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You might just need this.
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When you work with a leader or someone that stretches you beyond your comfort zone, and truly wants you to be a better version of yourself,
You have no idea what God is doing for you.
My late mentor, Pastor Eskor Mfon was never really
a professional musician per se, but was a great worshipper and one that had an ear for good music.
He would come into our choir room after we had spent hours rehearsing. He’d sit, cross His legs, rest his jaws on his palm, close his eyes and listen to what we had done. After a while, he’d shake his head, smile and heave an interesting sigh “aaaaahhhh !”, and then say to us “okay okay well done o, but we can’t give God this kind of worship tomorrow, let’s start again…” And believe me, another 2-3 hours of work…. He’d tell us, “you know we can’t take people to a place we have not been to ourselves…”
He would share scriptures, explain what ministry was all about, then sit with us as we slugged it out.
Anyway, those days would later become the foundation of my music ministry today.
Hmmm, There were days I thought “this stress is just too much” just to lead worship ??? But what did I know ? Poor boy ! My eyes opened one day, and I caught it.
The inheritance I got from him was not money and material things, even though he took good care of us. But the values, principles, work ethic, mind shift, wisdom, spiritual intelligence and understanding, emphasis on prayer, word, purity, integrity, character, excellence etc.
Today I honour him everywhere I go, because in hindsight, He was God sent - To a young man who only had talent, but with very little or no sense of direction.
So, to anyone out there, connecting with this post and perhaps in a similar place, I say receive GRACE to maximize the moment. Learn and glean all you can now, never despise the process, instead appreciate and honour it. For not everyone is privileged to have another man or woman who leave their own thing to sit on your matter, just to make sure you excel in life. It is a blessing !
And in case it appears to be taking longer than it should, may be, just maybe. you are cut out for the BIG TIME. And in no distant future we would be reading your own inspiring story.
But Please note ! Only make sure the person or leader is one that meets the criteria above - I.e, one who truly desires to see a better version of you and wants you to fulfill your prophetic destiny. And Not just one who seeks to hijack your life, control it and put in under lock and key.
Blessings
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I’m going to take my time with this one. If you’re busy, save this post and read it later. If you’re a night owl like me, this is a good late-night read.
Do you know the worst thing about Cristiano Ronaldo?
It’s that he set the standards for what defines a legend… and in the end, he couldn’t even live up to the standards he created himself.
After winning Euro 2016, Ronaldo said:
“You can’t become a legend until you win a trophy with your national team.”
It was an obvious dig at Messi.
Argentina had just lost the 2014 World Cup final to Germany, and Messi was going through the toughest period of his international career. Those words only added fuel to the fire.
Where was the respect for a rival, Ronaldo?
The surprising part was that social media completely embraced that narrative. Messi was labeled a bottler, while Ronaldo was declared the winner of the rivalry—at least in the media, not on the pitch.
Then Messi retired from international football, came back, won the Copa América, and suddenly they were level in major international trophies.
What happened next?
Ronaldo fans started saying that one Euro is worth more than a hundred Copa Américas, claiming there was no competition in South America. Not true—but that became the excuse.
Then Messi went on to win the World Cup.
This time, the excuses changed again.
They claimed FIFA had fixed the tournament for Messi. That the World Cup was scripted in his favor. They simply didn’t know what else to say.
Then Ronaldo himself came out with one of the strangest quotes imaginable:
“A legend’s career can’t be defined by just seven games.”
At first glance, it sounds reasonable.
But beneath it was another attempt to diminish what Messi had achieved.
Before the World Cup, they insisted it would be Ronaldo’s tournament. On paper, Portugal had a fantastic squad. If the manager couldn’t get the best out of them, that’s Portugal’s problem—not Ronaldo’s.
Yet that same Portugal squad wasn’t any weaker than the Argentina team Messi led to the 2014 World Cup final—the same team people mocked Messi for not carrying to the title.
Just a couple of days ago, Ronaldo said:
“The World Cup doesn’t define my career, whether I win it or not.”
A statement that directly contradicts what he had said years earlier, when he admitted that winning the World Cup would make him feel completely fulfilled.
Now you’re 41 years old, Cristiano.
By your own standards:
* You have 5 Ballon d’Ors, not 8.
* You have one European Championship, not two Copa América titles.
* You never won the World Cup.
* You have four European Golden Shoes, while Messi has six—even though you’re an out-and-out striker.
So what now?
Will you keep playing until the next World Cup and become the first player to appear in one at 45, hoping to finally win it?
If we judged you by the standards you created, you wouldn’t qualify as a legend.
