, you are welcome on board. Can we meet you by telling us little about yourself

Mr. Kehinde: Hi Mr chairman sir, How far  it is true that we can give the engineer 1.5million naira to build bungalow for the project. Thank you. Kehinde okundalaiye.

[15/11 10:31 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: We are aware it takes a little while before question can be answered by typing, let us give our Guest time to answer.

[15/11 10:31 PM] Mr. Ayobanji: As the Chairman of OPU housing project, can you tell us the success and the challenges on the journey so far? Also, what lesson have you learnt in handling this task and how has the lessons equipped you to ensure the dreams come true.

[15/11 10:33 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: 3 questions already in. And our Guest will take it logically one after another

Prince Okoya‬: Noted

[15/11 10:34 PM] Mr. Williamson: Autobiografically native of Ibadan oyo state born in the 60th married with children leave in villa in Sweden and Swedish citizen since 1995 obtained two degree in both business administration and plumbing engineering in school of technology in Goteborg Sweden and own diplomas in five different a areas just now I own my business in transport and housing with 14 staff both in Sweden Bulgaria and Romania company asset last year 1,4 million euro has been coordinators in both finances institute in Sweden and in the Europe level I am chairman in the uoruba federal for 6 years and lots of private and public positions Edith track records

[15/11 10:36 PM] Samson: Good

378 6419‬: Very good introduction.

[15/11 10:36 PM] Mr. Williamson: The success is that the project is on after lots of hullabaloo and now the scrub us and huddles are over

[15/11 10:37 PM] ‪56 017061‬: Good luck Mr chairman & God bless. Kehinde okundalaiye.

[15/11 10:39 PM] Mr. Williamson: Thanks a lot we have got lots of support from our positive member and backed with our experiences it's become easier and now we are happy to start the foundations in January 2016

[15/11 10:41 PM] Mr. Williamson: Nest quation please

[15/11 10:41 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: It's a round peg inside a round hole for OPU to have you on board. Before we explore the area of OPU Housing member projects , when do you think the main task of OPU get on your shoulder sir?

[15/11 10:43 PM] Mr. Williamson: Thanks different kinds of dictatorship and getting at list majority of the members to agree to a decision can be very tuff but thank God we get raid of that huddles

[15/11 10:44 PM] Mr. Ayobanji: That is great

[15/11 10:44 PM 3 883 1328‬: Sir, can you please tell the whole house little about the IKORODUN housing project?

[15/11 10:44 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Time is not really on our side , however we take on the second question by the gentleman, Larry . Asking about the highlighting what succeSses so far based on your position in OPU, and then any challnges

[15/11 10:46 PM] Chief Akogun: It very important to ask questions on housing projects  and advise on positive direction

[15/11 10:46 PM] Mr. Williamson: The project is based on a simple concept to build an estate like the European standed for our members and for the members and it is no profit marking project

[15/11 10:48 PM] Mr. Ayobanji: As the Chairman of OPU housing project, can you tell us the success and the challenges on the journey so far? Also, what lesson have you learnt in handling this task and how has the lessons equipped you to ensure the dreams come true?

[15/11 10:48 PM] Mr. Williamson: The success so far is that members are positives and we have financial support at the moment and lots of members are interested in our ideas and ideology

[15/11 10:50 PM] Mr. Williamson: Determination and our term mr Tunji and sikiru has been tremendously supporting these projects thanks a lot to them and all the positive minded members every body is great with there support and believe in the projects

[15/11 10:51 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Honourable OPU members,  What are your specific information or clarification you want to know about the housing project.? Ask Engr. Williamson NOW!!!

[15/11 10:53 PM] Mr. Williamson: The lesson we lean was that we should never give up or let hullabaloo to redirect our attentions and give all our best in any thing concerning organizations and to leave s good examples and legacy

[15/11 10:54 PM] ‪: Hi Mr chairman sir, How far  it is true that we can give the engineer 1.5million naira to build bungalow for the project. Thank you. Kehinde okundalaiye.

[15/11 10:54 PM] ‪Prince Okoya: Sir, u said benefits right ?
Can you explain to us?

Because am sure non of our opu members lives in Nigeria. Even if we go back home a lot of us have places to stay.

