Toyosi Craig - Omotoyosi Craig

Old FUTA gate Earlier in February, 2004. I attended an AONIAN games (high school olympics) in Owo. my school principal, Mr. F.O. Ogun had to drive us (Ebunoluwa Oluwaferanmi Lanre Shonoiki Bakenne Sulaiman Abiodun and Omotoyosi Craig II) down to meet other students who left earlier, we were going to represent our city (Abeokuta) in the academic part of the games. When we got to Akure, my principal showed us FUTA, and asked who would like to attend the university, (we were about writing Matric. then)..none of us said Yes.. and to break the silence, I said, who would attend a school that the gate looked worse than that of our high school..?   However, a year and a half later I was a student of that school, FUTA.. .. I was laughing at myself and said only one thing on entering the gate of the school.. "I WILL NOT LEAVE THIS GATE LIKE THIS ON GRADUATION".. 5 years passed and I was a member of our graduating set executives chaired by Toluwanimi Kolawole, I was to le

‘Malira Masoabi is a Plant Biotechnologist  and a PhD candidate with the  Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University. Malira served as the vice president and later the President of African Students’ Board , an organization which aims to address the issues affecting Africans students  (other than South Africans) studying at Stellenbosch University and in South African Universities at large . Anti-Gbege caught up with Malira to speak on her passion for Africa. AG: What is your view about education in Africa as compared to the rest of the world Malira:  This is a broad question, so I’ll only focus on what I think education in Africa lacks. I think since gaining independence from colonialism, Africa has not yet embraced her opportunities to re-present herself to the world. By this, I mean, the current African educational curriculum is just a replica of that of rest of the world, which is not supposed to be. Africa is unique in some significantly aspects, like history, c

Toyosi Craig  with Prof. Ibidapo Obe Toyosi Craig  with Tope Adaramola and Tolu Odebiyi Toyosi Craig with Niran Malaolu Toyosi Craig  inspires NYSC members

TUM is ranked no 1 in Germany and no 60 in the world. The institution will be engaging TC and few others on Energy, Water and Food Technologies in Africa. The highly referred event, will see TC engage with other like minds from Africa and Europe on issues like, multi-environmental governance, environmental policies, nutrition in  west Africa, electricity demand and renewable energy in Africa. In his acceptance letter, TC said, “this an avenue to form good networks with other like minds and I hope to contribute to fulfilling the aims for starting such a good programme” TC said he looks forward to meeting Ayodeji Okunlola, a like mind and an Alumnus of TUM.

Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji introducing TC to the audience   Iyalode Alaba Lawson congratulating TC on his achievements VVIP at Penpushing 1 year anniversary In his speech, the founder of Penpushing platform, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji said, through the platform, people have been able to know one and other and connect for good. The platform is like a family affair. 6 months after, we were able to discover Toyosi Craig, a young talented engineer in his 20s. Unfortunately, he wasn’t reckoned with here in Nigeria. Now, he is doing well in South Africa. Through the platform, he had the opportunity to relate with the elders on the platform. His issue was discussed here and that led to his breakthrough. He was a guest of former President Olusegun Obasanjo courtesy of Penpushing platform. These are some of our achievements.. The event, which held on Wednesday (July 19, 2017) at the Marquee Events Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Niger

So noble, so sweetening, the victory of weeks passed.. which comes with a price: TO SEPARATE THE TARES FROM THE WHEAT.. Nothing personal, but I believe few among us are still on the pay role of the vipers of this passing generation for bad stuffs. Many are still going to be.. there will be a lot of cash flows and temptations in the months to come..so you should choose if you are for us or against us.. The victory of these weeks, a stone of grace or a rock of discord, I choose the former.. YES WE CAN.. and we will.. It is a parable, but also a clarion call to all patriotic, enthusiastic, smart and intelligent young Nigerians who are champions in their field of calling in all parts of the world, to prepare for a swift and common course, which is not about what or who we know as individuals but about what we can do as one.. God bless Nigeria. God bless Africa Before nursing that idea.. ask yourself these sincere questions, Am I prepared for this? Am I who we need now?.. Am I ready?

