Sunday, 24 February 2013

All hope is not Lost


 Unveiling Project Mentor Me

All hope is not lost. There is light at the end of the tunnel… no… no, someone has lit a torch in the tunnel and preparations are being made to lead us out. That was the feeling the Project Mentor Me event, held at Merit House in Maitaima, Abuja, on Saturday the 23rd of February 2013, conveyed. The event, a brain child of a group known as Group of Patriotic Corpers, saw in attendance the Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation, Miss Josephine Washima as well as the Special Adviser to the President on Ethics and Values, Dr. Sarah Jubril.  Also in attendance were NYSC Corps Members, and other young and energetic Nigerians.

It featured a motivational presentation on Leadership by a renowned leadership trainer and consultant, Mr. Linus Okorie. Mr. Okorie in his presentation stressed on the importance of developing the mind power for productivity.  He stated that leadership has a lot to do with the quality of the mind of an individual, saying that greatness does not fall on all who wish to be great but on those who prepare for it. He encouraged everyone present to realize that the outcomes of their lives are theirs to decide, saying “My success is not in the hands of a third party…” In emphasizing the importance of visionary leadership, Mr Okorie commented “When a man does not have a purpose for waking up, sleeping becomes interesting.”

Miss Josephine Washima in her brief presentation stated that successful people are not born but made. She commended the organizers of the programme and thrilled the audience with bits of her personal story and the ‘how’ as regards her becoming the youngest Special Adviser to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dr. Sarah Jubril, Special Adviser to the  President on Ethics and Values spoke on the importance of good character and the role it plays in the society.

Dr. Sarah Jubril speaking at the event.
In his address, the leader of the Group of Patriotic Corpers, Mr John Okoro, a Corps Member serving in Abuja, expounded on the concept of Project Mentor Me. He announced that the event served as the flag off of what would be a monthly event. He said the idea of Project Mentor Me is to close the gap between young people with ideas and successful elders by creating a platform for young Nigerians to meet with and be mentored by accomplished Nigerians in various works of life. According to Mr. Okoro, the purpose of P.M.M is “To create an avenue for mentorship of Nigerian youths on success through hard work, integrity, and transparency and discourage the quest for success through self aggrandizement…”

It is indeed worth celebrating that the future is not as bleak as many have prophesied. There are young Nigerians such as Mr. Okoro and members his team who have their sleeves rolled up and their hands indeed on deck as regards curing ailing Nigeria. Not to talk of the other young people who chose to attend the event.
There might still be need to worry but there is more of a need to be hopeful and optimistic that the future would be better because there are people ordained and willing to make it so.  Project Mentor Me buttresses my point.



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