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Autos / Re: Sold!!! Very Clean 1997 VW Golf 3 For Sale by williams20(m): 11:12pm On May 05, 2015
Is it used or tokunbo
What's the asking price
Business / Re: How To Open And Run A School Successfully by williams20(m): 6:38pm On May 03, 2015
alakara:

do u have basic school curriculum or scheme of work in soft copy format.
cc everybody

Nope I'm still trying to work with a set of developers , Nigerian govt doesn't produce e-copies of docs
Only papers so it can be sold
Agriculture / Re: Fresh Cassava Needed by williams20(m): 9:54am On May 02, 2015
jephito:
For much are you willing to buy and do you mind where the location is

Yes location shouldnt be farther than isehin Oyo state
For price talk to me on whatsapp 08064822538
Autos / Re: SOLD!!! Registered 2008 Kia Rio (automatic) @ #480k.....08023295044 by williams20(m): 7:30pm On May 01, 2015
This car is sweet , what issues does this rise have?
Are you on whTsapp
Business / Re: How To Open And Run A School Successfully by williams20(m): 6:51pm On May 01, 2015
Good evening proprietors in view , I'm sorry I've not been on this thread for a while , I've been busy
If you have any questions as regards school administration And management, I'm willing to help answer your questions


E.O.T William (c)
Business / Re: The Cost Of Establishing A Primary And Secondary School? by williams20(m): 6:41pm On May 01, 2015
School start up and school management
I'm an experienced school administrator with over 10 years hands on experience in school management , I run my school , you need to answer the simple question 'why do you intend to start a school'?
Agriculture / Fresh Cassava Needed by williams20(m): 6:24pm On May 01, 2015
[sub][/sub]Fresh Cassava Needed in large supply around Ogun state and Oyo state , cassava must not be premature or overaged
Only cassava tubers with high starch content will be needed , contact me asap
peter_ogundele@yahoo.com
Autos / Kia Rio 2003 (nigerian Used ) Expert Reviews And Recommendation Please by williams20(m): 10:49am On May 01, 2015
Good day and happy new month , Autolanders , please Gazuzz , Siena , ikenna. , Decotech and others please give me your recommendation of a Nigerian used kia Rio 2003
Seller said ac is leaking , is that a big problem , please help
Thanks
Autos / Re: Suspended !! by williams20(m): 11:29pm On Apr 25, 2015
Please confirm MUS101AV
Thanks for the good job
Nairaland / General / The 10 Commandments Of Buying A Land In Lagos by williams20(m): 6:54pm On Apr 21, 2015
The 10 Commandments of Buying a Land in Lagos


Everyday thousands of Nigerians at home and abroad hope to buy lands in Nigeria more especially in popular cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Abeokuta, Ibadan etc but a common reoccurring theme that filters through their minds is how to safeguard their money so that they won’t be duped by Land Fraudsters or lose their Lands to the Government coupled with the terrifying stories that normally accompany the smooth transfer of these lands because of the prevalent nature of Land Scam artists and dubious Real Estate companies that specialize in defrauding prospective land purchasers.

With this in mind, Omonile Lawyer has drawn up 10 Land Purchasing Commandments for any Prospective new Land Buyer that must be strictly followed by anyone who intends to purchase a property in Nigeria more especially in Lagos so as to prevent Land fraudsters from duping them off their hard earned money and losing their lands to Unscrupulous people and they include the following:

1. Thou Shalt have a Budget:
The 10 Commandments of buying a land in Lagos. Budget first and foremost before all things unless you would go bankrupt
The No.1 cardinal sin of most intending property buyers is not having a budget before they set out to buy a land. No matter the amount you have saved in your bank account, always take the time to research the other fees that are usually associated with buying a land and they always come in these form.

a. Legal fees- 5% of the cost of the land
b. Agency Fees- 5% of the cost of the land
c. Survey Plan- (usually above N100,000-N300,000) Depending on the location of the land and state.
d. Cost of signing the documents- ( A very strange tradition in Lagos but nonetheless something you cannot escape paying)
e. Cost of putting up a fence to secure your land immediately you purchase it
f. Cost of perfecting your documents with the Government at the Land Registry such as a C of O, Governors Consent, Ratification fees, Survey Land information etc.

Once you have done the math to know all these hidden fees that are associated with buying a land, it will adequately guide you on the location and type of land that would suit your pocket.

