Friday 30 December 2016
Wednesday 23 November 2016
THE LAUNCH OF CENTRE FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND REFORMATION (CCDR) _ OCTOBER 2016
What is CCDR?
Mission Statement
Curriculum/ Course Contents
what each Course entails
Duration of the Training Course/Programme
What is the essence of Character Building?
What is the need for this Training Course/Programme?
Each of us can undertake to improve our own character. We can intentionally seek to build good character qualities into our lives and the lives of our family members. We can study one character quality at a time and apply what we learn in our lives.
We can certainly demonstrate good character on the job and in our community and encourage others to do the same. We can recognize the vital importance of character to the success of our lives, our businesses, the organizations to which we belong, and to our country and world, and we can seek to influence the part of the world that we touch to become involved in developing better character. Many resources are available to us. If we will use them, we can make a difference our own lives, in our families and communities, and, ultimately, in our world.
The character qualities of the people in a business have everything to do with the success or failure of the business. It affects productivity, profitability, and ultimately even the success or failure of the business.
Many business leaders are learning that it is counterproductive to focus only on achievement and profit, without emphasizing the character qualities that form the foundation of the achievement. A business whose employees are developing greaterattentiveness, more alertness, moreresponsibility, and more diligence will certainly become much more successful. We must think in terms of developing character. Character training is essential for lasting success in business!
The World Needs Better Character! Today’s world faces many difficult problems. Escalating crime, drug and alcohol abuse, workplace violence, gang activity, vandalism, school dropouts, deteriorating work ethics, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, racial tensions, broken families … The list seems endless.
At their root, all of these problems spring out of the lack, or mis-application, of good character qualities. If we are to find lasting solutions to the problems of our day, we must deal with these roots! We must work to improve our own character, teach good character to our children, and help those around us to improve their character! Character development is essential to the ongoing success of our society. That is why Character Education is so important. Character truly is the Key to Success!
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Tuesday 22 November 2016
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO REV. (MRS.) JEMAIMAH OLA KALU
REV. JEMAIMAH OLA KALU'S BIRTHDAY 2016
https://youtu.be/Z3o6LuvaPm0
Celebrant: Rev Jemaimah Ola Kalu
Birthday: 23rd of November Every year!
Rev Mrs Jemaimah Ola Kalu (Jemi Gold): Born into the humble family of Elder and Mrs Ukaegbu Ekeoma of Umuisi, Igbere in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. Attended Presbyterian school Amasiri and Akaeze for Primary education. Started her secondary school education at Akanu Ibiam Grammar School and finished at the Holy Rosary Secondary School, Umuahia. Graduted from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with Second Upper Division in History/Archeology in June, 1981. Undertook her National Youth Service (NYSC) briefly at the Governor's Office, Minna, Niger State before relocating to Zik's Grammar School, Sapele, in the then Bendel State to complete the National Youth Service in July, 1982.
Appointed Archivist Grade 11 by the Federal Civil Service , Federal Ministry of Information, Culture and Youth Development, Department of National Archives in January, 1983 and rose to the post of Senior Archivist by January, 1990. Transferred her service to the then Imo State Local Service Commission and posted to the then Aba Local Government as a Senior Personnel Officer. In May 1991, was sworn in as Justice of the Peace by Justice Ukattah of Owerri High Court. When Abia was created in August, 1991 and Aba North carved out of Aba Local Government, she was appointed the Secretary/Head of Personnel of the new local government with Chief (now HRH, Eze-Ogo) as the Sole Administrator.
This appointment made her to become the first female Head of Personnel of Local Government in Abia State. Was Head of Service to eleven out of the seventeen local government in Abia State. Was at a time Secretary to Local Government and at other times Acting Chairman of the Local governments. Rose to the rank of Director of Administration and General Sevices at the Local Government service. In July 2004, transferred to the State Civil Service. Appointed Permanent Secretary on the 5th of July, 2004.
Post held included Permanent Secretary_Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (July 2004-July 2005); Perm Sec Government House (July 2005-August 2006); Acting Chief of Staff to the Governor/Perm Sec Government Hous(September 2006-June 7th 2007); Was the first female Acting Chief of Staff and no female has occupied the post again up till now. Perm Sec Ministry of Lands (June 2007-July 2007); Perm Sec Ministry of Environment (July 2007-October 2010); Perm Sec Bureau of Service Welfare, Office of the Head of Service (1st November, 2010-5th July, 2012 when the immediate past governor introduced 8-year tenureship for Permanent Secretary and cut short her career).
