A breakfast that may transform the Niger Delta

Many have advocated for the breakfast and lunch system of administration whereby governors create breakfast as part of their mobilization and consultation approach.

This way, the governor chooses a group of ordinary and medium status people to sit at breakfast table with him; bus drivers traders, students union leaders, medium investors, journalists, etc. The idea is that the leaders would relate informally with His Excellency.

At the table, governor asks informal questions and gets genuine responses that are not in speeches. Peter Odili, one time governor of Rivers State, did this much. That was where some of us suggested some projects and told him some things. Chibuike Amaechi tried it very small.

Now, a private business school has launched this method. The Garden City Premier Business School (Port Harcourt) run by Charles Opula, an economist and former commissioner in Bayelsa State.

The School has floated a breakfast system. It has invited dignitaries to the inaugural breakfast meeting hosted by Garden City Premier Business School, taking place on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Genesis Reventon Hotel, GRA Phase III, Port Harcourt. “This event will unite esteemed business executives, top government officials, and members of the diplomatic community.

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“In preparation for this significant engagement, the school conducted a comprehensive study exploring the connection between information management and business performance in Rivers State, with a particular focus on the impact of breakfast meetings. Employing a descriptive survey research design, data was gathered from 264 business professionals across 15 companies located in Port Harcourt—specifically in Onne/Eleme, Obio-Akpor, and Port Harcourt City. The research utilized structured questionnaires to investigate various factors, including knowledge retention, information utilization, customer retention, and operational efficiency.”

Those attending already have a lot to chew. “The findings indicate a significant positive relationship between effective information management and enhanced business performance, with structured breakfast meetings acting as a vital platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and strategic decision-making. Notably, publicly owned enterprises faced challenges with information retention due to bureaucratic processes, while privately owned businesses effectively utilized breakfast meetings to foster agility and innovation.

“The results underscore that firms prioritizing digital transformation and structured networking are more likely to achieve superior performance outcomes.

“We believe that participation in this program will yield numerous advantages, including: Increased visibility; Enhanced brand recognition; Opportunities to establish valuable connections and strategic partnerships.”

Baritoge Yorkum, Director, Corporate Services of the School, has encouraged members of the community to make use of this strategic opportunity.