Today at the World Economic Forum on Africa Alhaji Dangote when asked what he considers a major factor for succeeding as an entrepreneur he answered that in his office he has an inscription that says Nothing is Impossible! He said self believe in ones idea and vision will eventually breed success. How fully persuaded about your idea are you?, do…[Read more]
Beyond food!
I wouldnt have thought….. that at this time of my life I will be among the high profile personalities from 28 countries receiving a Harvard Certificate today March 30 2012, yes o I just collected the thing from the Number 1 Academic Institution in the world, so now I can add HKS to my titles? How did I get here by the way? What…[Read more]
Good Leaders develop their team into Leaders!
The ideal leaders are those who can empower other persons around them to lead and be in the spotlight without loosing their own sense of leadership. Today while am far away in Harvard in US, Youngstars team successfully conducted in Jos the grand finale of the Plateau Inter Faith Youth Television…[Read more]
First Day at Harvard Kennedy School on Global Leadership and Prof Bohnet gives is the general overview, which is that we are here to think deeply and creatively about prevailing issues today and next 30years, that […]
Over the last 3 days in Harvard, I have continued to learn a few new things, some I dont fully agree with but atleast I can share with you. Some, I agree with. In Day 2 I learnt that to achieve a world class […]
Great update, i think we need to do more creating more awareness among our people on these rights, maybe something in local languages. I hail.
Day 1 at Harvard Kennedy School
First Day at Harvard Kennedy School on Global Leadership and Prof Bohnet gives is the general overview, which is that we are here to think deeply and creatively about prevailing issues today and next 30years, that is what is going on, why it is so, what will happen if we dont create change and what we can do to…[Read more]
Today is a day to indeed celebrate womanhood. I wonder how I would have been carried for 9 months in the womb without the willing sacrifice of a woman. Then even when I was born as a helpless infant, it took the 247 dedication and patient love of a woman to nurture me up. Honestly, there is something about womanhood that makes our world complete.…[Read more]
Now that you know, it behoves on you to go the extra mile to facilitate the needed enlightenment especially within your space, dont ever under estimate the impact of your effort, as we all work to light the candle in our little corners, the light will grow in accord like a choir and good will eventually rule over evil, so dont stop brother!
What is Nigeria cum Africa manufacturing for Exports?
With Africa’s endowment, i am asking myself, what are we producing as finished goods and exporting to the world? With all our professors, higher institutions, entrepreneurs, great poets and orators, we still import as ordinary as electric plugs and adaptors. When will our presidents and…[Read more]
It was hugely exciting to see Christian and Muslim youth working together in a very free atmosphere during the Plateau Intra Faith Youth Debate Academy, this is the Nigeria we see. Bravo to all of you standing up for good…let this light continue to shine!
My heart goes out to all those who lost their lives and loved ones in the dastardly acts of bomb blasts in Kano on Friday. Good will always outlive evil, let all who bear the power of good continue strongly because for every relenting moment, evil takes more inch, but I promise as long as I have breath, I will fill my space with good!
There is no gainsaying that Nigeria has entered another plane in the history of its nation state process. For instance, governments deregulation policy is starting at a one swoop momentum that has seen cost of […]
If the Voice of the People is the Voice of God, then who are the people in government listening to? How come even some in government are faulting the process of Removal of Fuel Subsidy and yet the Leadership cant see that? How did Subsidy jump from about N300b to N1.3t annually? Is removal of subsidy truly the only way?
Only God knows who they listen to.
Right of Expression
Nigeria is in the news and its about the removal of fuel subsidy and citizen action. Youngstars is in solidarity with the right of citizens especially the youth to express themselves as long as the protest is in the most civil and organised manner. I just trust that both government and the Nigeria people will come out of this…[Read more]
”If the world gets to know me, it shall be by this book” Confuscian. As the year ends, when the world, your community or sphere of engagement seat down to reflect, will you be remembered for the book you wrote? Maybe you didnt know, what you did everyday with your life in 2011 was like writing a book! If that book was placed on a shelve will be…[Read more]
Great inspiration for me there!
Today is Day 2 of shooting I Voted Now Wetin (After Count) youth democracy short film featuring Ali Nuhu, Jerremiah Gyang and Lilian Esoro. Again we thank amazing partners like NDI, IRI and NED who are funding this project with support from USAID! If you voted in the last election, its time to ask the politician a simple question which is “so…[Read more]
Youth Engagement with Government
Recently i started asking myself, is there a systemic or practical program or initiative of youths engaging government in Nigeria? By engaging government i dont mean organising a workshop or paying a courtesy visit to a government agency or personal. I mean a systemic, pragmatic engagement with government on an…[Read more]
Where is our VP?
Today I experienced something amazing. We had just gone for lunch during auditioning for our next youth democracy movie After Count, the first thing i noticed in the restaurant was that it was unusually filled, then i noticed they were not eating but were all fixated at the television watching a football match. I think within…[Read more]
Good thinking!
bros, i concur. i have been thinking of this too. may God help us all. Nigeria must rise beyond this limitation is truely we want to be the giant of Africa. there is also a space for us in the global conclave if only we can emback on this project of innovatory projection.