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02/06/2021

Good morning beautiful people!!!!

Finally on 👎
*Further Facts to Ponder On What Career Youths Should Choose*

Mr. AyoDeji emphasised that; "I really do not believe that there's a best career nor do I have suggestion for one.

Above all, I believe that commitment towards choosing the right field and doing the right thing in one's chosen field in this corrupted world will make one's career the best as it would attract others to one's field after they have witnessed the numerous fruits that emanates from one's life."

Another concern is the well-documented association of exposure to higher education with decreased “adherence to core religious tenets.” (The Sacred in a Secular Age) The pressure to maintain high grades has caused some Christian youths to neglect spiritual activities and thus become vulnerable to the onslaught of secular thinking promoted by universities.

Some have suffered shipwreck concerning their faith.

School in particular has given them a real edge in finding employment.

Though not possessing a university degree, such youths learn to be poised, adept at expressing themselves, and quite capable of handling responsibility.

Never forget, too, that there is a factor that employment statistics do not take into account: God’s promise to provide for those who give priority to spiritual interests.​—Matthew 6:33.

Employment prospects and educational systems vary from place to place. Youths have different abilities and inclinations. While a career in the Christian ministry is recommended as being beneficial, it is still a matter of personal choice.

You and your parents must thus carefully weigh all factors involved in deciding how much education is right for you.

‘Each one must carry his own load’ in making such decisions.​
If, for example, your parents insist that you attend a university, you have no choice but to obey them as long as you are living under their supervision.

Perhaps you can continue living at home and avoid getting caught up in the university scene.

Be selective in your choice of courses, for example, focusing on learning job skills rather than worldly philosophies. Guard your associations. Keep yourself spiritually strong.

Questions You can boldly answer now

✓ Why do secular careers often fail to bring personal happiness?

✓ Why should all God-fearing youths consider a career in church?

✓ What are the claimed benefits of higher education, and do such claims always hold true?

✓ What dangers might university education pose?

✓What alternatives to university education can a youth consider?

✓ A job may well bring wealth and recognition, but it cannot satisfy one’s ‘spiritual needs’
A [university] degree no longer guarantees success in the job market”

*I wish you the best........*

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31/05/2021

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*Further Facts to Ponder On
*What Career Youths Should Choose**

Would university education steer you toward or away from your spiritual goals as a christian?

✓ Think about this. Remember, a high income is not a Christian priority. (1 Timothy 6:7, 8) Yet, a survey on School of journalism lecturers described today’s students as ‘career-oriented, concerned with material success.

In a chat with a 400 level engineering student, Michael Charles said: “Money. It seems like all we talk about is money.”

An Entrepreneur and a graduate, Mr. Ayodeji said Education is right for me.

Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today and one of the best way to prepare for the future is by placing high premium on Education.

Education is the passport to the future!
Nothing good comes easy.

Through experience, I have learnt that it takes more effort to repair something than it would take to destroy the same thing.

University degree is an amazing proof of an educated person and commitment to resources towards the degree is worth it for me, Ayodeji said.

He elaborated that there are different problems we encounter in our daily living.

I have come to realize that a sure way to proffer solutions to the problems is through the application of technology.

I strongly believe that when youths choose a tech-related career, it's a way for them to remain relevant in this fast-paced world.

“As much as I agree that there are several distractions in the higher institutions but I would need to clarify the fact that the distractions appears to me as pressure that one needs to experience to be able to stand firm and choose right!

The passion, motivation and priority towards my choice of course of study are enough to fuel my commitment to be morally clean.

As a youth, one of the ways we misbehave is through peer influence. Belonging to the right circle of friends who are interested and determined to do what is right will certainly help to curb a lot of vices that aids to moral decadence”.

*I wish you a productive and happy day ahead* .

I really do not believe that there's a best career nor do I have suggestion for one.

Above all, I believe that a commitment towards choosing the right field and doing the right thing in one's chosen field in this corrupted world will make one's career the best as it would attract others to one's field after they have witnessed the numerous fruits that emanates from one's life.

