Saturday, October 10, 2009
having fun already
Had my own independence at Chrisland College, Idimu . It was a great experience, last visited the school about five years ago. On friday, I was at Ronik Comprehensive College, got feedback from the students after the programme. I was deeply touched by the comment written by one of the them, who said my visit to their school helped her at a time she was really down. I feel very encouraged to keep at it, as I head for Dansol High School this week.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Senior Gbenga at C.M.S.
Up School! Up Boys. Really I had fun with the boys at C.M.S Grammar School this morning. I was in the school at 9am on the dot, quite suprised because I set out late and there was traffic. I shared my thoughts on leadership[ from my book in a lecture titled EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS.I really need to rest because the tour moves to Chrisland College tomorrow.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
my diary
The past five months, for me, have been very interesting and eventful, although very demanding too. I was opportune to visit a few of secondary schools, share my thoughts on leadership with them, and meet new people. Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, my Alma Mater, was the first school I visited, in May. I arrived on Saturday evening to hold a leadership training session; the turnout was very impressive, considering that attendance was voluntary. I was also at the school chapel on Sunday. Thus far, I have signed the highest number of autographs at B.M.J.S. They were more determined than the woman with the issue of blood to get me to sign on their bibles, hymn books, papers etc. It was, simply, a great experience.
The next day, I made it down to the Gateway state. It was my second visit to Christ the Redeemer’s College. I had such a great time there as well, and I was particularly impressed by the teaching staff, who paid rapt attention throughout the leadership seminar. More than half of the school bought copies of Senior Gbenga. I also had similar experiences at St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, Idimu; Solomon Grace Secondary School, Abule Egba; St. Saviour’s High School, Ijegun, and Wembey College, Idimu. I was also a facilitator at the Annual Youth Development Leadership Institute, in August.
Shortly after that, I was en route The Citizenship and Leadership Training Institute, Sea School, where over 300 Prefects had camped for a two weeks leadership training programme. I did enjoy the boat ride from Apapa to the Island. There were Prefects from Pentecost College; Kith and Kin Secondary School; Air Force Secondary School, Ikeja; Federal Government College, Ijanikin; Learning Field School; Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba; Kings College, Ibadan, and St. Francis Catholic Secondary School.
I also visited a couple of churches during the summer break. Teens Church, Daystar Christian Centre, Redeemed Christian Church of God, and New Wine Christian Centre. I spent the last three weeks of my summer break at Daystar Leadership Academy; it was an awesome experience―learning from Pastor Sam Adeyemi and other seasoned facilitators. I will continue my book tour, when I visit Ronik Comprehensive Secondary School, on October 9th, 2009.
The next day, I made it down to the Gateway state. It was my second visit to Christ the Redeemer’s College. I had such a great time there as well, and I was particularly impressed by the teaching staff, who paid rapt attention throughout the leadership seminar. More than half of the school bought copies of Senior Gbenga. I also had similar experiences at St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, Idimu; Solomon Grace Secondary School, Abule Egba; St. Saviour’s High School, Ijegun, and Wembey College, Idimu. I was also a facilitator at the Annual Youth Development Leadership Institute, in August.
Shortly after that, I was en route The Citizenship and Leadership Training Institute, Sea School, where over 300 Prefects had camped for a two weeks leadership training programme. I did enjoy the boat ride from Apapa to the Island. There were Prefects from Pentecost College; Kith and Kin Secondary School; Air Force Secondary School, Ikeja; Federal Government College, Ijanikin; Learning Field School; Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba; Kings College, Ibadan, and St. Francis Catholic Secondary School.
I also visited a couple of churches during the summer break. Teens Church, Daystar Christian Centre, Redeemed Christian Church of God, and New Wine Christian Centre. I spent the last three weeks of my summer break at Daystar Leadership Academy; it was an awesome experience―learning from Pastor Sam Adeyemi and other seasoned facilitators. I will continue my book tour, when I visit Ronik Comprehensive Secondary School, on October 9th, 2009.
THIS TERM
Welcome back from the summer break. I really hope you had fun: watched a new movie, visited friends, traveled, and most importantly, rested well. I did enjoy mine, although it was slightly mixed with some work too. As it is said, “All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy.” I went on boat rides, took saxophone lessons, read three new books, and was at the live, studio session of the MTN Project fame to support my friend, David.
This is the beginning of a new session, and I believe that for you it would be a great one. Where you had failed before, you will experience success. This can be the best term for you, if you apply yourself to some of the principles I want to share with you. This term, expect to excel. The student that will perform excellently well usually has a positive attitude. Thomas Edison rightly asserted, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right.” This term, expect to succeed in everything you do. Regardless of how bad your results were last term, believe that you will do better in this session. It’s a law that, you ultimately become what you believe. Believe that you will not be ill, there will be no bad news from home, you will understand what you’re taught in class, and you will make your school proud.