Her work took her to many local and international conferences and seminars. Chaired many committees, secretary to many including Finance and General Purpose Committees at the local governments and Clerk of local government legislature. Have joined, as well as received uncountable international and local awards from organisations-Governments, NGOs, Faith-based and cultural organisations.
She is passionate about helping people and developing human potential and has received both local and international commendation for her works, with numerous Chieftaincy titles in almost all the communities in Abia State.
Attended Hugh Goldie Lay/Theological Institution (in affiliation with Abia State University, Uturu for Master of Divinity. Was licensed as a preacher of the word by the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria on the 7th of July 2012. Did one year probation at the St Peter's Presbyterian Church, Umuahia (August 2012-August 9th 2013). Was ordained a Minister of the word and sacraments on the 10th of August, 2013. Presently a Tent maker at the St Peter's Presbyterian Church , Umuahia and her teaching Ministry has brought tremendous blessing to the lives of many people.
Rev. Jemaimah Ola Kalu is the brain behind Jemi Gold Nig. Ltd., a dynamic Fashion stores and accessories + communication gadgets reputed for its elegance, designs and quality. She is visionary and versatile, optimistic, energetic, intelligent, sociable, spontaneous and make friends easily. She is just unique, in every good way and I can say without fear or favour that she is one of the prettiest ladies on Earth.
Married to late Engr Ezieme Anyaogu Kalu. Blessed with four lovely children-Mrs Ijeoma Osaro Kalu-Ufomadu, Chika Anya Kalu, Selina Chisom Kalu and Favour Chinedu Jemaimah Olanma Kalu; A lovely son-in-law Sam Ufomadu and glorious grand son, Somkenechuku Ufomadu ; her wonderful siblings Mrs Helen N Mbuko, Dr Ekeoma U Ekeoma, Mrs Gladys Ebiri Okoro (late), Mr Enyinnaya Ukaegbu Ekeoma (late), Mrs Selina Ogbonne Ukpai, Ezumezu Ukaegbu Ukaegbu Ekeoma and Engr Jane Ukaegbu Ekeoma.To God be all the glory.
Rev. Jemaimah Ola Kalu and Children in Pics...
Be careful though, don't let her looks deceive you for she will reprimand you when you go off.
#Mother.of.Life# I love you Mom!!!
Committed to Empowering people!
Happy Birthday Ma'am!!!
Celebrant: Rev Jemaimah Ola Kalu
Birthday: 23rd of November Every year!
Rev Mrs Jemaimah Ola Kalu (Jemi Gold): Born into the humble family of Elder and Mrs Ukaegbu Ekeoma of Umuisi, Igbere in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. Attended Presbyterian school Amasiri and Akaeze for Primary education. Started her secondary school education at Akanu Ibiam Grammar School and finished at the Holy Rosary Secondary School, Umuahia. Graduted from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with Second Upper Division in History/Archeology in June, 1981. Undertook her National Youth Service (NYSC) briefly at the Governor's Office, Minna, Niger State before relocating to Zik's Grammar School, Sapele, in the then Bendel State to complete the National Youth Service in July, 1982.
Appointed Archivist Grade 11 by the Federal Civil Service , Federal Ministry of Information, Culture and Youth Development, Department of National Archives in January, 1983 and rose to the post of Senior Archivist by January, 1990. Transferred her service to the then Imo State Local Service Commission and posted to the then Aba Local Government as a Senior Personnel Officer. In May 1991, was sworn in as Justice of the Peace by Justice Ukattah of Owerri High Court. When Abia was created in August, 1991 and Aba North carved out of Aba Local Government, she was appointed the Secretary/Head of Personnel of the new local government with Chief (now HRH, Eze-Ogo) as the Sole Administrator.
This appointment made her to become the first female Head of Personnel of Local Government in Abia State. Was Head of Service to eleven out of the seventeen local government in Abia State. Was at a time Secretary to Local Government and at other times Acting Chairman of the Local governments. Rose to the rank of Director of Administration and General Sevices at the Local Government service. In July 2004, transferred to the State Civil Service. Appointed Permanent Secretary on the 5th of July, 2004.
