THANK GOD FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2018

I bless God for July, August and September, 2018. The month of July came specially for many reasons. To begin with, it was the month yours sincerely turned 50. How glorious it is to be golden! Then came the publication of A HANDBOOK ON CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATION, a must read for every one who wants to be a great speaker, writer and listener. That month ended, but not before my presentation of a historic citation on the Archbishop of Church of God Mission International, Most Rev. Dr. Margaret Idahosa, JP. OON on her birthday, July 29. The month of September was significant  for me in many ways. The first is the editing and compilation of a compendium, THE IDAHOSA WE KNOW. It is instructive to note that apart from the famous FIRE IN HIS BONES, this compendium is the most authoritative and authentic biographical work on Archbishop Benson Idahosa so far. And then, the presentation of citation on the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo. Glory be to God.

Special Days in 1st Quarter 2017 (3)

What the Scripture refers to as a 'befitting burial' was given to Madam Cathdrine Maria Ighile (Nee Enadeghe) on March 31, April 1 & 2nd, 2017. Thank God for the provision, good health, the large turn-out of people, tbe  clement weather and journey mercies enjoyed by all.

Special Days in 1st Quarter 2017 (2)

February 14, 2017 will go down memory lane as a day God honoured us with an unprecedented Couples & Mature Singles Outing under the auspices of Faith Arena, Church of God Mission International. It was a programme designed to coincide with the conventional Valetine's Day.

Special Days in 1st Quarter 2017 (1)

January 20, 2017 will always be remembered with deep reflection and emotion. It was the day, sweet mother, prayer machine and the angelic heroine of the Damian Aiyowieren Ighile Dynasty, Madam Catherine Maria Ighile, passed unto glory. Time check: 11.40am at Faith Mediplex, G. R. A Benin City. She was 84 years. Glory be to God for a life spent in honour  dignity and glory.

COUNTDOWN TO OCTOBER 8, 2016 STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

COUNTDOWN TO OCTOBER 8, 2016 STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
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CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS.  PART FOUR
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in few hours from now,  the highly publicised strategic leadership summit for business executives,  corporate and brand managers,  scholars,  administrators,  pastors,  gospel ministers,  youth leaders,  undergraduates and Bible College students,  will hold. Just before then,  kindly read this:
At the base of every tangible and effective leadership is a productive spiritual lifestyle.  The expression that 'the spiritual controls the physical' is not a porous slang,  neither is it a dry rhetoric.  Rather,  it is a statement of fact,  indeed,  it is the truth.  Because there is nothing the man of God can do without the God of man,  he,  who must therefore speak or lead on behalf of  God must receive signals from Heaven,  or else,  he would be basing his coaching or mentoring enterprise on a shaky platform.  Leaders  who rely only on what they read from books to instruct others end up being booed. Leaders who rely only on what they can see to direct others,  soon slide into naked irrelevance and ultimate extinction. Leaders who  stand the test of time are those who are in constant touch with the Master.  The perfect example of an effective leader remains our Lord Jesus Christ.  And he said:'follow me and I will make you... '. So,  leaders who are made are those who are sensitive to His directive and direction.  But perhaps more critical to this discourse  is John 5.30 . Jesus  said:' I can of my own do nothing. As I hear,  I judge... ' . In other words,  no spiritual  audacity,  no pontificative leadership.  There is therefore,  a symbiotic relationship between spiritual leadership and effective prayer structure.  So,  the prayer that works is not the cosmetic or syndicated one.  It is the one that emanates from the spirit.  This amplfies the point being made by great leaders all over the world that  true and lasting success in life, career and ministry  is contingent on a result-oriented prayer lifestyle. Those who do not pray end up being preys in the course of destiny.
To open our eyes to the dynamics of  spiritual leadership,  and then lead us to pray, is Rev.Ayo Ezekiel. A man of God  with an unusual revelation and insight about the  potency of prayers, in all its ramifications.  I knew this reverend  gentleman over 20 years in the great city  of Ibadan,  Nigeria,. All the way from the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria,  Christian Missionary Foundation,  Fellowship of Christian Communicators in Africa and Madagascar and now at the New Covenant Church,  it has awesome testimonies,  via the instrumentality of prayers.  At Ibadan,  in the the mid 1990s,  we would both go out to strategic locations to pray.  Two decades after,  we are thanking God,  we did!
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Make your way down to the Post Graduate School Lecture Theatre,  Benson  Idahosa University,  Benin City,  Nigeria  this Saturday,  October 8, 2016 at 9.00am. God will be using his choice vessels such as Professor Eghosa Osaghae, who will be delivering the keynote paper entitled : The Audacity of Leadership,  Professor  Sam Guobadia  will be speaking on the Bold Economic Potentials of a Leader,  Rev. Wale Ajayi will be articulating insights on the Force of Courage, yours sincerely will be starting  it up by ministering on the Audacious Transition from Concept to Reality while Rev Ayo Ezekiel will sum it up with Spiritual Leadership/Effective Prayer Lifestyle...  All within Few Hours.! The Prophet in the House is the President of of Benson Idahosa University,  Bishop FEB  Idahosa 11.