This term you must work harder than you did last session. There’s no substitute to hard work. If you don’t like your results, you can change them by putting in some more effort. While others are playing on the field, study a little more. Give no room for laziness; there’s no future for the lazy student. You will achieve more if you start studying early this term. Don’t wait until test dates have been announced.
Finally, Step Up to lead, take the lead in your school. Leadership is simply about being a positive influence to others around you. I argue that if you are not making a difference, now, in your school, there’s no chance that you can be a Change Agent in Nigeria. Start from where you are, treat other students in your school with respect, work with your friends to achieve something new this term, and watch out for opportunities to help others. I hope to be in your school before the end of this term, until then, have fun.
Snr. Gbenga
This is the beginning of a new session, and I believe that for you it would be a great one. Where you had failed before, you will experience success. This can be the best term for you, if you apply yourself to some of the principles I want to share with you. This term, expect to excel. The student that will perform excellently well usually has a positive attitude. Thomas Edison rightly asserted, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right.” This term, expect to succeed in everything you do. Regardless of how bad your results were last term, believe that you will do better in this session. It’s a law that, you ultimately become what you believe. Believe that you will not be ill, there will be no bad news from home, you will understand what you’re taught in class, and you will make your school proud.
This term you must work harder than you did last session. There’s no substitute to hard work. If you don’t like your results, you can change them by putting in some more effort. While others are playing on the field, study a little more. Give no room for laziness; there’s no future for the lazy student. You will achieve more if you start studying early this term. Don’t wait until test dates have been announced.
Finally, Step Up to lead, take the lead in your school. Leadership is simply about being a positive influence to others around you. I argue that if you are not making a difference, now, in your school, there’s no chance that you can be a Change Agent in Nigeria. Start from where you are, treat other students in your school with respect, work with your friends to achieve something new this term, and watch out for opportunities to help others. I hope to be in your school before the end of this term, until then, have fun.
Snr. Gbenga
LIVE FROM MTN PROJECTFAME STUDIOS
I had started writing the cover article for this edition, but I eventually got the inspiration to write this when I visited Ultima studios, venue of the live recording of the second season of MTN Project fame West Africa. The music competition which had 16 contestants from Nigeria, Sierrealone, Liberia and Ghana. I had to forego Premiership matches, especially the Arsenal and Manchester City tie. I was looking forward to watch Adebayour play against Arsenal. So that you don’t get confused, I am a Liverpool fan who sleeps on a branded Arsenal bedspread, guess I just like the club.
I was at the Academy to cheer a friend, David Omodumiju, whose picture I also used for the cover picture of my book. His journey to the academy is quite intriguing, though divine. A member of Ydi in the University of Lagos introduced the competition to him, and even helped get the form. David was initially not interested in the competition. In fact, he told me that a neighbor warned him not to sing in their house again, if he didn’t pick the form. Weeks later I met him at Yaba, with his box guitar, singing while walking on the road. I had to yell several times to get his attention. Eventually he did hear me and broke the good news, that he had been admitted into the Projectfame Academy. But his entry was also divine, because at last year’s Camp Joseph (Ydi’s annual camp meeting), a word of prophecy came forth, that a music star would emerge from Ydi in 2009.
I had fun at the live studio recording, having the opportunity to watch live the making of MTNPROJECT FAME. Ace comedian, Seyi Law got our ribs cracking while we eagerly awaited the live performance of the various contestants. The well lighted hall was simply electric, expectations were high, and I just kept thinking about the lessons I could learn from my visit. I sat with David’s mum in the front row, in a reserved area for family and friends of the contestant. I must say that I was pretty shy, partly because I was required to raise a cardboard that read, ‘David you are the giant.’ While he was on stage.
But I had fun throughout the recording, David was at his best that night and the other contestants were very entertaining. I was particularly thrilled when Nicholas sang James Blonde’s ‘You are beautiful’ while playing the piano excellently well. It was also a delight to see award winning actress Joke Silva, who served as the Principal of the Academy. I can still remember how the audience screamed when the Judges announced that David had been placed on probation. Kwame, the brain behind music channel Nigezie didn’t like the reaction, and tried to justify the Judges decision.
At the end of the Programme, the contestants went back stage, we didn’t have the opportunity of exchanging pleasantries. Apart from the gift package I got from MTN official sponsors of Projectfame , I left the Academy with a few thoughts you would learn from. Regardless of how young you are, dare to achieve great things. What if Michael Angelo did not paint the Sistine chapel? What if Henry ford did not start the Ford company? What if David did not pick up the Projectfame form. There’s a lot you can do, but have not attempted to do, because you think you can’t do them. Stop limiting yourself. There are greater days ahead of you, but you need to dare to do what looks impossible.
