" A young man would reach me years back to ask for money or employ him " ma, even if its 30k salary, to keep body and soul together. Am a graduate, but, no job eversince "
" why would you want 30k monthly when you could earn many times more, feed well. What was 30k to do for you? "
" ma, you know how the economy is now. No job anywhere, everything is hard, coupled with being a second class lower graduate. When first class graduates are roaming, who go remember me? "
" must you be employed? "
" ok ma, I can drive. If you buy me a car, I could agree with you on higher purchase "
" tell me, what are your potentials? "
" driving......"
" driving is a skill, not a potential. Tell me that innate ability you possess. This you didnt learn, it just flows naturally. Singing, dancing, good sense of humor, creativity, neatness, leadership, active listening, self motivation, communication, honesty, patience, dedication, versatility, trustworthiness, punctuality, open mindedness, conservation, detail-oriented, firmness, determination, good management, negotiation, persuasion, logical thinking, receptiveness, empathy, organization, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, etc. So, which is/are yours? " I took my time to draft him a long list of potentials.
" woooooooow 
. Do I have any potential as I am sef? maybe organization "
" send me a video of you, fully standing now, please "
" ok ma "
" I see " I commented on seeing he truly exhibited organization, even from his physical appearance..
" what do i do ma? "
" how organized are you. On a scale of 1 to 10, what can you score yourself? "
" 8 "
" prove that to me. Start with your house. Send me a video of you organizing a formerly scattered house "
" ma, here it is. Can you score me sincerely? "
I watched the video of a formerly very messy house and environs, totally turned into a dreamland. Everything arranged like they were following an order.
" Woooow.........so, why are you looking for a job? "
" ma, I don't understand. I should be cleaning people's houses, a graduate? "
" I see! graduates dont clean? Then, am sorry, there's nothing i can offer you "
" ok ma, don't be angry please, am ready "
" when ready to start, let me know. Would send you something small to get some aprons for yourself and 2 more persons who agree to do this with you. Get detergents and all your tools, ready for work. Remember, money is not the goal now, but, showing people what you can do. Whoever chooses to appreciate you on impression, fine. But, we are going to be doing this for now, totally free "
" ha, momma nature "
" yes! Nobody would pay you the kind of money you imagine, without you first making a name. Start from Ikorodu where you are, then allow your satisfied clients, recommend you to the ones with the real money "
" ok ma "
A month later, he reached me with a video of 2 of his siblings, who agreed to join him.
" ma, everybody I approached, refused, so, am using my younger ones. We are starting from this compound. We have asked the woman to leave everything about organizing the house to us. The bedrooms, kitchen, toilets, backyard, even the firewood kitchen space, everywhere. When we finish, would send you the new look "
" bravo . Wish you good luck "
" woooow, ma, this woman's husband, the woman, kids, everybody were so impressed. He gave us 10 thousand naira and asked we returned every weekend. This is the video. I feel so fulfilled "
I took my time at midnight to watch all they did and all I could say was " this Is incredible "
The next day, he was up again with his team, to another compound " I no get money to pay una. Our house no dirty "
" don't worry about money ma, you know you are our mother. We just want to be sure, your house is tidy "
" ha, ok, come inside abeg " she took them round her little and messy apartment.
They finished their work and sent me another video " momma, this woman was screaming. She was wondering how we managed to organize all the stuff that were loitering around the house, for years. She didn't give us money anyway. She appears poor "
" day 2 completed. Day 3 tomorrow " I replied him, ignoring all he said.
He continued this assignment for 1 month in Ikorodu. The woman who he organized on day 2, referred him to her boss in Victoria Island and boom " since my family are in Canada and am the only one here, can i sign a deal with your company for professional services, daily. You came highly recommended, I don't expect to be disappointed. You get 1million naira monthly, is that ok with you? "
" momma, what do I do? We are only 3, the house is huge "
" you can do it. Do, your best this first month to impress him, get your first pay, employ more trained hands. As you are getting more hands, you start taking in more contracts and daily jobs "
" ha, ma, God bless you oo. Look at me today. Thank you for not employing me oo. Thank you for directing me.
He got his first 1million naira, paid his siblings who returned to school, got 5 people to join him. As this man's friends visit and seeing how always organized, his house was " guy, what's the secret? "
He recommends and they also seek his services. Gradually, gradually, organization turned the young guy who was begging to collect 30k, monthly, a millionaire with over 50 staff, currently.
Smiles........it seems like a dream right?
How true?
Find out for yourself.!
I told him, " nothing is really wrong with Nigeria, but, for everybody facing one direction. " once you Graduate, go seek job. If you don't find one, as a man, drive, as a woman, be a saloonist, make up artiste or sell clothes. Just one way "
Nobody is ready to think outside the box or be humble enough, to do some stuff. " economy grows by magic, remember? "
My school on potential discovery was halted in 2020, sake of the lock down. We were already reorientating Nigerians and many across the world on finding out their innate abilities and how to harness them. " this is were the real money is. This is what brings you fame. You must be fulfilled, knowing this is what you can do without pressure or much ado, are joyful always. You impact lives to the fullest. What about the contentment, being in your own niche? Professionalism? You are best at this, being born with this ability. Do you need money or much money to utilize your potential? No! Start right where you are. At the end of the day, you would understand why your celebrated musicians who didn't school much, are wealthy, making more impact than some PhD holders. They are using an innate ability, PhD holders acquired some abstract knowledge, expecting to make a living out of it. It only prospers If this knowledge is used to enhance their own potential, else, they remain on a spot. Carrying papers about "
Laslas, you are paid to transfer same knowledge to others.
Till the world ends, economic situations of countries, would keep getting worse. It's not about the person on sit, it's just what has been pre-destined. You can't change it!
You complain about the past president, thinking it's about him, the next you vote, ushers in a worse economy.
So, are you really waiting for president Tinubu to bring foods to your table before you eat?
Can any government in the world really employ even 20% of its citizens?
Do you also think, fraud, is a means of livelihood?
Africans, we have all around and in us, only too narrow minded to explore our own abilities.
This is a challenge!
