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  • Etisalat rewards 70 students

    Etisalat rewards 70 students

    Etisalat Nigeria recently awarded 70 students studying from seven Southwest universities scholarships worth N100,000 each at the Etisalat Merit Award for 2014.

    The universities (University of Lagos [UNILAG], Obafemi Awolowo University [OAU], Ladoke Akintola University of Technology [LAUTECH], Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko [AAUA], University of Benin [UNIBEN], Lagos State University [LASU], and Olabisi Onabanjo University [OOU]) also got N100,000 each to maintain their facilities at the event held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.

    The Manager, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Oyetola Oduyemi said the number brings to 1,200 students that have benefitted from the scholarship since its inception six years ago.

    She said: “The Etisalat merit award scheme is in its sixth year of implementation, and so, over the years we partnered with different universities, in total we have awarded scholarship to 1200 students, 200 every year and this year we partnered with 20 universities, and we have awarded 10 scholars per university, so it is about 200 every year.

    “The school is responsible for selecting these students because they are the ones that keep the academic records. We write to them and they say send us a list of the 10 best performing students in these selected areas:  Computer science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering and Business Administration.”

    At the event, the students had a chance to present innovative inventions they made.  This enabled them to win instant prizes.

    Okafor Emmanuel, a 400-Level, Electrical/Electronics Engineering student of UNIBEN came first and won a laptop. Thompson-Ajayi Stephen, of OAU won a Techno Phantom Tab as second prize, while Eigbe Eghonghon, a 300-Level Electrical Electronic Engineering student of UNILAG who came third won a Techno Phantom Mini Tab.

    First-placed Emmanuel, who also won the scholarship in 2013, urged students to work hard so they could excel.

    “I am surprised that I can do great things that can bring me to events like this. I will advise students to keep on studying. I have come across different kind of students, and most times, it is no news that students that are not so good academically will want to attach themselves to you. So for those students that feel they are not so good academically, they should still stick to it, they should stay with it, but at the same time they should discover the talent they have,” he said.

    Thanking Etisalat, he said “I will tell Etisalat to keep up the good work. It is motivating seeing a company doing this, because most companies n Nigeria, they seem to act like their interested in the academic life of students but really they are not. It is really good seeing that Etisalat has something like this,” Emmanuel said.

    Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Nigeria, Mr Matthew Willsher said in his address that the importance of education is one of the reasons why Etisalat has decided to support education in Nigeria.

    “I congratulate all of you for winning this awards, I know they do make a difference and we all need support during our education, whether it is moral from families, whether it is financial support, and whether it’s a support from each other because education is not an individual thing; it is something that you do with other people and so, you all jointly engage in this program and winning this award,” he said.

     

  • The Covenant Of Rewards! (5)

    Welcome to this last part of our teaching for the month. So far, I know God has touched you positively, during the course of this teaching.

    As I conclude this teaching, I will be doing a recap of all I told you this month, because of the sensitive nature and the importance of the covenant of rewards.

    In the first week, I said God is neither a task master nor the user of people. He is a Rewarder! He has not called us to serve Him in vain. When we serve Him accordingly, His reward and blessings are inevitable in our lives and families (Exodus 23:25-26). God does not speak empty words! He means what He says and says what He means! Remember that we serve a covenant-keeping God

    A covenant, as it were, is like a contract. So, it involves two or more people. In this case, it involves just you and God. God is the Covenantor and you are the covenantee – you are the beneficiary of the deal. All you need then is a good understanding of what the covenant entails, and you’ll be a beneficiary of God’s rewards for your service to Him.

    Also, I showed you a fundamental requirement of the covenant of rewards, which is faithfulness. If you are faithful in your stewardship, God will reward you accordingly (Ephesians 6:6-8).

    During the second week, I showed you three requirements of the covenant of rewards – diligence, continuity and consistency. If you sow sparingly, you reap sparingly; but if you sow bountifully, you reap bountifully. When you serve God diligently, you will be rewarded lavishly (Hebrews 11:6).