Also I decided to chronicle David’s journey to Projectfame West Africa because of his innate ability to sing. There are loads of secondary school students like me who would never pick up a form for a musical competition regardless of the reward, because we don’t have a natural talent of singing. But there’s at least one thing you can do that would make you standout. You need to concentrate on what you know how to do excellently well, develop it and make the best of it. Stop being envious of the progress other young people are making and start developing excellence in your area of giftedness. Whatever it is that you know how to do, is your own unique opportunity to be celebrated.
Finally start from where you are, even if nobody is celebrating you like David today. Every successful person knows that what’s important is for you to continue practicing your skill over a long haul. David had been singing long before the Projectfame opportunity came. In the first chapter of ‘Senior Gbenga’, I talked about how my leadership responsibility as a Prefect back in school gave me the right platform to prepare myself for life. Don’t despise the days of little beginnings. This term, maximize the seemingly little opportunities that come your way in school. Opportunity is transient. Arthur Bristone rightly remarked, “Opportunity comes like a snail,once it has passed you, it changes into a fleet rabbit and is gone.”
David would be visiting some of the schools on my book tour list for this term to share his experience with other young people. But before the, brace up and dare to do the impossible.
I was at the Academy to cheer a friend, David Omodumiju, whose picture I also used for the cover picture of my book. His journey to the academy is quite intriguing, though divine. A member of Ydi in the University of Lagos introduced the competition to him, and even helped get the form. David was initially not interested in the competition. In fact, he told me that a neighbor warned him not to sing in their house again, if he didn’t pick the form. Weeks later I met him at Yaba, with his box guitar, singing while walking on the road. I had to yell several times to get his attention. Eventually he did hear me and broke the good news, that he had been admitted into the Projectfame Academy. But his entry was also divine, because at last year’s Camp Joseph (Ydi’s annual camp meeting), a word of prophecy came forth, that a music star would emerge from Ydi in 2009.
I had fun at the live studio recording, having the opportunity to watch live the making of MTNPROJECT FAME. Ace comedian, Seyi Law got our ribs cracking while we eagerly awaited the live performance of the various contestants. The well lighted hall was simply electric, expectations were high, and I just kept thinking about the lessons I could learn from my visit. I sat with David’s mum in the front row, in a reserved area for family and friends of the contestant. I must say that I was pretty shy, partly because I was required to raise a cardboard that read, ‘David you are the giant.’ While he was on stage.
But I had fun throughout the recording, David was at his best that night and the other contestants were very entertaining. I was particularly thrilled when Nicholas sang James Blonde’s ‘You are beautiful’ while playing the piano excellently well. It was also a delight to see award winning actress Joke Silva, who served as the Principal of the Academy. I can still remember how the audience screamed when the Judges announced that David had been placed on probation. Kwame, the brain behind music channel Nigezie didn’t like the reaction, and tried to justify the Judges decision.
At the end of the Programme, the contestants went back stage, we didn’t have the opportunity of exchanging pleasantries. Apart from the gift package I got from MTN official sponsors of Projectfame , I left the Academy with a few thoughts you would learn from. Regardless of how young you are, dare to achieve great things. What if Michael Angelo did not paint the Sistine chapel? What if Henry ford did not start the Ford company? What if David did not pick up the Projectfame form. There’s a lot you can do, but have not attempted to do, because you think you can’t do them. Stop limiting yourself. There are greater days ahead of you, but you need to dare to do what looks impossible.
Also I decided to chronicle David’s journey to Projectfame West Africa because of his innate ability to sing. There are loads of secondary school students like me who would never pick up a form for a musical competition regardless of the reward, because we don’t have a natural talent of singing. But there’s at least one thing you can do that would make you standout. You need to concentrate on what you know how to do excellently well, develop it and make the best of it. Stop being envious of the progress other young people are making and start developing excellence in your area of giftedness. Whatever it is that you know how to do, is your own unique opportunity to be celebrated.
Finally start from where you are, even if nobody is celebrating you like David today. Every successful person knows that what’s important is for you to continue practicing your skill over a long haul. David had been singing long before the Projectfame opportunity came. In the first chapter of ‘Senior Gbenga’, I talked about how my leadership responsibility as a Prefect back in school gave me the right platform to prepare myself for life. Don’t despise the days of little beginnings. This term, maximize the seemingly little opportunities that come your way in school. Opportunity is transient. Arthur Bristone rightly remarked, “Opportunity comes like a snail,once it has passed you, it changes into a fleet rabbit and is gone.”
David would be visiting some of the schools on my book tour list for this term to share his experience with other young people. But before the, brace up and dare to do the impossible.
Comments
1. “Senior Gbenga’s visit to our school was interesting, inspiring and encouraging. He related with us as a part of us and not an outsider.”
- Christ The Redeemers Press
(Ezra The Scribe)
2. “ Frankly speaking, Senior Gbenga has given me the impression that I can do anything I want to do, if I have Christ, who is the hope of my realization of glory. More grace to your elbow.”- Anu Makinde
CRC, Sagamu.
