Value for the Month - Purposefulness

Happy New Year! It's the beginning of a new year and i know you've set lofty goals for yourself. If you must achieve those goals, you must be purposeful. Do you know a lot of people talk about purpose but barely understand the dept and importance? This brings me to the Value For The Month - Purposefulness. This is a virtue whereby a person has a vision, clear focus, and concentration on goals. Do you have a Vision? How Clear is your Vision? Are you Focused or ready to become focused? Don't waste your thoughts, resources or energy but channel them aright by being purposeful. This is Attitude Box with Faith Babs, where i share a value we should seek to have and/or grow to become better and have a better society. Watch out for more episodes. Do have a great month!

ATM with Faith Babs (February Edition)

Be inspired as you read excerpts from the February session of ATM (Ask The Mentors) with Faith Babs. Gain insight from people who have gone ahead and you'll go farther.
*Integrity Marshal:* Briefly, tell us about yourself. What inspires you?

*Respondent:* My name is Dabota Godswill Jumbo like you already know. I am the first in a family of six. A very energetic and proactive personality, gifted with multi tasking skills; I have capacity to do couple of things at the same time under less supervision.
The passion to make a difference in my community gives me a lot of inspiration. I simply love to put smiles on the faces of people. I am solution oriented.

*Integrity Marshal:* It is obvious you're relevant Spiritually and Socially, how did you get to that point?

*Respondent:* I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. He is my source and I owe everything to him and him only do I serve. Discovering and fulfilling my purpose has brought me some sort of relevance in Bonny and beyond. Follow your path and you can never miss your mark by the grace of God.

*Integrity Marshal:* From your profile, you seem to be doing a lot at the time. How are you able to balance family, ministry, your work as a humanitarian and academics as you're still pursuing a PhD?

*Respondent:* Time management is an essential skill to master and acquire in order to excel in your vocation and calling. I strive to make time to be with my husband and I am glad I'm surrounded by a very supportive family. My PhD is actually still in view besides the class room work you have much of research work which can allow u to work at your pace. Everything is possible to them that believe.

*Integrity Marshal:* If you were a young adult with great dreams and ambitions but no aid to get educated or learn a skill, what will you do to make your dreams come true?

*Respondent:* Young adults should be proactive and look out for opportunities that comes with little or no cost. For example, I train in sewing for free at my skill center here in Bonny. Secondly, look out for real opportunities out there on the internet, strive to get informed about what is going on within your locality, nationally and internationally. By all means do something and get your destiny in your hands.
Maximize your time.

*Integrity Marshal:* If you were to go back to school as a young adult, what would you do differently?

*Respondent:* Read harder, strive to better my grades, make a first class if possible.

*Integrity Marshal:* What is financial freedom to you and how can one attain such?

*Respondent:* Financial freedom to me is been in control of your finances, expenses and income without much stress. You can achieve this by setting financial targets, saving a percentage of your income and understanding your cash flow.

*Integrity Marshal:* What will say to someone who's been waiting on God for a miracle. For example, a spouse, child, admission, job, etc. Considering the fact that emotional instability and depression is on the increase and claiming so many lives?

*Respondent:* Wait for it, though it tarries it will surely come to pass. Delay can't be denial, feed your soul with God's word.

*Integrity Marshal:* What is your advice for any one who wishes to be spiritually and socially relevant, excel academically, gain financial freedom and emotional stability?

*Respondent*: In God there is fullness of Joy and at his right hand there are pleasures for ever more. You must discover your self and fulfil purpose to be relevant. Be yourself; be original, stay focused and be true to your calling 

*Integrity Marshal:* It's been wonderful interacting with you tonight.
Any last words?

*Respondent:* The greatest favour you can do to yourself is to find out your life purpose. It is the key to finding your life's success story.

In life, some do things and others react to the things they do. Always make sure you are the one doing, not the one reacting.

God didn't create you to be great at everything. But He created you to be great at something. Find it and you have found success.

A CLARION CALL TO EVERY NIGERIAN YOUTH (Vol.1)

International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12th August to spur more youths to take action while celebrating the contribution of youths to Sustainable Development at National and Global levels.

To mark 2017 International Youth Day, themed- Youth Building Peace, a wonderful and youthful personality was featured in the World Changers Hub. Let's meet her...

All over the world, young persons are shaping the future of their respective countries. I am glad Nigeria has joined the train... Amb. Sira-Teeh Ngbor

Interviewer: Can we meet you?

Respondent: I am Sira-Teeh Ngbor, from Ogoni in Rivers State and as my name implies, I am the first daughter of the house. I was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State but my family moved to Warri, Delta State when I was 2 months old so it's safe to say I am warri bred.

Interviewer: What was growing up like for you?

Respondent: Growing up was a wholesome experience for me. There was the street life and my very strict parents on the other hand, so thankfully things we picked up didn't stick. Overtime my family moved again and again, that I think contributes to my diversity in thought and perception.

Interviewer: Can you tell us about your educational background?

Respondent: I got my B.Sc. Human Anatomy, University of Port Harcourt and was supposed to further in family medicine but that changed when I volunteered for a UN peace corp program. I knew I had found my path. I didn't want to be anything else but a diplomat. That saw my going back to school for a degree in diplomatic studies.

Interviewer: You are a peace ambassador… Can you tell us about that?

Respondent: I dived into volunteering and policy making with no expectations whatsoever and didn't even know I could get perks from it, the nomination came and I am grateful for it. 

Interviewer: What drives you?

Respondent: Growing up in Warri, my exposure to children in rural areas opened my eyes to the neglect and psychological starvation coupled with moral decadence children are plagued with. Knowing that a little guidance from well-meaning adults can shape their future, fuels me.

Interviewer: How do you balance being a wife, mother and social entrepreneur?

Respondent: On balancing all my roles, I honestly do not know how I do it myself. I guess you really do not have boundaries and limitations when you keep pushing. Every once in a while I like to kick back and make sure no aspect is suffering.

Interviewer: What can be done to raise more youths with passion for transformation and Nation building?

Respondent: Raising an awareness of civic responsibility at a young age helps to shape their life pattern as adults. Patriotism is somewhat alien to Nigerians. Majority wants a piece of the national cake without wanting to put any effort into getting that cake into the oven. Civic responsibility is the sure way to spur young ones into nation building.

Interviewer: What do you have to say about the “Not too young to run bill”?

Respondent: The not too young to run bill is coming late but better late than never. All over the world, young persons are shaping the future of their respective countries. I am glad Nigeria has joined the train.

Interviewer: What’s your word for the Nigerian youth as we commemorate the 2017 International Youth Day?

Respondent: Selflessness is key in being a peace ambassador. The zeal to do more, to push where others are giving up, selflessness to sacrifice luxuries for community service

Interviewer: Any last words?

Respondent: My last word would be for every Nigerian youth to stay "woked." Be consciously and intentionally aware of happenings at state and federal level. No matter your station in life, be a part of a bigger picture.

Interviewer: Wow! Thank you so much Amb. Sira.

Happy International Youth Day to every youth out there. 

Remember, Stay "woked"