    For continuity, I said rendering your service unto God on a continuous basis, is a requirement for the covenant of rewards. Recognize that as you embark on your continuous service unto God, there could be temptations from your mockers, relations and circumstances of life (Luke 22:28-29). They would rear their ugly heads, just to discourage you from your continuous services to God. Don’t forget that continuity is a vital rule of the game.

    Also, on consistency, I said Abraham was strong in faith giving glory to God, not casting aspersions on God or people. “He staggered not,” which connotes consistency! Never get to a point where God becomes untrue to you! I know for long that God does not need me; it is me that need Him! So, remain steadfast (1 Corinthians 15:58). That is the rule that entitles you to the rewards. I am too sure of God’s reward system; no devil can confuse me of this reality in my life. So, receive grace for steadfastness, in the name of Jesus!

    On the third week, I taught on two requirements of the covenant of rewards – rendering your service cheerfully and letting your stewardship be love-motivated. Recognize that our rewards are reserved for us, until we are properly positioned. We need to be joyful, while rendering our services to God (Joel 1:11-12). There are many whose rewards are just wasting, simply because their joy level is nothing to reckon with (Joel 1:11-12).

    Also, if you must qualify for God’s rewards, your stewardship must be love-motivated. The Bible says: And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries…and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor… and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing (1 Corinthians 13:2-3).

    Your love for God must be the livewire of your stewardship. Love is a facilitator of all the vital forces required. Whatever service you are rendering, let your love for God be your primary motivator. Love should be the motivation for your stewardship. Please let your stewardship be love-motivated, if you must be entitled to God’s rewards without hindrance.

    During the fourth week, I considered two requirements of the covenant of rewards – rendering your service sacrificially and the need for endurance in your quest for rewards. Note that every great season of reward is preceded by a great season of sacrifice in your stewardship. So, do not expect to reap rewards until you are prepared to offer genuine sacrifice in tour service.

    Also, endurance is the identity of men of prominence. It is a required quality in your stewardship for rewards in life.

    Friend, the grace to key into the above, is for those who are born again. You become born again, by confessing your sins and accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. Say this prayer in faith: “Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of my sins. Today, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You, for saving me! Now, I know I am born again!” I will continue this teaching next week.

    Every exploit in life is a product of knowledge. For further reading, please get my books: Born To Win and Understanding Your Covenant Right.

    From December 9-13, the story of many lives will be re-written at SHILOH 2014 tagged, Heaven On Earth. Shiloh is a historic and prophetic gathering of the Winners’ family, coming up at Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, Idiroko Road, Ota. Come for a change of status! Jesus Is Lord!

    I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 7747546-8; or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org

  • Legend rewards consumers, others

    Legend rewards consumers, others

    Nigerian Breweries has rewarded three Super Falcon players Onome Ebi, Azizat Oshuola and Esther Sunday who for oustanding performance at just concluded African Woman Nation Cup in Namibia.

    To connect its brand essence with the legendary quality of the players as way of leveraging the Legend Stout brands, the brand handlers celebrated the palyers at the week four of the Legend stout ctivation tagged Legend Taste, Tell and Win in bar promotion.

    The event took place at DC bar, Bako Estate, Lagos and De Dems Bar, Akowonjo, Lagos respectively.

    Other consumers of the brand were also given the opportunity to win prizes ranging from crates of Legend extra stout to refrigerators. Arogundade Rotimi and SK Afolabi emerged the biggest winners in Akowonjo.

    Oshuola, who emerged the most valuable player at the Namibia tournament, said that they were at the event to unwind and meet their supporters have a highly competitive event in the South African country.

    Speaking on the present of the Super Falcon stars, the Marketing Manager Legend, Gulder and Life, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Emmanuel Agu, said the Super Falcon player presence at the event actually confirm the brand as the true Legend since legend can only interact with legend.

    “The ladies are legend, they have done Nigerians proud and this brand has also done the nation proud by winning Monde awards as the best stout beer in quality and taste. This is a clear indication that the brand is a legend.”

