09/05/2025
STOP HIDING OPPORTUNITIES, ke afo udehé ifód❗
Chai! Ignorance ade atá idiok udoñó 🥲
Africa's position on the world map today can be attributed to the ongoing practice of witchcraft among our people. Lol! not the one your mind is painting out jhor, this has nothing to do with flying brooms or pressing of people's necks at night😂
Rather, our communities tend to burn bridges once they have crossed them. There is often a strong focus on individualism, creating a mindset that promotes "it should be just me."
From leadership to technological development, many Africans, especially Nigerians, go to great lengths to ensure that the knowledge or resources they possess remain solely with them, often to their own detriment.
In the realm of medicinal research, particularly concerning the health challenges faced by Africa, one cannot help but ponder how different things might be if our forebears had been more selfless and willing to document and share their knowledge on managing or even curing health issues. Why do we find ourselves relying on medications, such as malaria treatments, developed by countries that do not face the same ecological concerns as we do?
I know a traditional healer back home whose herbal remedies were so effective that even women struggling with infertility found solutions through her work. Unfortunately, when she passed away, her invaluable knowledge died with her. Why? Because she never allowed anyone to see the herbs she used or the preparations she made.
In contrast, countries like China document and build upon such discoveries. This is why Ginseng has garnered so much interest worldwide.
To illustrate this point further, I’d like to share a personal experience. After finishing university, I actively searched online for scholarship opportunities for my master's degree. However, some of my classmates from my graduating class had access to information about scholarships such as PTDF, BEA, Chevening, and Great Scholarshi,ps but kept it to themselves.
Fortunately, I was helped by Sir Isaac Enang , who had previously won a scholarship to Hungary through the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) that the Tinubu administration has since scrapped. He generously shared his motivation letter and CV, helping me understand the process. He even suggested other scholarship opportunities for me to explore. This is how it should be—illuminating the path for others.
Here’s the good news: on May 30th, another selfless and knowledgeable scholar will be sharing essential insights on the three most important criteria and recommendations for winning one of the most prestigious fully funded scholarships, covering everything from Bachelor's to PhD programs, complete with monthly stipends.
If you're interested, request a spot in the comments section; places are filling up rapidly. Remember, procrastination is the thief of time—don't wait, comment now!
