2013 - The Final Straw!

... a thought to end the year with.

An Open Letter By Inspirational M.I.

Throughout the last week of November 2013, i had a very strong impression in my spirit.

SEASONS and TIMES...

I welcome you to DECEMBER - the last month for the year 2013.
While thanking God for His unending mercies, i also appreciate those who take out time to read through what i scribble here. May God bless you.

MADIBA - Lengendary!

God wants you and i to become more than a man - quite literally. God wants you to become a MEN-tor to your world!
This is what God told Abraham - our 'Father' of Faith:
"...this day i have made you a father [leader, mentor, progenitor] of [and to] many [existing and forth-coming] nations [and generations]..."

Guard Your Kids!

I would not have you unaware of the current wave of paedophile ravaging the country. Here are few tips from a paediatrician on how for forestall any unpleasant situation:

LET LOVE LEAD!

This was trending on social media at a time and it made complete sense to me. Enjoy!

You Cant Be Dreaming All The Time - DO THE DREAM!

John 13:27
"...and after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, THAT  THOU DOEST, DO QUICKLY..."

> You Have Dreamt Long Enough; NOW ACT! 
> A boy DREAMS what a man DOES.

THREE STAGES OF LIFE
1. The Boy Stage: At this stage - he dreams.
2. The Man Stage: At this stage - he does.
3. The Grey Stage: At this stage - he dreams of what he has done.

> So a boy doesn't have all the time to stay dreaming. A time comes, he's got to act or do his dreams.

"Twenty years from now, you will be disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe habour"
- H. Jackson Brown Jr.
"Things may come to those who wait - but only the things left by those who hustle." 
-Abraham Lincoln

What Is Sauce For The Goose May Not Be Sauce For The Gander!

If you can see me as i type this out, then read my lips! If you can't then read my words!

Powerful Insights With Usen Bolt!

James Usen with Fela Durotoye

Don't be alarmed, he is not the fastest sprinter in the world but he definately speaks as a lightening bolt! His name is Usen James - an erudite speaker, prolific writer and astute resource person. He is an alumni of UNIUYO where has a degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering. He is the Executive Director at The Revolution and also the President/CEO at Jamusent Int'l. However, we call him 'Usen Bolt' for very obvious reasons. Read through one of his notes and find out for yourselves why we call him 'Usen Bolt'. "...my friend Udeme is a great man..." Enjoy!

When You Cannot TRACE Him; You TRUST Him!

"...they limited the Holy One of Israel..."

When we book a ticket for a flight, we assume that the pilot is a competent hand and the aircraft is in order. 90% of us who board airbuses have NEVER seen the pilot before! We only hear a soothing voice from the cockpit saying: "...fasten your seat belts; we are ready for take off..."
We even fall asleep during the journey because we TRUST the pilot.

For those of us who do commuter vehicles, i am yet to see anyone who asks a driver for his driving license - you just assume that he knows all about the dashboard. Some of us who also do the very risky motorcycles ["Okada"] never know the rider from Adam. Even in arithmetics, once we punch in numerals into a calculator - we never question the result it shows because in our own knowledge, it is almost infallible. We stake our success in high profile tasks like degree examinations on a man-made device!

From Talent To A Career Choice?

That was the topic Chukwuka Okwukwe Chukwuka, Mobile Serial Entrepreneur and CEO, Specuit Cargo Ltd chose when he spoke extensively and must eruditely at a Plenary Session of Youth Empowerment And Remodeling School - Y.E.A.R.S.

You Have a Friend Request!

"...Jesus answered nothing..." - Mark 15:5

Anambra Decides - The Race to Awka Government House!

November 16th 2013 will be a highly significant day in Anambra State. The electorates will decide who governs them for the next for years. All is set for the epoch making event. Security has been guaranteed by the various paramilitary outfits. Mr. President has promised a free and fair election. INEC has also stated its readiness to conduct credible polls. Religious organizations have prayed to God for a noble governor. The onus is now on the voter to choose wisely. If you reside in the state and you are eligible to vote, please don't sell your votes! Have the good of the state in mind. May God bless Anambra State!
@inspiredMI_

Dr. Willie Obiano?

He will be flying the flag of the All Progressive Grand Alliance [APGA] - which is regarded as the only Igbo-centric political party. Young and dynamic, Chief Obiano exudes leadership qualities that are sterling in nature.

Dr. Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah?

