Anjous stressed that both forms are essential for growth, especially in governance and civic education. This idea was further linked to the difference between hoping and expecting, noting that progress requires structured expectations and planning rather than passive hope.

He also explained that strategic thinking focuses on long-term goals and sustainability, while operational thinking deals with day-to-day execution. Effective leadership, he recommended, must balance both, adding that without strategy, actions lack direction, and without operations, strategy remains theoretical.

The speaker defined politics as an activity that operates at local, state, national, and international levels, centered on the distribution of power and resources. Politics, according to him, is fundamentally about who gets what, how, and when.

He strongly noted that politics and fairness rarely co-exist naturally, making strong institutions and laws necessary to protect equity and justice.

On democracy, he explained that while democracy means power resting with the people, elections alone do not guarantee its survival, adding that sustainable democracy must deliver economic performance, improved living standards, and security.

Key democratic pillars he highlighted included the rule of law, separation of powers, and active citizen participation, especially through voting and civic engagement, arguing that a democracy that fails to improve economic conditions is likely to lose energy over time.

Solanke-Hamzat, the second speaker, took the gathering through the new tax act and explored its implications on enterprises and individuals.

He made a case for the new regime and said it is designed to modernize taxation, improve revenue generation, and block multiple taxation, which had long been businesses' albatross. He further stated that Nigerians have no reason to lose sleep over it because of its benefits to the growth of the nation's economy.

Professor Olapegba spoke exhaustively on attaining senior citizens age, social implication, mental health and other concerns, dwelling, for effect, on his personal experience as well as that of his father.

Pointing out one of the dangers of old age, he revealed that, to his dismay, his once very mobile father could, at a stage, not recognise his bosom friend, his soul mate with whom he grew to become senior citizens.

According to the scholar, the best approach to old age is pre-emptive action towards it, specifically admonishing the audience to prepare their minds for it so that when it comes eventually, one would be able to cope with its natural challenges.

The event, masterfully anchored by a member, an ace broadcaster, Alhaji Oluwatoyin Yusuf, combined intellectual cuisine with actual lunch of varieties of foods and drinks. It also featured dance, photo sessions and after-party soon after the curtain had been officially drawn.

Although President of the club, Alhaji Abiola Abioye applauded members for their support thus far, he charged them to be more dedicated by paying all dues required of them to be financial members as the club, according to him, is heading towards its much-anticipated inauguration next year.

A member of the planning committee, Alhaji Bayo Azeez, attributed the success recorded to what he called the club's template upon which, he maintained, the committee built its planning.

Azeez revealed that guest speakers were sourced through friends who understood the club's uncompromising preference for topics of general interest and most appropriate lecturers.

He further revealed that voluntary donations were received, which largely saved the purse of the club. He added that the club intends to add other attractions to future events and aspires to have its own clubhouse soon.

Secretary to the Osun State Government, who is also an active member of the club, Chief Teslim Igbalaye, admonished his colleagues to take advantage of the club to strengthen their individual relationships, saying childhood friendship is more valuable and enduring.

Rich men lack what the poor people have in abundance, he noted. This places emphasis on the fact that rich men are often restrained by their wealth and social status, while the poor are free to express themselves and enjoy life without such constraints.

The Bobagunwa of Osogbo offered apology to members who might have picked an offence in his actions in the previous years and also declared his forgiveness to those who may have matched on his legs.

Engineer Kazeem Lasisi, a member and resident of Abuja, attended the colloquium and participated actively alongside other cheerful members, saying happiness is free is very true.

Lasisi added that the average age of attendees shared friendship, love and fellowship. No discrimination, no hard feelings but only happiness, laughter and real recreation. The three papers presented were as relevant as attending a Harvard refresher course, as the presenters were seasoned professionals.

Another Abuja-based member in attendance was Dr Taofeek Owoseni, who also delightfully awarded the colloquium a distinction grade for its reunification, education and leisure value.

Owoseni described the fourth colloquium as an exciting moment with friends at Osun Intercontinental Club, Osogbo. He said the lectures were scholarly presented and well received, the venue was beautifully decorated and spacious, and the presence of members and childhood friends made his attendance feel like a privilege.

The president clarified the identity and status of the club as a broad group of professionals from different religious and ethnic backgrounds, advising members not to place a restriction on its coverage.

The club is based in Osogbo, Osun State, but membership is opened to adult male Nigerians of good character, integrity, Omoluabi values, and who meet the club minimum membership requirements.