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Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by hernandson(m): 7:33am On Dec 27, 2016
Thats what we kip hearing,we thank God 4 u o
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by enemmo(f): 7:33am On Dec 27, 2016
lacasera14:
Everyone once did. even davido.
The same Davido or the one that is to come?
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by onatisi(m): 7:36am On Dec 27, 2016
enemmo:
The same Davido or the one that is to come?
His family davido
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by lacasera14(m): 7:38am On Dec 27, 2016
enemmo:
The same Davido or the one that is to come?
same davido with a wide face that graduated with 2.1 from his uncle's university and it became news. was he supposed to grad with a pass?
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by glossy6(f): 7:38am On Dec 27, 2016
lacasera14:
Everyone once did. even davido.
Exactly!
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by Nobody: 7:38am On Dec 27, 2016
Klepto!
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by seguno2: 7:39am On Dec 27, 2016
In their days, this was very common.
Awolowo, Zik etc had similar experience.
The sad part is that they have not ensured the young generation avoid such by giving free education for all children up to secondary school.
Greedy old men.
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by Orikinla1: 7:41am On Dec 27, 2016
The most corrupt Nigerians came from poor backgrounds.
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by igwegeorgiano(m): 7:42am On Dec 27, 2016
story for the edo gods
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by passyhansome(m): 7:45am On Dec 27, 2016
Zaheertyler:
no offense tho....but I think you have a problem..ancestral one

Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by Dedetwo(m): 7:47am On Dec 27, 2016
AnnaKareninaFan:
He is a former minister, and a former chairman of the Board of Trustees of People’s Democratic Party(PDP). Chief Anthony Anenih has been instrumental to the making of Nigerian presidents, and governors. Recently, he launched his memoir titled My Life and Nigerian Politics in Abuja. In the memoir, the elder statesman also known as ‘Mr. Fix It’ revealed his success story. In Chapter 1 of the memoir titled ‘Far From The Madding Crowd’, the 84-year-old Esan chief revealed that, ” I grew up in Uzenema and only left the village after spending two years in the Government Primary School at Uromi.


“At this time, I had to leave the village to stay with one teacher, Mr. Ojeikhodion from Sabongidda-Ora in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State who was teaching at the Government School. I lived with him and served him as his houseboy while he paid my school fees because my parents could not afford my school fees. At the Uromi Government School, particularly after I moved from Arue to Uromi to stay with Mr. Ojeikhodion, I began to miss the motherly care and tender treatment of my parents in Arue but I wanted to be educated.


“Staying behind in Arue with my parents meant going with them to the farm. I might have been a farmer today. For me, it was a blessing to Nigeria, both of which have benefitted through my service to the nation, primarily as an educated person. A village farmer in this community would certainly not have been where I am today and would possibly not have made the same impact.”


Anenih was instrumental to the making of about four presidents: NPN’s Shehu Shagari; SDP’s MKO Abiola; PDP’s Olusegun Obasanjo; and governors of old Bendel, and Edo States: NPN’s Samuel Ogbemudia; PDP’s Lucky Igbinedion. On his legacy, Anenih says, “I can rightly, therefore, claim that in Nigerian politics, I have largely been a kingmaker, not the king, my leadership roles in the various political parties notwithstanding. I have been an organizer, an energizer, a mobiliser, a motivator, a schemer, a strategist, a planner and, quite often, a provider."


http://dawntodusknews.com/served-houseboy-later-became-kingmaker-nigeria-ex-minister-anthony-anenih-success-story/
Good for you, Mr. Houseboy. It appears most politicians from Edo State were houseboys hence willing tools for the elites from the northern region of Nigeria.
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by odogwu2007(m): 8:05am On Dec 27, 2016
cramjones:
This just confirms to me my theory about African kleptomaniacs. One common factor is that they come from very poor homes. Because of poverty the steal in the most voracious manner with intense trepidation to never return back to poverty. From GEJ to Atiku to now Anenih it is very evident.

I wonder what stupid story this man is writing in his book? He stole billions in public funds from the NPA to leverage political influence? Is that the story? Again,, for thieves to come and write autobiographies to "inspire" others, show without a doubt, that Nigeria is indeed a failed nation!

-CramJones
u forgot to add tinubu, buhari, rochas
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by nonjebose(m): 8:14am On Dec 27, 2016
One of the chapters in his book should tell us how he looted public fund as Minister for Works. Another should detail his activities during Lucky Igbinedion's misrule. Ending up as farmer may have benefited the country more.
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by vislabraye(m): 8:16am On Dec 27, 2016
royalemperors:
Which Anenih do you know?
the anenih I know isn't just from same LG with me but also from same village, him and my dad grew up together and are familiar with another and they both serve this country through NPF, this Anenih I talk about ended up a failed politician, mostly in Edo State, no thanks to Adams Oshiomole.