Of course, nobody actually judges you that way. Everyone still recognizes you as one of football’s greatest legends.
The real mistake was comparing Ronaldo to Messi in the first place.
That rivalry was exaggerated from the beginning by the media and figures like José Mourinho.
Messi conquered every major trophy available to him, shattered records that once seemed untouchable, and at 39 years old he’s still competing with Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland—the stars of the next generation—for the Golden Boot. And honestly, he could still win it.
What made Messi beloved by so many fans is that he never tried to diminish Ronaldo’s achievements.
Ronaldo, on the other hand, repeatedly made comments that many interpreted as attempts to downplay his greatest rival’s accomplishments—and that’s never an admirable trait.
Cristiano helped create a generation that thinks belittling other people’s achievements while constantly glorifying your own is a way to establish dominance.
Good bye. Ronaldo.
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.
He loves you, He died for you and His arms are open and ready to receive you.
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It could just save a confused soul on their way to hell
From the streets of Agege to the continent of Africa, this moment is both humbling and deeply meaningful.
I have been elected Vice President of the Young Elected Local Officials (YELO) Network for Africa, while continuing to serve as President for West Africa. This is not just a personal milestone, it is a reflection of what is possible when young, people-focused leadership is given a chance to serve and deliver.
This journey carries the voice of our community, the resilience of our people, and the belief that governance can be closer, more responsive, and more impactful at the grassroots.
I remain committed to working with fellow leaders across Africa to strengthen local governments, empower young people, and translate ideas into real, measurable progress for our communities.
Agege is being heard. Nigeria is being represented. Africa is the future we are building together.
#agege #avo #avoisworking #anewagegeisrising
In a short period, we have moved from promises to visible results in Agege.
Roads repaired.
Schools renovated.
Youth empowered.
Communities safer.
Healthcare Prioritized; the list goes on!
In a short time, Agege is already witnessing measurable progress, and the work continues.
#agege #avo #avoisworking #anewagegeisrising
That’s a very valid question, and one we take seriously.
Beyond the number of people trained, our focus is on real outcomes.
Here’s how we’re measuring progress:
Business Survival Rate: With LSETF and our cooperative partners, we’re tracking participants’ business performance over 6, 12, and 24 months.
Income Growth: Through surveys and follow-ups, we’ll measure changes in household income before and after the program.
Job Creation: We’re monitoring how many participants go on to employ others or expand their operations.
Access to Finance: By connecting participants to funding through our partners, we’re helping them transition from training to real enterprise.
This isn’t just empowerment, it’s about building a stronger, self-reliant Agege economy.
#empoweragege #avoforthepeople #agegeprogress
I was born into a legacy of public service, and that’s exactly what it is: a legacy of service, not entitlement.
For me, leadership isn’t an inheritance. It’s a responsibility I have to earn every single day.
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The brutal attacks in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo by terrorist groups are the latest reminder of a grim reality: Christians are being slaughtered for their faith, and the world barely notices.
Christians are among the most persecuted religious communities on the planet. Churches are burned, families are driven from their homes, and lives are taken in the most horrific ways. Yet too often, this violence is ignored, minimized, or waved away as though the suffering of millions of believers does not matter.
This double standard is unacceptable. Canada must refuse to remain silent. We must stand clearly with persecuted Christians, press our allies to act, and ensure that the right to worship freely is defended everywhere.
The world must end its indifference. The suffering of Christians can no longer be dismissed.
I will go to war to fulfill these words spoken by Erika.
"If you thought my husbands mission was powerful before, you have no idea"
"You have no idea what you have just released across this entire nation, across the world."
"The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry."
"The movement my husband built WILL NOT DIE."
She has a fire in her heart that NOTHING will extinguish.
If I stopped investing today, and just let my portfolio compound from here on out, I’ll have around ₦535,000,000 in 15 years.
Most of the heavy lifting already done in the past five years.
If you start today, you could be done with most of the hard work by 2030 too
Now, this is a welcome move by IRCC that I whole heartedly support and this was long awaited.
Providing details of the refusals in the applications will also lead to officers being mindful on their review process and ensure better overview.
JRs can be proceeded with confidence, if warranted and if a re-application needs to be done atleast we would know what didn't work the first time.
Better late than never. 👏👏
IRCC will now include the officer’s decision notes with refusal letters for most temporary residence applications.
Federal Court jurisprudence has consistently held that these notes form part of the decision itself.
Until now, applicants often had to either commence Federal Court proceedings or submit Access to Information Act requests to obtain the full reasons for refusal.
This change is a welcome and long-overdue improvement.
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