'Ebubechukwuzo Nnewi" - the owner and chief executive of Capital Oil and Gas is aspiring to govern his home state in the November 16 polls. Dr. Ubah will be flying the flag of the Labour Party. He claims he is the only candidate whose nomination by his party is void of controversy and he is the only candidate without a 'god-father'.

Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige?

Dr. Ngige popularly known as Onwa will be flying the flag of the All Progressive Congress [APC] in the November 16 guber polls.
Onwa is unequivocally the most vocal critic of the current administration in Anambra State. Having briefly tasted the seat of power [2003 - 2006], Onwa is optimistic that he can take Anambra State back to her 'glory' days.

Spiritual Insights with Abel Ezekiel

Earlier in the day i went through my journal to get some soul-food and these nuggets by Pastor Abel Ezekiel came alive to me. I will randomly reproduce some of them as they are quite ample. I believe you will relish them. Enjoy!

Anambra Guber - Politicians Playing Dirty?

With barely two days to the guber polls, new developments are emerging. A cursory look by any observer in the state will immediately notice a disturbing pattern - the defacing of most of APGA's billboards carrying the party's gubernatorial candidate - Willie Obiano

Speaking on the development, Commissioner for Information in the state, Mr. Joe Martins says "it is the handiwork of desperate people who are sensing the inevitable - a landslide victory for APGA".
He further said it is better for them to deface APGA's posters than for them to resort to arms and kill innocent citizens. He said APGA's party faithfuls have been instructed not to do the same to any other poster belonging to other parties. He further cited an example where a conspicuous billboard in Aguleri, the hometown of their candidate was taken down by 3.00am but were chased off by the AVS vigilante.

The Antics of ASUU and the FG

Since 1st July 2013, the nation's public tertiary institutions have been shut down after the Academic Staff Union of Universities [ASUU] embarked on an indefinite industrial action to protest the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement by the Federal Government.

Epic Moments at Y.E.A.R.S. With Muna!

Whenever i address a relatively 'secular' audience - i tell them that this world is for specialists. In the event that they are a relatively 'spiritual' audience - i tell them that certain people carry specific 'graces'.

How To Win an Under-17 FIFA World Cup!

Eureka! I have finally settled on the title of my next book! 
Watch out for 'How to Win an Under-17 FIFA World Cup in the United Arab Emirates' written by Yours Truly with the Forward by Coach Manu Garba!

Y.E.A.R.S: CLASS-ROOM Not BORED-ROOM Experiences!

If there is one thing that excites me, if there is one thing that i absolutely love about who i am and what i do - it is that not only am i a youth, i am also young at heart.

T.A.P.E!

The African Praise Experience with Frank Edwards, Sammie Okposo, Lara George, Pita, Jeremiah Gyang, Folake Umosen, LMGC and Paul Adefarasin.
Friday 25th October 2013, 8:00pm @ The Rock Cathedral, 4th Round About, Lekki, Lagos 
@inspiredMI_

Insist On Living! - Uju Onyechere

I dare to say that Youth Empowerment And Remodeling School [Y.E.A.R.S] is really blessed to have choice personalities share their wealth of knowledge with us both virtually and physically. One of such persons is Uju Onyechere - a veteran in his field who shared the following INSIGHTS on the group wall of Youth Empowerment And Remodeling School [Y.E.A.R.S.]. To douse your anxiousness, at the end of this post i will share the direct link to the group wall so you can feast on these INSIGHTS yourselves since i cannot rebroadcast all of them. Enjoy your reading!

Attitude Is Everything!

Nifemi Bukola Gabriel shared the following amazing INSIGHTS on the group wall of Youth Empowerment And Remodeling School - [Y.E.A.R.S] and as it is now becoming a signature, i decided to rebroadcast. Trust me you will relish every word of it! Here is what she wrote:

President Goodluck Jonathan Begs ASUU!

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has appealed to members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities [ASUU] to return to the classrooms in the interest of their students. Jonathan urged ASUU members to heed his appeal saying that whatever their grievances might be, keeping students out of school for four months was unpatriotic.

The Problems Of Nigeria In Nation-Building

Nigeria's first and only Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, way back in 1958 affirmed that "...Nigerian unity is a British invention for the country..."

...and God Showed Up! - Faithful Father!

This is culled from social media and it is a story that reminds us of God's faithfulness. Enjoy!

Chike Okoli Centre For Entreprenueral Studies

Now that is how to spend invest time! After spending a large chunk of my day listening to great men, i think know it was well worth every second of it!

