The New Nigeria Story-1
Some weeks back I wrote an article on our Envisioned Nigeria. The article was read by many and elicited a lot of comments. I was impressed by the number of young Nigerians that are genuinely interested in the birth of the Nigeria of our dreams. We also all alluded to the fact that what was stopping us from greatness wasn’t lack of human talent, resources or even capital. It occured to me that the solution to the challenges facing our great country today wasn’t that there weren’t people who knew what the issues were, there are people who know and, within their own circles of influence, are causing some ripples of change. The real problem is that though majority has an opinion that things can change, they are scattered voices.
It occured to me that the first step towards National Development, is a platform that unites the many voices. Having the same opinion doesn’t count, creating a platform where we all execute these opinions does. For example, if we all believe that Mr B is the ideal leader for Nigeria, it won’t matter if we don’t all take action and vote for him. It became apparent that we needed a critical mass of people, a cult-like structure and also a self sustaining system. We’ll need to have weekly envisioning meetings, monthly seminars and quarterly conversations. We need to drive it like a crusade, and publicize the desire and possibility of change on the mountain tops. Some people will not join because they believe it’s not profitable for them, some people will participate because there is nothing else to do. It would require many volunteers, it would require a large workforce, it will require commitment and it won’t happen overnight. If the meetings are too regular people will wear out, if the meetings were too infrequent people will loose fire. How do we make all these happen and get the critical mass with so many odds against us? Or is it a wild goose chase…?
These thoughts got me thinking and set me on a quest to find a worthwhile solution. When I thought it through, I started by bouncing it off my colleagues at work, bouncing it off my mentors, bouncing it off some friends, and so far, all the people whose opinions matter to me have not only given it their blessings, they have indicated interest. So what is this solution, you might ask,? I’ll share it with you here, and in many posts to come.
In my opinion, one of the most successful programs in creating the biggest critical mass out of the young people (20-40) in Nigeria today is MLM. I don’t know if that is a good or bad thing, but more Nigerians are online, attending seminars and even holding their own today, than ever before, and what are they all about… Network Marketing! I have seen more people leave scamming, more people resign and take their destinies in their hands, more people going to school this year than before…why? Network Marketing! But I have also seen the downsides, many unsatisfied and unhappy people, who paid for a product they were not planning to use, just because they hoped to market it hard enough to get the financial rewards. I wondered that it would be fantastic if I could think of a way to use the potentials of Network Marketing to drive the course of a New Nigeria, and how it would be great if we can find a way to eradicate the downsides and satisfy a majority. This wondering birthed a combination that I’m yet to present to someone, one on one, and not elicit approval or support. I know that a lot of things get lost in words on a page, so this might be a bit different…but I’ll try all the same.
The Idea…
For the past 7 months, I have been holding weekly, at a point daily, and certainly monthly seminars targeted at helping people understand how a particular Network marketing program works. I have also been invited to schools, religious meetings, people’s homes, companies e.t.c, on the merit of having benefit superior knowledge about the workings of some Network Marketing programs. Some sites have become the most frequently visited sites on the internet today… (Welcome to the… Hello Julian…) MLM sites. I have made many friends, and met many new people. We called each other, and met regularly. There has been a lot of activity without a course other than people looking for ways to profit and make ends meet. What if we can push all this activity behind a course.
What if we could still hold these seminars with as much frequency, and what if we got together to talk about was what we could do to change the public image of Nigeria, the inner perception of the Nigerian man, and take up worthy courses in building the nation? What if everytime we went online, the most popular sites on the net, placed before us, images of a better Nigeria? What if when we stay awake at night talking about the compensation boards, our language rather than mainboard, platinum or sapphire boards can be things that have to do with words that show our progression into a New Nigeria? What if the craze that goes on with some of these MLMs of people branding t-shirts, doing adverts, holding seminars and erecting websites can be done using words like - I believe in the Nigerian Dream, Imagine Nigeria in 2020, and positive re-affirming words like that? What if we make it rewarding for people to be a part of a club that will make it happen? What if we can use these rewards to create positive peer pressure, and enforce certain ideals as pre-requisites to continous membership? What if we can get the endorsements of Industry Titans and citizens of repute? What if we can retain a good part of the money going overseas back in Nigeria and use it to add value locally? What if the first members on the reward boards were parastals and sectors of the country we want to help? What if people joined a club with benefits that will be give them discounts worth 200% of their membership free, and they join the rewards program for absolutely free?