[15/11 10:55 PM] Mr. Ayobanji: Chairman, not all members are privy to know the cost of each housing segments. Can you use this opportunity to tell our members, how much it will cost them to benefit in the project and available financing options?

[15/11 10:56 PM] Mr. Williamson: That is a facts and s lots as no place to stay as well and all being equal u can rent it out under Opu property managements

[15/11 10:57 PM] ‪ Prince Okoya‬: Good

[15/11 11:00 PM] Mr. Akinwande: What is the security to every buyer

[15/11 11:00 PM] Mr. Williamson: Firstly 3 bedroom detached ban galoo with a four bathroom and toilet big living room  two car parking space and a compound of 300/500 sqm will be affordable through mortgage or self financing we promise it will be 60percent below the market price these project is non profit marking for anybody it is togetherness our effort forwards common achievement and legacy for all Opu members

[15/11 11:02 PM] Mr. Williamson: The project is on ground stage by stage and finances is there through the banks members get there key when the project is ready by 2017 January phase one
[15/11 11:02 PM] Mr. Akinwande: How do I get morgage if I want it?

[15/11 11:02 PM] Mr. Ayobanji: Is there any future plan to build OPU estate in other states of Yoruba land, so as to ensure that OPU actualize the vision of some of our visionary leaders (e.g. Late Sage. Obafemi Awolowo)

[15/11 11:03 PM] ‪+221 77 697 13 54‬: How do we engage in the housing project if interested

[15/11 11:03 PM] Mr. Williamson: We will arrenge for it collectively through first bank of Nigeria
[15/11 11:04 PM] Mr. Williamson: Yes we will build every where is there is Opu meets and interest to buy

[15/11 11:05 PM] Mr. Williamson: Yes everybody is welcome but we need dedicated people and experience can be a great help to these project

[15/11 11:05 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Let us get it clear, are we asking to know how to secure OPU model Estate for members or about land properties that each member who buys can build on their own?

[15/11 11:06 PM] Mr. Williamson: We need people with qualifications in field of building technology as well but most be Opu members

[15/11 11:07 PM] ‪+90 533 883 1328‬: Sir, any plan in place for the African countries?

[15/11 11:08 PM] Mr. Williamson: No mr Oladigbolu it is an estate Opu estate and a developer will build in a patten and price that we agreed by the general house it is non profit marking project

[15/11 11:08 PM] Mr. Williamson: Yes everybody will be integrated and having s place as well Opu is world wide

[15/11 11:09 PM] Mr. Williamson: Any questions please

[15/11 11:10 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Thank you sir, when you say 'everybody' does that mean the estate is enough to house all OPU members globally ?

[15/11 11:11 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: "How do we engage in the housing project if interested " as asked above ....???

[15/11 11:11 PM] ‪Prince Okoya‬: Sir, do u believe in equality?
If yes why if no way?

[15/11 11:12 PM] Mr. Williamson: Actually that is the target and our concert to integrate everybody this is phase one phase two is coming soon and phase three

[15/11 11:12 PM] ‪Akinola‬: Good job sir

[15/11 11:12 PM] Mr. Williamson: Yes please we all believe in equality with some definitions on what is about

[15/11 11:13 PM] Mr. Williamson: Mr Okoya pls come again or are u ok with my answer
[15/11 11:14 PM] Mr. Akinwande: With this new plan of project how will a the 3 bed room cost? In total?

[15/11 11:14 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: "Sir, any plan in place for the African countries?"

[15/11 11:14 PM] Mr. Akinwande: And how much is monthly mogage

[15/11 11:15 PM] Mr. Williamson: Actually we don't really know yet but it will not be too much it will be affordable and it will be below the market price at list 60 percent below

[15/11 11:16 PM] Mr Yemi A: One of the important aspect of this project as never been put on the grand,  which is (Mentaina)

[15/11 11:16 PM] Mr. Williamson: The mortgage will be to low and for s long time with a low interest rate

[15/11 11:17 PM] Mr. Akinwande: OK but we will like like to have an idea of what the cost may be
[15/11 11:17 PM] Mr Yemi A: I hope It will not be another Festac house.

[15/11 11:17 PM] Mr. Williamson: We will have some Opu employ on ground and will pay some maintaining low fees per year

[15/11 11:18 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: good question about maintenance, Engr Williamson, I believe will answer that as well

[15/11 11:19 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Now the question is When is the actualization of this project is going to be commenced.?

