Tafiya - The Journey E-Book

Folake Odidi

• Herausgeber: Folake Odidi Mary
• Kategorie: Sachliteratur, Reportagen, Biografien
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

Beschreibung

TAFIYA is an Hausa word which means Journey. This Memoir talks about my Journey - life struggles, pains, career experiences, relationships, humanity and purpose discovery. All were written through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Using the social space to attract opportunities and also emphasis on the need to allow GOD take the lead in crucial things in the journey of life, perseverance, having discerning spirit, pitfalls to avoid, hearing and knowing the Will of God for one’s life. This is a good read for personal development, freelance opportunities graduates can key into. Also, it is a guide for young women in love, the broken hearted for healing and those in the waiting period and needs clarity. If you sense you have a calling, but yet to discover it, then this is the book for you. TAFIYA is worth reading and very insightful. It has several characters and events that took place, focusing on different walks of life. It is a mixture of humour, suspense, emotion, and spiritual quest.

Leseprobe

 THE ONLY IMPOSSIBLE JOURNEY IS THE ONE YOU NEVER BEGIN

A MEMOIR

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DEDICATION

I dedicate this book to the memory of my late father - Engineer Olasupo Odidi, who died on June 28, 2019 after a brief illness. He passed on following to an unsuccessful operation.

He was a loving and caring husband and father who worked tirelessly to provide for his household and other dependents. Also, he played a huge role in our community and was known to be blunt. I picked some good characters from him. He taught me to be independent and determined. He was always there to support me in all I was engaged in. He was a former staff of Nigeria Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), a technical engineer. Twenty years from now, I never thought he would die. But, death snatched him away from us when his efforts were yet to fully blossom. His memory will continue to live with us. I miss you dad!

I also dedicate this work to my mother, Mrs. Tomilola Odidi and my wonderful brothers, Oluwaseun and Toluwalase. They all have been playing great roles in my life.

I will also like to recognize 'Identity and Purpose' Ladies, my online network of women, for their loyalty and for staying by me at all times.

Lastly, I will not forget to mention Mr. Ejikeme Omenazu, a Senior Journalist with Independent Newspapers Limited, for pushing me to do more than I thought I was capable of doing. God bless you for your encouragement and support in making this book come to reality earlier than expected.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I give Glory to God Almighty for the grace to be alive to fulfill purpose and the help of the Holy Spirit to be able to interpret the events that occurred in my life in reference to the scriptures used in this book.

I wish to acknowledge and appreciate my mentor Pastor Olatunde Oyeluyi, for his fatherly support in my Online Ministry, Soul - Lifting Advise and Mentoring. And also, To Rev. Oladipo Francis Olajide. Although you may be faraway, but your contributions to my life while I was at the university will forever be remembered. Love you Papa!

To my friend Mr. Oladimeji Awonuga for constant reassurance, ceaseless counsels and support. Thank you.

To my Accountability Partner - Akolade Oluwatoba (The Book Surgeon), Thank you so much for cheering me up and being honest from the outset. I value you!

To my support team members at work (ABIKEREDEFINED) - Mr. Ajibola, Folla and Didi snr. For your understanding and support for this start -up.  You are most loved.

I deeply appreciate Apostle Felix Eniola Jolaade for his prayers and guidance spiritually. My Faithful God will uphold you - Baba Akure.

To my Big Mummy - Mrs. Brenda - Funke Kassim and her Family (USA). Thank you Mummy for all you do for us.

To my Darling friend - Rita Dominic Nneka for being a true and most understanding friend. May our friendship last a lifetime.

To Nneoma Jide, Linda Ajobo, Ify Diane, Mrs. BeeCee Ugboh, Aunty Fayodeka, Pst. Favor Winner (USA) and all others who are committed to serving humanity and have contributed to the growth of our non - governmental organisation (NGO) , Empowered Vessels for Change Initiative (EVCI). May God honour and reward you.

 

Book Review For Tafiya: The Journey

The book, Tafiya, is the author’s memoire on her journey of life, especially since after graduation from the university. The 14-chapter book depicts the experience of most young people in their efforts to find their feet after school.

Tafiya, will make an exciting reading to young people trying to forge their ways in a nation where there are not adequate provisions for them to excel, make progress and prosper.

In this book, Folake Odidi, like a pathfinder, tries to point the way forward for the teeming Nigerian youths, who are stranded without job or business after spending years in higher institutions. She also exhorted young people not to lower themselves and their integrity and deny their faith because of the unemployment situation in the country.

From her experience, the author is telling young Nigerians not to lose focus when it seems that they are not making early successes in their endeavours. Such young ones should not lose hope, rather should look for possible alternatives in the pursuit of their dreams.

This book talks about her travel experience to another West African Country and opens eyes of readers to alot of Opportunities in the place especially for those in the Fashion Industry.

Folake, Also Advises young women in the area of choosing a life partner and compatibility.

In all, ‘Tafiya’ is really a True life story. Folake, through it, tries to show that everyone alive on earth is on a journey of life, which is not an easy experience. As she writes on her life journey, the reader tries to picture himself or herself in this journey, as she carries them along with stories that look familiar to the readers.

She wrote on the experience of people during the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which affected the universe badly. As one who is in business and the President of a non-governmental organisation, the pandemic also hit her hard. Not only was her business grounded, it also shattered the programs her NGO planned for the benefit of the less privileged. However, she was able to impact thousands of lives through free online training for youths on different aspects of career building. Here, Folake tells people to ensure that they utilise every occurrence in life profitably to their favour and should not lose hope when things go bad in the society.

The book, which was recently launched online and has been making waves, is expected to be presented before a live audience after the crises occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic have gone down.

This book is a very good companion to everyone, especially the youths and singles, as well as for believers, i must commend her usage of proverbs and adages in making some expressions, where appropriate, taking us back to our origin.