Countdown to Strategic Leadership Summit 2016

COUNTDOWN  TO OCTOBER 8,2016 SUMMIT
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CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS.  PART  THREE
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The phenomenon of leadership comes with its numerous demands.  One of such major tags  is the display of raw courage.  Where this feature is lacking,  the leader becomes a shadow of himself.  Put simply,  for others to follow with assurance,  the leader must emit liquid confidence precipitated by courage.  I find no better illustration of the dynamic power of courage than the graphic example given by the Lord Himself in Joshua 1. In Verses  6, 7 and 9, the Almighty kept telling  Joshua to be of a good courage,  to be courageous because successful leadership is nested on this quality.  Even the reward for effective leadership comes with this grace.  This underscores the truth that It is only those who have the lion's heart  that take the lion's share.  May God make us brave,  fearless and valiant to possess our possession in Jesus  Name.
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To lead us in this discussion on Saturday  is a gentleman who has practised the Scripture in this sphere, more than many people. He is a Zonal Coordinator in Church of God Mission International and the Chairman of the Governing  Board, Above Only Press, Revd. Wale Ajayi. The charisma he injects into his presentations is always infectious. Please pray and plan very well to be at Benson Idahosa  University PG School Lecture Theatre this Saturday , and you will always thank God you came!

Countdown to October 8, 2016 Strategic Leadership Summit

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CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS. PART TWO
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Every society or nation passes through one challenging moment or the other in its deveopmental phase and history. And these moments of trial come with different forms of semantic packaging, ranging from economic down-turn to famine and recession, among others. Nigeria is no exception. Our nation is currently in a complicated economic labyrinth, orchestrated and precipated by a number of factors. But then, there is hope, yea, there is a way out. There are things we can do, and must do.  Instead of excusing ourselves away and embarking on a ludicrous blame game, we can settle down and apply ourselves to some BOLD ECONOMIC STRATEGIES for a sustainable life, career and ministry. The Bible makes us to know, in Genesis 26,  that a similar economic context to the one we are presently experiencing in Nigeria today, was operational in the time of Isaac. Rather than bemoan his fate and leave the country, he responded to a divine prompting and instruction, and he TOOK AN AUDACIOUS STEP in righteousness, by SOWING IN THAT LAND. The result was a surplus, in a season of lack ! You, too, can be the next to testify.
We are privileged to have speak to us, for Thirty minutes, at the October 8 2016 Strategic Leadership Summit, a  a God- fearing gentleman  who has researh capacity and proofs in this area of economic emancipation. A human bank of  financial wisdom. A facilitator of skills training programmes. As  Director of Benson Idahosa University Consultancy Services,  he collaborated with the World Bank, British Council, Bank of Industry, the Pan African Universiry and EnviroFly UK, among others, to deliver cutting edge and innovative programmes. I am talking about Sam Guobadia, Professor of Economics and Deputy Vice Chancellor, Benson Idahosa University. At the inauguration of the Governing and Academic Boards of Benson Idahosa School of Basic and Applied Studies, earlier in the year,  the Bishop of Church of God Mission International, Bishop FEB Idahosa 11 described Professor Sam Guobadia as' a power house of creative ideas'. He is a man you would like to meet, and establish a network with. Whether you are a corpirate/brand manager, seasoned administrator, scholar,  full time pastor, gospel minister, a youth leader, church worker, undergraduate or Bible school student,  God will surely add to you, via  the instrumentality of the conference.
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Therefore, plan to be  at the Post Graduate Lecture Theatre, Benson Idahosa University on Saturday, 8 October, 2016 at exactly 9. am. Apart from the fact that this high profile summit is FREE, because it is a ministry,  powered  by  Strategic Partners International, there is also a special package for the first 100 participants to register at the venue. SEE YOU THERE!
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Countdown to October 8 2016 Strategic Leadership Summit

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2016
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Whether in politics, spirituality, ecomomics, and indeed, in everyday life and living, it takes the audacious, not only to make a mark, but also  to enjoy overall success. In the Holy Scriptures and of course in our socio-economic and political history,  we have seen that leaders who really broke through the garrisson of stagnation, frustration, and failure added audacity to their stamina and decision- making process. Even the phenomenon of faith needs audacity to give it full expression. This broad theme of the summit will be situated within our present-day Nigerian context, in forty five minutes, by someone, any leader would want to listen to.
We are blessed to have in Benin City on Saturday, October 8, 2016,  a personification of audacious leadership. Respected in virtually every continent of the world, not just for what he knows, but for what he has seen, handled and communicated. Even as a young lecturer of Political Science at the University of Ibadan in the mid 1980s (when some of us just entered the University), he had started bringing down the roof through his incisive lectures and intellectual discourses and engagements. In the 1990s, he had the privilege of giving personal coaching to some African Presidents, even when such leaders were passing through  tempestous moments in their countries. An intellectual colossus who received the highest academic promotion, award and recognition from several ivory towers outside Nigeria,  several years before his own country decided to do the same for him.. We  are talking about one of the longest serving Vice Chancellors in Nigeria today, Professor Eghosa Osaghae. Because leadership flows in his veins, because he is , on a daily basis, in the theatre/workshop of leadership, as chief executive of a thriving tertiary institution, because he is a reverend gentleman who regularly ministers to God's people, and because the Lord Almighty has blessed him with oratory grace,  participants at the summit are advised to start taking notes the moment he opens his mouth, or else, he would have completed his presentation before you start, to write!