[15/11 11:19 PM] Mr Yemi A: Please can you tell us what and how is going to be.

[15/11 11:20 PM]  Prince Okoya‬: I said do u believed in equality?
If yes why?
If no why?

[15/11 11:20 PM] Mr. Williamson: Not at all this is fully European standed and pattern of estate just like in Alanya Cyrus ayanspa and some parts of tourist estate countries Dubai and Florida we have showed this many time on how it will look like

[15/11 11:20 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Our participants just joining us, please read all the above as some questions are already answered. Clarification

however may be welcome. Thank you very much

[15/11 11:21 PM] Mr. Williamson: Yes I believe in equality because all human being are being born the same way and in front of the law people should be equal

[15/11 11:22 PM] ‪Prince Okoya‬: Good one

[15/11 11:22 PM]  Prince Okoya‬: True leader that's what you are

[15/11 11:22 PM] ‪Prince Okoya‬: Sir, why is it that some countries have 8,7,6,5 plots of land and some are having just 1?

[15/11 11:23 PM] Mr. Williamson: I will say no to quality because the fingers are not
Equal life is no fear and destiny counts if you believe in it

[15/11 11:23 PM] ‪Prince Okoya‬: Can you call that equality?

[15/11 11:25 PM] Mr. Williamson: Yes that is right some countries  have more some had less base on seniority hierarchy and longer in services and there members in Opu

[15/11 11:27 PM] Mr. Williamson: Equality yes people should have right to leave right to equal laws and justice right to speak and to vote right to protect and defend urself

[15/11 11:27 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: May I ask again, about When is this estate likely to start?
[15/11 11:28 PM] Mr. Williamson: By January 2016 after the Opu congress

[15/11 11:29 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Thank you.

[15/11 11:30 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: At what  practical stage now are we on the project? Either payment stage, planning, or eventual actualization stage???

[15/11 11:31 PM] Mr. Williamson: And it will end 2017 January a turn key project subject to non profit marking project our leader Otunba dr Gani Adam went everybody especially all Opu world wide to benefits from these project

[15/11 11:32 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Now, about the question asked about Morgage and collateral security, one of participants here asked above ..about finace security.. What can you say on that sir?

[15/11 11:33 PM] Mr. Williamson: Payment stage and land allocation soon shell stage one and last payment date is 30th november 2015please everybody interested should make there payment before it is too late

[15/11 11:34 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Is there any particular amount or specifically different amount members can pay?

[15/11 11:35 PM] Mr. Williamson: Finance security the property belong to the bank until you pay the property finish after 2017 when it is ready you can rent it leave in it close it up it is up to ur decision and if you like u can pay all at once or through stage payments

[15/11 11:36 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Thank you.  What amount is mandatory for the intial payment(if any) to secure a portion ?

[15/11 11:37 PM] Mr. Williamson: Just now it is 150,000 naira for the half plot of the land and 200 euro for allocation and land clearing fees

[15/11 11:37 PM] ‪Prince Okoya: Wow good point. But am sure you will agree with me that the unserious ones today can be the serious onestomorrow?

Likewise, are you telling all the whole OPU worldwide that some countries are more powerful more than them?
Talking about hierarchy, which countries are you referring 2?
Coming up with this type of method, are you telling us that this idea will encourage others countries to perform will ?

I will OPU is all about UNITY.

[15/11 11:38 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Who do members pay or what channel of payment is laid down for members please?

[15/11 11:38 PM] ‪Prince Okoya: I believe OPU is all about UNITY.

[15/11 11:41 PM] Mr. Williamson: Members should forward the land fees to our oga account stated in the form and keep ur receipt and give 200euro to ur state coordinator with s receipt the coordinators will give all the 200 euros later to the housing committee for the land allocation and clearing if possible it may include the survey

[15/11 11:42 PM] Mr. Akinwande: Most questions above are not answered rightly

[15/11 11:42 PM] Mr. Williamson: Yes Opu is part of equality and equality enhance seniority and respect in Yoruba land

[15/11 11:43 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Ok, let us refer our Guest about all questions we need clarification on. Over to you our participants..

[15/11 11:43 PM] Mr. Williamson: Which one pls can u repeat the questions

[15/11 11:44 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: But let our questions be clear and specific. This forum is to give explanations and information all OPU members globally.