28/05/2021

Still in the spirit of children's day!!
Here is to celebrating Children all over the world with lots of Love.



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Good Morning wonderful people.

GETHSEMANE WOMEN DONATES INCUBATOR TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S DAY

In the bid to reduce infant mortality rate in Nigeria and to commemorates this year's children's day celebration, a non-interdenominational, non-governmental Christian Organization from the house of Freedom - Gethsemane women fellowship on Thursday donated an incubator to Lagos State Messy Street Children's hospital.

According to the coordinator of the group, Pastor Loveth Orhonor, she said the choice of an incubator to was made to commemorate this year's children's day celebration because it is one of the most important facility needed for newborns struggling with their lives and stated that the group based its donation to the findings from 2013, World Health Organization reports
which states that about one million infants dies annually and 75 percentage died due to the lack of incubator in most hospitals. She said

" I and my team are here to celebrate children’s day differently and to say welldone to the management of the hospital for putting extra efforts to keep these babies alive and healthy" She said

Pastor Orhonor who was duely represented by members of the group pastor
Mrs Awesiri Eyieyien stated that the donation was in furtherance to the role the Gethsemane women play in the lives of christian women all over the world in helping them birth their purpose, give voice to the voiceless and help them actualise their destiny.

The donation ignited joy in people faces at the hospital as the Medical Director and CEO of the hospital, Doctor, Mrs. Abimbola Mabogunje expressed their appreciation to the group, she said: “An incubator is a good thing as we know, we need incubators for newborns who struggle with their lives and we are glad the Gethsemane women came to our aid.

According to her, children are the most important people in the society whether we like it or not, they are the leaders of tomorrow.

In addition,
Doctor Mrs. Irewole Ojo Folakemi, Director of clinical services and training at the hospital added: “Your kind deeds will impact babies and mothers. You have added joy to thousands of women by this donation as a lot of babies will pass through this life saving incubator. You have put smiles in the faces of mothers on the street in many years to come, you have chosen the right equipment, we are grateful and this will increase the growth rate of the babies under our watch". She stated.

27/05/2021

Good morning Excellent people.......Trust we are fine and great.
It's a beautiful Thursday morning.......
A morning is a perfect start to plan
It’s a new day you must understand
A new horizon to spread your wings
A new way of seeing all things
So, start afresh with a cup of tea
Morning is blissful and it gives you glee
Wishing a very good morning to you!

Still on WHAT CAREER CAN I CHOOSE

Another undergraduate, Oyindamola Balogun , also a qualified teacher stressed that being an entrepreneur is the best skill and career anyone can venture into because spending amazing years in tertiary institutions is not worth the stress except one is connected with a prominent individual.

Further, Miss Shullamite, a successful entrepreneur added that Business and handwork pays in Nigeria instead of studying without any hope of getting a better job and a fantastic pay in Nigeria.

Going Further, A successful business man Mr. Odus added that there are many careers to choose from, so long the career put food on one’s table, issagoal. I am not more of a career person I am more of jack of all trade, anything that brings income.

Many of us find ourselves on this field. The economy now requires you have experience in a few other things aside your main hustle.

Though there is the aspect of career growth, where you need to stick to what you do and get better at it. But I’ll say this... Unless the career is a lucrative one I am not sure i want to sit around on it.

I have medical doctor as friends, engineer, and reporters to mention a few, who are doing well in their field only that they are mostly under employment of a non-career person.

He added that the art of trading is what i regretted not focusing on, i graduated as an accountant but who accountant epp unless u dey tiff o, if not you will forever remain under employment of a common trader who stick to their hustle and got better.

Ever noticed how unschooled igbo boys own biggest retail outlet? Biggest groceries businesses? How they grow their business from a single shop to many others on same street.

Those boys without formal education have millions in their account readily available for trading.

What will I be doing with a degree when i never own a million naira of my own? Now some folks would say money isn’t the goal.

In the good system, So long you can read and write, and communicate in good ways you will be good.