2. Thou Shalt not buy a Land without demanding for the Documents that the Owner(s) Possess:
Look for all the accompanying documents that a land seller must have such as a Receipt, Land Survey and or Deed of Assignment
Look for all the accompanying documents that a land seller must have such as a Receipt, Land Survey and or Deed of Assignment
Honestly it baffles me when people call me to tell me that they are in one deep problem or the other because they bought lands without knowing the documents the Seller possessed and because of this horrible mistake, they are afraid that these Land Grabbers will attempt to take over their lands or they will get a notice from the Land Bureau Office that they are encroaching on illegal government lands which they must vacate.
To me it’s like attempting to buy a car from an auto dealer or independent seller without asking him to show you his driving license and car papers? You know what will happen to you when you are caught driving without proof of ownership from the previous seller. The same rule applies to buying a land. Anybody trying to transfer land or property to you must show you the documents he executed with the previous owner so as to show proof of Ownership or else anything you are buying from him is a stolen property and it’s as simple as that.
I hear daft stories like, “Oh, it’s my Aunty that is selling the land and I know her or it’s my Colleague at work selling the land so I just paid money into their account because I know them previously”. Really!!! Husband and Wives draw up wills, Parents document gifts they give to their children, why then would you just pay for a land to a non blood relative because you know them previously. For those of you intending to do something like this soon, please stop it because you might be buying a problematic land that has no proof of ownership previously and when something goes wrong, there would be no evidence to back up your claims that you bought it legally without any issue.

3. Thou Shalt Carry Out a Proper Land Verification Search
Land Verification is a very important thing to do before you buy a land. The intricacies of investigating a land is so complex that you should not play i too know with your money without involving land verification experts to confirm the validity of that land you intend to buy unless you risk throwing away your life saving to Land fraudsters because you were too stingy, ignorant or too cocky to perform one.
Land Verification is a very important thing to do before you buy a land. The intricacies of investigating a land is so complex that you should not play i too know with your money without involving land verification experts to confirm the validity of that land you intend to buy unless you risk throwing away your life saving to Land fraudsters because you were too stingy, ignorant or too cocky to perform one.
Ultimately Commandment 2 leads to Commandment 3 Unequivocally and this deal with Omonile Lawyer’s Specialty. Please do not buy any land without performing a Land Check on the Owner, the Land and the Documents the Seller possesses. There are so many things to cross reference at this stage that is why you must take your time and be patient because it is your money that is at stake not the seller or Agent’s money. If you fail to take this step, then you would be left alone to wallow in your own self pity and misery because the seller would be long gone with your money.
Do not let the occasional grumblings from the seller or agent weigh you down or push you to do something rash such as ” A lot of people are rushing to buy this land and if you don’t pay now, the land may be gone” etc. Don’t listen to them. The land was there before you decided to pay interest in acquiring it and it would still be there after you do your search. The seller and agent are just eager to line up their pockets with your money so they throw you that line to you to scare you.
The reasons you must do the search is because you must verify the owner, how he got the land previously, why he wants to sell, what is prompting him to sell whether there is any dispute or litigation that he wants to shift the burden to you or he has bought a very bad land and wants to dispose it quickly before the problem manifests into something bigger or he has dubious and unreliable documents that do not confer title or ownership to him, so he is looking for the nearest fool or unsuspecting buyer to pass that problem to.
Also you will have to investigate the land to know whether it’s genuinely a good land, a land that isn’t under government acquisition or not, a land that is not subject to any communal or legal dispute, a land that doesn’t run afoul of government regulations etc.
And finally investigating all the documents the owner has and ought to have such as a Survey plan, deed of assignment, contract of sale, C of O, Governors Consent, Gazette, Letter of Allocation, Receipts, Deed of Transfer, Power of Attorney etc. The check list is too much but it must be done so that you are satisfied 100% of the title. This is the only thing that will give you piece of mind and you must contract a land verification expert to do it to give you that extra comfort or peace of mind.
Over the years, Omonile Lawyer has seen all sorts of Land scams from so called reputable people, real estate developers and Agents and I have saved Nigerians both at home and abroad Millions and Millions worth of real estate transactions that would have ended badly and prevented Land fraudsters from duping unsuspecting and innocent buyers because we know their tricks and are always one step ahead of the game.

4. Thou Shalt always Involve Professionals in Land Matters before you buy a land:
A lawyer, Surveyor and Architect are the 3 most important people you must get in touch with before you buy a land. The lawyer is the only one that can draw up your contract papers legally. Any other landed document drawn up by any other person is null and void and you would not be allowed to process your papers at the Land registry.
Secondly a Registered Surveyor is the only one that can draw up your survey plans. Without the survey plan you have no description of the land you intend to buy. Use only a registered surveyor please and finally, an Architect is the one who would advise you on the type of house you are to build and the cost of putting up that structure starting from the location of the land down to the type of soil. Don’t do self service. Engage these professionals to guide you properly.

