Names have meaning in Africa, real meanings. African’s don’t bear names like brown, white, stone and names without significance. Nigerian names in particular like Hebrew names have deep meanings. Some of them are prophetic names, names that carry an aura and have a confidence bolstering effect on the child that bears it. In challenging moments, a Nigerian child typically draws inspiration from his or her name. My name is Adeolu Akinyemi, that literally means the crown of God and one who should be courageous. Being the crown of God means that I will be seen and I will be heard, I will not just be seen, I will be seen together with the divine, it also means there is something about me that has to do with authority, I’m a symbol of leadership e.t.c. Don’t you just want to name your child Adeolu? LOL.
Uzoamaka on the other hand, is my daughters Ibo name. It means the road is beautiful or may the road be smooth or good. It’s not a name that speaks for her alone, it’s name that speaks of us her parents as well. One word I can say most clearly describes my experience in the course of championing the course of the New Nigeria Club is Uzoamaka, the road has been smooth. The buy-in from reputable Nigerians has been phenomenal. The response from corporate organizations has been stunning and from intelligent people, awesome. The high point in my day today for example, was seeing Mrs Oby Ezekwesili (the VP of the World Bank and former honorable Minister of Education) from a distance, and wondering how to meet with her, wondering if she’ll remember me from the last time I saw her over 5 months ago. As fate would have it, we coincidentally met outside the building of the event, and I approached her. Her response shocked me and still stuns me as I write. She turned to me, shook my hands with pride and excitement and said, “wow, look at this young man, how is the New Nigeria Club initiative going?” I was shocked that she not only remembers me, but knows what we are currently working on. This is a woman I respect so much, hold in high esteem, and we had gotten a recommendation from Prof Pat Utomi to approach. She was aware, excited and only needed updates about NNC. The road is indeed smooth.
Her handshake, smile and few words of confidence and excitement about the New Nigeria Club are positive reinforcement enough to drive things to to the limits of my abilities. It’s not only the generation of our children that expects much from us, even the generations of our parents have hope in us. We are not the leaders of tomorrow we are the leaders of the future. We are the ones who will take Nigeria into it’s enviable future.
Every time it occurs to me, that every company we have met till date, every leader we have spoken to, everybody who’s input mattered has responded to us in the affirmative. Increasingly I’m seeing that what we need from the people that see the future is not their money, but their endorsement. I remember the day we went to meet with Prof. Pat Utomi, his swift understanding of our system and his immediate action backed support dazzled me. He said two things I remember vividly… this is an idea whose time has come, and the only reward for hard work, is more work. The more I think about it, the more I see that the road has been smooth, God has been good.
For everyone who has dared to embrace the New Nigeria dream, and joined the New Nigeria Club, I have one prayer for you. Uzoamaka! May your journey be easy, may things work for you. May you encounter favor in alarming dozes, may kings rise up to support you and queens volunteer to nurse you. May your light shine beyond where you are visiby present. May it be well with you! There is a divine grace on what we have set out to achieve together, the creation of a New Nigeria is an effort backed up by God. May this grace, reach your career, your business and your future!
24 thoughts on “Uzoamaka!”
Amen!
Great and Goodnews are coming to me from my homeland. I’m excited to read this piece this morning just before going to work, i decided to check what’s new.
I receive answers to all your prayers into my life and family, amen.
Like i said the last time, NNC is more than an interest for me since 31st Dec/1st January service we had in our church it is part of myn purpose in life, when my Pastor wwas given given a word to us youths, he told us to look for a human need in our environment and comit ourself to it and we shall be fufilled, straightaway NNC came to my mind, the illumination in my spirit was so strong and i heard some few more words spoken to my heart, well the rest is for me.
So Adeolu, i believe in your declarartion, conviction that this course is God ordained, we will go all the way to achieve the purpose, at my end here we are making plans for some moves, we will inform you duely when time comes.
@All,
Let’s not our hands be slack or weak, it’s time to fulfil purpose, let’s all do our part, God bless us all.
Amen!!!
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Amen… and may it be so for you also who championed the NNC concepts.
Amen..for all of us ..individually, and as a club…
Amin o!
Amin Jesu!
once again to all the members of NNC
Ona wa a maa La ni oo!
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Amen!
as far as i am concerned, God has started a work and i have not known Him turning back for what He has started. Long Live The New Nigeria on eagles wing
AMIN GAAAAAAANNNNNN!!! the least I can do is return the favour.
God light your candle: the LORD my God will enlighten your darkness.
For by Him, you have run through a troop; and by my God you have leaped over a wall.
He will teach your hands to war, so that a bow of steel will be broken by your arms.
God has delivered you from the strivings of the people; and He has made you the head of the heathen: a people whom you have not known shall serve you.