Post held included Permanent Secretary_Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (July 2004-July 2005); Perm Sec Government House (July 2005-August 2006); Acting Chief of Staff to the Governor/Perm Sec Government Hous(September 2006-June 7th 2007); Was the first female Acting Chief of Staff and no female has occupied the post again up till now. Perm Sec Ministry of Lands (June 2007-July 2007); Perm Sec Ministry of Environment (July 2007-October 2010); Perm Sec Bureau of Service Welfare, Office of the Head of Service (1st November, 2010-5th July, 2012 when the immediate past governor introduced 8-year tenureship for Permanent Secretary and cut short her career).
Her work took her to many local and international conferences and seminars. Chaired many committees, secretary to many including Finance and General Purpose Committees at the local governments and Clerk of local government legislature. Have joined, as well as received uncountable international and local awards from organisations-Governments, NGOs, Faith-based and cultural organisations.
She is passionate about helping people and developing human potential and has received both local and international commendation for her works, with numerous Chieftaincy titles in almost all the communities in Abia State.
Attended Hugh Goldie Lay/Theological Institution (in affiliation with Abia State University, Uturu for Master of Divinity. Was licensed as a preacher of the word by the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria on the 7th of July 2012. Did one year probation at the St Peter's Presbyterian Church, Umuahia (August 2012-August 9th 2013). Was ordained a Minister of the word and sacraments on the 10th of August, 2013. Presently a Tent maker at the St Peter's Presbyterian Church , Umuahia and her teaching Ministry has brought tremendous blessing to the lives of many people.
Rev. Jemaimah Ola Kalu is the brain behind Jemi Gold Nig. Ltd., a dynamic Fashion stores and accessories + communication gadgets reputed for its elegance, designs and quality. She is visionary and versatile, optimistic, energetic, intelligent, sociable, spontaneous and make friends easily. She is just unique, in every good way and I can say without fear or favour that she is one of the prettiest ladies on Earth.
Married to late Engr Ezieme Anyaogu Kalu. Blessed with four lovely children-Mrs Ijeoma Osaro Kalu-Ufomadu, Chika Anya Kalu, Selina Chisom Kalu and Favour Chinedu Jemaimah Olanma Kalu; A lovely son-in-law Sam Ufomadu and glorious grand son, Somkenechuku Ufomadu ; her wonderful siblings Mrs Helen N Mbuko, Dr Ekeoma U Ekeoma, Mrs Gladys Ebiri Okoro (late), Mr Enyinnaya Ukaegbu Ekeoma (late), Mrs Selina Ogbonne Ukpai, Ezumezu Ukaegbu Ukaegbu Ekeoma and Engr Jane Ukaegbu Ekeoma.To God be all the glory.
Rev. Jemaimah Ola Kalu and Children in Pics...
Be careful though, don't let her looks deceive you for she will reprimand you when you go off.
#Mother.of.Life# I love you Mom!!!
Committed to Empowering people!
Thursday 21 July 2016
WORDS FROM A FATHER TO A SON ABOUT MARRIAGE
1. My son, if you keep spending on a woman and she never asked you if you’re saving or investing, and she keeps enjoying the attention, don’t marry her.
2. My son, when I threw little stones or whistled at the window of your mother father’s house, to call her out, it was not for sex, it was because I missed her so much.
3. My son, now that you’re getting married, if you live a bachelor kind of life with your wife, you will soon be single again.
4. My son, your mother have once locked up the cloth I was wearing and almost tore it because she was angry, I did not raise my hand to beat her because of a day like this, so that I can be proud to tell you that I never for once beat your mother.
5. My son, if you want to have a long life, let your wife be in-charge of your salary, it will be difficult for her to spend it when she’s aware of the home needs and bills to pay but if it’s in your care, she will keep you asking even when all has been spent.
6. My son, remember I bought your mother’s first sewing machine for her, help your wife achieve her dreams just as you’re pursuing yours.
7. My son, I didn’t send your sisters to school because I was foolish like many to think a female child won’t extend my family name, please don’t make that mistake, the kind of female achievers I see nowadays has made the male-gender an ordinary tag.
8. My son, don’t stop taking care of me and your mother, it’s a secret of growing old and having children to take care of you too.
9. My son, pray with your family, there is a tomorrow you don’t know, talk to God that knows everything, everyday.
10. My son, your mother, Asake rode the bicycle with me before I bought that tortoise car outside there, any woman that won’t endure with you in your little beginning should not enjoy your riches.
11. My son, a woman could be a good wife to you, some could be a good mother to your children but if you’ve found a woman like a mother to you, your children and your family, please don’t let her go.