[15/11 11:46 PM] Prince Okoya‬: But am sure you will agree with me that the unserious ones today can be the serious ones tomorrow?

[15/11 11:46 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: i reserve this question to your convenience. Is there any space left for interested member to get an allocation?
[15/11 11:46 PM] Mr. Williamson: Opu is not just only unity its include love loyalty support for each other our commitment and ideology we all embrace

[15/11 11:47 PM] Mr. Williamson: Yes there is please

[15/11 11:47 PM] ‪Prince Okoya‬: Coming up with this type of method, are you telling us that this idea will encourage others countries to perform will?

[15/11 11:48 PM] ‪Prince Okoya: Sir, Can u please answer my question?

[15/11 11:48 PM] ‪Prince Okoya‬: Well I mean

[15/11 11:49 PM] Mr. Williamson: Yes it will and we need more loyalty more members and countries to join our organizations the Opu world wide

[15/11 11:49 PM] ‪Prince Okoya: I totally agree with you sir.

My my point here is

[15/11 11:50 PM] Prince Okoya‬: Is we are talking about seniority

[15/11 11:50 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: loyalty is the bedrock of an entity.. Sir how do you define 'loyalty' in the context of OPU membership?

[15/11 11:50 PM] ‪Prince Okoya: In what sense?
[15/11 11:51 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Thank you King white, and Prince Okoya. Clear understanding needs to be achieved here

[15/11 11:52 PM] ‪453 2324‬: Yes
[15/11 11:53 PM] Mr. Williamson: Thank you loyalty and support is the back bone of a successful organizations be loyal to ur leaders be loyal to ur pledges be loyal to ur commitments be part of developments

[15/11 11:54 PM] ‪Prince Okoya‬: Seniority should be base on achievement not how far but how well...

[15/11 11:55 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: I think Loyalty sparks more question in addressing uniform distribution of wealth. The question above also was how certain portion are not same to other countries, is that not going to make some countries feel inferior or assume some are in seniority?

[15/11 11:55 PM] ‪77 697 13 54‬: My question has not been answered

[15/11 11:55 PM] ‪60 5973216‬: Omo luwabi Oodua nimi tokan tokan

[15/11 11:55 PM] Mr. Williamson: Yes but longer service Should be respected

[15/11 11:55 PM] Mr. Williamson: What is ur question again please

[15/11 11:57 PM] ‪221 77 697 13 54‬: How do we engage in the housing project

[15/11 11:57 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: 221 77697...pls resend your question. And if possible identify by adding what name to address you with please.

[15/11 11:58 PM] ‪+90 533 883 1328‬: Yes it should be respected by not in that form.

[15/11 11:58 PM] Mr. Williamson: Let us know ur area and field of specialization and availability
[15/11 11:58 PM] ‬: But

[15/11 11:58 PM] Mr. Lashley O.: Our Guest has answered this your question before and we are still proning it. I think our Guest is now answering again=

[15/11 11:59 PM] 697 13 54‬: My name is oluwasegun ogunpitan, the senegal coordinator, my question is how do we engage in the housing project

[16/11 12:01 AM] Prince Okoya‬: Just one more last question.
Please can the whole house see the list of the land?

[16/11 12:01 AM] Mr. Williamson: Let us know ur field of specialization and ur availability through mr Segun our oga pa or when we meet in Lagos in January

[16/11 12:03 AM] Mr. Williamson: Any more questions please

[16/11 12:04 AM] Mr. Williamson: Anymore question please

[16/11 12:07 AM] Mr. Williamson: Anymore questions please from the audience
[16/11 12:07 AM] ‪+90 533 883 1328‬: Just one more last question.
Please can the whole house see the list of the land?

[16/11 12:08 AM] ‪Prince Okoya: How it was distributed

[16/11 12:09 AM]  833 2227‬: Is there any plan in assisting our convener that will not make him feel tired? I mean Otunba Gani Adams,

[16/11 12:12 AM] Mr. Williamson: The list is not available here with me on this chat it was shown to everybody and countries and it will be shown again soon the fact is that there is still more lands and all interested members will have a home either in phase one phase two or phase three we are here to support show love encourage and to be loyal to everybody especially to all our Opu members

[16/11 12:14 AM] Mr. Williamson: Just let us know how many people are interested from ur countries and we will make a provisions

[16/11 12:15 AM] Mr. Williamson: Next question please from audience

[16/11 12:16 AM] Mr. Lashley O.: How is convener can be assisted as asked above?
[16/11 12:16 AM] Mr. Lashley O.: By comrade IrawoOluwaSegun si

[16/11 12:16 AM] ‪ 833 2227‬: My question has not being answere

[16/11 12:17 AM] Prince Okoya: Am sure the powerful European Coordinator is here, Powerful Deputy, powerful Sec. General & other countries Coordinators.

