[This is a tribute to my late grandmother. I am celebrating her life because she matters] The people who shaped our destinies are all around us. The simple encouragement, push and tough love that we encountered growing up are big determinants of who we turned
My Dear Child, You cannot understand how elated I am writing this letter to you. In fact, just a few years ago, I could not envisage this happening but you have made this possible through the help of God and I can proudly dip my
This post is inspired by a decision to live a life that contributes to the Nigerian and African dream. A dream born out of a desire to evolve a nation and continent far from the present status of a dark people. A glimpse into a
200 Level – Room 295, Obafemi Awolowo Hall The moment I resumed 200 level; I knew it was going to be one enduring session because I left home without any hope of an accommodation and my parents were not buoyant enough to provide money for
There are events and people in our past that contributed to our growth and development. I remember today the guys I stayed with during my OAU days from 100 level upwards. I remember the jokes we shared, the wisdom learned, the close shaves with death,
Continued from the last post. A lesson I held on to after realizing most of my objectives at such a short period of time is that a man must never rest on his achievements but continually strive to attain greater heights, setting bigger goals. That
After reviewing the fact that I was not Assistant Sec Gen of the SUG and that I was a Justice of the Judicial Council which was less time consuming. And looking through my plans and seeing that I would only accomplish them if I was
One of the greatest limitations we have in Africa is our ability to be planners and not following through with executing the plans. Yeah, I had lofty plans and I made sure they were carried out to the letter. I was like the youngest in
My first degree was in Mathematics meaning I have a BSc in Mathematics. My dad has always been in support of decisions I take and he has this unwavering belief in me that sometimes scare me. Some of his friends were very angry with him
Bringing this blog back is meant to serve a very important purpose. A journey back to some experiences that shaped my life as well as sharing those things that are influencing me in the present. And also a peek into future activities. My next few
This post is to a wonderful woman. My mother. Most of us leave the tributes until our heroes/heroines pass on but I will not be a part of that stereotype and hence my decision to give honor to whom it is due while we still
I cannot describe the elation, happiness, relief and joy I am feeling right now. Sometimes around May 2008; I had some technical issues with my hosts which later became more problematic with the .ng domain hosting issues. Work and other commitments did not allow me
I am not seventy, not even quite thirty years of age but I had a very eventful childhood: the kind that is filled with a lot of amusing reminiscence. As an African child who grew up in Ibadan, the largest city in sub-Saharan Africa. I
My blog is supposed to be the best place where one could follow up on events in my life but this has not been the case. In the beginning of the year I made myself promise to be more consistent with my writing but so
I went through some experiences in the recent past that could have made me change my mind about my believe in the family system. I have always been of the opinion that the problem facing the world now in terms of moral decadence and all