3. “The book Senior Gbenga is full of lessons to be learnt by young and old. The writer is a positive influence to his generation.”
Olotu Olaoluwa
Head Boy, B.M.J.S.
“Listening to Senior Gbenga is the best inspiration I have gotten so far. You are truly a blessing to your generation.”
- Ogunseitan Motunrayo
St’ Francis Catholic Secondary School, Idimu.
“Thank you, Senior Gbenga. I have learnt the essence of reading books, and I know that it will impact greatly on my life.”
- Anne Ikharo
Learning Field School.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“I have learnt from Senior Gbenga that to be a good leader, you have to be responsible.”
- Okoh Dumebi
Air Force Secondary School
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“Senior Gbenga’s talk was an inspiration to me, personally, and I really appreciate him, because he has made a great impact on my life.”
- Abuchi Kester
Headboy Pentecost College.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“I am very grateful, because the difficulties I faced as a leader in school have been explained, and I gained from that.”
- - Ogundare Akinniyi
Federal Science &Technical College, Yaba.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“Senior Gbenga is very inspirational, and I believe that if our leaders and we the people emulate him, Nigeria will be great.”
- Adeyemi Peter
Pentecost College.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“The lecture by Senior Gbenga was very educating, inspiring and motivating. I learnt a lot.”
- Oyetunji Busola
Kings International College
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“I am very impressed. Thank you for helping me become a good leader.”
Okologbu Chinedu
Yellow House Captain, FGC Ijanikin.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“Whoa! What an interesting speech. I am really impressed, and you have added value to my life.”
Deputy Head Girl, FGC Ijanikin.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“I am impressed and inspired. The Leadership nuggets hit their mark.”
- Rotinwa Ayodeji
400l Law Student
Babcock University
“Exceptional, wonderful, the book Senior Gbenga is not meant for just secondary school students, because I am a Corper and I gained from it. I will get it now, for my children, in the future.”
- Lolade Ayelabola
- Christ The Redeemers Press
(Ezra The Scribe)
2. “ Frankly speaking, Senior Gbenga has given me the impression that I can do anything I want to do, if I have Christ, who is the hope of my realization of glory. More grace to your elbow.”- Anu Makinde
CRC, Sagamu.
3. “The book Senior Gbenga is full of lessons to be learnt by young and old. The writer is a positive influence to his generation.”
Olotu Olaoluwa
Head Boy, B.M.J.S.
“Listening to Senior Gbenga is the best inspiration I have gotten so far. You are truly a blessing to your generation.”
- Ogunseitan Motunrayo
St’ Francis Catholic Secondary School, Idimu.
“Thank you, Senior Gbenga. I have learnt the essence of reading books, and I know that it will impact greatly on my life.”
- Anne Ikharo
Learning Field School.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“I have learnt from Senior Gbenga that to be a good leader, you have to be responsible.”
- Okoh Dumebi
Air Force Secondary School
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“Senior Gbenga’s talk was an inspiration to me, personally, and I really appreciate him, because he has made a great impact on my life.”
- Abuchi Kester
Headboy Pentecost College.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“I am very grateful, because the difficulties I faced as a leader in school have been explained, and I gained from that.”
- - Ogundare Akinniyi
Federal Science &Technical College, Yaba.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“Senior Gbenga is very inspirational, and I believe that if our leaders and we the people emulate him, Nigeria will be great.”
- Adeyemi Peter
Pentecost College.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“The lecture by Senior Gbenga was very educating, inspiring and motivating. I learnt a lot.”
- Oyetunji Busola
Kings International College
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“I am very impressed. Thank you for helping me become a good leader.”
Okologbu Chinedu
Yellow House Captain, FGC Ijanikin.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“Whoa! What an interesting speech. I am really impressed, and you have added value to my life.”
Deputy Head Girl, FGC Ijanikin.
Prefects Training, Sea School (August 2009)
“I am impressed and inspired. The Leadership nuggets hit their mark.”
- Rotinwa Ayodeji
400l Law Student
Babcock University
“Exceptional, wonderful, the book Senior Gbenga is not meant for just secondary school students, because I am a Corper and I gained from it. I will get it now, for my children, in the future.”