So I concur with @osaslord500 that he ended up a failed politician.
He has paid his dues as a politician, you can't argue with that. I don't know what you mean by "fail". No one can remain at the top forever, that's what you need to know. People will always come and go.
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by vislabraye(m): 8:18am On Dec 27, 2016
odogwu2007:
u forgot to add tinubu, buhari, rochas
Don't mind them. If you mention Tinubu, they'll tell you he comes from a rich family. Can people be so stupid ?
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by butanep(m): 8:23am On Dec 27, 2016
Zaheertyler:
no offense tho....but I think you have a problem..ancestral one
Don't mind the boy. He should be a toddler.



I'm seeing his story as a motivation.

So many children on nairaland now. Some will do worse fit give the position of Anenih.
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by Nobody: 8:23am On Dec 27, 2016
cramjones:
This just confirms to me my theory about African kleptomaniacs. One common factor is that they come from very poor homes. Because of poverty the steal in the most voracious manner with intense trepidation to never return back to poverty. From GEJ to Atiku to now Anenih it is very evident.

I wonder what stupid story this man is writing in his book? He stole billions in public funds from the NPA to leverage political influence? Is that the story? Again,, for thieves to come and write autobiographies to "inspire" others, show without a doubt, that Nigeria is indeed a failed nation!

-CramJones
grin
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by smksean(m): 8:26am On Dec 27, 2016
AnnaKareninaFan:
He is a former minister, and a former chairman of the Board of Trustees of People’s Democratic Party(PDP). Chief Anthony Anenih has been instrumental to the making of Nigerian presidents, and governors. Recently, he launched his memoir titled My Life and Nigerian Politics in Abuja. In the memoir, the elder statesman also known as ‘Mr. Fix It’ revealed his success story. In Chapter 1 of the memoir titled ‘Far From The Madding Crowd’, the 84-year-old Esan chief revealed that, ” I grew up in Uzenema and only left the village after spending two years in the Government Primary School at Uromi.


“At this time, I had to leave the village to stay with one teacher, Mr. Ojeikhodion from Sabongidda-Ora in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State who was teaching at the Government School. I lived with him and served him as his houseboy while he paid my school fees because my parents could not afford my school fees. At the Uromi Government School, particularly after I moved from Arue to Uromi to stay with Mr. Ojeikhodion, I began to miss the motherly care and tender treatment of my parents in Arue but I wanted to be educated.


“Staying behind in Arue with my parents meant going with them to the farm. I might have been a farmer today. For me, it was a blessing to Nigeria, both of which have benefitted through my service to the nation, primarily as an educated person. A village farmer in this community would certainly not have been where I am today and would possibly not have made the same impact.”


Anenih was instrumental to the making of about four presidents: NPN’s Shehu Shagari; SDP’s MKO Abiola; PDP’s Olusegun Obasanjo; and governors of old Bendel, and Edo States: NPN’s Samuel Ogbemudia; PDP’s Lucky Igbinedion. On his legacy, Anenih says, “I can rightly, therefore, claim that in Nigerian politics, I have largely been a kingmaker, not the king, my leadership roles in the various political parties notwithstanding. I have been an organizer, an energizer, a mobiliser, a motivator, a schemer, a strategist, a planner and, quite often, a provider."


http://dawntodusknews.com/served-houseboy-later-became-kingmaker-nigeria-ex-minister-anthony-anenih-success-story/
this idiot that raped edo state funds... Nd impregnated how many benin women i happen to know one of his daughters nd she said she and her sisters were not even mentioned in the useless book
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by psalmsjob: 8:30am On Dec 27, 2016
cramjones:
This just confirms to me my theory about African kleptomaniacs. One common factor is that they come from very poor homes. Because of poverty the steal in the most voracious manner with intense trepidation to never return back to poverty. From GEJ to Atiku to now Anenih it is very evident.

I wonder what stupid story this man is writing in his book? He stole billions in public funds from the NPA to leverage political influence? Is that the story? Again,, for thieves to come and write autobiographies to "inspire" others, show without a doubt, that Nigeria is indeed a failed nation!

-CramJones
Just imagine the mind set; "a village farmer will not have an impact on Nigeria"
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by odogwu2007(m): 8:55am On Dec 27, 2016
vislabraye:
Don't mind them. If you mention Tinubu, they'll tell you he comes from a rich family. Can people be so stupid ?
asin eeh
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by Hokstrend: 8:58am On Dec 27, 2016
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by calcal: 9:15am On Dec 27, 2016
look at it yaself, what did you expect from him
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by chrisblack1234: 10:10am On Dec 27, 2016
Everybody gat stories..why sharing with us now, y not since ..deceiver
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by daddyyo(m): 10:14am On Dec 27, 2016
APC go soon reply

Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by nickxtra(m): 10:26am On Dec 27, 2016
AnnaKareninaFan:
He is a former minister, and a former chairman of the Board of Trustees of People’s Democratic Party(PDP). Chief Anthony Anenih has been instrumental to the making of Nigerian presidents, and governors. Recently, he launched his memoir titled My Life and Nigerian Politics in Abuja. In the memoir, the elder statesman also known as ‘Mr. Fix It’ revealed his success story. In Chapter 1 of the memoir titled ‘Far From The Madding Crowd’, the 84-year-old Esan chief revealed that, ” I grew up in Uzenema and only left the village after spending two years in the Government Primary School at Uromi.