5. Thou Shalt not buy a Land without Viewing the land physically:
Viewing a land in Lagos is one of the most important steps you must take before you purchase a land unless you would be opening yourself to be scammed by real estate agents or dubious sellers. It is very important to check the status of the land to know whether it is a swampy land that would cost you millions of Naira to sand fill or an erosion filled land or you might be buying another person's land. Dont buy land's from the comfort of your office or what your family, friend or colleague has told you. Visit it your self and confirm it is something suitable for you and your family.
Viewing a land in Lagos is one of the most important steps you must take before you purchase a land unless you would be opening yourself to be scammed by real estate agents or dubious sellers. It is very important to check the status of the land to know whether it is a swampy land that would cost you millions of Naira to sand fill or an erosion filled land or you might be buying another person’s land. Don’t buy land’s from the comfort of your office or what your family, friend or colleague has told you. Visit it your self and confirm it is something suitable for you and your family.
No matter how beautiful or attractive the land being advertised appears please go there and look at it. Too many Real estate developers and Agents have scammed thousands of Nigerians using beautifully drawn flyers promoting lands that are equivalent to Aso rock estate in choice locations only realize that they are Sh***t holes or dump yards not fit for human habitation.
Always find time to visit the place physically or send a trusted representative to view it. Don’t rely on just pictures and sweet words because there are so many other important things the picture or advert won’t tell you such as the neighborhood, light and water issues, the road leading to that place, amenities such schools or hospitals, transportation ease to and fro, market etc. Make sure you check all these things before you finally commit yourself to buy a land.

6. Thou Shalt not buy a land that smells of trouble:
If the land you intend to buy remotely makes you uncomfortable, avoid buying that land. God did not destine that land for you. You might be courting future wahala on that land and i don't know if you have the stomach or funds to settle it. 419 Land fraudsters are everywhere oooo!!!
If the land you intend to buy remotely makes you uncomfortable, avoid buying that land. God did not destine that land for you. You might be courting future wahala on that land and i don’t know if you have the stomach or funds to settle it. 419 Land fraudsters are everywhere oooo!!!
No matter what happens in life, you must always trust your own personal instinct and 95% of the time, your conscience would never lie. The moment you visit a land for inspection, follow whatever your guts tell you. If your mind is shaky about the land, don’t push it; walk away because that land isn’t meant for you.
If you see things that make you tremble or suspicious please walk away. If you see things like fenced lands that cannot be justified by the owner or no proof of ownership, no survey plan or its layout, you hear the land is a relocation land or there is a minor dispute that was just solved, so many family owners or sellers etc please kindly walk away and move on. You have just dodged a silver bullet in your pocket. Don’t let anyone pressurize you to buy it. The signs that you see now might seem so small and irrelevant but trust me 5 years down the line it will begin to manifest seriously and the Agent or Seller who allayed your fears and coerced you to buy it would be long gone and you will be left on your own to deal with the resultant issues.



7. Thou Shalt not pay for any Landed Transaction in Cash:
Do not pay for lands in Lagos with Cash directly. Document it.
Don’t even dream of it. Everything must be properly documented from the cost of the land down to the Receipt or survey fees. This is the only thing that can save you from problem tomorrow in case you want to track down a fraudulent seller of land. I hear people giving land sellers cash to make them feel comfortable but it’s not right. Even if the signing fees is N50,000, try your personal best to document it through a recognized bank instrument.
Instead of paying cash directly, why don't you pay through Checks or Bank Drafts so that there would be a history of the transaction? Also engage a lawyer to prepare a purchase receipt in your favour so that all parties would acknowledge receipt of these Bank instruments. It would prevent the seller from denying the exact amount he was paid and when he was paid and for what purpose. I do it all the time to protect my clients and that's why a land fraudster cannot claim he wasn't paid for a specific land
Instead of paying cash directly, why don’t you pay through Checks or Bank Drafts so that there would be a history of the transaction? Also engage a lawyer to prepare a purchase receipt in your favour so that all parties would acknowledge receipt of these Bank instruments. It would prevent the seller from denying the exact amount he was paid and when he was paid and for what purpose. I do it all the time to protect my clients and that’s why a land fraudster cannot claim he wasn’t paid for a specific land
If push comes to shove, that tiny piece of evidence can be used in court to show when, how and the time the person collected the money and he cannot deny it. Most fraudulent sellers try to avoid this route by accepting partial cash installment payments to cover up their tracks. Don’t do it.