  • The Covenant Of Rewards!

    The Covenant Of Rewards!

    Welcome to November, your month of total recovery and the season of blessings. God will visit you in a special way this month and you shall not miss any of His blessings, in Jesus’ Name!

    This week, I shall be teaching on The Covenant Of Rewards. Many are excellent in their services and fields of endeavour, yet every opportunity for lifting passes them by. Why is this so? It is either they are not playing the game according to the rules or they lack what it takes to make them change levels through rewards of stewardship.

    Hear this: God is neither a task master nor the user of people. He is a Rewarder! He has not called us to serve Him in vain. When we serve Him accordingly, His reward and blessings are inevitable in our lives and families.

    The Bible says: And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil (Exodus 23:25-26). God does not speak empty words! He means what He says and says what He means! Remember that we serve a covenant-keeping God (Jeremiah 33:22, 25).

    But then, what is a covenant?

    A covenant, as it were, is like a contract. So, it involves two or more people. In this case, it involves just you and God. God is the Covenantor and you are the covenantee – you are the beneficiary of the deal. All you need then is a good understanding of what the covenant entails, and you’ll be a beneficiary of God’s rewards for your service to Him. Psalm 89:34 says: My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. This scripture will help to establish your confidence in the covenant.

    God is a covenant keeper. His side of every covenant is forever secured; it is our side that is variable. But when we lay hold on the terms that relate to us, and apply ourselves to them, God is committed. When we are on key with the terms of the covenant, we have committed God to act.

    So, we are the initiator of God’s intervention in our lives. We initiate the rewards by our stewardship. Recognize that reward is not a ‘dash;’ it is a response to our input. God is a Rewarder of those who diligently serve Him. It is important to know the vital terms of the covenant.

    What is the fundamental requirement of the covenant of rewards:

    •Faithfulness: A fundamental requirement of the covenant of rewards is faithfulness. First Corinthians 4:1-2 says: Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. So, it is required that you and I be found faithful, sincere and truthful. Who is a faithful servant? Answer to this question can be seen in the Book of Matthew 24:45-46.

    If you are faithful as a servant (of God) you will be rewarded. Your service must not be seen as ‘eye-service.‘ Ephesians 6:6-8 says: Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;  With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

    Note that faithfulness is of the heart, while ‘facefulness’ is of the outside! That is why the Bible cautions that you should “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life,” (Proverbs 4:23). So, faithfulness is a fundamental requirement for rewards in the covenant of service for rewards.

    Friend, the power to access rewards of service from God is the preserve of those who are redeemed. Are you born again? You become born again by confessing your sins, forsaking them and accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.

    You can be born again right now, if you haven’t been, by saying this prayer: “Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. I cannot help myself. Forgive me of my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan, to serve the Living God. Today, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You, for saving me! Now, I know I am born again!” I will continue this teaching next week.

    Every exploit in life is a product of knowledge. For further reading, please get my books: Born To Win, Walking In The Newness Of Life and Understanding Your Covenant Rights.

    I am glad to inform you that from December 9-13, 2014 at Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, Idiroko Road, Ota, many destinies will be transformed to higher levels of greatness at SHILOH 2014, tagged, Heaven On Earth! SHILOH is the annual prophetic gathering of the Winners’ family worldwide. Be there!

    I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 7747546-8; or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org

  • LASRRA rewards its workers for dedication

    LASRRA rewards its workers for dedication

    Lagos State  Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) has rewarded its workers in recognition of their dedication and quality service during registration of residents in the state.

    The agency’s General Manager, Ms Yinka Fashola, said it had so far verified about 2.124 million residents in the ongoing exercise.

    Saying that the event was a way of appreciating the workers’ hard work, she added: ‘’LASRRA is out to have information about our residents where they live and how many people living in a particular area. We will keep the information secret and the identity cards being issued can be use for financial transactions.

