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Area 13 (Ajala-Ijaiye)-Pastor John Magaji

To GOD be all glory

In line with its mandate of 'raising giants', the Youth Alive Fellowship- under the Apostolic leadership of Bishop David Oyedepo, held a discourse with the theme 'Maximizing Opportunities & Financing Your Dreams'

As the theme implies, the occasional discourse which is part of the larger initiative of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (LFCWW) presents a unique opportunity for youths, teens, business owners, career managers, development partners and vital stakeholders to exchange ideas while focusing on issues that concern businesses and careers with best results achieved.

The event was anchored by Area 13 youth Representative Babatunde Olanrewaju and had in attendance tech prodigy turn Yoghurt entrepreneur of Mayor Global Resources- Adepoju Ezekiel as Guest Speaker, and other progress oriented youths within the Ajala-Ijaiye axis of Abuleegba, Lagos state.

Welcoming the speaker and participants to the discourse, the Area Youths Rep, Ajala-Ijaiye, Babatunde Olanrewaju described opportunities to be like windows which 'open and close' citing the story of David from the Scriptures and Leslie Brown in contemporary times as case study.

Olanrewaju mentioned how 'Leslie Brown started as a trained DJ seeking a job at a radio station but was instead offered a job serving tea, before opportunity came and he performed exceptionally due to preparations' in the same vein, 'David was training by killing bears and lions, before killing Goliath'
'An opportunity unprepared for is a setup' he quipped.

He offered a brief profile of guest speaker Adepoju Ezekiel, as including Bsc. Industrial Labor Relationship, CIPM, and especially CEO of Mayor Global Resources- producers of Yoghurt and Juices, whose passion is seeing people identify and using their talents to glorify GOD.

However, during his introduction, especially after presenting himself as a 'young man with a big dream' the CEO of Mayor Global Resources- Babatunde Olanrewaju said the word 'sack' is not a wrong thing when you are doing the right thing.

Having worked at the Airtel call center for 7 years and fed up of routine, he was promoted to team leader, but when GOD has better plans, getting sacked is not a wrong thing.

"I was initially angry because I was serving GOD sacrificially. First thing on my mind was GOD, I was serving you, why did they sack me"

"I moved to Opay, setup in Abeokuta, and again another downsizing happened there in 2020- my sister was the juice maker initially, and I had initially wasted tens of thousands for solar training but had no idea what the market was saying"

"Even when opportunities are around, you need the Holy Spirit to guide you. What you might have to do is very small, watchout for what the Holy Spirit is saying. What GOD set up for me in 3 months cannot compare to a year of work"

He went on to address how the world is operating in a community where you can relate with anybody anywhere- "The world is at your doorstep, Brave yourself up and challenge your world, engage companies and individuals"

How To Maximize Opportunities and Finance Your Dreams

1. Prepare your Mind
I want business, what kind of business, we need the place of the Holy Spirit

2. Go for training
When going for training you might encounter some things you don't like especially if the trainer is harsh. Nobody releases business secrets except you are very close. Relax.

3. Have passion as well as get required skills.
Some like business but cant run it. It takes time, knowledge. Place of dedication and skill acquisition is important.

4. Expose yourself
When Holy Spirit is speaking, listen.
Connect with positive great minds who have gone ahead. Sometimes knowledge you have is not enough. Meeting with people that will help achieve your dreams- go where value will be added.
Make yourself known- let people know whatever you can do because you dont know who needs what you do.

How to get training enhancement
1. The place of a role model to look up to
2. Read relevant books & subscribe to blogs
3. Right association of people that can push you to your goals
4. Attend seminars and other events
5. Join a professional organization that can enhance you
6. Be determined to achieve your purpose, especially when the Holy Spirit has directed you- Be positive- Be prayerful.

How to Finance

1. Personal savings
It will help avoid being in debt

2. Family and friends
Beg if need be

3. Partnership
Dont be outsmarted

4. Angel investors- venture capitalist-
Do not promise more than your percentage.

5. Customers
Convince them to pay ahead

6. Trade credits
Negotiate with suppliers

7. Don't rush your business-
So you dont run into trouble

8. Dont trade your business secrets nor your customers with friends.

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