Category: Motivations & Inspirations

FOR UZO: A COLLECTION OF MY CONTEMPORARY THOUGHTS

WRITTEN AND COMPILED BY CHUKWUMA OGBOI

Sometimes last month, precisely on the 15th October I published the interview I had with the intellectual and passionate young man Chukwuma Ogboi, in case you missed it click here. During the interview he discussed with us that he is about to release a book and it is my duty to keep you guys updated. Im sorry Im just telling you, the book was released last week on the 23rd of November; you havent missed much as the book is trending presently. What is a book without reviews? Its not about writing a book, the real magic is in making your audience satisfied. I was able to get some reviews about the book. Here is what some individuals had to say about the book titled For Uzo: A collection of My Contemporary thoughts written and compiled by Ogboi Chukwuma.

The book is an e-book that contains 14 chapters which each chapter discussing extensively the issues faced by our dear nation and it also contains the steps we can take to move forward as a nation.

REVIEWS

The book, “For Uzo” (A Collection of My Contemporary Thoughts) by Ogboi Chukwuma does not only propel you to create a reading habit, it equally opens your mind to seemingly unhidden happenings at least in the last one decade and as far as good governance and history are concerned in Nigeria.
                          Chrisray Awodi

The thoughts expressed in the book are as real as the air we breathe every second, this makes the book a practical specimen and true identity of Nigeria under her different levels of hierarchical leadership. 
Ogboi’s choice of words is highly commendable. He aesthetically selected his words and used a tone that’s powerful enough to drive home salient points. These points are a nip in the bud which will in the long run set a pace and historically define the face of leadership in Nigeria and create an extension to other African countries. 
Lending a voice to address a matter of good governance in a volatile society like Nigeria makes Ogboi a hero and I commend him highly for that.
Having read the book, and known its importance, I highly recommend it to everyone who sees good governance as a prerequisite to improved standard of life.
Pick a copy of the book and read. You would have great time reading it.
Buy here https://paystack.com/pay/for-uzo-preoder 
Or alternatively, call +234 706 301 1296

                                         Pastor Tide

 The way leadership  is demonstrated in this country is compelling enough  to  believe  that  the asylum has  been taken over by lunatics  or how else does one explain a nation  where public  office  holders  are  either  not  accountable  for  activities under their supervision or often times  not responsible  for their  actions and inactions.  If  a  senior  executive  of  a company walks  into  an outlet  to  order  for his brand  and he is  told  by the  attendant that  his brand is  out of  stock but he should  jolly well  make  do  with a  competitor’s  brand.  What do you think would happen next?  The  executive  will  put  a  call  through  to  the  area  manager  of  the company,  who  will  very  likely  put  another  call  through  to  the  sales  executive covering that  district to  demand an explanation for why their  brand is  out of  stock  in  a local  outlet  where a competitor’s  brand is  available. 

This is a compelling read! A very stimulating discourse that would require deliberate actions to create a new haven for all.

                                               Precious
YOU NEED TO READ THIS!

Despite the fact that I’m a voracious reader, I rarely read a book from UPCOMING Nigerian writers because I’ve a kinda high standard for my source of information. Myles Munroe in his book titled ‘The Spirit of Leadership’ emphasized the importance of ones source of information because it determines ALL/EVERYTHING one is gonna be. 

Despite this my HIGH standard for my source, there are few NON-CELEBRITY NIGERIANS that I can leave my 6 units course’ handout which I’m supposed to write the exams the following day just to read their Facebook posts. One of these RARE NIGERIAN YOUNGSTERS is Mr. Chukwuma Innocent Ogboi because his views are always what is needed i.e. right rather than what he wants or what agrees with his previous stand. I’ve read his post & wonder how somebody can find it easy to praise the good work of one person & in less than 24hrs constructively criticize the wrong done by the same BIG NAME/TOP GUN.

Guess why I’m saying all these! You ain’t good at guessing? Alright then.

This man has decided to be a blessing to this generation and the ones yet unborn by putting/compiling together some of these aforementioned iconic thoughts in a book.

