My weekend activity of serving food at a special event has been generating interest, as expectedly, because leaders in our society have removed the service component in leadership.
It's sounding strange that I was seen serving food to people. Let me be clear, that event was not about me. It was called the Jubilee of Hope, and its purpose is straightforward, to remind us all that true leadership is service, and that those who have must never forget those who do not.
When I attended the Jubilee of Hope in Imo State, it was a private service event. I did not post about it, nor did I invite media coverage. Unfortunately, some third parties, completely outside of my team, shared photos and videos. As expected, the usual naysayers and paid agents went to work trying to twist something sincere into something political.
But let me restate the heart of the matter, the Jubilee of Hope is designed for the rich to come down from their high places, even if just for a moment, and serve the poor, not as a show, but as a symbol of the society we must build. A society anchored on empathy, equity, and responsibility.
I was not the only one who served that day. Many well-meaning and distinguished Nigerians also participated, people like Cardinal Onaiyekan, Senator Osita Izunaso, former Chairman of Seplat Plc, Dr. A.B.C. Orjiako, and many others, quietly and sincerely. It wasn’t about the cameras; it was about conscience.
I am genuinely surprised that this simple act has become a topic of discussion. As Governor, I always served others whenever we had events. Even now, in private life, I do not have a house help. When guests visit my home, I serve them myself. I live simply, I sweep, I clean, because for me, humility is not a campaign strategy; it is a way of life.
At the Jubilee of Hope, I stayed longer because many of the poor attendees requested that I serve them personally. I could not ignore them. That was the only reason. Otherwise, there was nothing special about what I did. Service is not special, it is expected.
We cannot speak of building a New Nigeria while ignoring the hungry, the forgotten, and the poor. Events like this must not remain symbolic, they must become cultural. Public office holders, business leaders, and everyday citizens must unite in lifting others.
Let us work together to build a country where hope is not seasonal, and dignity is not a privilege, but a right.
A New Nigeria is POssible.
-PO
I know how hard it is for new parents juggling childcare and work.
Right now, one in three dads don’t take paternity leave because they can’t afford it — that's just not fair.
My government is launching a full review of our parental leave system to deliver for working parents.
Last night, I saw a lady in my neighbourhood returning from work around 9pm thereabout, because it was the second half of Crystal Palace and N.Forest match. She looked exhausted. I greeted her and pointed out how exhausted she looked. She responded graciously and admitted she was indeed exhausted.
She is not the point of the writing.
I looked at her and imagine that is the live for many people toiling through 9 - 5. Leave the home early for work, get to office to face office politics, office targets, and toxic bosses. The world can be cruel like that. Now, here is where I'm driving at...
Imagine going through that daily and home is nothing to write home about. How can you face exhaustion and abuse at work to come and face exhaustion and abuse at home? One thing I've done for myself is to ensure that home is my safest and happy place. No matter what happens outside, I always look forward to home. I've extended it to my relationship - I don't know what you faced outside, but once you're here, I expect the weight to drop. Whether we are dating, casual intimacy, friends, I always ensure that you feel at home in a sense of what home should be.
Please choose better for yourself. There is no fun in toxicity, however you colour it. You should always look forward to going home because home should bring you peace and relieve you of the burden of the world. In the end, we accept the love we think we deserve.
Create an atmosphere of praise. “Lord, thank You for waking me up this morning. Thank You for giving me breath to breathe. Thank You that I’m healthy. Thank You for my family, for opportunity, for protection, for favor.”
Paul said in Philippians 2, “It is God who works in you to do His will and act on behalf of His good purpose.” God has a good purpose for your life. He’s already planned before you were born to take you places you’ve never dreamed, to bring out ability you didn’t know you had.
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If you’re going to stay encouraged and bring down what may feel like a giant challenge, you have to remember those victories when God helped you overcome what you could not face on your own.
Don’t put your faith on autopilot. God says your path will get brighter and brighter. You may have had great former days; that’s good, but God has something greater ahead.
Paul said in Romans, “Be glad for all God is planning for you.” If you could see what God has planned for you, the people you’re going to meet, the giants you’re going to defeat, then you would go out each day excited about your future, expecting God to show out in your life.
🔴🪄 Rúben Amorim: “It was incredible. It was Fergie time, I believe in it… something magic happened”.
“I think we deserved it. It was very tough match but we believe until the end. We managed to score, we needed that win, it was important for us and for our fans”.