A professional architect, Michael added that youths should focus more on what they like doing, select a career that is relevant to their skills or strength. I.e. if you are good in mathematics, you have no business doing philosophy as a course.

I will say spending amazing years in tertiary institution is worth it.

Depending on how far you are able to build yourself for the challenges after university. In essence, I do not think university education sly youths but rather youths allow university education to sly them from spiritual life "if they choose to" Reasons why our youth need to attain a certain age before going for any university degree...for the freedom and liberty in school, as an adult you should know how to control it.

It is easier to deviate if you don’t know what your aim in school is.

Findings reveal that Sharon and Lateef shares same sentiments with the above mentioned personnel’s, Lateef added that the best course to study in Nigeria is Politics.
While statistics indicate that university graduates earn affordable salaries and suffer less unemployment than high school graduates, the book Planning Your College Education reminds us that these statistics are mere averages.

Only a minority of university graduates actually receives sky-high salaries; the rest are paid wages that are far more down to earth. Besides, the high incomes attributed to university graduates may also result from such factors as “unusual abilities, motivation, area opportunities for employment, . . . special talents”​—not simply the amount of their education.
Findings from my end indicate that “A [university] degree no longer guarantees success in the job market,” says ACE reporter.

“The proportion [of university graduates] employed in professional, technical, and managerial occupations. . . declined because these occupations did not expand rapidly enough to absorb the growing supply of graduates.

As a result, roughly 1 out of 5 [university] graduates who entered the labor market between 1970 and 1984 took a job not usually requiring a degree. This oversupply of graduates is likely to continue through the mid-1990.”

Always count your good deeds in life,
Always keep smiling all the way,
You never know how would be your day?
But, by smiling you would remain happy and gay,
Very good morning to you,
Have an awesome day!

26/05/2021

“ *Your journey will be much lighter and easier if you don’t carry your past with you.”*
*Good morning beautiful people 😍*

_WHAT CAREER CAN I CHOOSE..........STILL ON THIS_

Bobby Charles, a student of NOUN University, studying Education emphasized deeply; university education cannot be condemned because it has helped alot.

If we take a very good look at Nigeria Education you will find out that things are not going right, you study a particular course in school for five to nine years, graduate and find yourself doing something else they didn’t study in school.

Wasting time and resources, I boldly stand to the motion that says" Education is not worth the stress in Nigeria".

There is no employment for individuals who are fit for the position, once you are opportune to get a job, qualified people are offered penny. It is a sad experience.

Well, my advice to us is that, it is mandatory to learn a skill in this present country we are in.

I am not saying furthering Education or spending years in tertiary institution is a sin, I am asking our government to create visible job opportunities and more companies, and this will encourage me and many youths out there.
He stressed that University cannot sly youths from their spiritual life because it is a choice. There are millions of youths that have gone to the universities and they still remain spiritually inclined. it is a matter of choice but sometimes peer pressure can overtake some youth drawing them back spiritually but it still remains on the person if he or she still wants to stay spiritually pure or not so university education cannot deprive a person from remaining spiritually clean.

He added; Well, serving God to me is the best career for me because everything in the world is vanity. The world is indeed going from bad to worst and the world will be destroyed.

Another graduate, Samuel added that choosing a career has to do with your location, imagine someone studying archeology in Nigeria. Unless you are a lecturer I do not see any major job opportunity out there for the person. Most professional courses would pay off in Nigeria, Engineering, Nursing, medicine, business Administration and a lot more.

*Will you say university degree is worth the huge commitment, the time, money, stress and all?*

At times it's not worth it. Life is not all about education but also about finding your purposes in life.

I have an uncle that graduated as a doctor from OAU in 2002 but he is working as an engineer today. He hasn't used his certificate as a doctor even for once.

I am saying that educational sector is becoming worse and worse every passing day.

With the leaders at the top who are only concerned about their own interests rather than the interest of those they claim to be serving.

