"Strength
does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." Mohandas Gandhi
People
join organizations for various reasons, it is same with relationships. . From
personal fulfilment to value creation, to self-development and giving back; the
essence isn't lost; there is a seeming compelling need to grow, to become better
and to appreciate in terms of value and knowledge.
No matter the reason for
joining, one thing becomes clear once you take the decision to join and that
is, loyalty to the goals and objectives of that organization. You see, if you
are not loyal, then you cannot become familiar with the terrain neither can you
grow or even give adequately. Loyalty promotes Trust and friendship and this is
a very important part of team and organizational development.
Look around you, the major reasons why some firms’ collapse and people end up leaving is because there was an absence of loyalty either from the bottom-up or top-down. In between, it led to mistrust which gives rise to gap in communication, hatred, jealousy and strife. Loyalty gets us past the moments of tribulations, into heights of happiness and victories.
Sometimes
in 2006 I became friends with a young lady who was just rounding off her
freshman year in college. We had been members of a religious student club
called St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Club for the Youth STECJECY whose
Apostolate is to use our talents in the service of God and good mankind. My
reason for joining was because I was a member of something similar back home in
my parish in Festac. It was called The Evangelical Troupe.
Prior to July of 2006 we were
acquaintances but after July when we were both elected to serve as Directors of
Social in the 2006-2007 Executive Committee of the Nigeria Federation of
Catholic Students NFCS, St. Joseph the Worker Chaplaincy, Nnamdi Azikiwe
University Awka, we developed a bond of friendship that has blossomed into family
friendship.
She would go on to finish her
law program in Unizik come to Lagos for law school then go back to Kaduna for
her NYSC and then return to Lagos where she currently resides with her family.
She's so dear to me so that two days after burying my mum in February 2013, I
left Ihiala in Anambra to go to Ohaji Egbema in Orlu Local government area in
Imo State for her traditional marriage, and I was Master of Ceremonies at her
wedding in June of that same year, leaving a very important retreat to be
there.
Nwosu Oroma Uju is
a woman with an indomitable will. She's a woman with a beautiful soul and
everyone who comes across her can attest this. Her wisdom is uncommon and her
disposition to doing good is simply phenomenal. Her allegiance to worthy causes
is amazing!
Jojo as friends call her
continues to teach me that when you put your trust in God wholeheartedly, he
sure will not let you down. She's that woman that prays and it's amazing how
many times she can put others before herself just so they can be comfortable. It
is these lessons and the values that she espouses that have deepened our
friendship over the years and today; I celebrate her for being a true
definition of a friend.
Even
after marriage, never be a stranger to the ones you care about. You may reduce
your frequency of contacts and redefine your relationship but please never be a
stranger even though Lagos has a way of changing people, stay through to your
friends.
Uche's bae, Kamsy's mum,
Ojisi's friend, may God continue to bless and expand your coast. You are a firm
supporter and promoter of the OjisiEmezie
brand, live long and prosper in good health of mind and body.
You keep teaching me to remain
loyal to my allegiances and, I guarantee you that I will not stop!
Congratulations
are indeed in order ma’am!
OjisiEmezie
4 comments
So touching JoJo...happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember calling her JoJo. Anyways, God bless ur new age. Amen
So touching JoJo...happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember calling her JoJo. Anyways, God bless ur new age. Amen
Such like alligance and loyalty are very valuable and that is a must-have for every person as I see it.
ReplyDeleteDo I know this person maybe if see her picture I will remember
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