8. Thou Shalt not ever listen to a land seller’s opinions about the title of land they possess without you verifying it:
A lot of previous land purchasers are very guilty of this commandment and have become terrible victims in the aftermath of this issue. They listen to these land sellers who lie to them that the land has Government approved papers such a Gazette or C of O etc but they do not have any shred of evidence. They lie that certain big shots have bought lands there and they are all deriving title from that government document legalizing their ownership of the land but there is none available that you can inspect physically. Because people are ignorant they believe them.
How would you take the word of an illiterate over an educated professional? It makes no sense. Their only business with you is to show you the land, prove ownership and show you their documents. Any other thing that comes out of their mouth to sway you to buy is just plain lies so don’t fall for their tricks. If you’re in doubt, engage Omonile Lawyer to get to the bottom of these stories. I might be saving you from throwing away your life saving to a Land fraudster.

9. Thou Shalt put all their Landed Transaction Details in Writing:
All your Land Transactions must be documented to save your self from unwarranted headache tomorrow. There are so many documents you need to make sure the title of that land is properly transfered to you such as a deed of assignment, contract of sale, letter of allocation, affidavits, purchase receipt, deed of gifts, letters of administration, survey plan etc. Not having some of these documents is Akin to just assuming you own a land but when you are ready to take possession of the land you now realise someone else has taken over your land and has done his documents to claim ownership over you. Please always consult a property lawyer experienced in real estate to guide you on the documents you need to prove ownership of that land.
All your Land Transactions must be documented to save your self from unwarranted headache tomorrow. There are so many documents you need to make sure the title of that land is properly transferred to you such as a deed of assignment, contract of sale, letter of allocation, affidavits, purchase receipt, deed of gifts, letters of administration, survey plan etc. Not having some of these documents is Akin to just assuming you own a land but when you are ready to take possession of the land you now realise someone else has taken over your land and has done his documents to claim ownership over you. Please always consult a property lawyer experienced in real estate to guide you on the documents you need to prove ownership of that land.
Another very common mistake most purchasers are culpable of. They pay for lands but there is no proof of the deed of assignment or contract of sale between the buyer and the seller. Absolute madness!!!! Some will say they haven’t received the receipt but they are waiting for the owner to come back so he would take them to meet the family he bought it from. Many I know don’t even have a survey plan. How do you prove ownership? How can you trace the owner?
Some people tell me that it’s not a problem because they know where the person lives so he cannot run. Ok, what if he dies? How do you prove to his family or community that you bought the land validly from him? What if another person lays claim to that same land, how do you prove ownership? The 3 basic things a Buyer must have when they pay for a land is a Receipt, Deed of Assignment and a Survey Plan. Without these 3 things you have a very slim chance of proving ownership if anything goes wrong in future.

10. Thou Shalt take possession of the land you bought immediately:
Please take possession of your land immediately you buy or within a reasonable time after you buy the land so as to ward off land speculators or Fraudsters prowling around to steal unguarded lands.
As soon as you buy it, try to take possession of it by constructing a small fence around it. You don’t have to do 9 coaches, just 2 or 3 is enough to demarcate your land so that any prospective buyer of the land knows that it has already being bought and should stay clear of it. Pour gravel or sand there, do a well on the site and visit if frequently. Hire a mai guard to come on the land to watch over it till you have money to build something tangible.
Don t just leave it fallow and expect it to wait there for you when you are ready. Somebody else would end up encroaching on your land and steal it. I am talking from experience and that is how I threw away N2Million which was my total life savings back then when I bought my first land and left it there unattended to for 6 months hoping to come back there to do something when I have raised enough funds, only to see an uncompleted building on it fully fenced with gate man. The same land seller resold my land to another rich dude after he noticed I wasn’t doing anything there and absconded. Let my pain and suffering be your own guide to wisdom so that it won’t happen to you too.

So there you have my 10 commandments from the Omonile Lawyer to all future land purchasers. Follow these rules judicious and help stamp out land fraudsters who would stop at nothing to scam you off your hard earned money, not deliver up to you authentic landed documents and legitimate lands that belong to them.

omonile Lawyer
Autos / Re: 2002 Used Honda Accord #470k by williams20(m): 7:07pm On Apr 11, 2015
This ride is physically neat,
I hope it is electrically and mechanically CLEAN as well
Location please

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Politics / Re: 10 Lessons To Learn From Mohammed Buhari’s Victory by williams20(m): 8:09pm On Apr 02, 2015
Thanks , God bless
Politics / Re: Picture Of President Elect With His VP In Office This Morning by williams20(m): 11:59am On Apr 02, 2015
watered:
My brother please do not write that. GEJ only wanted peace because he hadn't done what he did honestly you and I won't be typing from the comfort of our offices at this moment.

