The cultural challenges Nigerian priests encounter when transitioning to missions in the United States are multifaceted and complex. Very Rev. Leonard Ahanotu’s book, “Cross-Cultural Leadership Training,” addresses these issues by providing a framework for understanding and managing the cultural differences that can arise. His appearance on ‘The Final Word’ Podcast is an opportunity to delve deeper into these topics, offering insights and strategies to those facing similar cross-cultural challenges in their professional journeys. (Watch on YouTube)
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – The Final Word Podcast
02:25 – Why is the United States a Mission Territory for Nigerian Priests?
12:00 – Are there any Priests Left in Nigeria to Serve Nigeria?
18:56 – Africa Is Being Infected by Americanism
23:21 – What Tribes Do These Nigerian Priests Come From?
27:13 – Are These Missionary Priests Just Here for the Money?
37:00 – Why did Father Leo Come to the United States?
39:37 – What Are Some Challenges You Are Helping Priests With?
47:01 – Differences Between Nigerian and American Seminaries?
54:20 – Nigerian Priests and the Traditional Latin Mass
59:13 – What Are Some Areas of Cultural Conflict for Nigerian Missionary Priests to the USA?