I am I the only one who feels like the restrictions on Nigerian passport to many countries is a kind of slavery or an abuse of our right to mobility (that is, the need for visas to visit most countries,including  S/America, Africa and Asia, even when the trip is of noble course)..? After getting a visa to S/Korea I still needed another visa to Jeju Island (An island inside Korea)... now travelling to Chile (no straight flight, so I have to go Brazil first), I need a transit visa to Brazil, after getting a Visitor Visa to Chile.. What are all these evil.. Last year, the Brazilian embassy had to call me to send my parents name after I had filled it in their online application... as if I was a minor, or that a Nigerian cannot be Craig.. their consulate gave me a visa with  the exact number of days I was gonna stay and I had to pay expensive air ticket fees to stay within my visa dates.. What is it with the world.. Why is the world scared of us.. how many evil have been perpetrated

Toyosi Craig TC hosted the highly respected Engr. Chris Ibe, a successful Nigerian academic and business man in Cape Town in March, 2017. Engineer Chris Ibe attended the Africa New Eneryg Market Conference, 2017. Engr. Ibe is an alumnus of Cranfield University, UK. He has contributed immensely to the engineering sector of Nigeria. He is the leader of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria  (COREN), Imo State Chapter. Engr. Ibe visited SA to seek partnership in building a sustainable roof top solar power systems in Nigeria.  TC took Engr. Ibe on a  tour of the mother city, Cape Town, in a private yatch cruise.

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. It is generally said to include three skills: emotional awareness; the ability to harness emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and problem solving; and the ability to manage emotions, which includes regulating your own emotions and cheering up or calming down other people. Here are six simple ideas on how to be emotionally intelligent Willingness : Willingness creates an open and honest mindset and opens us to new ideas and solutions Quiet time/reflection : Give yourself the gift of five minutes in the morning and evening and that can give you back control of your entire day Service focused : Service and EI quickly change our focus. When we are emotionally connected to the success of others, they relax and work to their actual capacity Compassion and cooperation : Cooperation allows us to see the needs of others and value them as being as important as ou

Toyosi Craig -TC is currently working with Prof. Arie Rip, a retired Professor, from the University of Twente, Netherlands on a project called “Innovation Journeys” funded by the  SciSTIP (DST-NRFof ExcellenceScientometrics and, Technology and Innovation Policy)  at Stellenbosch University. The idea of the project is to understand the challenges of innovations from universities, and to identify patterns of success or failure in these innovations. TC stated that the project would not have been successful without the support of  Pius Ilah, a young dynamic and intelligent Nigerian who works with the Lauchlab at Stellenbosch University. “Pius provided the link to some of entrepreneurs and innovators that we interviewed. I am proud of Pius because everyone speaks well of him and he has won the love and respect of many”-TC TC also pleaded with young Nigerians to do their best in every and any capacity they find themselves. Anywhere (wi), any plcace (pi), anytime (t), always do

The month of March was a celebration galore at Stellenbosch, and especially among Nigerians. 7 registered ANSSU members graduated with flying colours. 4 PhDs and 3 Masters’ degrees. OJ Dickson, a former executive of ANSSU noted that it was an extra-ordinary achievement. These kind of success news will definitely affect the way other people view our nation and citizens' character, OJ mentioned. Latest ANSSU Alumni: Doctoral degrees: ·          Philip Hayab ·          Zachariah Bulus ·          Wunmi Binyontubo ·          Stephen Osakue Amiandamhen Masters’ degree: ·          Anthony Ishaya ·          John Nancwat Dombong ·          Ayoola Ruth Oluwafunke

Philip Hayab Philip Hayab is a purposeful, creative Nigerian, who welcomes innovative ideas especially when they presented constructively. He wrote the book: Realism in African Literature: African Arts and Depiction of Reality, which is available on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Realism-African-Literature-Depiction-Reality/dp/3846502669 Phillip recently completed his doctoral degree in African languages at Stellenbosch University with a thesis titled:  Narratives of Identity and Sociocultural Worldview in Song Texts of the Ham of Nigeria: A Discourse Analysis Investigation. The thesis is available online via:  http://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/100914. Other works of Philip can be found on his blog:  https://philiphayab.blogspot.co.za/ On interview with Anti-Gbege Philip said: “ My research focuses on rediscovering, through a multidisciplinary approach, the dying oral tradition and cultural practices of the Ham and cognate groups of north central Nigeria. O