“THE BIRTH OF WORTHY AMBASSADOR MANUAL BOOK; A TRUE COMPANION FOR STUDENTS”- OLUMIDE ODESANYA

In the quest to address the menace of high rate of mass failure, juvenile delinquencies and deviant attitudes in our various secondary and tertiary schools in Nigeria, an academic, moral and career guide instructional manual book has been authored with the title “WORTHY AMBASSADOR” .

The twelve-chapter manual was borne out of the need torevive our dying educational, cultural and social norms and values in Nigeria was written by Odesanya Olumide, a teacher, guidance counselor, PR/ Media consultant, motivational and guest speaker who hold a doctorate degree from the Prestigious University of Nigeria (UNN) Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.

According to the author, the book has the following as chapters; Who is a Worthy Ambassador?, Becoming a Worthy Ambassador, Social vices among students and Why students fails WAEC/ NECO English & Mathematics subjects?

Other chapters are; making success in JAMB & UTME, desire to make distinctions in every subject, choosing the right course in the tertiary schools, choosing the right career path, general etiquettes for students, realities in the labour market.and powerful motivational quotes for students, he said.
The author strongly and passionately believes in making the Nigerian students future WORTHY AMBASSADORS and ready to relentlessly champion the cause throughout the length and breadth of our dear country.
In this exclusive interview with Sahara Weekly, he shed more light on the lofty project. Excerpt…

Can you tell us more about yourself and background?

I hail from Abeokuta South Local Government of Ogun State where I completed my Secondary education at African Church Grammar School, Ita-Iyalode, Abeokuta and tertiary education at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere, Abeokuta, respectively.
I furthered my educational pursuit at Ahmadu Bello Univerrsity (Zaria), Lagos Business School and University of Nigeria, (Nsukka) respectively where I obtained my PGD, M.A and PhD.
I once worked with a Federal Parastatal  and rose from a clerk to Assistant Manager from 1996 to 2012 but voluntarily retired from the Service to become an entrepreneur and job provider rather than seeker like most youths.
Presently, I’m an author, teacher, guidance counselor, PR/ Media consultant, motivational and guest speaker and above all, an entrepreneur and employer of labour.
How and why did you decide to author the new book?

I authored the book to address the menace of high rate of mass failure, juvenile delinquencies and deviant attitudes in our various secondary and tertiary schools in Nigeria. 
This is done through series of readings, consultations, indepth research, statistical analysis, brainstorming and past experiences.

 To every glory is a story to tell, what were the challenges faced and how did you overcome them?

To God be the glory. Putting up a laudable and evergreen work like this nature is quite uneasy and tasking. I faced lots of unforseen circumstances and challenges such as financing, access to resource persons, sourcing for useful materials and so on. But the Almighty God saw me through.

what is your source of inspiration and secret of your success?

The source of inspiration and secret of my success is divine guidance, inspiration and enablements from the Almighty God.

 Why should parents and schools but into this book for students ?

Parents and schools are enjoined to buy the book because it is a good value for money for been a moral, ethical and academic excellence guide manual for their children and students.

what’s your take on the decay in the educational sector in Nigeria.

My take on the present decay in the educational sector in Nigeria is that, it requires collective responsibilities by parents, individuals, body of individuals, donor agencies, multinationals and other stakeholders in joining hands with the government to holistically restructure the sector because the government can’t do it alone. Thank you.