26th
of October seemed like any other day, but for the business concert organized by
Life Transformers Academy- the BUSINESS LESSONS OF MY MOTHER a.k.a BLOMM.
The
buzz had been around the air, on the lips of every youth around Agbara, the
word BLOMM could be heard. Everyone was highly anticipating the set date.
The
event scheduled to begin by 10am eventually started by 11:30 am, thanks to the
environmental sanitation. LTA lovely officials colorfully dressed in their
White & Gold Shirts were on ground to warmly welcome the entire guest to
the event, as registration was being done at the entrance to the auditorium.
The
event commenced with a spirit led worship session by Bro, Emmanuel, after which
the opening prayer was said to declare the event open.
To
honor our Nation, Miss Unyinme Emmanuel led the participants to a wonderful rendition
of the National anthem; as Mr. Michael Airhunuoje the Director of Life
Transformers Academy came up to give his welcome address. In his address, he
emphazied on the need for the leaders of tomorrow to be financially
independent, stating that the lack of financial balance among the youths of
this generation is what inspired the Academy to set aside a day to educate
people on the making, and managing of money.
JC
Sax & Crew, a talented saxophone band were called upon to lighten up the
atmosphere with some melodious tune; their performance left everyone in
amazement and asking for more. After their delivery, Miss Olajumoke Omotayo an
Ex- Student of Life Transformers Academy came forward to share her experience
at the academy with the participants. According to her “LTA has helped me
discover myself, and has increased my business sense, now I know what I am
meant to accomplish and do with my life”. Her testimony set the mood right as
Mr. Best Ojo one of the key speakers was ushered to the podium for his session.
Mr.
Best Ojo a financial expert and the founder Alpha Business School began his
session by emphasizing that the whole wisdom that is needed to succeed in life
can be found in the word of God. He stated that God’s word is the sure
foundation for any successful business. Using his personal life story as an
example, he explained that his quest for financial knowledge led him to take
certain steps that seemed illogical at that time; however, today he remains
grateful that he was willingly to take the risk… Below are some of his key submissions:
a. A failure is someone that does not know how close
he was to success before he quits.
b. The government, our society & even parents
would try to define our lives… but we must be willingly to REDEFINE our lives
by ourselves.
c. If a situation is not favorable to us, we have the
ability to CHANGE it.
d. You must be willingly to learn in life… Never be
tired of learning.
e. There is a limit to how far people can help you;
you must learn to fight your own battles.
After
his session, the whole atmosphere was charged up and the audience gave him a
warm round of applause as he returned to his seat.
All
the way from Stand Up Nigeria comedy Show, UKPASKI a promising comedian was on
ground to trigger the laughter gland of everyone present, his performance was
nothing short but world class.
Almost
immediately, the second speaker for the day was called upon for her session.
Mrs. Rachael Ariori the MD of Manna House
Confectionaries and a complete business woman was on ground to talk about
STARTING UP a new business. Her central message was built around Prov 24:3
(Biblical Reference). Below are some of her key submissions:
a. Never get into a business because someone else is
into it, copying another person’s business is a quick way to business failure.
b. It is important you have a BUSINESS PLAN to direct
the course of your business.
c. Do what you must (positively) to raise finance for
your business; even if it means menial jobs.
d. Stop looking or depending on the wealth of your
relations near or far… make up your mind to MAKE YOUR OWN wealth.
e. Learn to take advice from mentors and people that
have gone ahead of you in your chosen field.
Following
her thought provoking session, the winners of TREASURES IN EARTHEN VESSELS
(TIEV) competition- Music Category; OASIS ACAPPELLA thrilled the participants
with some mind blowing sounds. After which the third speaker was introduced.
Pst.
Olugbenga Agbato is the CEO Good Shepherd Consult and a lover of youths. He
began his session by stating the importance of the GOD FACTOR in every kind of
business, according to him, without GOD in a business; no logical knowledge can
make the difference. Below are some of his key submissions:
a. We are all students of life and we are all students
for life… Learning is an everlasting process.
b. The four walls of the University is good, but your
inability to go there doesn’t make you an automatic failure in life.
c. There are different types of success… Pursue that
of Joshua 1:8 (Biblical Reference)
d. Everything you need to make it in life is around
you… Look closely.
e. Pride is a destroyer of destiny; you need to pay
the price now so you don’t suffer later.
f. It is important you know yourself, the more you
know God, the more you know yourself.
Pst
Agbato’s admonition was truly inspiring and mind challenging, and every
participant knew that indeed it was time to make a difference.
As
the event came to a close, the recent winner of WAP TV Comedy Talent Hunt MC
Kephas, thrilled the participants with some thuggish theme jokes that sent many
rolling on the floor with laughter. A
few more performances from two uniquely gifted acts and it was time to call it
a day.
Mr.
Michael Airhunuoje appreciated everyone for coming, as he announced that the
next session of LIFE TARNSFORMERS ACADEMY would commence on Sat the 9th
of November to Sat 30th of November. He encouraged every participant
to get the form at #1,000 as that will enable them to a 50% discount on the
tuition fee. For futherr details a contact number was given to the
participants- 08171168742
For
a fact BLOMM (The BUSINESS LESSONS OF MY MOTHER) was an event that will forever
remain in the hearts of many.