12. My son, don’t confine the position of your wife to the kitchen, where did you get that from? Even in our days, we had farm-lands where they worked every morning . . . that was our office.
13. My son, if I tell you that you’re the head of the house, don’t look at your pocket; look if you will see a smile on your wife’s face.
14. My son, don’t ever beat your woman, the pain in her body is nothing to be compared to the wound on her heart and that means you may be in trouble living with a wounded woman.
15. My son, in our days, we had many wives and many children because of our large farm-lands and many harvests, there are hardly any land for farming anymore, so embrace your woman closely.
16. My son, under the cocoa tree that I did meet your mother could be your eateries and restaurants of nowadays, but remember, the closet thing we did there was to embrace each other.
17. My son, don’t be carried away when you start making more money, instead of spending on those tiny legs that never knew how hard you worked to get it, spend it on that woman that stood by you all along.
18. My son, remember, when you say your wife has changed, there could be something you’ve stopped doing too.
19. My son, don’t compare your wife to any woman, there are ways she’s enduring you too and has she ever compared you to any man?
20. My son, there is this thing you people call feminism, well, if a woman claim to have equal right with you in the house, divide all the bills into two equal parts, take one part and ask her to start paying the other part.
21. My son, I met your mother a virgin and I took more yams to her father, if you don’t meet your wife a virgin, don’t blame her, what I didn’t tell you is that our women had prestige.
22. My son, in our days, our women had more of natural beauty, though I wouldn’t lie to you, some had minor painting of their appellation mostly on their arms, the ones you people now call tattoo, but don’t forget that they didn’t expose any part of their body like your women of nowadays.
23. My son, your mother and I are not interested in what happens in your marriage, try to handle issues without always coming to us.
Edited by: Chisom Selina Kalu #Team DFM
1. My son, if you keep spending on a woman and she never asked you if you’re saving or investing, and she keeps enjoying the attention, don’t marry her.
2. My son, when I threw little stones or whistled at the window of your mother father’s house, to call her out, it was not for sex, it was because I missed her so much.
3. My son, now that you’re getting married, if you live a bachelor kind of life with your wife, you will soon be single again.
4. My son, your mother have once locked up the cloth I was wearing and almost tore it because she was angry, I did not raise my hand to beat her because of a day like this, so that I can be proud to tell you that I never for once beat your mother.
5. My son, if you want to have a long life, let your wife be in-charge of your salary, it will be difficult for her to spend it when she’s aware of the home needs and bills to pay but if it’s in your care, she will keep you asking even when all has been spent.
6. My son, remember I bought your mother’s first sewing machine for her, help your wife achieve her dreams just as you’re pursuing yours.
7. My son, I didn’t send your sisters to school because I was foolish like many to think a female child won’t extend my family name, please don’t make that mistake, the kind of female achievers I see nowadays has made the male-gender an ordinary tag.
8. My son, don’t stop taking care of me and your mother, it’s a secret of growing old and having children to take care of you too.
9. My son, pray with your family, there is a tomorrow you don’t know, talk to God that knows everything, everyday.
10. My son, your mother, Asake rode the bicycle with me before I bought that tortoise car outside there, any woman that won’t endure with you in your little beginning should not enjoy your riches.
11. My son, a woman could be a good wife to you, some could be a good mother to your children but if you’ve found a woman like a mother to you, your children and your family, please don’t let her go.
12. My son, don’t confine the position of your wife to the kitchen, where did you get that from? Even in our days, we had farm-lands where they worked every morning . . . that was our office.
13. My son, if I tell you that you’re the head of the house, don’t look at your pocket; look if you will see a smile on your wife’s face.
14. My son, don’t ever beat your woman, the pain in her body is nothing to be compared to the wound on her heart and that means you may be in trouble living with a wounded woman.
15. My son, in our days, we had many wives and many children because of our large farm-lands and many harvests, there are hardly any land for farming anymore, so embrace your woman closely.
16. My son, under the cocoa tree that I did meet your mother could be your eateries and restaurants of nowadays, but remember, the closet thing we did there was to embrace each other.
17. My son, don’t be carried away when you start making more money, instead of spending on those tiny legs that never knew how hard you worked to get it, spend it on that woman that stood by you all along.
18. My son, remember, when you say your wife has changed, there could be something you’ve stopped doing too.
19. My son, don’t compare your wife to any woman, there are ways she’s enduring you too and has she ever compared you to any man?