- Lolade Ayelabola
Thursday, September 10, 2009
book tour
the summer break is over, I need to get back to work again. My manager just informed me that I would be at Ronik Comprehensive on October 9th. Let the term begin!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Snr. Gbenga at Sea School
It was a wonderful experience and I learnt a lotfrom Senior Gbenga who spoke to us on the topic 'The future belongs to us.' I learnt thatto make a difference yoiu have to start from whereyou are- Okoye Ifeoma (Chapel Prefect, Pentecost College)
Yourtalk was a wonderful one, ithas made me realise that I can make a difference even if i am not a Prfect in my school.- Abdusalam Famoka(FGGC, IJANIKIN)
Yourtalk was a wonderful one, ithas made me realise that I can make a difference even if i am not a Prfect in my school.- Abdusalam Famoka(FGGC, IJANIKIN)
Thursday, August 20, 2009
THUMBS UP 4 MY Manager
His name is Akin Onifade, he has helped me concentrate on speaking to young people in secondary schools. He carries the burden of all the logistics and driving. Thanks Akin I really appreciate you.
teens retreat
At 2pm tomorrow I would be speaking at a Teens Retreat Programme tagged Teens in God's Agenda. After the two day summit, i would blog on my presentations. But i should add that I am enjoying my summer break, reading a book by Nelson Mandela, long Road to Freedom.Really looking forward to September, when I would be on tour again.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
sea school, lagos
the future belongs to us. that was the topic of my leadership training at the nigerian citizenship and leadership training institute, lagos yesterday. There were about 300 Prfects from various secondary schools in Lagos. St' Francis Catholic College, FGGC IJanikin, Pentecost College, Kings International Ibadan and others.I arrived at Sea School some few minutes to 9am alongside my manager, Mr. Akin Onifade and a friend.
I had fun though it was very tiring. Due to the number of students present, i had hold to seperate sessions.
I had fun though it was very tiring. Due to the number of students present, i had hold to seperate sessions.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
past few weeks
Just when I was coming come with my Manger, Akin Onifade last night. I sternly warned him not to call me today for any work,lol. The past few weeks have been very tasking. I have been on a book tour for my new work tilted SENIOR GBENGA. But it has been very eventful and loads of people have been blessed by our leadership training.
I got an sms from a corper who said,"Senior Gbenga is not meant for secondary school students alone,because I am a corper and I have gained from it.I would get the book for my future kids."
Really looking forward to resting this summer, because CMS GRAMMAR SCHOOL, QUEENS COLLEGE, SUPREME EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LAGOS and some more schools in Lagos eagerly await Snr. Gbenga in their schools next session.
I got an sms from a corper who said,"Senior Gbenga is not meant for secondary school students alone,because I am a corper and I have gained from it.I would get the book for my future kids."
Really looking forward to resting this summer, because CMS GRAMMAR SCHOOL, QUEENS COLLEGE, SUPREME EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LAGOS and some more schools in Lagos eagerly await Snr. Gbenga in their schools next session.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
THIS FRIDAY
I would be speaking at a leadership training for students of Solomon Grace Secondary School, AbuleEgba.
Friday, July 10, 2009
senior gbenga on air
HI guys, I am sorry for posting, been very busy with the book tour. It has been very intresting though. I would be on air this Saturday, the frequency is 89.75fm, Eko fm, 6pm.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
book tour
Last week I was on my premier book tour for my new book tilte SENIOR GBENGA.it was very impressive, talking about the reception from the two schools I visited. Babington Macaulay Junior Seminray and Christ The Redeemers , Sagamu. The students bought quite a number of books, in fact we have to go back to Prsee so that other schools can have copies.I believe that the best is yet to come.I am looking forward to visiting Redeemers High School, Chrisland College, Vivian Fowler and Faith Acdemy in June.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
KNOW RISK, KNOW SUCCESS
I look before I leap
For I?m too scared to get a limp
Stepping out before time to get a look
Of what tomorrow holds in its grip
?
Life is but a trip
Journey through with wisdom and your lip
When stressed, wait and get a tip
It sustains you never to slip
Lazy men could die in their sleep
But take risks and don?t dare quit
Click, click, click
The clock tick whilst burning night oil still
Never be too careful to embrace life?s risks
Reach the top and don?t you flop
Lest the blest place from you flee
The realm of joy that awaits you see
Embrace luck but from sin flee
BiGiTWRITE?
this poem was written by one of my readers, Busayo Yusuff, you could also send your article to gfatogun@yahoo.com
For I?m too scared to get a limp
Stepping out before time to get a look
Of what tomorrow holds in its grip
?
Life is but a trip
Journey through with wisdom and your lip
When stressed, wait and get a tip
It sustains you never to slip
Lazy men could die in their sleep
But take risks and don?t dare quit
Click, click, click
The clock tick whilst burning night oil still
Never be too careful to embrace life?s risks
Reach the top and don?t you flop
Lest the blest place from you flee
The realm of joy that awaits you see
Embrace luck but from sin flee
BiGiTWRITE?
this poem was written by one of my readers, Busayo Yusuff, you could also send your article to gfatogun@yahoo.com
what a week
I am scheduled to speak at Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary on Saturday and Sunday.Then on Monday, May25th, I would be at Christ The Redeemers College, Sagamu.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
hardwork
the last one week has been very hectic for me, indeed nothing good comes easily. I printed about 5000 free leadership bulletins for secondary school students. Already students in Chrisland College, Alex Duduyemi College, Ile-ife, Redeemers International School, Vivian Fowler and others have recieved their copies. But I was not too satisfied with the cover pix of Senior Gbenga, the way it came out on the bulletin.