GEJ is peace loving I tell you only that sycophants and saboteurs constitutes his government. Remember GEJ postponed the polls by 6 weeks and nothing happened so he would have done that if he really wanted to.

Peace is priceless and Terror is senseless.


very correct , if GEJ had resisted , it would have been a very different case
same would have happened if ORubebe successfully disrupted the collation and the collation cancelled ,

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Politics / Re: 10 Lessons To Learn From Mohammed Buhari’s Victory by williams20(m): 11:30am On Apr 02, 2015
Dharniel:
Nice one @OP, I was expecting to see reference to buhari's lifestyle in each and every one of them. But the list is impressive i must confess..

thanks , i wanted to personalise the note to him initially , but i thought of generalizing the note so everyone can learn from the note or what do you think
Politics / Re: 10 Lessons To Learn From Mohammed Buhari’s Victory by williams20(m): 11:29am On Apr 02, 2015
@stategist thanks
Politics / Re: 10 Lessons To Learn From Mohammed Buhari’s Victory by williams20(m): 11:24am On Apr 02, 2015
more than 40 views and no comments , please make comments
Politics / Re: 10 Lessons To Learn From Mohammed Buhari’s Victory by williams20(m): 11:01am On Apr 02, 2015
Space Booking ............... grin

your honest review and comments are welcome
Politics / 10 Lessons To Learn From Mohammed Buhari’s Victory by williams20(m): 10:53am On Apr 02, 2015
REFLECTIONS ……….APRIL 001

10 LESSONS TO LEARN FROM MOHAMMED BUHARI’S VICTORY

E.O.T William

As we celebrate and rejoice over the victory of the great man, the Abraham Lincoln of Nigeria, President-Elect, General Mohammed Buhari at the just concluded Nigerian general Elections, we must remember that all things work together for good and that there are lessons to learn from every situation. Highlighted below are ten lessons that everyone needs to learn from the entire script of events.

1. IDENTIFY YOUR DREAM…………. It is one thing to be a dreamer, it as another to be conscious of the dream.
What exactly do I want?
Taking a cue from President-Elect Buhari’s case , having tried for three consecutive terms, and maintained his position, we discovered that he wasn’t just seeking a political office , not just an appointment or just a name in politics , he is convinced beyond doubt that he can become the President of Nigeria.
That brings us to the conclusion that not having a dream at all is better than not knowing what your true dream is.
You must discover that dream , uncover that long term ambition and be ready to stick to it come rain come shine.

2. HAVE A NAME AND PROTECT IT…………….

It is true many people have dreams, but not many people have what it takes to bring the dream to pass, one of such virtues is to build a strong reputation for yourself.
Nothing promotes you than a good name. some people can choose to mess up with themselves once they get to certain positions but its best to always remember your name and protect it. We can’t neglect our integrity today and expect it to count for us tomorrow….. in the course of your pursuits in life , always remember that every action of yours has a corresponding consequence waiting for you.

3. BE ENCOURAGED
Ever wonder why many people start a race and only a few persons end it, the answer is not farfetched , it lies in being encouraged , being courageous enough to believe in the dream even in the bad times. Life sometimes won’t be fair, a lot of tries most times might not yield result but keep moving, don’t faint and always remember that you are not yet a failure until you QUIT. Stay calm and keep your head high.
You might not get there after the first try or even after the hundredth try …….keep moving remember Abraham Lincoln of America.

4. ACCEPT THE FACT THAT IT WON’T BE EASY

The truth as they say is a bitter pill to swallow, but every great man or woman determined to be successful will acknowledge the truth that success takes time and it is most times a rough ride.
Never pray for an easy ride to success or breakthrough because it won’t come , instead pray for the strength to carry on, remember great dreams always come with great delays and great persecutions, don’t get worked out ….hold on to your dream.

