CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ARE AFFECTING THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

source: success connect

Crawford University does more than teach us academics, they have taught a key value of success- helping others to succeed has also been inculcated in our lives. One of the ways we achieve this is through our project- Success Connect. Success Connect, a group made up of Crawford University students burning with a desire not just to succeed alone, but to help other young people all over Africa to develop success habits that will consequently help restore sanity and sanctity in our continent. On the 16^th of May,2014, had a program at the Apostolic Faith Secondary School, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Before the arrival of the association, the management team of the school had been contacted and permission had been granted.

The meeting commenced at about 2:00pm. The students were converged at a hall and a praise and worship session was held after which Nifemi and Duro, the first set of anchors took over. The students were in a particularly expectant   mood and were highly responsive. Nifemi and Duro introduced Success Connect, welcomed everyone and gave an insight to the program. The principal gave a short welcome address that was warmly received. The first speaker was then welcomed to the stage.

Chukwudi Nwoko was the first speaker and he admonished the house on the subject of “SWOT ANALYSIS”. S- Stands for strength, W- weakness, O- opportunity, T-Threats.He was able to carry the populace along and when he asked questions, attentive students gave brilliant responses.

The second speaker, Godwin Umekwe was welcomed to the stage by the second set of anchors- Josiah and Sope. He spoke on “No one is a Failure”. It centered on goal setting, maximizing your God-given potentials, and preparing not to fail. His message was received with thoughtful silence as the students pondered on the wise words.

The third set of moderators, Senami and Timothy introduced and welcomed Gideon Okuazun, the Team Lead and former Crawford University Chapter President to the stage. He, being the third speaker, spoke on “What it takes to be what you want to be”. It was a really  inspirational talk as he gave the example of Jolaoluwa Tunji, who rose from the abyss of mediocrity to the pinnacle of admiration. He gave points such as studying, keeping the right company and “The God factor”.

There was a questionnaire session after the three speakers. During this questionnaire session, questions ranging from the speakers’ name to components of their various talks were asked. These questions were adequately responded to from students of various classes. Some of the brainiacs who shone were;

1.       Ogunyemi Kayode from JSS 2Blue.

2.       Njoku Chiazoka Amarachi from SS 1

3.       Grace

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Shopein Tolulekan, the last speaker spoke on “The secrets of success”. He pointedly said that there were no secrets to success but there were some basic requirements which are outlined below;

1.       Discover yourself.

2.       Build up yourself.

3.       Believe in yourself.

4.       Work hard.

5.       Believe in possibilities and not in impossibilities.

6.       Value yourself.

7.       LET GOD INTO YOUR LIFE.

The President of success connect in person of Shopein Tolulekan, shared his own testimony to how a careful observance of the above has brought him to his success today.

At the end of program, prizes were awarded to the students who answered questions correctlyand the Team Lead, Okuazun Gideon Jayeola, had a meeting with prefects of the school, talking to them on the importance of leadership and becoming better leaders. It is to be noted that the expressions on the faces of the principal and his vice was that of pride as they were pleased with the outcome of the events. The votes of thanks as well as the closing prayers were said by the Vice principal.

Pictures were also taken after the program with the students and management team after which refreshments were served and the representatives of Success Connect took their leave.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Fasuyi Oluwanifemi.

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