The hunt for a better cover pix made my week very stressful After resolving to use a life image of some selected secondary school students, I began to look for a school to use. I visited three schools but I had very little time for the protocols I had to go through. Finally I resolved to use my own picture alongside other friends for the front cover. I hope u like it.
The hunt for a better cover pix made my week very stressful After resolving to use a life image of some selected secondary school students, I began to look for a school to use. I visited three schools but I had very little time for the protocols I had to go through. Finally I resolved to use my own picture alongside other friends for the front cover. I hope u like it.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
SENIOR GBENGA
C.M.S. Grammar school yesterday ordered copies of Senior Gbenga for all their graduating students. What are you waiting for, the book is a must read.
finally
i had to change the book cover, it has been very sressful. I had visited three different secondary schools trying to get pix for the book, eventually i decided to take this pix today. I hope it comes out very well, thanks to cyril onih, mayowa, david, tinuke nad Ifeoma for this pix.
Monday, May 11, 2009
senior gbenga bulletin
frre leadership bulletin for secondary school students is now available. Call 08072738668 to order for your copy.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Quizzer
Question 1
In what year and who invented the windscreen wiper after watching the FA final at Wembley on a stormy night?
Question 2
“Saturday, July 31st 2006 was a very important day for me. I could barely wait for the dawn of the morning.” According to the book, Senior Gbenga, why was that day remarkable for the Author?
Question 3
Who wrote the book, “Sammy and the Wallets”
SMS your responses to 08072738668 or by email – gfatogun@yahoo.com. Prizes for the first three correct responses.
In what year and who invented the windscreen wiper after watching the FA final at Wembley on a stormy night?
Question 2
“Saturday, July 31st 2006 was a very important day for me. I could barely wait for the dawn of the morning.” According to the book, Senior Gbenga, why was that day remarkable for the Author?
Question 3
Who wrote the book, “Sammy and the Wallets”
SMS your responses to 08072738668 or by email – gfatogun@yahoo.com. Prizes for the first three correct responses.
WHERE HAVE ALL THE LEADERS GONE?
There’s never been the need for transformational leaders who have the will and determination to be change agents. Men who know where they are going before asking for the hands of others. I am not talking about unprepared men who have no business leading others here, but a crop of exemplary leaders who are passionate about others. Leaders like Martin Luther King, Obafemi Awolowo, and Nelson Mandela just to mention a few.
But I can hardly find the leaders anymore, everyone is playing the blame game but no one is taking responsibility. The average person is more concerned about himself than what he can do to help another. Now everybody is talking, even those who are suppose to be listening, leaders listen first. I see people searching earnestly for titular leadership, when they can start from where they are in their classes, school, and community. Where have all the leaders gone?
I agree with Governor Babatunde Fashola when he says that, “ I argue that by sowing for an early crop the capacity to lead particularly in our youths, we can guarantee for this nation a harvest of exemplary leaders that our people so clearly expect and deserve.” So, I stopped my search for the leaders I desire in the Senate and other Government houses, I suddenly began to focus on young people in secondary schools. But that was until I came across an article in the newspapers, I that gave me a lot of heartache. It’s the story of 18 years old Jagi (not real name) a secondary school student in Ibadan who was the alleged armourer of a 14-member gang that held the city of Ibadan spellbound after a bank robbery, leaving on its trail corpses, broken limbs, damaged vehicles and property. The shocking story of Jagi left me with a lot of questions. Where have all the leaders gone?
Finally I resolved to start looking within, after all it was A.A.Allen that said, “You cannot travel without, if you do not travel within.” I realised that I had been counting on other people to make the change our country needs. Ironically in the same vein many other people are counting on me, what a puzzle. Eventually if every one would play his/her part in our quest for national transformation, the results will be outstanding. Here is the conclusion of the matter, “I cannot do everything, but I will not allow what I cannot do stop me from doing what I can do.”
But I can hardly find the leaders anymore, everyone is playing the blame game but no one is taking responsibility. The average person is more concerned about himself than what he can do to help another. Now everybody is talking, even those who are suppose to be listening, leaders listen first. I see people searching earnestly for titular leadership, when they can start from where they are in their classes, school, and community. Where have all the leaders gone?