    “Some do give false information, but when you give us such about a street for instance, we might not say anything at the point of registration, but when we upload the information, we will discover that something is wrong in the address and we will investigate.’’

    She urged those who had not registered to do so because the permanent card would be soon be made available to people.

    Mr.Kazeem Idowu Surakat won merit award for registering 600,000 people; Mr Ayodele Abiodun Ayanleye, 700,000; Mr Lucky Emeka Oha, 800,000; Mr Micheal Ogbabor Agi, 900,000, and Mr Tunde Sunday Akano, who registered one million residents.

  • Sterling Bank rewards customers

    Sterling Bank rewards customers

    Sterling Bank added a new dimension to the Customer Service Week celebrations as it gave out various gift items to its walk-in customers in all parts of the country. Besides, the bank said the week has also provided it the opportunity to raise companywide awareness of the importance of customer service and reward customer loyalty.

    The Customer Service Week is a week-long opportunity to raise awareness of customer service and the vital roles it plays in successful business practice and the growth of the economy.  This year edition was celebrated worldwide between October 5 and 10.

    Sterling Bank’s Group Head, Strategy & Communications in a statement, Shina Atilola said:  “Our success story so far is attributed to the overwhelming support we have received from our customers. This is why we consider them the most important to us and hence the reason for us as a responsible financial institution to celebrate them during the Customers Service Week”.

    He said the bank has remained consistent in the provision of quality customer service excellence across its service points and “we are using the celebration to leverage on our  planned enhanced customer service initiatives during the week”.

    Some of these initiatives, according to him will include the opening of additional branches to take the Bank’s quality banking products and services to the door steps of our customers, development of additional customer oriented products and services and deployment of additional ATM points to ensure that customers have access to the Bank’s ATMs at no additional cost.

    Mr. Atilola assured that the Bank will continue to celebrate its customers and provide unparalleled banking services to ensure that their expectations are met at all times.

    His words: “At Sterling Bank, we view Customer Service Week as prime time to recognize our awesome customers through a week-long celebration with activities every day to give our loyal customer the Sterling Bank customer experience.

  • Falconets get cash rewards

    Falconets get cash rewards

    Nigeria players who were beaten in the final of this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup have been rewarded by the country’s President with a cash gift of a million Naira each (about $6,000).

    Coach Peter Dedevbo received 750,000 Naira. His assistants got N500,000 and the backroom staff.

    The Falconets lost 1-0 to Germany to make it the second time they will lose in the final of the same competition in four years.

    Asisat Oshoala emerged as the MVP and top scorer at the 2014 World Cup.

    She was also conferred with a national honour.

    President Jonathan also rewarded the country’s contingent to the recent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

     

  • FCMB rewards promo winners

    FCMB rewards promo winners

    First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has continued to keep its promise of rewarding customers in the lender’s 30th Anniversary Promo Reloaded.

    The reward came during the second promo draws held across all its regional and zonal operations nationwide. FCMB has so far rewarded several customers with cash prizes, LCD Tv sets, DVDs, GOtv decoders and generators, won in the monthly electronic selections ahead of the grand presentation of three brand new SUVs to lucky winners who would emerge at the end of the promo in September.

    Meanwhile latest customers to win the monthly star prizes of N1 million are Mr. Ose Idasho (Northern Region); Ekemini Moses (South east/South south) and Hon. Hamzat Ganiyu Oladunjoye from the Lagos and South west region.

    Several other customers equally went home with other  prizes at the event that was witnessed by officials of Consumer Protection Council (CPC), National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and other dignitaries, including community leaders and government representatives.

    The promo winners praised  FCMB for its unblemished history in fulfilling its promise to customers.

    In particular, winners of the N1 million star prizes promised to utilise the money judiciously.

  • Mushin LGEA rewards teachers, others

    Mushin LGEA rewards teachers, others

    The Education Secretary, Mushin Local Government Education Authority (LGEA),Mr Yusuf Olokodana, has pledged to support outstanding pupils and diligent workers in primary schools under his watch.