Most times, students have unlimited freedom in their personal and social life, drugs, alcohol are used freely and promiscuity is the RULE. if this assumption is true in higher institutions.....might studying a course of your choice thwart one effort to remaining morally clean?

Definitely yes, But this still depend on individuals, drive, determination and focus in life.

There is no best career anywhere, just find the one that suits you well.

Scholar Jerry, an undergraduate , she emphasized on the need for youths to choose marketing as a career, adding that it gives one the privilege of being self-employed, a career that the world will always look out for and also a career that you will be passionate about.

Most times, students have unlimited freedom in their personal and social life, drugs, alcohol are used freely and promiscuity is the RULE. if this assumption is true in higher institutions.....might studying a course of your choice thwart one effort to remaining morally clean?

I will say that to an extent some student deviate from their spiritual life out of their parents watch they easily get influenced by friends because of the limited freedom, they tend to forget who they are, and sometimes lectures might clash with church programs and activities, as such student give much time to books rather than the Bible.

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25/05/2021

♣ *It’s a brand new morning! The day is a blank canvas yet to be painted with the colors of life. Seize the day!*

Still on 👎

WHAT CAREER SHOULD I CHOOSE

Bolade, *a graduate and a software engineer at Whogohost limited* highlighted that "My experience on what youths can choose really depends on the individual's field of interest.

But personally I would advise a look into the technology field.

Luckily for me, as an undergraduate I already figured out my career in tech, so yes! Education was right for me, it broadens my knowledge and outreach in terms of connecting with people and then some jobs just require the formalities".

I can boldly say spending five to nine years in tertiary institution is really not worth it as many developers out there are self-taught just as I am, aside for formalities purposes the Nigerian school sector isn't worth the stress.

It's not worth the time wasted.

*Most times, students have unlimited freedom in their personal and social life, drugs, alcohol are used freely and promiscuity is the RULE. if this assumption is true in higher institutions.....can you say studying a course of your choice thwart one effort to remaining morally clean?*

✓ Well, I do not believe in that , I personally believe one can come out clean with high Morales standard.

I won’t blame that on institutions but rather on the moral value of the individual.

*What exactly is the best career to go for in a corrupted world?*

A career in technology is absolutely the best choice, one can leverage on, it's vast growth range, you can be in this corrupt country but working for a firm in another country of your choice remotely.

✓ A Career that Satisfies

King Solomon advises: “The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the true God and keep his commandments. For this is the whole obligation of man.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13)

The prime obligation for Christians today, young and old, youths or adult, is to preach the Kingdom message.(Matthew 24:14) And youths who take seriously their obligation before God feel compelled to have a full share in this work as possible​—even if they are not naturally inclined toward preaching the gospel (Compare 2 Corinthians 5:14.)

University Education​—Advantageous?

Would it not make sense for a youth first to obtain a university degree , The Bible, of course, does not spell out exactly how many years of schooling a Christian youth should obtain.

Nor does it condemn education. Infact God want his people to read well and to express themselves clearly. (Isaiah 30:20; Psalm 1:2; Hebrews 5:12)

Moreover, education can broaden our understanding of people and the world we live in.

In addition, *a graduate in linguistics and a teacher, Esther Olaleye* buttress further adding that very responsible and determined youth shouldn't rely on a white collar job.

A white collar job might serve at a part time but it is advisable for youths to get engaged in any hand work, it can be farming or a self-owned business but it has to be something people use every day so as to make daily income.

As for me, I have engaged myself in so many things but owning your business is still the coolest.

She added that education is not all about doing a professional job, education enlightens ones horizon.

If a person who didn't attend school feels he's making more money than an educated person... Such a person might not be able to talk among some of his rich men's mate who is educated.

So education goes a long way in Nigeria. For me, I will say risking all the time, stress and all is not worth it in Nigeria. But in most countries, spending five to nine years studying a particular course is okay and worth the journey.

I am certain we are enjoying some of our graduates.........Wait for more!