I agree with Governor Babatunde Fashola when he says that, “ I argue that by sowing for an early crop the capacity to lead particularly in our youths, we can guarantee for this nation a harvest of exemplary leaders that our people so clearly expect and deserve.” So, I stopped my search for the leaders I desire in the Senate and other Government houses, I suddenly began to focus on young people in secondary schools. But that was until I came across an article in the newspapers, I that gave me a lot of heartache. It’s the story of 18 years old Jagi (not real name) a secondary school student in Ibadan who was the alleged armourer of a 14-member gang that held the city of Ibadan spellbound after a bank robbery, leaving on its trail corpses, broken limbs, damaged vehicles and property. The shocking story of Jagi left me with a lot of questions. Where have all the leaders gone?
Finally I resolved to start looking within, after all it was A.A.Allen that said, “You cannot travel without, if you do not travel within.” I realised that I had been counting on other people to make the change our country needs. Ironically in the same vein many other people are counting on me, what a puzzle. Eventually if every one would play his/her part in our quest for national transformation, the results will be outstanding. Here is the conclusion of the matter, “I cannot do everything, but I will not allow what I cannot do stop me from doing what I can do.”
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Together Each Achieves More
As you go on in this new term i want to suggest that you learn to work with other people in the pursuit of your goals. Sometimes we overestimate what we can do ourselves and underestimate what we can do when we work with others.
Monday, April 27, 2009
news
Senior Gbenga would be speaking at Christ The Redeemers' College on the 25th of May, 2009. U could also get him to visit your school this term.
Friday, April 24, 2009
SG........still loading
I had slept pretty late on the last day of July, 2008 as a result of an all night meeting I had with incoming leaders of Young Disciples International, a youth organisation where I had served as the President at Obafemi Awolowo University. I was set to handover to a new President the day after. Jumping early out of bed was the last thing I wanted to do, as I desired earnestly to gain back the hours lost from being nocturnal.
Just when I was getting ready to catch some more sleep, I felt a tap on my legs. I kind of hate disturbances when ‘m in dream land, like the sudden beep of my phone. However this time around a friend and roommate of mine whom I fondly call ‘Baa mi’ (My father) was responsible for the abrupt call to wakeup. Still feeling very drowsy I got up, wondering why anyone would deliberately put me out of bed.
Alas! I was surrounded by my roomies. What’s wrong? As much as I could remember, my birthday was not any close. I was in for a big surprise; it turned out to be a commendation service. They showered encomiums on me for serving successfully as the President of Ydi and also shared a word of prayer with me.
That’s exactly how my day started, as I laid down on my bed trying to reflect on my experience in leading other young people like myself, some of them older than I , my pillow began to get wet. I could not help the euphoria of that moment, as I thought about the opportunity leadership had given me to positively influence the lives of other young people. The tears kept on flowing. The more I thought about it, the more I thanked God, and the more I thanked him, the more I wept.
Just like we all learn to read and write early in life, every young person must see leadership skills as something to be learnt. There always comes a time in history when some few individuals who are prepared, trained and equipped would stand out of the crowd and take the lead. Africa is in dire need of transformational leaders, are you ready to take up the challenge?
Just when I was getting ready to catch some more sleep, I felt a tap on my legs. I kind of hate disturbances when ‘m in dream land, like the sudden beep of my phone. However this time around a friend and roommate of mine whom I fondly call ‘Baa mi’ (My father) was responsible for the abrupt call to wakeup. Still feeling very drowsy I got up, wondering why anyone would deliberately put me out of bed.
Alas! I was surrounded by my roomies. What’s wrong? As much as I could remember, my birthday was not any close. I was in for a big surprise; it turned out to be a commendation service. They showered encomiums on me for serving successfully as the President of Ydi and also shared a word of prayer with me.
That’s exactly how my day started, as I laid down on my bed trying to reflect on my experience in leading other young people like myself, some of them older than I , my pillow began to get wet. I could not help the euphoria of that moment, as I thought about the opportunity leadership had given me to positively influence the lives of other young people. The tears kept on flowing. The more I thought about it, the more I thanked God, and the more I thanked him, the more I wept.
Just like we all learn to read and write early in life, every young person must see leadership skills as something to be learnt. There always comes a time in history when some few individuals who are prepared, trained and equipped would stand out of the crowd and take the lead. Africa is in dire need of transformational leaders, are you ready to take up the challenge?
Friday, April 17, 2009
join me
I am passionate about training in the next one year 100,000 students in public schools on leadership. Helping them get highly subsidized copies of my book nad empowering them to be change agents. Join me, remember , What you make happen for others God would make happen for you.
'm thinking
It's easy to blame the government for our bad roads, no one spares PHCN when there isn't light, who is responsible for the number of young people under the bridges. But my thought is that ultimately what matters is what you can do where you are to make a difference in the lives of other people.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
fact
Gbenga Fatogun author of the book SENIOR GBENGA served as the Chapel Prefect at Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary for 5 sessions, he was also a part of the pioneering set of the school.
join now:seniorgbenga-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
The group is leadership forum specifically for secondary school students helping to empower and prepare them be proactive leaders in their classes, schools, community and just everywhere they find themselves.