Nigeria: Pre-colonial Cultures and Traditions - 1

Now back to business - Nigeria!

Nigeria: Nationalism and Nation-Building

Nationalism is a political development that emerged since the latter years of the 18th century. 

In The Beginning Was Y.E.A.R.S! [PHOTOSTORY]

Mehn, this screen-shot is priceless! As in.. This was the Inaugural Syndicate Session of Youth Empowerment And Remodeling School [YEARS]. I remember i did promise to share photos... other things came up and unfortunately i am yet to 'acquire' a 'PA' as Michael Collins better known as... (coughs). 

YEARS: We Started From The Bottom Now We Here!

"Like a tree, like a vision, just like a little flower grows
We came to you with a vision, a little spark one year ago
To all of you who have blessed us to equally help others in despair
It has been a wonderful year together, thanks for always being there!"

In The Beginning was Nigeria!

The territory known today as Nigeria began her match to statehood in 1861. 

Happy 53rd Independence Anniversary Nigeria!

I could not fathom a more patriotic opening than this:

The Platform 11.0 - 7 Speakers; I Venue

I would have done justice to the other speakers but for time constraints; i have got to catch up with other 'things'. All i can say that the Independence Edition of the Platform [11.0] will definitely be cataclysmic! If you have not yet registered - you might have to settle for the live TV transmission or the online streaming. Watch out for one of my favourite speakers - Ibukun Awosika. That woman spits fire and talks with passion! I love her TV programme and her desire to help start-up entrepreneurs. She has revolutionize the furniture sub-sector with her creative acumen - this will be her fourth outing at the Platform Nigeria! Not forgetting the catalyst himself - Poju Oyemade! Talk is cheap so i will stop here [and like @tochi5_ would say: "you can thank me later! lol].



Thanks Aplenty
Have yourselves an INSPIRED LIFE!
mfonobonginyang@gmail.com
(+234) 70 3821 4925
M."I".I (c) 2013

@theplatformnigeria_ Meet Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

 

 Professor Yemi Osinbajo is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria [SAN] and Senior Partner in the Law Firm of SimmonsCooper Partners. 

@theplatformnigeria_ Meet Dr. Oby Ezekwesili

Dr. Obiageli 'Oby' Ezekwesili is the former Vice President, World Bank. 

@theplatformnigeria_ Meet Jared Cohen

Jared Cohen is the Director of Google Ideas, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. 

@theplatformnigeria_ Meet Pastor Ituah Ighodalo

Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, a pastor, an accountant and a writer founded Ighodalo and Co. - a professional public accounting firm in January 1987.

Leaders Are Great Orators - Uju Onyechere

The world is ruled by ideas but these ideas must be communicated from the originator to others, if not it won't have the capability to make an impact. Consider the times that you personally have had really good ideas. You feel they are good and that they are exactly what you want to do but you still have to coax and persuade other people with the spoken word to go along with your plans.

The Platform!

Covenant Christian Centre presents the Epochal Series - The Platform 11.0! This year's subject is: "State of the Nation - Challenges and Opportunities". The Platform Nigeria is a non-profit initiative of Covenant Christian Centre which is geared primarily to improving the individuals of Nigeria and the world.

Brief Insights About Time - Alexander The Great

On his death bed, Alexander The Great summoned his Generals and told them his three ultimate wishes:

Wisdom For Marriage - Uju Onyechere

Uju Onyechere shared the following link on the group wall of Youth Empowerment And Remodeling School [YEARS] about what he learnt from his mentor, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh. A candid advice on marriage:

Capital - Fresh Insights To Business

There is an obvious departure from the traditional status of business to the transitional status. The Traditional or Classic status of business presupposes that we need land, labour, capital and entrepreneurial ability to create any form of utility. The transitional status which is a derivative of the 21st century advancement in knowledge suggests otherwise. You will agree with me that we don't necessarily need these four factors to start a business. It is amazing that a person in this age and time can compress these four factors into a laptop.

Like Father Like Son; Chip Off The Old Block

Understanding Cycles. Generational Patterns. Traits in the Lineage.

Our father of faith, Abraham had certain things going on in his life that got transferred to his offspring. Embedded in the blood is a powerful communication of characteristics - both spiritually and physically.
Abraham married a fair [beautiful] woman, so did Isaac [Rebekah] and Jacob [he gladly worked for 14 years for this beautiful woman called - Rachael].