BOOK? Yes, you read me right. And in order not to keep YOU in darkness by not informing you of what is coming into town beforehand, I officially present to YOU: For Uzo and A collection of my contemporary thoughts by Chuks Ogboi.
I and my team at DAM foundations fully endorse this because we know it is going to be one of those books that will discuss key issues needed by YOU as individual and US as a nation. I without asking Mr. Writer’s permission personally approve your constructive criticisms because I know him as a dynamic professional ever open to ways to improve. 

Save towards the purchase of this masterpiece and help spread the good news as we count on YOU to be a part of this success story.

                                             Prof. DAM

                    Chairman DAM Foundations

 In recent time, there has been different views expressed by different Nigerians on the state of the Nation.

Amongst those expressing their views is this man of intellect, a blogger who knows how to flick and toss words in right order, his name is Ogboi Chukwuma. A youngster writer who in his relentless efforts put together his views and contemporary thoughts into writing that give birth to his first ever book titled ” FOR UZO, A Collection of My Contemporary Thought.”

The book is already available and I bet you dont want to miss it. So do yourself a favour and get a copy.

             Oluyemi Oyebola aka CBN

This is one book I read and got me glued, one interesting factor is that the author laid down the problems but he didnt stop there, he went ahead to proffer solutions! A better Nigeria is possible and that is why I will encourage every passionate Nigerian both young and old to please get this book, read it and act for the change begins with us as individuals.

          Omodara Onome

CONCLUSION

After reading those reviews, I’m pretty sure the next thing on your mind is how do I get a copy? relax, I’ve got you covered. If you want to get a copy click here and make your order. Im not giving you lies; I personally endorse this book even for the next generation. If we desire a better nation then the time to act is now.
Omodara Onome

onomewrites@gmail.com

You are not a super being!

As a life and relationship coach I get to hear stories that make me wonder and ponder, I’ve seen and read from people who have been through challenges but what I love about some of these people is that they know and understand that they need help.

  I’m going to be sharing the story of  one of them, a young lady who was and is still strong but tender at heart. 

THE STORY

Life didn’t play fair with me as a little girl, I grew up understanding what challenges meant, my father was what you can call a not so good example of what a father should be. He comes back late at night drunk and would still beat my mother every day.  Tragedy struck when I lost my mother at the age 9 and I had to live with my uncle and his wife (My mother’s brother). 

My uncle’s family was so beautiful, they had three sons and we bonded so quickly. Life was getting interesting again, until my cousin raped me when I was 12, he never stopped at a point I became used to it so it wasn’t rape anymore, I had to learn to enjoy it  and this continued until he left for the university, that time I had turned 15. He told me not to tell anyone he promised to kill me if I ever told anyone and so I became quiet about it and I was so sure no one will ever believe me.

 I lived with this pain for years, one day he came back from school apologizing that it was some teenage fantasy that was affecting him and he expected me to forgive him.   I grew up having a strong hatred for the male gender.

When I got admission to the university I had vowed not to have any relationship with any man because as far as I was concerned men are all the same. I thought I was strong until I met him in my second year he kept asking me for a relationship, there was something about him that I couldn’t resist, I can say it was his physical strength because really he was very cute but I think it had to do with his sweetness, he was the sweetest guy I’ve ever met he was so sweet and nice.

 I gave him a resounding No, I even shouted at him on so many occasions but he would just not give up, he kept pursuing until my heart was softened and I gave him a Yes.  My relationship was going on well until he asked me for sex and I refused not because I wanted to but because my experience about sex wasn’t too good and I was scared. He kept me demanding and I had to tell him my story but all he did was to promise me that he won’t hurt me but I just couldn’t trust him. 

Two weeks later, I went to see him and you would not believe what I saw. I met another lady with him on the bed and when I asked him all he could say was that since he wasn’t getting it from me he had to get it somewhere else. I walked out and ended the relationship and that day I gave up on men.

My heart has been broken and I’ve been so hurt so like any normal person would do, which is to give up on love I decided to focus on better things and learning new things. 

Six months after, this fine young man enters my life, initially I pushed him away but he said all he wanted was friendship so I yielded and we became closer but the truth was, I had a crush on him but since he made it clear that he wanted friendship so I never gave it a thought.  I really thought I was strong and I always told myself nothing can ever break me.

