A Business Consultant cum Economist, Dr Stephen Odo has enjoyed members of Eternal Brothers Club to encourage and support one another in various businesses and vocations, to strengthen the bond between them
Odoh gave advice during a One-day Leadership retreat for Board of Trustees (BOT) Executives and committee heads of Eternal Brothers Club, on the Needs and Benefits of the club.
Odo, who is the Director of the Ebonyi Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (ESMEDA) noted that the club would grow beyond expectations if it adopted the "Hold Hands Syndrome".
"In your platforms, identify what every member does for a living and patronise one another's businesses.
"When you religiously do this, you will not be persuading people to join you because people will want to be part of what you are doing.
"Most of your members are close to the governor, minister among others, so share these contacts to meet individual and overall needs,".
The resource person at the retreat noted that such maximum financial and otherwise cooperation among members would automatically increase its membership because everyone would like to be part of the club.
""We should not be holy to think that problems would not come, they will definitely come because perceptions differ.
"We all should ensure that this club grows by settling conflicts internally without resorting to external influences, as there is no problem that the club cannot solve.
"Let us adopt the biblical injunction that when your brother offends you, approach him with your grievances and if you are not satisfied with his response, you can approach others."
The President of the club, Hon. Charles Akpu-enika welcomed the participants to the retreat, noting that it was one of the club's proactive ways of building the capacity of its leaders.
"We want to explore all veritable avenues, to accentuate the needs and benefits of Eternal Brothers club, on its esteemed members and the society at large.
"The Eternal Brothers Club has grown in leaps and bounds since its formation in 2021 with a current membership that is nearing 200,. Comprising eminent personalities in the government, business, and academia among others."
The Immediate Past Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports in Ebonyi said the retreat is aimed at fostering unity among members, enhancing leadership effectiveness and aligning with the club’s vision.
"This event which can utmostly be described as Apt and Timely,, is a lee-way to solidify the gains made by the club since inception.
"This retreat in achieving strategic alignment of the club with the outside world offers a focused opportunity to effectively align leadership on the club’s short and long-term goals.
"These goals upped by the club's vision of achieving excellence at all times, would enhance its viability and obligations towards its members and the society."
He used the opportunity to thank Governor Francis Nwifuru for his fatherly disposition towards the Club and Engr David Umahi also for his Fatherly love and kind disposition in all its affairs.
The Deputy President of the Club, Dr Kelechi Okezie also educated the participants on the club's constitution especially as it affects the dictates of their various offices.
