TODAY

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TODAY TOMORROWMy Life, my choice and my
nations future

• NigeriaTomorrow Seminar
• Abeokuta, Ogun State, NIGERIA. Tuesday, June 22
  2004

Gbenga Sesanwww.gbengasesan.com
me_at_gbengasesan.com
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Why This Presentation?

• When the purpose of a thing is not known, the
  abuse is inevitable. Why discuss Nigeria, or my
  life at all?
• Is there hope for me as a Nigerian, in the face
  of all that I hear?
• What well discuss today
• Arent we all villagers?
• Information Technology in Education
• Are you a 0 or a 1?
• Where am I headed in life?
• Nigeria and Me Tomorrow today

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Arent We All Villagers?

• The advantage of local competition is over
• In a global village, worth is the key
• No excuses skin colour, secondary school, sex,
  tribe, who you (dont) know, university attended,
  etc
• The whole world will stand aside for a man/woman
  who knows where he/shes going
• Globalization has changed the face of the world.
  Your colleagues in other continents may take all
  the opportunities if all you do is complain
• While youre complaining, someones moving

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Information Technology in Education

• With Information technology, the worlds borders
  have melted eMail and chat are popular indices
  of a revolution we often ignore
• You have access to the world knowledge hub
  oftentimes, as much as anyone else
• Use the web for your education
  www.skool.iewww.itrainonline.orgwww.ology.amnh.
  orgwww.takingitglobal.orgwww.brooklynpubliclibra
  ry.org
• Watch out for the Lagos Digital Village

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Are you a 0 or a 1?

• 0 and 1 are both numbers but existing (0) is
  not the same as living (1). Some live, and others
  exist taking whatever life offers
• Everyone faces challenges Only responses differ.
  Some say half empty, but some others will
  notice that the glass is half full
• You need a paradigm shift. Your present
  understanding may be limited by the box youve
  been moulded in step out and see!
• Decision turns the ignition. You can decide to
  live your dream while others exist by living
  another mans dream

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Where Am I Headed In Life?

• There are only three days on every calendar
  yesterday, today and tomorrow
• Yesterday is gone, theres no recreating it.
  Today is the best time to prepare. The choices
  and decisions of today determine tomorrows fate
• Tomorrow does not need cast a shadow over today
  because of yesterdays threats
• Your career can make or mar your life. What/who
  do you wish to be? Decide on what you should do,
  not what is available
• Choices arent made at once, they require planning

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Nigeria I Tomorrow Today

• Strategic Planning is the key to an enviable
  tomorrow
• Three levels of career impact
• Personal Development
• Nation Building A New Nigeria is emerging
• Regional Cooperation
• Global Participation
• Get your diary and a pen Where do you wish to be
  in 10 years? How will Nigeria change in the next
  10 years because of your efforts?
• Never shy away from reviews. Keep walking if you
  cant run, jog, walk, crawl or just keep moving

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TODAY TOMORROWMy Life, my choice and my
nations future
Thank You. Got Questions?
Gbenga Sesanwww.gbengasesan.com
me_at_gbengasesan.com