It was all lies there was still the girly part of me yearning to be revealed so I intentionally closed every thought about me and him dating but life has a way of showing you that you need help, I went to see my new friend and I really can’t explain the how but we kissed. I felt like a fool how did it happen? Why in God’s name would I kiss my crush? The same thing happened three different times, every time we met we kissed until the day I got the courage to shout  that It was not fun for me and he didn’t even act like he cared about my feelings all he did was to walk out on me. I felt so stupid, I felt used but I don’t blame him because he didn’t force me but I learnt a lesson that I needed help and being strong does not mean I am a super being. 

CONCLUSION

I write to you strong ones, the ones that life has challenged, the ones whose hearts have been broken, the ones who has seen it all but never gave up.  The ones life has crushed but they are not destroyed, the ones who has seen and experienced betrayals from your loved ones. Yes, I salute your courage and it takes a lot of strength to move on and just like this young lady you are truly strong.

Nobody knows how strong they are until they are tested in the heats and challenges of life but you need to know that you are not a super being, you still have emotions and your emotions will still be tested. As a young lady trying to survive and live in purpose, I faced some difficulties and I am still growing but it took me time to learn that I was not a super being and I would always need help. 

Your emotions are a part of you and you cannot underestimate its power but the painful part is that it is too fleeting to make a decision on. 

As strong as you are, you are going to make mistakes and you really don’t have to kill yourself when you make one. You are human and you don’t have to sit down in guilt for too long. Mistakes don’t define you so when you make a mistake pick your lessons and move on, learn from that experience and become better so you don’t make the same mistake again. Stop crying, don’t hate yourself. 

Your strength is in moving on; the real strength is in moving from the past and focusing on the future.

The real strength is in knowing and understanding that you can’t handle it on your own; you need the help and strength of God. Man has been wired to always want more, so life would always push you and the best person who can help you is God.

The real strength is in absolute and complete dependence on and in God. 

Yes, you are strong as long as you don’t give up.

Keep fighting

Keep wining and keep pursuing your goals.

You are strong!

You need a friend to talk to; I’m just a message away from you.

Omodara Onome

Life and relationship coach

onomewrites@gmail.com

WRITER’S JOURNAL

THE DIARY OF A FASHIONPRENEUR
JAKE GRACE: ANNOINTED FOR BUSINESS

Jake Grace is a lady you dont want to miss, from her intelligence to her hunger for success, she is one of the few I call the confident women. She is a graduate of Computer Science but decided to move into the fashion business, she is the CEO of Jake collectibles a fashion company that is interested in making you look good. Without any iota of doubt this lady is really anointed for business.  In this interview, Grace shares her story and also gave some tips to young entrepreneurs and dream chasers. I had plenty fun and I also learnt a lot from interviewing this amazing lady. I hope this adds value to your life. 

Enjoy.

Onome: What makes Jake Grace an amazing young lady?

Grace: Everything that makes me an awesome lady is centered on God. I am just one phenomenal person, that is daily working on my weaknesses to become the best God wants me to be.

Onome: Who exactly is this beautiful lady called Jake Grace?

 Grace: I am a person of honesty, I value my credibility, I enjoy my space more…. lol 

I treasure friendship, the little I have in my circle knows I can’t trade them for shekels of silvers. 

Onome: Wow..Beautiful

Grace: Jake Grace is a lady who understands the importance of existence. 
I am not there, but I am steps closer to what God wants me to be.  
I want to look back years from now, FULFILLED. 
I don’t want to be part of the people who came full and left same.  
I want to leave Empty!

Onome: Thats so deep! 
Onome: so, tell us, what exactly do you do?

Grace: I am a FashionPreneur, a wardrobe shopper.

I do your shopping stress for you with just little amount

Onome: When exactly did you discover your line of purpose?

Grace:  Sometimes, in 2013. I knew I had to take my self seriously and get more focused.

I just do my thing naturally, and I see it falling in line. I can’t remember precisely but all I know is my addition of clothing and accessories brings out a beautiful style everyone admires 

Onome: I concur to that, aunty you can dress o

Onome: You studied computer science so how did fashionpreneur enter?

Grace: Lol

 While everyone was enjoying writing plenty lines of jargons (its fetching them cool money though) but for me, at every back of my books were one calculation or the other, and the number of goods I wanted to order. 

Programming is cool, but been a Fashionpreneur is the real cool!