The “what if’s” gave birth to possibilities. Also with these possibilities came a lot of fear and apprehension… what if we are misconstrued, what if the powers that be make us a target to pull us down? What if our purpose gets disrupted by political forces that find us too united a voice? What if things don’t turn out as easy as they should, and the way to the realization of our dreams gives us the dreaded option of a few nights off at the local jail? In the words of our lawyer - “it shouldn’t, you have nothing to worry about”, but what if?
I gave my colleagues and friends an option of these extremes, and as of today, we are willing to take that chance and be relevant to the history of the New Nigeria. I didn’t only share it with my colleagues, I shared it with some other key people as well. I’ll give you the full gist as I write one story after another. I have people who are so passionate about this, that I am tripped, even Nigerians outside Nigeria. What you have here are the fabrics of the thoughts on which the concept of the “Next Big Thing” (hopefuly not just the next) is built. Like every new initiative, there will be a few that will catch the fire on time, and there will be people whose skepticism can only melt with time. There will be people that will join just for the gains, there will also be those, who don’t believe that anything good can come from Nigeria. We are doing all the testing, piloting and due dilligence today to avoid any statement of defamation to our country. I have pressures from every side from thousands of people who are ready to roll, but I remain unrepentant of my commitment to excellence.
Everthing is set and ready to roll, we are just dotting the final i’s and crossing the final t’s. In 10yrs to come, a lot of what would have taken place will be subject to different interpretations, you can have this for your records, as the fabrics of the intent that created the revolution. Some of us may not be as relevant then as now or vice versa, but it’s a ride I’ve made up my mind I will enjoy. We are a few long hours from pre-launch, may the future of our great nation depend on us.
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I feel so privileged to be amongst the first set of people reading this. Deolu, your mindset is something that alot of people wish to develop into. This is phenomenal…I do believe that this program will mark the beginning of a New Nigeria. I can see what this can propel into if handled with extreme care and diligence. It is a driver for change..it can drive the Nigerian political terrain…even much more than that…it can place in our hands our future….our Nigeria…
I can go on and on…it is because I am truly inspired by the ingenuity behind this post…God bless you and the people behind this project…
I look forward to the pre-launch….
Amen to that last line. Let the assembly of the critical mass start building up. Amen!
The new Nigerian dream project ,i am convinced is going act as a catalyst to the Nigerian “Renaissance,” French for “rebirth,” (perfectly describes the intellectual and economic changes that occurred in Europe from the fourteenth through the sixteenth centuries).we cannot wait to have our envisioned Nigeria,the Nigeria we can proudly call our own,the Nigeria that we will all believe in.Chairman SAIL ON.Island is on sight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@deolu,
This is interesting and inspiring. Can I give you a call? Up Nigeria!! One Love!!!
hmmm,
at it again! guess right now the “remote control” is with US which maKes it achievable with our eyes seeing what is happening other than some unknown entities outside our shores giving us the crumbs! however u have to watch your back! undue competitions with the banks for funds will be met with a lot of fight and manipulations! let’s also watch the technology aspects! website getting inaccessible and of course security! i beleive men involved are of adequate integrity so i’m not really bothered about that! i am generally hopeful of a great NAIJA and the earlier we start taking up the challenges, the better and more so it must be by the right people with right intention………….NIGERIA IS BLESSED
‘Oh God of Creation
Direct our noble course (New Nigeria Project)
Guide our Leaders right
Help our youths the truth to know
In love and honesty to grow
And Live in Just and truth
Great Lofty heights attained
To be a Nation
Where peace and justice REIGN’ - The Second Chapter of our National Anthem
Immmediately I read this post, this lyrics of the song we used to sing in primary school (above) came to heart with life. It is a great prayer and guide which we would need at every stage of this project…..That God will guide the champions of this new project aright, that youths (which fall majorly into the age bracket highlighted above 20-40) will be abl to comprehend the truth about the potentials of our beloved country and the possibilities of birthing it, that true love and honesty in every thing we do in Nigeria will grow (eradication of corruption) so that we can live in in Just and all truth always. When this become a norm, attaining loft heights in industry, in our economy, in our policies, in our democracy, elecctions and human development is guaranteed and we would be sure that we are well on the way to the goal of 2020.
I am a diehard addict of the New Nigeria - GOD will see us through.
Deolu, well done as we await the prelaunch.
My oga as usual you never fail to impress me. I have just read this and I can’t wait to have it and subsequence post in my blog.
The passion for a new Nigeria is what I have always hoped for; seeing it this time- my time and knowing I can be part of this New Nigerian history is something I can had hardly wait for.
I have always believed the future of this great country belongs to us- the vibrant and highly intelligent youths of this generation and I am glad the candle light of hope is flickering its way to an unusual steadiness.
You are right, we definately would have different reasons for coming on board but what should be more important is building the Nigerian dream.