According to the Housing project coordinator  he said, and I quote "things should not be share equally because of seniority" 
Noted...

[16/11 12:18 AM] Mr. Lashley O.: ‪+234 805 833 2227‬: "Is there any plan in assisting our convener that will not make him feel tired? I mean Otunba Gani Adams,"

[16/11 12:20 AM] Mr. Williamson: Our convener has done a lots for us it is through his   Through his ideology we all meet each other he give us this golden opportunity to enbrance our cultural values again he give us his land in a token fees 500percent below the market value he has done

[16/11 12:22 AM] Mr. Williamson: Too much great things for us all there are lots of evidences in our eyes we just have to be loyal to him and support him anytime any day

[16/11 12:22 AM] Mr. Williamson: Next questions pls
[16/11 12:23 AM] Mr. Lashley O.:  833 2227‬: "Is there any plan in assisting our convener that will not make him feel tired? I mean Otunba Gani Adams,"

[16/11 12:23 AM] Mr. Lashley O.: Too much great things for us all there are lots of evidences in our eyes we just have to be loyal to him and support him anytime any day

[16/11 12:23 AM] Mr. Lashley O.: Our convener has done a lots for us it is through his   Through his ideology we all meet each other he give us this golden opportunity to enbrance our cultural values again he give us his land in a token fees 500percent below the market value he has done

[16/11 12:23 AM] Mr. Lashley O.: [15/11 20:18] Lashley: ‪+234 805 833 2227‬: "Is there any plan in assisting our convener that will not make him feel tired? I mean Otunba Gani Adams,"

[15/11 20:20] Mr Williamson OPU housing: Our convener has done a lots for us it is through his   Through his ideology we all meet each other he give us this golden opportunity to enbrance our cultural values again he give us his land in a token fees 500percent below the market value he has done

[15/11 20:22] Mr Williamson OPU housing: Too much great things for us all there are lots of evidences in our eyes we just have to be loyal to him and support him anytime any day

[16/11 12:24 AM] Mr. Lashley O.: On that note we close the curtain on today's HoT Seat.
[16/11 12:24 AM] Mr. Lashley O.: We thank everyone who has been participating in the program

[16/11 12:26 AM] ‪+234 805 833 2227‬: Thanks mr lashley for ur diligence and prove of being loyal to our convener and may God bless ur effort in jesus name amen. And also the house one love and God bless everyone of us also

[16/11 12:26 AM] Mr. Williamson: Ok thank you all the Opu member and special thanks to our day moderators it was a nice program to have in the Opu world wide and big thanks for having here tonight as a special guest

[16/11 12:26 AM] Mr. Lashley O.: Every other question can be asked either directly to our Guest or through Coordinator of each country.

[16/11 12:29 AM]  IRAWOLUWASEGUN‬: You have won already mr Fash

[16/11 12:33 AM] Mr. Lashley O.: Till next time HOT SEAT. From my producer ans co-moderator who works round the clock, Prince Okoya and indefatigable Prince Tejuosho for all the technical support, I remain loyal, Lashley Oladigbolu.
Ireee oo.

We say thank you all for your continued support and loyalty to OPU .
Oodua a gbe wa o.

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .

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Real Reasons Otunba Damilare King use His Music to Promote Yoruba Culture Revealed !

                                                             Otunba Damilare King 

                                                             King White. Omo OGA

INTERVIEW

By Prince Yomi Tejuosho.

He started singing and writing at the age of twelve. Born koleosho Ibrahim popularly known as Otunba Damilare King, King White (OMO OGA) bare his mind on why he use his music to promote Yoruba Culture. He also talked about his award credits include 2009 Hip Hop upcoming Artist of the Year by abule EGBA forum youths include his collaborations with Azeez Ajobiewe.

