 Oshun is set to be positioned as one of the leading states in Nigeria in terms of the economy. Chairman Oshun Development Association, ODA Dr. Segu Ainau, dropped these hints at a reception held in honour of the leading lights of the state, feigned honour well-end. The event which was held in Lagos had government functionaries, captains of industries, and the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service at Diwali at Deni, among others, in attendance. A correspondent Paul Judd was there. A little indigent of Oshun are gathered in this hall. Their agenda is to fraternize and collaborate to ensure development of Oshun state as well as to honour accomplished sons and daughters. Group on the list of the honorees are the immediate past governor of Oshun state, Bega Oetola, the chief of army staff, Lieutenant-General Taurid Abiodu Lagbaja, and the Comptroller-General Nigeria Customs Service at Diwali at Deni. The chairman of the Oshun Development Association, Dr. Segu Ainau, speaks on the impact of the group towards the development of the state. It's been a wonderful experience being a member of this organization. I'm also now at the opportunity since 2017 to be the chairman and we have seen the relevance, the impact over the years. We've worked with all governments, given the caliber of people that the Oshun state has and the kind of turnaround that we can have in Oshun towards positioning as one of the leading, not the number one state in terms of economic development in Nigeria. One of the icons from the state, former minister of foreign affairs, Professor Bolaji Akeemi commands the association for its achievement. He expresses joy for being a part of the organization. In the same vein, the Comptroller-General Nigeria Customs Service at Diwali at Deni while commanding the ODA for honouring him says he is aware of the responsibility of leadership. He promises to continue to uphold the values of the group. I admire the values of OTA. I admire their vision for Oshun state. The transmission from the old generation to the young generation assures me that OTA is going to be going to places. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to honour you. In honouring you, we are honouring ourselves. We know about the very heavy responsibilities, the great expectations, the body of leadership. Practically, we carry the aspiration to do so. So, it's a very, very big responsibility and the values of OTA should be him to discharge this responsibility. Other honorees are also hopeful that the association can help drive development in the state. I think that technology is going to be key to unlocking the potential of the state. We all now know that oil is no longer the greatest thing to come out of Nigeria but actually its talent. ODA will play a key role in this through our role with the Innovation and Tech Committee. One of the things we've launched recently is the Scribe Initiative where we're looking to empower 50,000 Oshun state indigenous over the next seven years with digital skills to be able to make impact across the world. It has been part of this development organisation. It provides a platform to give back to society and contribute meaningfully to development, especially when you talk of the youth, which segment which I belong to. It's an opportunity to encourage them, motivate them and groom the leaders of tomorrow with a view to developing and building a better and bigger society in Nigeria that we all look forward to. The Oshun Development Association, ODA, is an assembly of non-partisan Oshun state elders, thought leaders, technocrats and professionals. Paul George, Plus TV News.