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by Fred Nwaozor Achieving career goals is a deliberate and continuous process that requires clarity, discipline, and persistence. It begins with a clear understanding of what one truly wants to accomplish in a chosen field. Without a defined direction, efforts become scattered, making it difficult to measure progress or attain meaningful success. Therefore, setting specific and realistic career goals is the first critical step. Self-assessment plays a vital role in this journey. Individuals must evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values. By doing so, they gain insight into areas where they can excel and identify skills that need improvement. This awareness helps in aligning personal abilities with career aspirations, ensuring a more purposeful pursuit. Education and skill acquisition are fundamental to achieving career goals. Formal education provides foundational knowledge, while continuous learning helps individuals stay relevant in an ever-evolving profe...

Meet Nigeria’s Nationalist, Obafemi Awolowo

Rufus Okoro
Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909 – 1987) was a Nigerian nationalist, lawyer, statesman, and one of the country’s most influential political leaders.

Born Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo on March 6, 1909, in Ikenné, present-day Ogun State, Nigeria.

He studied law at the University of London and qualified as a barrister.

Awolowo founded the Action Group (AG) political party in 1951.

He served as the Premier of the Western Region from 1954 to 1960, later emerged the Leader of the Opposition in Nigeria’s federal parliament.

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He served as the Vice-Chairman of the Federal Executive Council and Minister of Finance, during the Nigerian Civil War, 1967–1971.

Awolowo introduced free primary education and free healthcare for children in the Western Region, which became a model in Nigeria.

He advocated federalism as the best system for Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups.

He was widely known for his progressive policies, development of infrastructure, and commitment to education.

It's noteworthy that Awolowo contested for Nigeria’s presidency multiple times but never won, prior to his demise on May 9, 1987, in Ikenné.

He is remembered as a visionary leader and one of Nigeria’s “founding fathers”. He was often regarded as the best president Nigeria never had because of his unique ideas, discipline, and foresight.

Fred Nwaozor, popularly known as TheMediaAmbassador, is a Nigerian tech expert, author, creative & content writer, media strategist, policy analyst, blogger, public speaker and rights activist. The renowned columnist regularly writes for the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and is the Founder & Convener of Right Thinkers Movement (RITMO), Nigeria. He's a chartered industrial physicist, engineer and IT personnel. As a media guru, he enjoys an active presence in all media segments - including electronic, print & digital - since two decades ago till date. As a full-time researcher and educator, he's a regular contributor and peer reviewer for various internationally-noted engineering journals. As Telecommunications and Automation engineer, his research interest mainly lies in System Modelling, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart city, Cybersecurity, Wireless networks, and Machine Learning (ML).