The July 13 & 29 Paradoxes

My birthday, July 13 coincides with that of Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye (Mummy G O) while that of my Nephew, Seyi Adejare, an ordained Minister of RCCG, is July 29, coinciding with that of Arcbishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa. What a paradox!

The Israel Trip & Anniversariez

My trip to Israel with the President and Vice Chancellor of  Benson Idahosa University Benin from the 8th to the 13th of July, 2016 is a testimony. It is a validation of the truth  that when God purposes a thing, it cannot be altered.
Even though the take off and the return dates ( ie 8 & 13 July), coincided with my wedding and birth anniversaries, it was a sacrifice worth it.
Praise God.

God, be PRAISED

Power Osaretin Dunamis Ighile, i blexs God for your life. May your textimony stand forever. Congratulations.

University Orator

God is faithful. He has done it again. Last Thursday, the Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University, Professor Ernest Izevbigie announced yours sincerely, as the New University Orator. Praise God.

Dunamis is Ten !

May 20, 2016 was a special day in the home of  Pst. Dr. Mark Osama Ighile. It was the day Power Osaretin  Dunamis Ighile turned  10. The life of the young evangelist has continued to demonstrate that 'Power pass power'. Glory be to God.

New Rector for Benson Idahosa SBAS

One of the blessings of May, 2016, was my appointment as Rector of Benson Idahosa School of Basic and Applied Studies. A very humbling position, with enormous responsibilities. Lord, give me wisdom, knowledge and understanding to lead these great people and great institution. Amen.

APRIL 30 SONG

I sing unto you, Lord, a song of gratitufe, joy and fulfilment. Thirteen years ago, in the city of Ibadan, Majesty Efosa Ighile was born. Glory be to the Almighty for the grace of fatherhood and family mentoring, precipitated by this bundle of favour. I sing unto Daddy, the April song of adoration.

Two Days Ministration @ Faith Arena, Nigeria.

Two of my most fulfiling days so far  in 2016  were January 25 and 26. These  were the days i ministered at Faith Arrena, the global headquarters of Church of God Mission International. I ministered on Lord, Lead Me & Dealing  with the Adversaries of our Open Doors. Glory be to God.

BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY NOW IJMB CENTRE

December 2015 was awesome for me. It was the month the national body of the Interim Joint Matriculation Board approved Benson Idahosa University as a qualified IJMBE centre to run the programme. I give God the glory.

Studying and Preaching in South Africa

God is awesome. A week after the historic Oyakkhiilome citation, yours sincerely was ministering in the RCCG combined service in Capetown. In a one week study visit to South Africa!

The Oyaakhilome Citation

I bless God for the grace and the door of utterance He has given to us. October 23, 2015 will remain a remarkable day in my life. I thank the Almighty for using Benson Idahosa University to showcase me as the institution's new Orator.

Me and My Mentors' Birthdays

For 22 years running, since 1993, to be exact, when i started relating with Pastor Femi Emmanuel, as Head of Publications, Livingspring Chapel International till date, that i enjoy the privilege of working with Archbishop Margaret Idahosa, both as management staff of Benson Idahosa University, where she is Chancellor, and as Governing Board member of Above Only Press, the Publishing organ of Church of God Mission International, it has been a case of sharing July with my highly -rated mentors. Pastor Emmanuel's birthday is 2nd,  Archbishop Idahosa is 29th. But perhaps, most dramatic, is that of Pastor Mrs. Folu Adeboye, who i also enjoyed the grace of relating with, for more than eight years, in various capacities, such as being the pioneer coordinator of the Department of Christian Religious Studies Redeemer' University, Associate Chaplain of Redeemer's University, Editorial board member of The Trainers Magazine of RCBC and an External Examiner to the School of Post Graduate Studies of the Redeemed Christian Bible College. I share the same day, July 13, with her. Just as i do with the Nobel Prize Winner for Literature, Professor Wole Soyinka. I recall that in Ibadan, in the 1990s, just as it is happening in Benin now, during the last Sundays of July,  Pastor Emmanuel, myself and others, would dance to the pulpit to thank God for the gift of life. What a glory to share the same birthday and birthmonth with your mentors.