Hi there, Over the upcoming weeks, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the challenges facing the Nigerian Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and what is being done by the Government and Private Sector in that regard. TVET has become critical to the upskilling of mid-level manpower – as they are the driving force…
Be Willing to Try Again “Humans are social beings, and we are happier and better when we connect with others.” – Paul Bloom. Humans are social beings and during the course of our lives, we would be involved in all kinds of relationships. Some will be healthy and others unhealthy. When you find yourself in…
Creating a Love Chain In 2005, there was a Boston court clerk named Glen James, he lost his job and had spent 7 years living on the street and in shelters. One day, he found a backpack containing travellers’ cheques and cash amounting to more than $40,000. Rather than keep the money, he handed it…
Love Expressed in Form of Kindness What if I told you love can extend your lifespan? I’m not talking about Nollywood or Hollywood type of love. This kind of love is not whimsical nor conditional, but it is commitment and sacrifice driven in nature. On my drive to work one day, I came across a…
Love For Self, Others & Country Hi there, It’s a new month and a good time to pick up conversations around the concept of February, Valentine & Love. Across the world, February is largely themed as the month where people express love to friends, family and loved-ones. What does it mean to truly love, you…
Love Expressions To celebrate love on Valentine’s day in the United States, a couple may decide to visit the venue of their first date or where the proposal happened. Roses, candy hearts, teddy bears and chocolates are given and taken in very good faith. For instance, it is becoming customary, in the Philippines, for…
My Thoughts on Nigeria’s Next Move By Fela Bank-Olemoh (FBO) Hi there, good to be back. I was recently invited as a guest speaker to January9Collective’s Annual Lecture 9.0; where I shared my thoughts on some pragmatic steps we could take as a nation. Thought you might enjoy reading the speech too. John Wooden…
Start Right The story that comes to mind is that of Morolake Akinosun, who is an American athlete of Nigerian descent. At age 17 in 2011, Morolake was in her senior year in Waubonsie Valley High School in Illinois. While watching the televised World Championships for track and field, she got inspired to tweet these…
Welcome to 2021! Hi there, good to be back. Though 2020 threw us all some curveballs, we have a new opportunity for a fresh start this year. One of my favourite quotes is; “You don’t earn a First-Class in your Final Year.” To achieve that, you start working hard from your first year in school.…
Start with the Right Mindset. The butterfly is a natural metaphor for describing new beginnings and while it’s truly a fascinating work of nature, this transformation is pretty gruesome deep inside the chrysalis. In fact, for a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly, it digests itself using enzymes triggered by hormones. I guess even mother…