The document discusses the challenges facing Nigeria, including economic losses, ethnic divisions, and the need for improved governance and accountability. It draws parallels between biblical narratives and current national issues, urging Nigerians to reflect on their mindset and the future of their nation. Solutions proposed include trust building, infrastructure development, and social safety nets to address systemic inefficiencies.

1. A Ti,e A A TIME TO STAND

2. What A Week! The Week Our Iniquities Caught Up with Us

3. Occupy Nigeria! Your Bed Your House Your Street Your Neighbourhood Your Prayer Room What Occupied Your Mind ?

4. Loss Peace and Tranquility Ethnic Divisions 1.5 Trillion Naira Property Livelihoods Human Lives

5. Gains Information and Sensitisation Congruence of Goals Ownership Nigerians In Diaspora Strong Signal Critical Analysis Widespread Anger

6. Just A Bit More Office Stationery and Computer Consumables: N343,299,190 Million Books: N12, 273,286 Million Newspapers: N43, 081,323 Million Magazines and Periodicals: N8,703,937 Million Printing of Non-security Materials: N121,248,260 Million Drugs and Medical Supplies: N314,323,463 Million Teaching Aids and Instructional Materials: N10,741,419 Foodstuff and Catering Materials Supply: N476,966, 327 Million Total : N1,332,637,365 Billion

7. Just A Bit More Maintenance of Office Furniture: N53,387,659 Million Maintenance of Office Building and Residential Quarters: N1,736,208,393 Billion Maintenance of Office and IT Equipment: N137,827,777 Million Maintenance of Plants and Generators: N15,215,500 Million Other Maintenance Services: N113,682,232 Million International Training: N183,208,461 Financial Consulting: N82,500, 152 Million. Fuel and Lubricants: N168,722,871 Million (Remember Electricity bills) Refreshment and Meals: N293,695,515 Million (Remember Foodstuff Earlier)

8. A Little More Office Furniture and Fittings: N135,053,350 Million Purchase of Computers: N265,111,472 Million Purchase of Photocopying Machines: N23,566,100 Million Purchase of Scanners: N150,783,304 Million Purchase of Canteen and Kitchen Equipment: N45, 427,848 Million Purchase of Residential Furniture: N295,322,579 Million (Remember Furniture for office and maintenance earlier on?) Purchase of Health and Medical Equipment: N93,776,918 Million Purchase of Library Books and Equipment: N44,166,229 Million (Books again?) Provision of Infrastructure: N324,827,187 Million Provision of Recreational Facilities: N141,358,532 Million

9. Lastly Rehabilitation and Repairs of the Residential Building: N694,893,729 Million Rehabilitation of Hospitals and Health Centres: N122,921,332 Million Rehabilitation and Repair of Roads: N21,511,233 Rehabilitation and Repair of Office Buildings: N419,960,802 Million!

10. Where Are You ? PANICKY OR ANGRY WHAT IS MY NEXT QUESTION ?

11. Son of God If you were in power, would it be different ?

12. Why I Doubt ? Our Lives Our Businesses Our Churches Our Pursuits Our Victories Remember Daniel and the King’s Meat !

13. Unlike Nigeria Plan for Years Ahead Live Within Your Means Plug Unnecessary Expenses Serve and Love Be Righteous Be Diligent Develop Yourself and Others Roast What You Kill !

14. See You in Second Service

15. A Nation’s Mindset

16. Text: Genesis 25: 29-34 “ Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he was weary. And Esau came to Jacob, please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary. Therefore his name was called Edom. But Jacob said, sell me your birthright as of this day. And Esau said, Look, I am about to die; so what is this birthright to me. Then Jacob said, swear to me as of this day. And Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and drank, arose and went his way. Thus Esau sold his birthright.”

17. The God of Jacob All Christians claim Jacob’s Geneology We Claim His Blessings We Praise Him for Wrestling With God We Credit Him With Craftiness We Vilify Esau How Many Christians Want Jacob’s Cross ? Why do all Christians Align towards Jacob?

18. Answer: Genesis 25: 23-28 “ But the children struggled together within her; and she said, if all is well, why am I like this? So she went to inquire of the Lord. And the Lord said to her: two nations are in your womb, two peoples shall be separated from your body; One people shall be stronger than the other, and the older shall serve the younger. So when her days were fulfilled, indeed there were twins in her womb.”

19. Answer: Genesis 25: 23-28 “ And the first came out red. He was like a hairy garment all over, so they called him name Esau. And afterward his brother came out, and his hand tool hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was Jacob. 27. And Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a mild man, dwelling in tents. And Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.

20. Quick Reality Check Why Should a Skilled Hunter Beg? Picture The Image of Esau and Jacob Why Did Sell His Birthright ? What Was the Prevailing Circumstance ? What Was the Outlook ? You Choose Between Cooking and Hunting It is a Mindset: Individual and National It is a Destiny!

21. Choose Your Nation Nigeria Switzerland South Africa Japan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Mauritius Singapore United States of America Rank Here

22. National Mindset

23. Find Your Nation Mild Mannered Respectful Conservative and Thrifty Conscientious Time Conscious Society-Oriented Future Conscious Faith-Reliant Macho, Voyeurism and Adventure Consumerism Greed and Avarice Corruption Lovers of Enjoyment Egotistic Power-Conscious Self-Reliant

24. Always a Battle

25. Classify These Nations Nigeria Switzerland South Africa Japan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Mauritius Singapore United States of America

26. Question “ Why Should Nigeria Be An Esau Nation When You and I Live Here ?”

27. Answers We Are Not Knowledgeable Enough ? We Lack Understanding? We Lack Wisdom ? We Flee From Tribulations and Trials We Do Not Commune With God Enough We Are Too Religious

28. King of Kings He Gives Kings Visions He Gives His Own Knowledge, Wisdom and Understanding He Gives Nations Challenges He Gives His Elected Solutions He Gives Kings Rulership He Gives His Own Influence and Power He Gives Kings Fear He Gives The Anointed Insight

29. Question What Are The Possible Solutions To Nigeria’s Current Impasse ?

30. My Ideas

31. P.I.E.S Trust Deficit Twenty Four Months Graduated Subsidy Withdrawal Corresponding Government Service Delivery Independent Evaluation and Monitoring

32. Political Budgeting Big Government Duplicity Wastage Salaries of Politicians Corruption Implementation of Reports

33. Infrastructure Clear Infrastructural Development Plan Prioritisation of Projects Roads and Rail Seaport and Airports Health and Emergency Services Housing Education Power

34. Economics Ease of Doing Business SME Kickstart Employment Generation Technology Hubs Agriculture

35. Social Safety Net Poverty Alleviation Fuel Vouchers Food Vouchers Social Change Campaign Against Waste Senior Citizens and Minors

36. Who Do We Serve ? Job 12: 13- 25

37. Acts 14:8-17 Psalm 9: 17-20 Psalm 50:9-13 Psalm 72:11-14 Isiaiah 60:13-18 Psalm 33:10-11 Psalm 44:3 and 4 (Nigerian Independence)

38. How Many of You remember How Israel Got a King ?