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by Agent of Change International, Nigeria Jan 24, 2008
Education   Poetry

  

The journey of life is a short one
that presents itself
to be the longest and the farthest
one could ever embark upon.

The year 2007 came
with its full promises.
It was like it'd take eternity
to come to an end
with all the promises
and exploits in the offing.

But in the twinkling of an eye
when it seemed like there was still sufficient time
to slow down on some things,
when it really mattered
to gain all the time
one could ever have access to
in order to achieve
one's set goals for the year …

Behold here ring
Christmas tunes and songs.
The weather does
not help matters either
with the emergence of the
North East Trade Wind (Harmattan)
violently blowing,
and the seasons changing
for farm produce,
sales closing for the year,
accidents here and there
and prices of commodities
sky-rocketing.

It's like whoa!
What have I really achieved?
What impacts have I made this year ?
Have I really achieved anything?

These among other questions
may be running through your mind,
but I want you to remember
just one thing:

That is the fact that God
has kept you throughout 2007.
Though you may not have said anything directly to me,
neither have you
sent me an expensive gift.

But your presence and contribution
to the success of other people in 2007
has really impacted me positively.

Thanks for being a standard
professionally and spiritually.
It is my prayer that
God in His infiniteness
will strengthen you
and every member of your family
for the journey ahead in 2008.

He'll shield, guide,
protect and provide for you.
You and your family
will not lack any good thing,
and He will continually cause His countenance to shine upon you
and give you peace.

Finally, my sincere appreciation
goes to YOU
for believing in me
and trusting me enough
to be mindful of me throughout 2007.
It's been a great honour and privilege.

Thanks for being there!

Johnson Kayode Jedidiah© December 2007





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Agent of Change International


A Social Entrepreneur, bagged a Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from the University of Lagos, Certificate in Project Management 2005 (Brainbench Certified), Certificate in Entrepreneurial Development, Certificate in Computer Architecture and Networking and has attended series of other trainings. He has worked with managerial cadre of varied organizations he has served. Presently the Managing Consultant of Chain Link Concepts (a human capital development firm with passion for micro, small and medium enterprises ‘MSME’). He has consulted for Xcel Digital Solutions (a multimedia production firm), Higher Heights Communication (a media outfit) and Prisi’zn Concepts (a media outfit) amongst others. The President/Executive Director of Agents of Change International (an NGO) and presently the Program Coordinator on Education and Sport for People To People International, Nigeria (an international NGO). He has served on the leadership of various bodies. He is an Associate member of Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Nigeria Industrial Relations Association (Graduate Membership) and Institute of Risk and Credit Management of Nigeria (Graduate Membership). I am a Mentor with ABC4All. Also a member of True Pioneers, Nigerian Professionals International (NiPRO) and some other non-governmental organizations. He is also a member of the training and development department of the Legacy Fellowship (Latter Rain Assembly).
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HI
Jacob Baiden Odame | Feb 26th, 2008
wow! i LIKE YOUR PROFILE

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