5. NEVER DESPISE ANYONE’S DREAM

Like the old saying “never look down on anyone, except you are admiring their shoe”…….sometimes we get a point in life where we feel some people aren’t just the perfect match for the dreams they pursue, it’s not your job to measure their qualification for a dream or their capability, we often conclude by saying this man or woman is aiming to get an oversized shoe, remember no dream is greater than any man or woman willing to bring it to pass, no matter how over qualified and connected you may find yourself, remember Ecclesiastes 9:11……….. I returned and saw under the sun , that the race is not for the swift nor the battle for the strong neither yet bread to the wise nor yet riches to men of understanding , nor yet favor to men of skill, but time and chances happened to them all…………. Don’t do what Joseph’s siblings did or act like Saul did to David, Pursue your own dreams and allow others to go after their dreams.

6. DON’T RUN A SOLO RACE
Oftentimes in life , we get trapped at this point, we want to take all the credit for the work, we don’t want anyone else to share in the praise and accolades we will get for the accomplishment of our dream, we want to drive the vision from start to finish all alone.
No! You can’t run a solo race in life and fulfill your God given dream; neither can you get anywhere if you walk alone.
It is true you are the carrier of your dream but you need people who will make it happen remember JOSEPH, ISAAC, ESTHER, and even our very own Nigerian BUHARI

7. NOT JUST A COMPANY BUT THE RIGHT ONE

It is true you can’t fly solo, yes, you need people, but you need only the right set of persons in your camp. Nothing is as good as having the right set of persons in your camp. Daniel had the right set of persons around him, they saw his vision and believed in Him and he kept moving on even in the face of fierce opposition. Another example was King Saul, he was a good person, anointed to rule but he had the wrong people around him and that led to his fall.

8. DON’T GET INTIMIDATED

As you move on in your quest to fulfilling purpose, you’ll find a lot of qualified and over qualified persons running the race with you, this is not to undermine the place and effect of personal development, (never run today’s race with yesterday’s knowledge), so the room for personal development is wide and always open. but never give up on your dream just because someone else looks good or better than you. You can fulfill your dream regardless of how good you are compared to other persons remember you were created by God to succeed and do exploits so never compare yourself with anyone and never get intimidated by someone else’s achievements. Believe in your own dreams even if no one believes in them remember you can’t be discouraged by anyone unless you first discourage yourself, some people will give you hundreds of reasons why you can’t make it , all you need is just one reason why you can, Believe first in yourself and hold on to your dream.

9. HELP SOMEONE ELSE’S DREAM
As you continue to pursue your dreams and purpose, never get carried away by your own self and the desire to succeed or outshine others, your goals and dreams are unique, therefore help other people’s dream come alive. Lend a helping hand to people, remember we sometimes get what we want by helping others get what they want,(the story of Abraham and the strangers , Jacob and Laban )
“Help thy brother’s boat across the seas and lo! Thine own has reached the shore”
When you help other people achieve their dreams, more people will see the goldmine in you and also help you in return.

10. DON’T BE TOO PROUD TO SEEK HELP

Don’t give room to Pride; it will always block opportunities for you to be helped. Most times in life we come across people who need help but oftentimes feel too big to ask for help, many have failed, or fallen from great positions because of pride, they feel too great to need the help of the common person or the assistance of persons lower than them in status.
Pride offers nothing but failure and destruction. Thinking about your status always brings you to a state of isolation where you find help in no one and you feel it isn’t just right for you to seek help.
Learn to ask remember the Bible says …….. ASK and it shall be GIVEN, SEEK and you shall FIND………….Matthew 7:7, there are lots of benefits in asking people around you for help.

SHALOM!
PASTOR EZEKIEL PETER O
Thursday, April 02, 2015
Blog : http://eotwilliam..com/2015/04/10-lessons-to-learn-from-mohammed.html
Whatsapp : +2348064822538
Email : peter_ogundele@yahoo.com
E.O.T Williams & Co

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Politics / 10 Lessons To Learn From Mohammed Buhari’s Victory by williams20(m): 10:42am On Apr 02, 2015
REFLECTIONS ……….APRIL 001

10 LESSONS TO LEARN FROM MOHAMMED BUHARI’S VICTORY

E.O.T William

As we celebrate and rejoice over the victory of the great man, the Abraham Lincoln of Nigeria, President-Elect, General Mohammed Buhari at the just concluded Nigerian general Elections, we must remember that all things work together for good and that there are lessons to learn from every situation. Highlighted below are ten lessons that everyone needs to learn from the entire script of events.

1. IDENTIFY YOUR DREAM…………. It is one thing to be a dreamer, it as another to be conscious of the dream.
What exactly do I want?
Taking a cue from President-Elect Buhari’s case , having tried for three consecutive terms, and maintained his position, we discovered that he wasn’t just seeking a political office , not just an appointment or just a name in politics , he is convinced beyond doubt that he can become the President of Nigeria.
That brings us to the conclusion that not having a dream at all is better than not knowing what your true dream is.
You must discover that dream , uncover that long term ambition and be ready to stick to it come rain come shine.