*Rather than rush out the door, stop and appreciate the little things; the little things can make a big impact and lead to an amazing day!*

21/05/2021

*Welcome to our Group Ma!!!*

Good morning dear loyal readers. Trust we had a great night rest.
Today I will be focusing on our youths, graduates and successful entrepreneurs in.

*WHAT CAREER SHOULD I CHOOSE*

An Interview with a cross section of graduates.

WHAT shall I do with the rest of my life? You ponder deeply? “Sooner or later you confront this challenging question.

A confusing array of choices present themselves​—medicine, business, art, education, computer science, engineering, the trades. And you may feel like the twenty years youth, *Gabriel Akintola* who said: “What I consider to be successful. . . is maintaining the comfort level that I grew up with.”

Or like others, you may dream of improving your finance.

But is there more to success than material gain? You ask yourself, Can any secular career bring you real fulfillment? ‘It doesn’t mean glamorous, exciting or lucrative! That is the way movies, TV, and books often portray secular careers.

But to attain so-called success, career climbers must often vie with one another in a life-and-death struggle for recognition.

Dr. Douglas LaBier tells of how young adults, many “with fast-track, hi-tech careers, report feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, emptiness, paranoia, as well as a whole range of physical complaints. Let’s consider King Solomon, long again he exposed the futility of mere worldly success.

Backed by virtually limitless resources, Solomon built up an astonishing list of career accomplishments.

(Read Ecclesiastes 2:4-10.) Yet, concluded Solomon: “I, even I, turned toward all the works of mine that my hands had done and toward the hard work that I had worked hard to accomplish, and, look!

Everything was vanity [“I realized that it didn’t mean a thing,” and a striving after wind.”​—Ecclesiastes 2:11. A job may bring wealth and recognition, but it cannot satisfy one’s ‘spiritual needs.’

(Matthew 5:3) Satisfaction thus eludes those who build their lives solely around secular achievement.

*A cross section of students, workers and entrepreneurs has aired their view to this thought provoking question highlighted above.*

According to *Jeffrey Bobby Enofe* , A graduate and branch manager of Courier service company, He said; “ _Career choice differs from individual to individual, due to location, course of study, age etc... It is very advisable to get a cooperate job, there is a certain feeling that comes with working in a cooperate setting.. But in my own opinion I would encourage FAMILY BUSINESS, imagine each and every family has a flourishing business... Income will flow endlessly”._

Then as an undergraduate, I have always wanted a career in Education.

Education is right whichever way you choose to look at it. It's just sad that in this part of the world where we found ourselves, education has little or no relevance. I hope this notion changes soon.

Going further, *Mr. Enofe* stressed that the value of education/learning can't not be measured or compared. Well, I will say spending five to nine years in higher institution is worth it and at the same not worth it.

You just have to be prepared anyways. Education is part of that preparation.

Can you boldly say university education most times sly youths from their spiritual life?

Yes it does, due to lack of supervision and the "newly found freedom"... but in all a spoilt child will always remain a spoilt child; the reverse is the case too.

Most times, students have unlimited freedom in their personal and social life, drugs, alcohol are used freely and promiscuity is the RULE. if this assumption is true in higher institutions.....might studying a course of your choice thwart one effort to remaining morally clean?

Your choice of course has nothing to do with your moral standard. It happens in every course and field... just remember home and stay focus.

Another sound graduate of The Nigerian Institute of Journalism and digital media expert, *Miss Nelly Iwuoha* emphasized that as a graduate, I will advise that youths learn handworks while in school or as soon as they graduate or better still, learn a skill as, a lot of graduates are currently roaming the streets aimlessly without something to hold on to for survival.

She added that if I was still an undergraduate- I would choose a science and technology related career because Education is key, it is right for anyone, therefore it is right for me.

Miss. Nelly said Education is worth the huge commitment, money , stress, etc. but if you have allowed school pass through you, rather than allow yourself pass through school, I will say it is not worth the whole stress.

In all honesty, spending five to nine years in a tertiary institution is truly worth it. All we need to do is improve our standards, sweep off the pests rearing their ugly heads in places of authority and, replace them with capable individuals.