    Speaking at the 14th Annual Merit Awards in Mushin, Lagos, he said the LGEA collaborated with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to organise the awards aimed at “recognising, motivating and rewarding hard-working individuals, outstanding pupils and industrious staff in primary schools.”

    He said in recent times, the LGEA has improved to being among the best in the state.

    “Gone were the days, when people described Mushin as a ghetto; a breeding place for miscreants and hoodlums. The new Mushin is now celebrated at various competitions. As if it is not enough, the current Best LGEA Guard and Senior Staff in Lagos State are from Mushin. I think we should be applauded,” he said.

    Awards were given to various categories of employees and pupils who distinguished themselves in the 2013/2014 academic session.

    The categories rewarded included: best pupils in various classes across the LGEA; best non teaching staff, and best teaching staff.  Cash prizes and gifts were given to all the recipients to encourage them to work harder.

    The SUBEB Chairman, Mrs Gbolahan Daodu, said the merit award were also aimed at appreciating the efforts of teachers, non-teaching staff and parents in the local government.

    Mrs Daodu, who was represented by Mrs Habibat Daramosu, Director Monitoring and Evaluating, subeb advised workers and pupils in the LGEA to emulate those rewarded so they can also be celebrated in future.  She also urged parents, not just the teachers, to monitor the welfare of the children.

    The best head teacher, Mr Sunday Okedara, said he was delighted to be recognised by the government.

    “I am very delighted about this award because this is my 33rd year in this profession and I feel celebrated. My appreciation goes to the government and the merit award committee.  May God bless them,” he said.

    The best teacher, Mrs Mariam Oredipe, was full of joy.  She advised her colleagues and others to be passionate about whatever jobs they find for themselves. She appreciated the government for not only identifying them but also giving them an award.

  • ECOBA rewards 11 Edo College pupils

    ECOBA rewards 11 Edo College pupils

    Pupils of Edo College, Benin City were ecstatic on Friday last week as the Lagos branch of the Edo College Old Boys Association (ECOBA) revived the school’s prize giving day.

    Eleven pupils who distinguished themselves in Mathematics, English Language, Economics, Accounts, Fine Art, Agricultural Science, Physics and Biology in the 2013/2014 academic session were rewarded with plaques and cash prizes.

    Audu Donald, an SS3 pupil, was the star of the event, carting away prizes in English Language, Physics and Biology.

    He was represented by his mother, Mrs. Margret Audu, who expressed joy with her son’s performance.

    The Head Boy of School, Eribo Richmond, won the prize for Mathematics. He thanked ECOBA Lagos Chapter for the prizes and expressed optimism of becoming a mechanical Engineer. He said that the Award has boosted his confidence.

    Olu Osei Victor, an SSIII pupil, won the prize for Fine Art, while Ogieva Osahenrumwen, a JSS 3 pupil won in English Language, while Osazuwa Eghosa clinched the prize for SS III Mathematics. He was accompanied by his father, a graduate of Mathematics from University of Nigeria Nsukka and retired principal. He said as a former mathematics teacher, his son Osazuwa, sees him as a role model.

    Speaking at the event, representative of ECOBA, Lagos branch and the Chairman of the Education Fund of the chapter, Prof E.S. Akpata, said that the initiative was part of the efforts of ECOBA, Lagos to encourage the pupils of the school to work hard and excel academically.

    The Professor of Dentistry, at the College of Medicine, Lagos State University, added that funds donated by members of the Lagos State branch of the Association have been invested to yield dividends which will be used for future awards.

    He advised the students who did not win prizes in the inaugural edition to work harder as provision has been made for next year’s event.

    In his remarks, the Principal of Edo College, Deacon Godwin Osawomwan, praised the old boys for their laudable programmes which he said, has helped the students’ development and has repositioned the school to an enviable height in Edo State.

    He recounted the immense contributions of the different classes of the Old Boys Association to include provision of interlocking tiles in some parts of the school compound, provision of magnetic white Boards, Desks and Chairs, renovation of the schools Hall amongst others.