“At this time, I had to leave the village to stay with one teacher, Mr. Ojeikhodion from Sabongidda-Ora in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State who was teaching at the Government School. I lived with him and served him as his houseboy while he paid my school fees because my parents could not afford my school fees. At the Uromi Government School, particularly after I moved from Arue to Uromi to stay with Mr. Ojeikhodion, I began to miss the motherly care and tender treatment of my parents in Arue but I wanted to be educated.


“Staying behind in Arue with my parents meant going with them to the farm. I might have been a farmer today. For me, it was a blessing to Nigeria, both of which have benefitted through my service to the nation, primarily as an educated person. A village farmer in this community would certainly not have been where I am today and would possibly not have made the same impact.”


Anenih was instrumental to the making of about four presidents: NPN’s Shehu Shagari; SDP’s MKO Abiola; PDP’s Olusegun Obasanjo; and governors of old Bendel, and Edo States: NPN’s Samuel Ogbemudia; PDP’s Lucky Igbinedion. On his legacy, Anenih says, “I can rightly, therefore, claim that in Nigerian politics, I have largely been a kingmaker, not the king, my leadership roles in the various political parties notwithstanding. I have been an organizer, an energizer, a mobiliser, a motivator, a schemer, a strategist, a planner and, quite often, a provider."[b][/b] .


http://dawntodusknews.com/served-houseboy-later-became-kingmaker-nigeria-ex-minister-anthony-anenih-success-story/
... Until Oshiomole came to retire you
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by loyaltygame(m): 11:08am On Dec 27, 2016
shame to you Mr fit it you called yourself, you are a disgrace to Edo people. the Esan people will always be regretteing having you as there son.
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by chacoonder(m): 11:56am On Dec 27, 2016
AnnaKareninaFan:
He is a former minister, and a former chairman of the Board of Trustees of People’s Democratic Party(PDP). Chief Anthony Anenih has been instrumental to the making of Nigerian presidents, and governors. Recently, he launched his memoir titled My Life and Nigerian Politics in Abuja. In the memoir, the elder statesman also known as ‘Mr. Fix It’ revealed his success story. In Chapter 1 of the memoir titled ‘Far From The Madding Crowd’, the 84-year-old Esan chief revealed that, ” I grew up in Uzenema and only left the village after spending two years in the Government Primary School at Uromi.


“At this time, I had to leave the village to stay with one teacher, Mr. Ojeikhodion from Sabongidda-Ora in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State who was teaching at the Government School. I lived with him and served him as his houseboy while he paid my school fees because my parents could not afford my school fees. At the Uromi Government School, particularly after I moved from Arue to Uromi to stay with Mr. Ojeikhodion, I began to miss the motherly care and tender treatment of my parents in Arue but I wanted to be educated.


“Staying behind in Arue with my parents meant going with them to the farm. I might have been a farmer today. For me, it was a blessing to Nigeria, both of which have benefitted through my service to the nation, primarily as an educated person. A village farmer in this community would certainly not have been where I am today and would possibly not have made the same impact.”


Anenih was instrumental to the making of about four presidents: NPN’s Shehu Shagari; SDP’s MKO Abiola; PDP’s Olusegun Obasanjo; and governors of old Bendel, and Edo States: NPN’s Samuel
An unrepentant old thief...may you know no peace!
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by brojoshua: 1:56pm On Dec 27, 2016
Sorry sir when you have truly comes into the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, that is when God has truly saved you from sin and the coming judgment, when God has truly given you eternal life by His grace through faith in Christ Jesus His Son, only then please wake me up and tell me that I may rejoice with, because all those who rejoiced over all these kinds of achievements sometimes ago are now lined up for hell fire in the day of the judgment and all their certificates, beautiful pictures, awards and the likes are already eaten by termites and worms in the dunghills. For it is better to build our treasures where worm does not eat and where thief does not break in and steal. Also let not the rich man rejoice in his riches but let him who rejoice, rejoice that he has truly known the Lord. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his own soul, what will he give in exchange for his soul.
So let sinners believe in Christ Jesus the Son of God and the Saviour of the world and God will save their lives forgive them and give them eternal life
Re: ‘I Once Served As A Houseboy’ – Ex-Minister, Anthony Anenih On His Success Story by redsun(m): 2:31pm On Dec 27, 2016
You didn't disappoint either,you left the traits of an unfaithful servant in your so-called services to motherland. Trails of devastations,senseless looting and abject miseries on those you were supposed to have served.
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