Read on to get a feel of some experiences that are dear to his heart and will remain evergreen in his life.

OPU Worldwide Blog: You are known for promoting Yoruba Culture in most of your music. Why?

Otunba Damilare King: The only and best way to stay true to oneself is to represent once background, culture and tradition. I use Yoruba because I am a Yoruba man. I believe my culture and tradition alone offer me more than any other language that can be used as a medium of expression. And more so music has no language.

OPU Worldwide Blog: How did music come about being your thing?

Otunba Damilare King: My years of studying the industry and refining my skills, has helped me develop my musical ideology and style. My powerful use of the Yoruba language and my lyrical abilities sets me apart from most artists in my genre and in my opinion is what makes me ryt king. This unique style, evident on all of my song some of which include isese ft azeez ajobiewe, Solidarity, ASA Wa ft smd ,ifelatiwa, Shaje, Oodua gyration, Oni reason and tribute to M.K.O Abiola.

OPU Worldwide Blog: Where do you get your inspiration for the lyrics of your song?

Otunba Damilare King: God, my environment and God given talent to write, compose and sing. My inspiration also comes through outstanding leadership role of  OGA Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, and his love for the Yoruba race and Nigeria by promoting Yoruba culture across the world.

OPU Worldwide Blog: Who are your mentors in the industry?

Otunba Damilare King: They are quite a number of them, but the ones I cherish most are Fela, King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, 9ice.

OPU Worldwide Blog: Your advice to youths who aspire to be like you.

Otunba Damilare King: Pray to God almighty for direction and purpose in life, learn from people that are in the type of business or profession that you're venturing into and God will be your Alpha and omega.

 King White. Omo OGA with Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide and the National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC)

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .


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Dr. Gani Adams, Govs, Obas Converged at Arigidi Akoko as Victor Mobolaji Adewale Conferred with Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko !

                                                      Chief Victor Mobolaji Adewale

Otunba Gani Adams, Ondo State Deputy Governor, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, OPC, NCC, OPU Worldwide converged at Arigidi Akoko for OPU Most Stylish Coordination Victor Mobolaji Adewale the new Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko !

Dignitaries from far and wide converge on the ancient city of Arigidi Akoko in Ondo State as OPU Most Stylish Coordinator Victor Mobolaji Adewale, conferred with the title of Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko and Alhaji Wahab OPU Exco conferred with the title of Amuludun of Arigidi Akoko by Oba Yisa Abu Olanipekun (Zaki of Arigidi Akoko).

The Chieftaincy title Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko given to Chief Victor Mobolaji Adewale by the Oba Yisa Abu Olanipekun, Zaki of Arigidi Akoko, has a powerful significance. The title is a war title equivalent to General in the conventional Army or military formation.

The coronation ceremony was very colourful and full of excitement witnessed by the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union Worldwide and the National Coordinator of OPC Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, who led members of OPC, NCC, OPU. Also witnessed by his Royal Highness Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi ( Deji Of Akure ). His Excellency Ondo State deputy governor Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo, 24 standing great obas from across Yoruba land.

Chief Victor Mobolaji Adewale Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko, Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, Chief Wahab Amuludun of Arigidi Akoko.

His Royal Highness Oba Yisa Abu Olanipekun (Zaki of Arigidi Akoko)

From Chief Vitor Mobolaji Adewale Facebook Page: October 19 at 9:54am :

Agbe ti koko e ye,kii se mi moo se e, bi ko se ELEDUA.I thank all the Indigenes of ARIGIDI AKOKO,ONDO STATE for giving me the chieftancy title of AKINROGUN OF ARIGIDI AKOKO,ONDO STATE with the esteem power of love from OBA YISA ABU OLANIPEKUN (ZAKI OF ARIGIDI AKOKO) and my great boss OTUNBA GANI ADAMS(OODUA) in the presence of OBA ALADETOYINBO ALADELUSI ( DEJI OF AKURE) ,Ondo state deputy governor Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo and 24 standing great obas from Yoruba land.OPU/OPC members,family and friends.I appreciate you all.

Otunba Dr. Gani Adams,with His Royal Highness Oba Yisa Abu Olanipekun (Zaki of Arigidi Akoko).

Chief Victor Mobolaji Adewale Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko, with Chief Wahab Amuludun of Arigidi Akoko.