2. HAVE A NAME AND PROTECT IT…………….

It is true many people have dreams, but not many people have what it takes to bring the dream to pass, one of such virtues is to build a strong reputation for yourself.
Nothing promotes you than a good name. some people can choose to mess up with themselves once they get to certain positions but its best to always remember your name and protect it. We can’t neglect our integrity today and expect it to count for us tomorrow….. in the course of your pursuits in life , always remember that every action of yours has a corresponding consequence waiting for you.

3. BE ENCOURAGED
Ever wonder why many people start a race and only a few persons end it, the answer is not farfetched , it lies in being encouraged , being courageous enough to believe in the dream even in the bad times. Life sometimes won’t be fair, a lot of tries most times might not yield result but keep moving, don’t faint and always remember that you are not yet a failure until you QUIT. Stay calm and keep your head high.
You might not get there after the first try or even after the hundredth try …….keep moving remember Abraham Lincoln of America.

4. ACCEPT THE FACT THAT IT WON’T BE EASY

The truth as they say is a bitter pill to swallow, but every great man or woman determined to be successful will acknowledge the truth that success takes time and it is most times a rough ride.
Never pray for an easy ride to success or breakthrough because it won’t come , instead pray for the strength to carry on, remember great dreams always come with great delays and great persecutions, don’t get worked out ….hold on to your dream.

5. NEVER DESPISE ANYONE’S DREAM

Like the old saying “never look down on anyone, except you are admiring their shoe”…….sometimes we get a point in life where we feel some people aren’t just the perfect match for the dreams they pursue, it’s not your job to measure their qualification for a dream or their capability, we often conclude by saying this man or woman is aiming to get an oversized shoe, remember no dream is greater than any man or woman willing to bring it to pass, no matter how over qualified and connected you may find yourself, remember Ecclesiastes 9:11……….. I returned and saw under the sun , that the race is not for the swift nor the battle for the strong neither yet bread to the wise nor yet riches to men of understanding , nor yet favor to men of skill, but time and chances happened to them all…………. Don’t do what Joseph’s siblings did or act like Saul did to David, Pursue your own dreams and allow others to go after their dreams.

6. DON’T RUN A SOLO RACE
Oftentimes in life , we get trapped at this point, we want to take all the credit for the work, we don’t want anyone else to share in the praise and accolades we will get for the accomplishment of our dream, we want to drive the vision from start to finish all alone.
No! You can’t run a solo race in life and fulfill your God given dream; neither can you get anywhere if you walk alone.
It is true you are the carrier of your dream but you need people who will make it happen remember JOSEPH, ISAAC, ESTHER, and even our very own Nigerian BUHARI

7. NOT JUST A COMPANY BUT THE RIGHT ONE

It is true you can’t fly solo, yes, you need people, but you need only the right set of persons in your camp. Nothing is as good as having the right set of persons in your camp. Daniel had the right set of persons around him, they saw his vision and believed in Him and he kept moving on even in the face of fierce opposition. Another example was King Saul, he was a good person, anointed to rule but he had the wrong people around him and that led to his fall.

8. DON’T GET INTIMIDATED

As you move on in your quest to fulfilling purpose, you’ll find a lot of qualified and over qualified persons running the race with you, this is not to undermine the place and effect of personal development, (never run today’s race with yesterday’s knowledge), so the room for personal development is wide and always open. but never give up on your dream just because someone else looks good or better than you. You can fulfill your dream regardless of how good you are compared to other persons remember you were created by God to succeed and do exploits so never compare yourself with anyone and never get intimidated by someone else’s achievements. Believe in your own dreams even if no one believes in them remember you can’t be discouraged by anyone unless you first discourage yourself, some people will give you hundreds of reasons why you can’t make it , all you need is just one reason why you can, Believe first in yourself and hold on to your dream.

9. HELP SOMEONE ELSE’S DREAM
As you continue to pursue your dreams and purpose, never get carried away by your own self and the desire to succeed or outshine others, your goals and dreams are unique, therefore help other people’s dream come alive. Lend a helping hand to people, remember we sometimes get what we want by helping others get what they want,(the story of Abraham and the strangers , Jacob and Laban )
“Help thy brother’s boat across the seas and lo! Thine own has reached the shore”
When you help other people achieve their dreams, more people will see the goldmine in you and also help you in return.

