The Woman's Mind.

Money has caused a lot of trouble in marriages, we often forget to discuss this with our spouse during courtship and end up hitting a gridlock. Which can lead to quarrels, fighting or separation. I decided to talk with Mrs Yerokun, who has both experience and the knowledge we need to tackle the issue of Money in our Marriage. Enjoy the interview. CAN WE MEET YOU? I am Mrs Yerokun Oluwatoyin. I’m a mother of two, a boy who is an undergraduate and a girl. I hold a Masters degree in computer science and I am currently working on my doctorate. I work at Federal College of Education, Technical. I lecture on everything pertaining to computer Science Education. I am from Ondo State. By virtue of my profession as a lecturer, I meet students everyday, and as a Christian and a minister by God’s grace, I am in the position to give counsel and I do that regularly, also as a mother. I give talks at seminars and conferences. WHAT IS YOUR CONCEPT OF AN IDEA MARRIAGE? Whatever I ...

Though in the legal profession, there is no lady at the Bar, but Gentlemen in skirts, I saw a need to look underneath this and discuss the issues peculiar to women in the legal profession. This is an interesting Interview with an inspiring Icon, she who have gone from years of active Court Room practice, as a women in Nigeria,and now to the "Bench". IT IS A MUST READ For women in active law practice. For young women aspiring for a career in Law. For men with spouses in active Law practice. And for parents too! …promises to be an interesting read. Read on. (WE SKIP THE INTRODUCTORY PART FOR OBVIOUS REASONS) WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT WAYS BY WHICH LAW CAN BE PRACTICED IN NIGERIA? First and foremost, every Lawyer is trained to be a Barrister and Solicitor, and it depends on what branch you want to take. In recent times, specialization is the in-thing and at the beginning you should be able to tell yourself “this is what I want to be”. There are two apex of the p...

The goal: To leave the world better than we met it! Using NYSC and the CDS platform, we see a story of sacrificial and selfless service to humanity. Ezinne is living her future, now. Putting joy in the hearts of young people and smiles on their faces, We see how she bravely tackles the sexual and reproductive health challenges facing girls in the Northern part of Nigeria. We too can put our passion to work just like Ezinne! CAN WE KNOW YOU? My name is Ezinne Anizoba Linda. I graduated from University of Nigeria, Nzukka. That was in 2013. I studied Pharmacy. I just finished my Service(NYSC) and I hope to get a job and start working, my hobbies includes reading and offering some community services. WHAT IS YOUR PERCEPTION OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS? NYSC is a really beautiful scheme, I used to doubt the need for it till I came into it, and completed the activities of the scheme. I could confidently say it is a wonderful scheme. The point is, it may not be for eve...

For women with dreams! And men with needs!! As Ms. Ngozi shares her passions and experiences, discusses her projects both past and future, and her views towards life, We learn a rare art of selfless service to humanity, creativity, tenacity in chasing ones dreams and achieving true fulfilment in life. PLEASE CAN WE MEET YOU? My name is Ngozi Marion Emmanuel. I am a Lecturer of the Department of Mass Communication. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I am also the Program Coordinator/C .E.O of SLAM INITIATIVE. SLAM is an acronym for SMART LEARDERS ARE MADE. It’s been on for 6years since 2010. It was registered in 2010 with Corporate Affairs Commission, and because I was still a student when it all started, we registered with the Student Affairs Department. FOR WHAT PURPOSE WAS ‘SLAM’ REGISTERED? I wanted it to last, and to outlive me, to be something that even if I am not around, like out of the country, someone else could continue. The initial idea about SLAM was a Media C...

Promise Adaobi Madubuobu graduated summa cum laude in the just concluded Nigerian Law School 2015/2016 session. She takes us through an inspiring journey where we learn about the place of determination, hard work, faith and focus in achieving our set goals. PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF My name is Promise Adaobi Madubuobu. I graduated from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Faculty of Law. I attended Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus. Basically, I am the first in my family, we are five, two girls and three guys. BRIEFLY TELL US ABOUT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND. I went to an all girls' all boarding, mission School. Holy Innocent Juniorate Convent Nkpor. Anambra State. It was a wonderful experience. In my Junior Secondary School, I was more or less like an average student, though my teacher will always scold me that I could unleash more. I think everything started in my SS1,that was when I improved. I was the best graduating Student of my set. Th...

"like I say all the time, you cannot do this without the support of your family, the result will be a broken home, your marriage will breakup, your children will turn against you, so any time a woman wants to accept a position, either appointive or run for an elective position, you must sit down, .. and Discuss." ~Prof.Chinyere Stella Okunna. (Fmr Commissioner for Information. Anambra State.) It was a great time with Professor Stella Okunna, a former Commissioner of Anambra State under the two tenures of Gov. Peter Obi Administration. A receptive, inspiring and strong Nigerian woman, her amazing achievements, flair for hardwork and passion toward life is truly endearing. Listening to her as she shares her experiences, in politics, as a Journalist, a lecturer, a mother and a loving wife, increases my hope for an emergence of more number of Nigerian women, who are loving and living a balanced life! If you are reading this, you are a supporter of "women enhanc...