In the past two months, President of the Osun Intercontinental Club, Alhaji Abiola Abioye as well as his team have endured sleepless nights over the club’s fourth Colloqium and End-of-year party scheduled for December 28 in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. In this interview with TheTabloid.net, the Fellow Chartered Accountant shares his experience on the topmost seat and responsibilities attached to the office. Excerpts
How is the journey so far, as pioneer president of the OIC?
The journey so far as pioneer president is very challenging but a profoundly rewarding experience marked by a blend of excitement, responsibility, anxiety, and a deep sense of fulfillment. It was not easy creating the structure, processes and acceptable rules/regulations but I am surrounded and supported by passionate members.
What does it take to sustain the existing bond among members?
Sustaining the existing bond among members has been very systematic. It takes a deliberate, continuous, consistent and multi-faceted approach focused on fostering a strong sense of belonging, unity, inclusiveness, encouraging members-to-member connections, value members contribution, ensuring effective communication and feedback, and regular personal one-to-one relationship recognising uniqueness/importance of each and every member.
What should public expect at the 2025 colloquium?
2025 Colloquium is our Club’s 4th of its annual colloquium, and it is penultimate the official inauguration of the club in 2026. This year colloquium is designed to be very rich in intellectual delivery of ideas and very explosive, in terms of fun, excitement and entertainment of members and invited guests.
How does the club future look like?
The club has a very strong foundation because it has practically been in existence for the past five years before it was properly structured this year. We are focused on building a resilient, dynamic, and reputable club mutually beneficial to members and community at large. The future is very bright and rewarding
Your message to members.
I sincerely thank all members who have fulfilled their financial obligations to the club for their confidence in me and the team. I am delighted to tell them that they have made the best decision as we are taking their club to the most prestigious and enviable level. To prospective members, the best time to join was yesterday and next best time is now as the entry requirement for the club will be more stricter in the new year. Again we thank all members for their trust, support and understanding. It can only be better.
Published on December 27, 2025
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