Marrying someone beautiful isn't wrong in anyway but check out this pattern: Abraham lied that his wife was his sister to avoid being killed for her beauty. So also Isaac lied in Gerar about his wife. Abraham slept with his wife's maid and consequently fathered Ishaemel with her; that trait somehow skipped Isaac and because of that it landed two-fold on Jacob [his two wives made him sleep with their respective maids!]. Abraham's wife died before him and he eventually remarried. Jacob also lost his wife - Rachael at childbirth. There was also the trait of the younger brother being the head - Jacob, Manasseh et al.

Let GO - Just 'Free' It!

Culled from Social Media:
A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. She raised a glass of water, everyone expected they would be asked the 'half-empty or half-full' question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired "how heavy is this glass of water?". 

EnoughIsEnough Nigeria - #RSVP Town Hall Meeting [Awka]

Great Morning friends. Today if you happen to be around the Awka/Anambra radar, then make sure you are at Marble Arch Hotels for the #RSVP Town Hall Meeting. EnoughIsEnough [EiE Nigeria] teams up with TECHIE District to bring you this great event tagged "My Vote, My Voice". This is an interactive session with members of the general public in view of the forth-coming gubernatorial elections coming up in Anambra State. The workshop which is a non-aligned movement seeks to sensitize and re-orientate the electorates especially the youths about their civic responsibilities, their rights and other things required of them.

"...all things ...in His Time..."

Joseph dreamed of being a king at 17 but that dream eventually manifested at 30. The prison was his process! He learned administration and human relations in the prison.
David was anointed at 17 by Samuel but he had to go through the lion and the bear, Goliath, serving Saul - a king who hated his face. He learned spiritual discipline, he learned human relations at the Cave of Adullam, there he also learned leadership before he became a king.
"...and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel..." - Luke 1:80
John was being cooked in the wilderness [not the palace].

Jesus also passed through a process! He didn't just wake up one morning and started walking on water or multiplying food. First He found favour with God and man. At age 12 He was already conversant with the Scriptures, He learnt His earthly father's trade. Now this important fact is always neglected: one of the reasons God made Jesus to be born in a carpenter-father house because He wanted Him to get acquainted with wood and nails because of the cross where when He was to be hung on wood and pinned with nails.
My last statement is:
"What you are going through is only but a pathway to where you are going to."
#Inspirationals



Thanks Aplenty
Have yourselves an INSPIRED LIFE!
mfonobonginyang@gmail.com
07038214925 
M."I".I (c) 2013.

The Queen Blogger - LINDA IKEJI!

Choi! [Linda Ikeji's favourite exclamation]. I really could not think of a better start to this very brief piece.
For those of us who don't know who Linda Ikeji is, she is Nigeria's top celebrity blogger.
She it is who has redefined blogging as far as this side of the heavens is concerned. Linda has remained a pace-setter of sorts and trailblazer in her line. You can immediately infer how powerful her blog has become because oft times people copy her works verbatim - literally word for word! Word has it that are readers [viewers] are in the 7-digit range [choi, again].
Today she turns 33 and i anticipate a lot of media mentions for her later in the day.
There are few reasons i am excited about this personality [trust me na, i ain't 'famzing'] which i will share briefly - with the hope that it inspires you of course!
One. Linda Ikeji is a female. That for me is something every female out there should remember. Needless to say, society has been found culpable of projecting females in a lower light than they deserve. It seems that a distorted and unenlightened view exist about women in this society of ours. They are relegated to the background, assumed to be good enough to be married, excellent only in housekeeping and assigned trivial roles. As such, a female dominating in her chosen field is something worth celebrating and emulating. Definitely, not all females will become bloggers but her success should be able to spur others of her gender into their own success stories. I believe there is more to a woman than just "lips, hips and fingertips" - a woman is an Amazing Amazon. Thus she must be treated as one. We should help in maximizing their potentials not seeing them as 'objects' to be 'devoured'..

SEX - Pre-Event Approach [For Ladies Only]

Sex is the end-result of a process! Many people [especially youths] who have had sex didn't see it coming - honestly. They thought they were just 'kissing', 'making out', 'smooching' [i just discovered that one not too long ago] and doing what people in love usually do.

This is especially written for 'all my ladies' - lol. "...be careful how you hear..."
Most girls who have had sex have been sweet-talked into it! Mr. Romeo disarms them gradually with his ever sugar-coated words. They commonly call it 'toasting' - when i looked it up in the Dictionary it explained to me a process by which bread is prepared.