Take A Stand, powered by the Nigerian Professionals Coalition (NPC), was born out of the urgency to get Nigerians to stop sitting on the side-lines and get involved in creating a truly dynamic Nigeria.
In February 2015, a Press Conference was held in Lagos
state to introduce the initiative. Among
the first course of actions was the scheduled discourse in Abuja to get
essential stakeholders involved in the initiative process.
The Discourse which was moderated by Africa’s premier
Life and Mind Coach, Lanre Olusola, popularly known as the Catalyst, was well attended
by concerned and well-meaning Nigerians drawn from various industrial sectors.
Setting the tone of the discourse was a paper
presentation, titled “Nigeria: Having A
Dream is not Enough”, by the co-ordinator of the Take A Stand Initiative,
Adebola Odu-Onikosi. According to him, “For the potentials of the nation not to
be totally wasted, the followers need to wake up across the length and breadth
of the country and demand a say in the way we are governed. This is the set
time for every Nigerian to wake up to his/her identity and be the master of
his/her fate. After all, Nigeria is a democracy and not a monarchy. We each
have a basic right to good education, infrastructure, healthcare and security.
The leadership is vested with the responsibility to deliver these dividends to
every Nigerian”.
Taking a true form of a discourse, all
participants were given an opportunity to speak and challenge everyone to
action.
Some Memorable and Inspiring Quotes
from Discussants at the Event:
Taking a stand is
from the practical day to day behavior. We need to get our hands into the
scheme of things – Esiri Ojo (National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria)
The stand we
ought to take is an attitudinal revolution. We have been reduced to a very low
mindset, this must change – Enitan
Oyenuga (Emotions Mechanics Coach)
No nation can
develop more than its civic culture. If we tolerate impunity, we take out of
the leadership- Sam Kargbo (Lawyer)
What is not good
should never be tolerated. We should at this time be able to lend our support
to merit - Discussant
Nigeria would never ever change if the only way we disagree is in
private. We must step out and do more than just talk – Omojuwa Japheth (International
Public Speaker and Writer)
It is time for us to #TakeAStand and ensure that our educational
system is at par with the international schools we run to – Discussant
We can empower our Nigerian teachers to become more competitive rather
than bringing expatriates who don’t really care about the country or her people
to take their place – Olaronke Oyenuga
(Educationist and Proprietress)
Running
commentaries does not change the football game. It's the footballers in the
field who do. As citizens, we need to take our power back – The Catalyst, Lanre Olusola (Life and Mind Coach)
There's so much value damage that we have done within ourselves, we have
started judging people by their material things – Salim U. Malami (Politician
and Leadership Trainer)
The leaders come
from us. We are bad as well; we can try to rectify that by taking
responsibility – Kemi Vivacity (National
We need to stop pointing fingers and move on to what Nigeria could be.
Complaints don't bring solutions – Adebola
Odu-Onikosi (Engineer and Take A
stand Coordinator)
The elite should wake up and start voting. The people voting at the
moment are dependent on the stomach infrastructure – Discussant
The spirit of Nigeria is not in Nigerians. Nigeria is like a group doing
business without a memorandum- Dickson
Iroegbu (Nollywood Filmmaker)
What will the coming generations remember us for? Documents are
documents; it is people who make documents work! – U.S Malami
Nigerians are at the top of everything we choose to do. Be proud of
Nigeria! Take that as the first stand – The
Catalyst, Lanre Olusola
I am a Nigerian and I choose to "take a stand" for
Nigeria. And I start by choosing to vote , to elect credible and purposeful leadership for my country. I urge
you to arise and "TAKE A
STAND" with me – Adebola Odu-
Onikosi
To see more of these quotes including videos, follow @takeastandng
on twitter and Instagram.
To join the numerous citizens who have taken a stand and to
take part in the weekly blog chats, visit www.takeastandnigeria.com
Join the Group on Facebook: Take A Stand Nigeria
Take
A Stand is a Self-Sponsored and totally non-partisan initiative all about achieving
the Nigeria of our dreams.
To
see more of these quotes, follow @takeastandng on twitter and on Instagram.
To
join the numerous citizens who have taken a stand and to take part in the
weekly blog chats, visit www.takeastandnigeria.com
Join
the Group on Facebook: Take A Stand Nigeria
TAKE A STAND is a Self-Sponsored and totally non-partisan initiative all about
achieving the Nigeria of our dreams.
23 comments:
Can these people take several seats, especially Omojuwa and Lanre Olusola... Lanre Olusola, how can you be taking a stand when you rip people off and don't pay the peanut salaries your poor workers slave for... Take a stand my behind.
a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Thats nice gud to knw.....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***
I have already taken a stand on that long before now. Linda take note!
I have already taken a stand on that long before now. Linda take note!
I have already taken a stand on that long before now. Linda take note!
I have already taken a stand on that long before now. Linda take note!
We've got great minds in Nigeria
Good initiative...is high time we become part of the players innstead of been a commentator!!
Good initiative...is high time we become part of the players innstead of been a commentator!!
Good initiative...is high time we become part of the players innstead of been a commentator!!
Everybody be coming up wit one group or d other.. Dis election must com and go.
Good for you guys
Many Are Standing....... But For Nothing!
Many Claim To Be Standing For Something, But In Actual Fact, They Stand Only For Their Selfish Gains.
Having Just a Dream As Not Always Been Enough! But Taking Action In Accordance As Always Brought Life To Our Dreams And Imaginations.
#TakeAstand
#BeUnselfish
#Dare2Dream
Dafe writes via old itel mobile
If you are sure of this, you should use your God given name. You sound so bitter and hateful even from your writing... God have mercy on your lying soul. Lanre is not perfect but he has one of the most sterling characters. This is a big fat lie
Nice comment.
I hope it keeps being non-partisan. We need people who will truly stay on the side of truth and fight for Nigeria and not personal gains. God bless you all, I love this Lanrd Olusola, he's so fresh and talking about Nigeria
I hope this stays non-partisan. Nigeria needs people who will look out for its interest without monetary gains. God bless Nigeria o, I like this Lanre Olusola, inspiring.
My name is Bisi Adeyemi, I worked for Lanre Olusola for years, he was and still remains a great influence in my life. There is nothing he can not give, generous and ready to support you everyday. You do not work for him, you partner with him on a cause you both believe in. I stayed in a Luxury apartment in Lekki paid for by him while working for him. What happens is that there are many people that hang around him without proper intentions, yet he will still open his door. They need to distinguish between mentoring, coaching, appointment, contract and employment.
Must u post one comment 2000 times?? U're becoming disgustingly annoying. Please get out of here.
Ijay my dear... it is indeed partisan. Once u see omojuwa, you know it's APC.
@anon 6:05 . If you are sure of this pls use your real name and the staff(s) he refused to pay and how much is that so called 'peanut'. PLS stop hating. wisdom is profitable to direct.
NB: PLS kindly get a life.
Noted, thanks
Thank God for truth. That's how people hide under anonymousity and spew hate and lies. Thank you for speaking Bisi
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