I call you my oga and am proud of saying so anytime because you always speak the true mind of Nigerians, like the great Reuben Abati of Guardian newspaper.
Ride on!- you and the rest of the team, my heart will never cease praying for you guys.
I new along time ago that the way out of the abject under perfomance of this society will be -networking. But we who understand it have alot to teach others.
Deolu, there are still millions out there who havnt known what that word means.
As new big things are emerging lets also design a way of carrying them along.
It will cost us alot ,but for the Nation , lets do it
I new along time ago that the way out of the abject under perfomance of this society will be -networking. But we who understand it have alot to teach others.
Deolu, there are still millions out there who havnt known what that word means.
As new big things are emerging lets also design a way of carrying them along.
It will cost us alot ,but for the Nation , lets do it .
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Many personal hopes, doubts, questions, views. Deolu, you have my heartfelt prayer.
Whoa! I have read and followed this site for more than a year but never left a comment.
But this a topic that gets adrenalin running in my blood.
Deolu i admire your courage to pioneer the unknown path… but i know God would give you the wisdom of Joseph and David.
You have my support with or without reward.
I intend to do some research and once i have some facts that would help us i would let you know.
Good job and God bless.
Well, there are quite a number of challenges, but the struggles and challenges we are going to face in this project is nothing to compare to the glory at the end, so to Deolu and his assistants I pray for strength and a refreshing as I eagerly look forward to the pre-launch.
Nigeria o ni baje o o… (Nigeria will not be destroyed)
@deolu,
To convince some sceptics (i think i am one of them -with reason though), the sureness of the vision needs to be imprinted in our minds and i think a way of achieving this is by first making sure that the NNC program is duely registered with all relevant authorities, backed fully by law so as to prevent any excuse for its failure (i pray not).
Seriously, i appreciate you for the thought behind the vision, the power to initiate it and have some of your friends buy into it, i only pray that in years ahead, your name (i know you cherish it) would be mentioned as one amongst the very many who have helped in directing us towards the Nigeria of our dreams.
Eko o ni baje
Naija o ni tuka
this is more like it
ve been dropping a line at a time
i know something was gonna come up
and i am glad it is now,
Oga me sir, i am proud to call you that
when is the next big thing dropping
Neat.
I’m waiting.
You won’t believe that as hard as I am trying to keep a low profile on Clubfreedom, I’ve started again to talk about it. People have seen my site and it’s a new beginning all over again. And my, the interested persons are not even Nigerians.
Hello Deolu,
While i commend your efforts thus far in championing this course, i await the launching of this project before really deciding on it.
I have never being a member of any MLM up until now eventhough i once desired to be, but if all that NBT offers bothers on stuffs like MLMs, i may be the least motivated about it. Hope there is more to it than we think we know at the moment.Pls get me right, i’m not being skeptic about a new nigeria but i think i need to be fully educated as to how MLM will provided the need vehicle for national rebirth. One needs to make decisions not based on the hype but fact about this project.
God bless Nigeria!
It is well with our great nation,if you are the Joshua that will lead us to the promise land of the new Nigeria,I am ready to be part of it,to be the Caleb of the new horizon,the new hope,the new beginning,we are able to go up to the mountain and possess from Jordan to the Hill,sure and sure God will give us victory.I am in.
God bless Nigeria
@ All
Thanks for the support, prayers and the kind words. Together we’ll build a system we’ll look back in time and be proud of.
The legal framework is on and will be completed before full launch.
It’s alright to have reservations… the most important thing is that in our own little ways, we find avenues to add value to the life of others and our environment.
Thanks again all
One Love
Adeolu
Humn!!!! Oro re!
Adeolu, I must say that you are indeed a true orator/writter. My blood bubbles at the possibilities envisioned,the thought of a new Nigeria brings that lump of patriotism in my throat, but I dont want to get caught in the hype before fully understanding the details,but I must say the rythms I hear from this project has had me swaying. When the programme is lunched,do not be suprised at the army that will stand by you, a new Nigeria is almost every ones dream. God bless you and your men for having these thoughts…I await the trumpet sound and lets start the march to victory!!!!
God Bless 9ja!
No shaking my brother
we are 4getha and
nothing is gonna stop us now
nothing can…
God is right here with us
Whao!
This is just the begining i am in, cant wait for the D day.
I am very proud to be a Nigerian God been our guide and our helper we would surely get there one day.
A good one Deolu, God bless you
Cheers one Love Nigeria
A am convinced that with dream like this and people of likeminds there is hope for a better Nigeria in the next few years to come.
D,
count me in as well. this is a laudable project not just for now but for the future. more power to your elbow.
hail nigeria, one nigeria.