 Onome: (Laughs) 
Onome: Looking back right now has there really been a time you felt like quitting?

Grace: Yes, I quitted so many times. 

I failed, I lost interest, at a point I squandered my Capital, I abandoned the business, I started and paused, I continued and I am still continuing.  
One thing that keeps me going is “When God calls you to do it, he equips you! Each time I envisage the vision and emission of this “project” , I know I can’t give up! 

This entrepreneur journey has been an exciting roller coaster

 Onome: Yes ma’am 

When God calls you to do it, he equips you
 Onome: How important is the Godfactor in the place of purpose fulfilment?

 Grace: He is the real G. Take God away, then all left is chaff
Onome: What is the place of friendships and loved ones in business growth?

Grace: Business is Business. I do not trivialize my business for the sake of friendship and every other ships.

My Business has a life on its own while the Friendship, relationship and all other ships has its own life outside my business. Although, their input cannot be overemphasized when properly managed
Onome: So, who are your role models in the field and generally?

Grace: I follow the likes of Folorunsho Alakija, Mo Abudu. I do not yet have a physical rapport with them but their existence speaks volume. I admire them and I love them
Onome: what are the requirements for being a successful entrepreneur?

Grace: The first requirement to becoming a successful entrepreneur is having absolute passion and total belief in what you are trying to achieve. If you do not believe in what you are doing…….you will never be able to persuade anyone else to believe. 

“Passion sustains you through the long dark nights”

Finally, in all, it is the blessings of God that maketh rich, that makes doors opened, that compels favour irrespective of the painful toil.

Onome: Thank you so much for your time 

Grace: Its an honour ma’am

CONCLUSION

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. ” (Gail Devers).

I know that dreams and visions could scare anyone, there are times I look at my dreams and wonder if I could ever achieve them but like Grace said, God never called you to abandon you, He will definitely see you through. Keep your dreams alive and take them one at a time, dont be scared of starting small. 

Your dreams are valid!
Omodara Onome

Life and Relationship Coach

Onomewrites@gmail.com

WRITERS JOURNAL
AN INTERVIEW WITH AN INTELLECT

Chukwuma Ogboi: A man who strongly believes in a new Nigeria

If there is one thing you might never catch me doing, it is listening to anything that has to do with politics its just not a subject of interest for me, but somehow I stumbled on articles written by this young man on Nigeria and its political system and I became fascinated, I must say it got my attention . I had fun interviewing him, its my utmost pleasure to share his story. kindly read about him and the projects he is presently working on.
Enjoy the interview

Onome writes: Who is Chukwuma Ogboi? 

Ogboi: Simply put, I am a Geoscientist, a Strategist, a Content writer and Blogger.
Onome writes: Tell us about your love for writing? 

Ogboi: It began with me just loving to put things down on paper in my early years however I got concerned with time about my country and its epileptic leadership and saw the need to provide a counter narrative to the propaganda they spew. Although, writers like Pastor Olatide Peters, Muyiwa Adetiba, Dele Sobowale, Precious Forcados, also had a great influence on me.

Onome writes: What motivates you to keep writing?

Ogboi: As I said earlier, I started writing in secondary school, back then I covered all sport activities within and outside my school, and growing up I found it more interesting, it gives me so much joy really.

Onome writes: How do you handle disappointments as a writer?

Ogboi: Well, I believe I’m a clear headed opinion writer, I just try as much as possible to avoid grievances and sentiment whenever I write, I keep it as safe as possible, although, its a tough one for me because I’m very familiar with adjectives but I wont stop on account of that.
Onome writes: As a young passionate Nigerian what would you say you have achieved so far?

Ogboi: So far I have been a columnist on This Day, and a promoter of change for a better society, I have dedicated myself to enlightening Nigerian youths on how to be better leaders in the face of various challenges that plague the country. With this mandate to create change with every available platform, I have written so many opinion articles which highlight my perception on national issues that affect the lives of Nigerians.

Onome writes: Okay, That’s a big one!

Ogboi: Thank you Onome

Onome writes: Why do you believe so much in the Nigerian youths?

