A Pen for Social and Economic Impact

Sometimes, some stories linger in my mind, refusing to let go. Today, one such story has been with me and the lessons it carries are deep. I have always said, mentorship is not just about giving; it is a journey of learning aswell. We absorb wisdom, not to pile it, but to share it for the betterment of our society. I have always believed that the knowledge we gain should be a weapon for transforming lives and changing the narrative around us. During one of our ministry events at one University, my husband and I met a young girl. She was at the time, a third-year student. The event lasted all night till dawn and by 3 AM, exhaustion weighed heavily on my legs and knees. I decided to step away, to rest a little in the car while the event wrapped up. My husband was with me when one girl approached us. I will call her Hope. A little detour, I name these girls in my stories not just as a label but based on what I believe they embody. In her, I saw resilience, a quiet strength waiting to bloo...

  In 2024, I met a girl who at a single glance, captured my attention. There was something about her; an unspoken radiance, a silent strength. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it but I knew she was special. Now, if you know me, meeting and connecting with young girls or young women is nothing new. But this girl, who for the sake of this piece I will call Nia, was different. From our first encounter, she struck me as joyful, bubbly and remarkably intelligent. She had an energy that was both refreshing and contagious. Above all, she was beautiful not just in appearance but in the way she carried herself, in the spark of life that danced in her eyes. We exchanged a few words that day, a brief conversation that left an impression. As time passed, our interactions became a little more friendly; just a few polite greetings here and there over WhatsApp. At that point, she was just an acquaintance, nothing more. Then one night, around 11 PM, my phone rang. I sleepily reached for it, barel...