20. My son, there is this thing you people call feminism, well, if a woman claim to have equal right with you in the house, divide all the bills into two equal parts, take one part and ask her to start paying the other part.
21. My son, I met your mother a virgin and I took more yams to her father, if you don’t meet your wife a virgin, don’t blame her, what I didn’t tell you is that our women had prestige.
22. My son, in our days, our women had more of natural beauty, though I wouldn’t lie to you, some had minor painting of their appellation mostly on their arms, the ones you people now call tattoo, but don’t forget that they didn’t expose any part of their body like your women of nowadays.
23. My son, your mother and I are not interested in what happens in your marriage, try to handle issues without always coming to us.
Edited by: Chisom Selina Kalu #Team DFM
Monday 18 July 2016
CHISOM SELINA KALU GOES NATURAL
Introduce yourself!
C: My name is Chisom Selina Kalu. I'm Nigerian and reside in Lagos, Nigeria.
Why did you make the decision to go natural?
C: I went natural just because wanted my hair to gain strength and height. I was before now addicted to hair products so much so that even when my hair got in contact with water, it naturally curled but somewhere along the line, my hair lost beauty and started deteriorating and soon it was obvious my hair was damaged. There were a lot of advice and recommendations and stuff but I decided to try this out. I honestly didn't know it would be this cool. I will be 2 years natural on the 4th of November, 2016.
How would you describe your texture?
C: I am in the type 4 category of Coily/Kinky hair.
Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
C: Will I Flat Twist, I weave, I twist, I do bumps and whatever style my mind can lay hold on. Sometimes I do protective hair styles with hair extensions, but Generally to keep my hair in good Shape, I have learnt to make my own Coconut Oil, I shampoo and condition my hair, wash my hair especially when I do a twist, to avoid shrinking lol and moisturize and I use water! Hahaha yes water, very essential.
Describe your favorite go-to hairstyle for days when you don’t have a lot of time to style.
C: I simply comb, make a bump up and brush up. lol.
How do you combat shrinkage?
C: To combat shrinkage I just twist my hair into chunky twists all over my head to keep it stretched, or do a two-way weave down and twist at the tip.
What are some of your problem areas (if any) that require special care and attention?
C: Not much problem areas except its not always painfree to comb out and sometimes a little this and that and you get a knot. Lol. Regardless, I do have a very soft hair though.
What are 3 do’s for your texture?
C: The 3 do’s for my type of hair are water, Coconut Oil (makes it really Shiny) and shea butter.
What are 3 don’ts for your texture?
C: The 3 don’ts for my hair are Combing my hair from the root instead of combing from the tips, sleeping with my hair in its free state without weaving down or big twisting my hair and unnecessary hair products.
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
C: Sure. I'll give you a few of them. You can find me on my Twitter: @Selinakc, Instagram: Soso Neya, Facebook: Soso Neya
Saturday 5 March 2016
SOUL SEARCHING QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU SAY "I DO".
Planning to tie the knot? Lovely!!!
Make sure to you've decided on these before you say "I do"....
1. Do we want children, and if so, when? How many?
2. Do we have a mutual point of view about spending and saving money?
3. How will our household be maintained and by whom?
4. Are we fully aware of each other's emotional, mental and physical health background?
5. Do I really respect my partner?
6. Will my partner be able to fulfill my affectionate expectations?
7. Would we be open enough to communicate and talk about marriage threatening issues, including our sexual preferences?
8. If there is a profitable career opportunity for my partner away from home, would I be willing to relocate and vice versa?
9. Do we love and appreciate each other’s parents?
10. Are we sure we have a clear understanding of our mutual spiritual beliefs?
Make sure to you've decided on these before you say "I do"....
1. Do we want children, and if so, when? How many?
2. Do we have a mutual point of view about spending and saving money?
3. How will our household be maintained and by whom?
4. Are we fully aware of each other's emotional, mental and physical health background?
5. Do I really respect my partner?
6. Will my partner be able to fulfill my affectionate expectations?
8. If there is a profitable career opportunity for my partner away from home, would I be willing to relocate and vice versa?
9. Do we love and appreciate each other’s parents?
10. Are we sure we have a clear understanding of our mutual spiritual beliefs?
Add these to your questions and you're on your way to a "happy ever after"
Good luck!
Wednesday 6 January 2016
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