Ogboi: Truth is, the strength of a country lies on the capacity of the youth. Although, young people have always held political leadership positions. Donald Duke was governor at 36; Dimeji Bankole was speaker at about the same age, and a couple of others who were ministers in their late thirties. I believe there are exceptional young people who already are holding their own across various industries, we only need to identify, encourage and support their political ambitions, and most importantly, build their capacity.

Onome writes: Do you see yourself aspiring for Political positions in the future?

Ogboi: Ooh, absolutely! Although, I will like to start from the National assembly where I can put forward bills to better our institutions, because there seems to be too many imaginative perceptions about our institutions lying fallow and unattended to.
Onome writes: So let’s leave politics a little

Onome writes: So what do you do for fun??

Ogboi: I sometimes play virtual games, car racing to be precise, and most times I relax with News items
Onome writes: Would you describe yourself as an extrovert?

Ogboi: Going out is really not my thing owing to my background, but I do occasionally hangout with friends for say birthday or just to the movies.
Onome writes: Okay, lets talk about your new book coming very soon but before we do let me ask, how many books have you written so far?

Ogboi: This is the first, I have however written and published several opinion articles
Onome writes: Okay so let’s have an insight into your book, whats the title of the book?

Ogboi: Its titled For Uzoma, a collection of contemporary thoughts

Onome writes: What inspired you to write the book?

Ogboi: At first, I was frankly fascinated by Uzoma’s leadership style and capacity and I decided to create a template for posterity. Also when the new party took office in 2015, I made it a duty to hold them to the promises they made to Nigerians. I thence decided to publish a weekly opinion critiquing the actions and inactions of government both at a strategic and operational level. It is to drive and influence a new thinking from the people. One cannot demand what he’s ignorant about; this collection will give many Nigerians the reason to demand more from elected government officials, and it is also supposed to make leaders a lot more accountable to the people.

Onome writes: Tell us please, who is Uzoma?

Ogboi: Wow!! If I decide to talk about the character, Chinweokwu Uzoma, we won’t end this interview. Let me simply put, for the sake of time; I met him in the pursuit of academic excellence in one of the best Universities in Nigeria, FUTA, in 2008 he’s a brand in morality and an exemplary leader!
Onome writes: So what’s the book all about?

Ogboi: The book is actually a tribute to my jolly good fellow, a thought leader, full of wisdom, highly compassionate, Uzoma. I wrote about something worth focusing about which his is style of leadership and tact. In the book, I wrote a letters to my President, In it I explored the ineptitudes and stupidity of those in leadership, In it, you’ll also get my views on the Biafra agitations ,Hate speeches, Niger Delta agitations, American vs. North Korea, I believe It’s all about ideologies. It’s a collection of my thoughts on issues bothering the nation, our relationships, and sundry issues.
Onome writes: What is your expectation about this book for its readers?

Ogboi: One thing this book will do is to make you think, and once you learn the art of thinking differently, you develop a critical aspect of leadership.

Onome writes: Do you have a target Audience?

Ogboi: Absolutely, Anyone can actually pick it up and read. In fact, everyone should read it

 

Onome writes: So when is it going to be ready for sales, how much will a copy cost?

Ogboi: A thousand naira or its dollar equivalent
Onome writes: Just before we wrap up, what do you think is the future of Nigeria?

Ogboi: Sadly, the crops of leaders we’ve had and have hardly care about what the people think, they look down on every one of us and consider critics like us Wailers. They consider us noise makers, and when we are tired, we will close shop. However, I still strongly believe, even if it doesn’t happen in my lifetime, Nigeria will be a great country again.

Onome writes: After this book is released what should we expect from you? 

Ogboi: I’m presently working on two (2) others. One is the collection of my weekly opinion articles titled, The pontification while the other is yet to be disclosed.

Onome writes: Thank you for time Mr. Chukwuma Ogboi

Ogboi: Its a great honour Miss

CONCLUSION

If we all like Mr. Chukwuma Ogboi can rise up to fight for the freedom of our country, if we can protect its integrity and believe in its future, then Nigeria will emerge as a  desirable nation. After interviewing this young man my love for this country increased and I’m anticipating the release of that great book For Uzoma: a collection of contemporary thoughts and I’m sure you are too. Keeps your fingers crossed and lets make a better Nigeria possible.

Omodara Onome

Life and Relationship Coach

Onomewrites@gmail.com