Chief Victor Mobolaji Adewale Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko, with Prince Akanni Segun Olalekan

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .

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OPU Austria Fed Syrian Refugees

                                                   World Food Day October 16 2015

OPU-Austria joined the global movement to end hunger. OPU Austria, fed some Syrian refugees in Austria at Westbahnhof train station on Saturday 10th of October 2015, you can do the same, Please join the global movement to end hunger.

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .

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Multiple Testimonies of Authentic Abiye Yeyeluwa !

Her Excellency Abiye Yeyeluwa Sonubi-Ogunremi

Distinguished woman Abiye Yeyeluwa Sonubi-Ogunremi, better known for her daily prayers on OPU Worldwide WhatsApp Platform, adds another feather to her cap.

It was a glorious day for Yeye of the House, Abiye Yeyeluwa Sonubi-Ogunremi. The strong member of OPC, NCC and OPU Worldwide was recently honoured by the Nigeria Union of Teachers with NUT Award of Excellence in recognition of her great contribution towards the development of education in Sagamu Local Goverment.

Four days after, Yeyeluwa Sonubi-Ogunremi, took to her Facebook page with multiple testimonies saying: Emi lolope, emi ma lolope o, e wa wore Baba, e wa wola baba laye mi, emi ma lolope o. Thank you my brothers an sisters who rejoiced with me with your presence, through calls, text messages, fb messages for your financial, moral and spiritual support before, during and after my coronation as lYA ABIYE, yesterday on the 9th of October 2015. In fact, its only GOD that can thank you and reward you abundantly for your efforts to make the day a success. Eyin ni aso iyi mi ti mo fi nbora, ajosepo wa koni dibaje, ire na akari gbogbo wa, amin ase. You are all appreciated sirs and mas.

Thank God for my elevation to the post of Abiye Olola Olola. All glory, honour and adoration to GOD in the highest.

                                                      All glory be to Lord Jesus Christ 

I THANK GOD FOR THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE BESTOWED ON ME TODAY MONDAY 5TH AUGUST 2015 BY NIGERIA UNION OF TEACHERS (NUT) AS A DISTINGUSHED FELLOW OF TEACHING PROFESSION IN RECOGNITION OF MY CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN SAGAMU LOCAL GOVERNMENT. I THANK THE POWERFUL CHAIRMAN, COM ABIODUN SAMUEL AND HIS EXCO, MY INVITES WHO GRACED THE DAY WITH ME AND THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF TODAY'S AWARD, NO TEACHERS, NO NATION, TEACHERS ARE GREAT, NO CONTROVERSY, TEACHING IS THE MOTHER OF ALL PROFESSION, NO TACKLE. GREAT NIGERIA TEACHERS!!!

Her Excellency Abiye Yeyeluwa Sonubi-Ogunremi, thanked the Yoruba leader Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, for promoting Yoruba and African culture across the world.  

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .

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Meet European Great Man of Power and Style-ABO !

                                               His Excellency Akogun Banji Ojo. ABO

Akogun Banji Ojo, the European Coordinator for Oodua Progressive Union, is a versatile, business and veteran broadcaster, well acknowledged for his experiences in the fields of his calling.

Akogun Banji Ojo, with Yoruba leader Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union Worldwide and the National Coordinator of OPC.

Akogun Banji Ojo, the OPU European Coordinator with former Governor of Ekiti State Kayode Fayemi.

                                          Akogun Banji Ojo at Ooni Palace in Ile Ife.

               ABO, Sunny Ofehe and Ndubuisi Elvis Iruh @ The Magazine Achievers Award.

Akogun, is a public figure and always looks fantastic anytime he goes out, either in his immaculate white agbada or even in suits and his shoes are not common ones.

With his position as the Oodua Progressive Union European Coordinator, Akogun, has successfully unite Yoruba and Ibo together in Netherlands.

Akogun, stated during his interview with OPU Hot Seat Crew that, OPU housing project has commenced 13 months ago and all members of Oodua Progressive Union worldwide will benefit from the massive housing projects.

OPU HOT SEAT WITH ABO. Click here to read more : http://opuworldwide.blogspot.ae/2015/09/on-hot-seat-with-akogun-banji-ojo.html

The great man celebrated his birth day on the 1st of October 2015,  we wish him many more years on earth.

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .

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