It is my birthday. Peace. It is 4:58 am and I have been awake for over an hour, muttering Thank you, Jesus. For the last 3 years or more, whenever my birthday was around the corner, I would have panic attacks and be in low spirits. This year, Jesus gave me the triple treat of joy, peace and His love! I know it is not made up, this is not a hoax either because I tapped to check. I paused to listen to the rhythm of my heart and heard gratitude and peace. Stillness. Jesus.

I believe in human capital development. I believe in the potential for people to rise higher than the circumstances of their births through opportunities for training and educational advancement. These people create quantifiable value for corporations and society …and they rise. I believe a nation is built by its people — visionary, competent and capable. I believe in excellence. Perhaps not before but every day I am growing intentionally in this direction.

Book Review: Affordable by Tayo Odunsi Faith Ukpai Confession: I have had a mild case of obsession over the subject of social and affordable housing in Nigeria and across Africa. Blame it on Maslow and the hierarchy of needs. Over the last few months, I have been drawn to research…