Can you boldly say university education most times sly youths from their spiritual life?

I believe this is a matter of choice; you get to decide what you want and what you are in the university for. So, I will say a bold
"NO," university doesn't. Just as I stated above, it is a matter of choice and peer influence.

*What exactly is the best career to go for in a corrupted world?*

I would have said there is no such thing as best career but, let me put it this way. Since every area of our lives is one way or the other affected by politics, let's just say "Political Science" will do. She said

Another graduate, *Mr. Joseph Emmanuel* , a Technical support engineer highlighted that as a graduate and an earner.

It is important for youths to choose a career path that they feel passionate about, and has relevance in the society.

We often miss this but this is important to consider if it has relevance in years’ time.

When I was still in school, at some point I had chosen career paths, but as life unfolds, I changed them.

Truth is we need opportunities that will help us maintain career path not choose one.

And without an opportunity in the areas we desires initially, we might find ourselves following career paths based on where we find ourselves at the moment.

So in summary, I can proudly say Education is right for me and also worth the commitment, time, money, stress etc.

*Is spending five to nine years in the university actually worth it in Nigeria?*

Not at all. I sincerely wish it can be cut down, and it can. There are too many irrelevant subjects and courses in school. And many at times we have to come out after graduation to realize so.

*Can you boldly say university education most time sly youths from their spiritual life?*

No. I do believe life is life. And at every stage of life, there are people who take spiritual life important and those who don't.

I feel the best career for now in Nigeria is Politics. For me I feel Education is important and can't be replaced with any religious activities but Nigeria presently is far from normal.

Interesting right?
Wait for the rest by Monday.
Make today Productive as always!!!!

18/05/2021

*The sun is about to rise, the coffee pot is on. Before you run though the to-dos of the day take a moment to enjoy the dawn. Good morning!*

Finally on Friendship on a higher plane 👎

Our Best Friends

All these individuals and millions more form a worldwide, non-political family of friends that transcends national, racial, and social barriers​—a true brotherhood of mankind, just like that of the early Christians.

The same bond that drew Ruth and Naomi together also unites this family, namely, pure worship of Jehovah God.

All of them humbly and gratefully recognize that God and Jesus Christ are their best friends.

‘Almighty God and his Son as friends?’ you may wonder. ‘How is that possible? Is that not presumptuous?’ Well, the Bible says: “Abraham put faith in God. . . and he came to be called ‘Jehovah’s friend.’”

That certainly was undeserved kindness. Yet God's Word says: “God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones.”​

Perhaps some feel too sinful for such a privilege. But James goes on to say: “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you indecisive ones. Humble yourselves in the eyes of God and he will exalt you.”​

Jesus said: “You are my friends if you do what I am commanding you.” He also pointed out that the greatest commandments are to ‘love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and our neighbor as ourselves.’ ) If we do that, we will have many true friends.

Moreover, we will thus qualify for another great privilege​—everlasting life on a cleansed earth under God’s Kingdom.

As Jesus said: “His [God’s] commandment means everlasting life.”​

✓ Some Guidelines for True Friendship

Be selective about those with whom you associate.
Take a warm interest in others, and be a good listener.

Do things together​—shared experiences strengthen friendship.

Be frank, open, and sincere at all times.

Show empathy and compassion when others are in trouble.

When friends make mistakes or upset you, be ready to forgive​—even “up to seventy-seven times.”​

When friends are slandered or unfairly criticized, be loyal and defend them.

Shared worship of Jehovah immeasurably strengthens friendship.

Have a look at some of our ideas to help you start building new friendships at school.

✓ Use Conversation Starters to Get Chatting. ...

Spend Time with Your Friend's Friends. ...

Speak to Someone Who's on Their Own. ...

Look for Common Interests. ...

Be Approachable. ...

Ask Open Questions

*It’s a new day! Add in the positive thoughts, subtract out the negative energy. Make it all equal one fantastic day!*