Showing posts with label Bauchi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bauchi. Show all posts

Wednesday, 14 August 2013

MEMORIES...AWAKEN BY THE DUST OF BENIN.

Memories...awaken by the dust of Benin



Memories.
Away from Bauchi,
Far away from the clutches of Book-A-Ram vampires.
But long way from home.
I ran as fast as I could yet I fainted slowly...
All eyeballs rolling in the womb of the dusk.
Of the domain of Omo N'Oba the King. (Yawn)


The city-gates flung open and the voice rang through.
'Welcome back to Benin'!
Two full cycles are gone and here I come.
To pay homage...Oba atopeye!
(Long live the king).

Friday, 20 January 2012

SPECIAL MOMENTS IN 2011.
                                                                                    


-You can call this 2011 Awards presentation to those/things worthy of note.
The PERSONS OF THE YEAR in my life.
* Dr Tunde Bakare- for the  exemplary spiritual leadership and exposition to deep prophetic dimensions and revelations of God’s the word. I doff my heart for his effrontery to delve into politics. Not just 'talk the talk' but 'walk the talk'.
* Alhaji Omar Hassan  and family in Bauchi- for their utmost cooperation warmth and hospitality through out the time I was the private teacher of Usman and Aishatu.
*Rev Nuhu and Rev Mrs Sarah Tende. I never had spiritual fulfilment and full joy in my spirit until I found Oasis of love, Bauchi-the fellowship with the brethren was deep and wonderful.
* All my students at International Secondary School-Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,Bauchi- for believing in me that I had knowledge that would make them be at par with their colleagues anywhere in the country.
* Fellow Bauchi kopa- Dr Tayo Onabolu-with you the Christian life is enjoyable-So generous and committed to the Lord's will. Rinlong Yukat-if I can serve twice,  it's going to be with you. Goshenites-making sense for the kingdom-Isaac Ebe, Seyi Alaba, Fissy Owolabi, Chinedu, Nnamdi, Amobi A. Uhmmm,'everything is spiritual'. I can't forget-Ezekiel Prayoo-no demon! Charles Anyim-high frequency tongue talking radical evangelist, Daniel Anozie,CBN-you love the Lord. Omon Ilaboya- you made me value my speaking and writing gift the more. Amobi- you are a worthy mentor of hardwork and excellence. Bro Emman-you gave me a chance to manifest my drama/acting talent.
.* Facebook fans/Twitter followers-the likes n comments make me know I have an church-without-walls members and social media constituency! From Pst Morak, Bro Lolu, Niffy,Big uncle JC Ibi Sofekun, to Cornerstone peeps, Agape family, Chaplites,...Twitfams-my followers n not just friends.
BLOGGERS. Mr Bankole of Lorbanks, Lolade Adewuyi-a journalist, photographer and blogger , Mr Seun's 'Sheyun says', Omotunde's Opilogue... 
And to all my friends and family who showed me how precious I am to their hearts- thank you!
EVENTS- NCCF Bauchi State Conference in June-‘Thy Kingdom Come’. RISE's National Youth gathering-MADE IN NIGERIA. Daystar's INNOVATE. Capacity Development programme by X-clusive 2 Divinity(X2D) with speakers like Ige, Flo and Deji-Irawo.
Solemn Assembly (December 1-31) @ Latter-rain Assembly Ogba-prophetic,imparting and refreshing!
BOOKS/AUTHORS. Max Lucado always make my hair stand in strands. CH Spurgeon's classic are embedded with timeless n changeless words of grace. John C Maxwell, you are an exceptional leader. Watchman Nee’s classics too remain so relevant in our days considering the mess the church is in our country and around the world. ORATORS- Matthew Ashimolowo, well researched talks. Mallam Nasir El-rufai-you are a gift. 

PROGRAMMES/MOVIES/DOCUMENTARIES- Jacob's Cross. The Experience. Turning Point. And MOST ESPECIALLY You-YOU ARE YOU-NIQUE!!!-my reader, who have invested invaluable time into comsuming my special delicacy in writing. To you I say thank you, merci, oprigado maito, mugode, dalu,e seun, nsom nsom, imela...

PUT your hands in mine, cos I'm determined to have a Peaceful, Prosperous, Productive, Prosperous & Powerful 2012.  And Let's Go!