As soon as they hear of you (Deolu Akinyemi), they shall obey you: the strangers shall submit themselves unto you.
The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places (becos of you).
in Jesus Name.
This is a grade A endorsement. A tripple A rating. This is enough impetus to make someone join the club. What are you still waiting for?
Amen, its our time. lets make it happen!
I was ery thrilled to hear of the continuous progress of the our dear club. I have always belief that Nigeria will be great again and Nigerians who ran out of the country out of frustration will soon rush back to the country when things begin to improve. The good new is that this is already happening! In my office alone I know more than 10 Nigerians who left London/America to settle down in Nigeria for good. In addition, I travelled abroad regularly and I met Nigerians trapped overseas, who are daily praying for opportunity to come back to the country and begin to live a dignified life.
To all members, this is the time for us to make our contributions to this “great revival”. Apart from deals and club rewards, the time is ripe to create a “Think Thank” for ideas on practical, achievable solutions to developmental challenges confronting our country and barriers slowing down its progress. Personally, I have some ideas that I am willing to contribute to such initiative. I will also be getting in touch, personally with NNC Administrators to share these ideas with them.
May Almighty God continue to guide our efforts.
I am always excited whenever I hear of the continuous progress of the our dear club. I have always belief that Nigeria will be great again and Nigerians who ran out of the country out of frustration will rush back to the country when things begin to prove. The good news is that this is already happening! In my office alone, I know more than 10 Nigerians who left London/America to settle down in Nigeria for good. In addition, I travelled abroad regularly and I met Nigerians trapped overseas, who are daily praying for opportunity to come back to the country and begin to live a dignified life. My brothers & sisters believe me there is no place like home.
To all our members, this is the time for us to make our contributions to this “great revival”. Apart from deals and club rewards, the time is now ripe to create a “Think Thank” for ideas on practical and achievable solutions to developmental challenges confronting our country and barriers slowing down its progress. Personally, I have some ideas that I am willing to contribute to such initiative. I will also be getting in touch, personally with NNC Administrators to share these ideas with them.
May Almighty God continue to guide our efforts.
Amen!!!!!
New Nigeria Club is an epitome of progress
The generation unborn will continue to remember us for this noble idea.
The Club has gone places within the shortest period so far only by the Divine Grace of the Almighty God who alone takes all the adoration and honour.
Kudos to all members and those who will still be part of this National Project.
@ Deolu.
No wonder, “Oruko lo n r’omo”
May the prayer you said come back to you for championing a cause that will outlive all of us.
Long Live NNC.
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Great achivements,great rewards,keeep it up like u’ve always done.deolu.
Hello Guys,
Happy new year to u all!
Its been awesome how the NNC has fared.
Though i reside in PH, i got text msgs updates of the events as they came up right on my phone.
Keep it up guys, more power to your elbow
I am happy about the concept of New Nigeria Club(NNC).This concept is not meant for everybody
but for those that believe in the dream of a New Naija,that nigeria can be a better palce to stay.
Dear friend,the Almighty God at your conception and glorious birth made a deposit of something of great value in you.They are precious virtues that are designed for your lifting and proper
placement in life.It is no other thing than God given talents you are born with.
And for you to move from your ordinary state to the extra ordinary states,it is the function of your talent.God has given you talents to make you shinning star in your generation.You have what it takes to lead your generation while they follow.In this piece of in your hand
you will be properly informed and convinced that you have a talent,the more effective ways of discovering and effectively using your talent are also dicussed.Am using this opportunity to
pass across to all Nigerians that New Nigeria Club(NNC) Concept is a National
Project which has been display by Deolu & others….
It is time for us to stand and make a little contribution to our economy.New nigeria Club has done the greatest thing anyone can think of at the moment,it has come to stay and live forever
“UP NEW NAIJA CLUB MEMBERS”and in everything we do in life ,there are rewards and there are punishments.So it is with God,any talent that is used effectively to the Glory of God will be
rewarded.I am proud to be a member of New Nigeria Club(NNC) and i believe in the dream of a New Naija………Rewards/benefits of using your talents among others matters.And the young man that brought the vision of NNC ………
You are recommended by the Lord,men will be blessed,a crown awaits you in heaven, you are counted among the Lord’s faithful and you must be a blessing to the people around you by usingyour talents to the Glory of God.
God bless and have a lovely week ahead.
Cheers.
We have just started. NNC has come to stay for good.
“Nigeria yi ti gbogbo wa ni, Ko gbodo baje!!”
Long Live Nigeria
Long Live NNC
Long live Nigeria Amen!
Long live NNC Amen!
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I believe in names too but as the road is smooth for you also wish that to others. Good Luck with NNC
Names mean a lot and funny enough, they affect the lives of those bearing it.
amen o! the road is really smooth for you and all of us. maybe i will consider giving my first son adeolu(lol)