Busayo Akanro - Light does not shine in light

Once upon a time there was war between Japan and China. It was quite a difficult war to fight not because other wars are simpler but because the similarities in the looks of the nationals of both countries was striking. It was an uphill task distinguishing between Japanese and Chinese. As a result, Chinese warriors accidentally shot fellow Chinese soldiers before they could ascertain their nationality and vice versa.
In a bid to make the most out of the war, the two countries called a meeting and decided to agree on some rules of engagement.
“We need to be able to distinguish between our soldiers” they said. After hours of deliberation, someone suddenly came up with a brilliant solution. (more…)

I came across this article in the newspapers while reading today and as I’d usually do, I decided to celebrate this guy as one of my own BUSAYOAKANRO.COM Heroes of the year in relation to the CNN Heroes of the year. His vision on empowerment and passion about making it happen at no monetary cost to the beneficiaries fits in well with my definition of a true hero. Please enjoy reading.

Kuti Olarenwaju Peter, is a philanthropist. A Nigerian with a big heart, he lives his life striving to bring succor to people in the shackles of poverty and make their lives worth living. His consuming passion is to see that citizens are empowered to become self-reliant. To keep this dream alive, he said he has been channeling all his earnings and resources into training of youths on entrepreneurship and skills acquisition. (more…)

I love and respect a few pastors around the world. I love a lot less of them in Nigeria because I feel their presence is not an indication of the presence of the kingdom of God contrary to what Jesus wanted to happen. Loads of them seem to practice what I call witchcraft. Get a crowd of people to submit and be loyal to you boy proving that the miracle working power of divinity rests with you (whether by righteous or wicked means). Needless to say that many forget that the purpose of the anointing is not for profit but to solve problems. Jesus Christ, while on earth solved every problem that was brought to His attention and left his followers empowered. (more…)

Hi guys, remember in The Best Medicine - 1, I wrote about the frustrated and disgruntled man who was at his wits end and suicidal until he went to see his doctor to complain and was instructed to do what he loved doing most when he was young (going to the seashore). He told him to stay there all day and first Listen (at 9 am) for three hours and then reach back (at 12 pm) for another 3 hours and ponder on all that has happened to you in the past, what you’ll change or what you wont or what you’ll do better if given another chance. For more on the first 2 doses, please click on The Best Medicine - 1

In continuation, at 3.00pm, he tore open the third prescription. It said, “Reexamine your motives.” (more…)

This past weekend was a very busy one for me. I attended quite a number of seminars as a support facilitator and facilitator alike. I went with my boss for some and one of my colleagues joined us for others.

Very early, saturday morning,  we set out from Lagos for Abeokuta, Ogun State. Our destination was University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. The theme of the seminar was Ideas, Opportunities and Wealth. The hall was almost packed full with students desirous of learning how as students they can leverage on the ideas and opportunities available to them to generate wealth. Of course,  one of the most pressing needs they had was knowing how to source or recognise opportunities around and take advantage of them. (more…)

Once upon a time, there was a man who felt he had reached the end of his rope. To him, life was meaningless. All spirit had vanished from his life. Even his family, friends, and his work failed to hold his interest. Finally, nearing the point of desperation and at the end of his rope, he visited his physician. After listening to his story and seeing the depth of his depression, his doctor asked, “When you were a child, what one thing did you like to do best?”

The man took a deep breath, paused for a few moments, then replied, “I enjoyed visiting the seashore.”

“Okay,” his physician said calmly, “I’ve got just the remedy. But I must warn you. You must follow my instructions to the letter. Under no circumstances are you to deviate from my treatment.” His doctor then pulled a notepad from his rolltop desk and continued. (more…)

“The only way to say it is “Thank you for the impact you have made in the lives of the people. The testimonies of yesterday, I’m sure, will be said in the next 20 years and you guys will be at the receiving end. Thanks for being a blessing to this generation. I quite appreciate.

And also for the huge cheque dropped, thank you. I know it will get better for AGESS with people like you and people like me ready to bless them with what we have.

I gat to go.”

                  - Toyin Ewuola (AGESS President)   

 Tuesday this week, I was back in my alma mater - Obafemi Awolowo University to speak to the students of Agricultural Engineering department. November, this year will make it 3 years since I left that department. I spent 7 years in that school studying for a 5-yr course. I’ll leave the gist of those 7 yrs for now…but i remember very vividly that just before I left, I opened my mouth and passionately declared

“I’ll be back in 5 years (more…)