Growing up exposed me to a lot of experiences especially when it comes to family life and its significance. I grew up in a nuclear family where all we had was each other and not money. I understood the kind of pain that comes when any one of us has issues and the radiance of joy that accompany family triumphs. I remember that as the first born, I had to set a lot of good example for my younger ones morally and educationally. I grew up faster than I normally should because my dad believes that once I get it right, my siblings have no excuses. Hence I get punished when they err and it was not a funny predicament.
This was not to say that a lot of low periods did not come though especially when I look at some stuff my mum had to cope with. I naturally empathize with her more than any other person and I respect her kind of person and the good heart God gave to her. My decision was that when I marry; I will do so with the help of God and ensure I do not cheat my wife … I will love her, cherish her and help her to attain her goals in life. I also covet a great family life with the aim of raising great children who will touch their generation positively and be God lovers right from their birth. I want to be their best friend and guide them in the Lord’s way. I have thus been praying for my wife before I met her and my kids even before getting married.
It is only God who can reward one with the ‘real rib’ and partner. I want to give him all the glory and adoration for letting me be at the right place at the right time. Meeting my fiancee is surely an act of God and I am still amazed at how good he is. Meeting Miss Oyelola Rachael Oyedele has been a very great experience for me. I used to believe I cannot love or be loved the way it is happening to me right now; I have been surprised beyond words.
My baby, I wish to thank you so much for who you are and for loving me the right way. You are the best! Saturday Feb 23 2008 was when my family officially got introduced to her family. So a countdown to the D day starts from now. The D date will be communicated very soon and we covet your prayers.

It has been a busy last few days. It is not the common definition of being busy as all sorts of things are just criss-crossing my head, my mind plus including my physical body
My very close friend put a call across to me at a very late time almost this morning, as in some minutes to 12 midnight yesterday. I felt maybe he just wanted to give me some well deserved encouragement but the call was a very disturbing one. He came down from Abuja with his wife to do some stuff in Lagos. They were staying in his in-laws place and planning to see other friends before returning to Abuja. The news was that the house was burning! I actually thought I was dreaming as I was on a forum earlier in the day reading about recent fire incidences all over the country. By the time I was through speaking to him, I could imagine the extent of damage. I put a call through to the Celtel emergency line and the amiable young man that picked told me that he already alerted the fire service around Ikeja about the incidence.
Bad news is that the fire service did not get there until about 2 hours later (A world record considering the resources they have). As at last count; this family lost all the belongings on the 2 flats upstairs and it is sad ‘cos those are quite some things.
I am still trying to figure out how we can make things work in Nigeria. Is it possible to continue waiting for government to provide the magic wand? Or is it God that will come down to help us?
I look back to some years when having a phone line is a biggie and only the rich do. I also imagine the number of lives that have been saved just by a simple phone call. The phone problem was resolved by allowing those who know the business (not NITEL) to run the industry. Why have we not done same for the power sector as well as other ailing industries in Nigeria? The root cause of the fire was traced to a wayward candle …. an avoidable condition if NEPA works.
A lot of lives have been lost to infernos like this as well as road accidents caused by bad roads. What would it take to make things work? I have promised God and my friends that I will not be one of those that will sit down comfortably and not think of what to do. And not talking alone, ‘cos talk is cheap, but thinking and pushing solutions. If we keep quiet and fold our arms, believe me that one day your house might be next on the list.
Do you dare to make a difference? I hope you will join the league of young people willing to make a difference by pushing solutions and not blaming the polity every time!
Other Gist!
Hmmmmmmmm, I am going to have to make some tough decisions in the next few hours regarding my career. I have been enjoying myself for the past few years and I think it is time to make some big moves. Already, I have been inundated by the frequency at which different ideas and openings have been flowing in. I have to sit down and articulate the plans so as not to mess them up. By the time this year ends, I want to stand in front of God and declare – - – I have used my talents well.
On the other part, a journey starts tomorrow 23rd February in my life. I will let u in on this soon
Have a wonderful weekend all.