10. DON’T BE TOO PROUD TO SEEK HELP

Don’t give room to Pride; it will always block opportunities for you to be helped. Most times in life we come across people who need help but oftentimes feel too big to ask for help, many have failed, or fallen from great positions because of pride, they feel too great to need the help of the common person or the assistance of persons lower than them in status.
Pride offers nothing but failure and destruction. Thinking about your status always brings you to a state of isolation where you find help in no one and you feel it isn’t just right for you to seek help.
Learn to ask remember the Bible says …….. ASK and it shall be GIVEN, SEEK and you shall FIND………….Matthew 7:7, there are lots of benefits in asking people around you for help.

SHALOM!
PASTOR EZEKIEL PETER O
Thursday, April 02, 2015
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Politics / Re: #babanowthatyouarethere Trending For 2days Now On Twitter (hilarious Scrnshots) by williams20(m): 11:12am On Apr 01, 2015
#BabaNowThatYouAreThere please Protect your NAme BUHARI

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Politics / Re: Buhari Extends Hand Of Fellowship To Jonathan by williams20(m): 10:23am On Apr 01, 2015
hmmmmmm
God help the people's General
Nigeria shall be GREAT again.

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Autos / Re: I Need A Honda Crv Between 300k To 500k by williams20(m): 9:57pm On Mar 24, 2015
My Opinion : I think you need to step up your budget a little for you to get a fairly used CRV
That 300-500 is pretty small for a GOOD Honda CTV
I stand to be corrected

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Education / E.O.T William Foundation Scholarship Offer by williams20(m): 4:10pm On Mar 24, 2015
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This is purely a need based scholarship,
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Properties / Re: Do I Mold Blocks Or Buy It? Please Advice. by williams20(m): 9:10pm On Mar 23, 2015
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Family / Re: Why Do Most Marriages Breakup Within 5 Years These Days? by williams20(m): 10:33pm On Mar 20, 2015
TheRainmaker1:
There's no ONE reason for the high rates of marriage failure these days. Rather, I believe it's a combination of factors. Lemme briefly address A FEW of these factors:

1. Gender equality and role reversal:

In times past, the roles of men and women were clearly delineated. A husband was expected to be the bread winner, while the wife was to be the submissive homemaker. These days however, a lot of women would rather pursue careers (which I support anyway) and some even have become breadwinners. We haven't yet rewritten the roles, to reflect the new ideas. Hence, families are struggling to cope.

2. Social Media:

A lot of young people would rather advertise their problems on social media than talk through them with their partners. This has led to poor communication in the home. It's no longer unusual to see two or more people in the same room, smiling into their smartphones for hours, and not talking to each other. It's creating a real communication gap.

Also, a lot of people are so hot in pursuit of 'Likes' on Facebook & Instagram and 'Followers' on twitter, etc, that they fail to realise that this doesn't necessarily translate into love in real life.

3.Societal Influence and Religion:

The general (erroneous) belief that once a lady is 25yrs and unmarried, it means she has spiritual problems, has made a lot of women rush into marriage without really getting to know the man they're marrying.

4. The Rat race:
These days, families (especially us younger generation) are getting to spend less and less time together. We spend the greater part of our time at work, chasing money. This doesn't allow for healthy family bonding.

[b]5.Western Influence and Intolerance:
[/b]From Hollywood to Nollywood, it has almost become fashionable to divorce your partner at the first hint of trouble. The general reason is "due to irreconcilable differences". We no longer wish to sit down and address these differences, cos we feel we're being under appreciated by our partners. The grass is always greener on the other side.


There lots of other reasons...I'll just allow other people air their views wink

Nice write up ,
In short most couple enter the school called marriage with so many high expectations and only a few have actually taken their time to read about the institution called marriage ........

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Family / Re: I Confronted My Dad For Slapping My Mum, And Got Slapped In Return by williams20(m): 9:20am On Mar 20, 2015
Freest:

i didn't get him angry as he was angry before i even got there. I only went to appeal to him. by the way am more angrier and wanna move out today. But need to teach him a moral lesson before leaving hence d need for this advice
@Op did I hear you say , you need to teach your dad a moral lesson?
That's improper , by the way you were wrong in the first place , though your dad doesn't have to slap your mum just for the purpose of correction , you shouldn't have gone to meet him , it simply means you were acting as the judge and remember She is your mother but a wife to him , they are both closer than the bond you're trying to pull in between yourself and your mum , ....

Take the correction in good faith .......never tell an elderly person he/she is wrong but seek a means of talking to the person about it much later

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