It also provides a platform for as many of them that have read the leadership text SENIOR GBENGA to interact.
thank u
I want to appreciate all my folks who have made SENIOR GBENGA a reality
Akin Onifade, thanks for believing in this project.
Jide Aroyewun, thanks for the design
Biyi Olusolape, thanks for a great editing job.
Damilola Owolabi, thanks for working on the exercises.
Cyril Onih, thanks for going through my manuscript
Most importantly you, my reader, thanks for taking out time to read this book
Akin Onifade, thanks for believing in this project.
Jide Aroyewun, thanks for the design
Biyi Olusolape, thanks for a great editing job.
Damilola Owolabi, thanks for working on the exercises.
Cyril Onih, thanks for going through my manuscript
Most importantly you, my reader, thanks for taking out time to read this book
Saturday, April 11, 2009
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
I would premier my new book titled SENIOR GBENGA at the Redeemed Christian Church of God Province 7 Headquarters on May 10th. I grew up there at the childrens church and also at the Teens Church. I feel obliged to give back to the church that once gave a lot to me in terms of opportunities to grow spiritually.
Later in May , I would be at the following schools
. Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary
. Christ the Redeemers College
. Redeemers High School
. CMS Grammar School
Later in May , I would be at the following schools
. Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary
. Christ the Redeemers College
. Redeemers High School
. CMS Grammar School
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
contact
info@seniorgbenga.com
gfatogun@yahoo.com
+2348072738668
+48514048878
56, Isiba Oluwo Street, Egbeda, Lagos State.
gfatogun@yahoo.com
+2348072738668
+48514048878
56, Isiba Oluwo Street, Egbeda, Lagos State.
the author
Senior Gbenga was written by Gbenga Fatogun who has also authored four other titles which includes Shortly After Secondary School and Life Inspiring Stories of Pastor E.A. Adeboye. In 2006 Saturday Punch Newspapers described him as an extraordinary youth after he published his first book at the age of 19. In 2004 Gbenga started Students’ World Outreach, an organisation that focuses on reaching out to secondary school students spiritually, morally and academically.
He is a fellow of the foremost Youth organisation in Nigeria, Young Disciples International, where he also served as the national President in 2008. He was a part of the pioneer set at Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, where he served as the Chapel Prefect for 5 sessions. He studied Economics Education at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University.
He is a fellow of the foremost Youth organisation in Nigeria, Young Disciples International, where he also served as the national President in 2008. He was a part of the pioneer set at Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, where he served as the Chapel Prefect for 5 sessions. He studied Economics Education at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University.
U LEAD
U LEAD is a training programme specifically for secondary school students where the author of Senior Gbenga, Gbenga Fatogun and other seasoned Youth facilitators organise leadership training in various secondary schools to help equip students with essential leadership values. The programme which is very interactive and practical gives the students the opportunity to
. Meet with the author
. Learn how to apply the basic principles of leadership in school
. Ask questions
. Get involved in practical projects in their school
. Discover their innate abilities
To get the leadership training for students in your school, call now- 2348072738668
. Meet with the author
. Learn how to apply the basic principles of leadership in school
. Ask questions
. Get involved in practical projects in their school
. Discover their innate abilities
To get the leadership training for students in your school, call now- 2348072738668
THE BOOK
Senior Gbenga is a leadership text specifically written for secondary school students helping to empower and prepare them be proactive leaders in their classes, schools, community and just everywhere they find themselves.
In an easy to read style the author shares his experience as a senior at Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary where he had his secondary school education.
Recommendations for the book
“I argue that by sowing for an early crop the capacity to lead, particularly in our youth, we can guarantee for this nation, a harvest of exemplary leaders that our people so clearly expect and deserve.”
- Raji Fashola
Executive Governor, Lagos State
“Gbenga knows what he is talking about, having served as Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary’s first Chapel Prefect, every secondary school student would find this piece very engaging.”
- Ven. Tunde Oduwole
Principal, CMS Grammar School
“This is first leadership text for secondary school students I would come across. The book is educative, easy to read and practical. It’s a must-read for every secondary school student.”
Ayodele Ale
Punch Newspapers
In an easy to read style the author shares his experience as a senior at Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary where he had his secondary school education.
Recommendations for the book
“I argue that by sowing for an early crop the capacity to lead, particularly in our youth, we can guarantee for this nation, a harvest of exemplary leaders that our people so clearly expect and deserve.”
- Raji Fashola
Executive Governor, Lagos State
“Gbenga knows what he is talking about, having served as Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary’s first Chapel Prefect, every secondary school student would find this piece very engaging.”
- Ven. Tunde Oduwole
Principal, CMS Grammar School
“This is first leadership text for secondary school students I would come across. The book is educative, easy to read and practical. It’s a must-read for every secondary school student.”
Ayodele Ale
Punch Newspapers
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