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In October 2017, Nodent; a popular paint maker within the Uyo metropolis suffered an unforeseen downtime at its factory that cost it some bucks. The firm’s entire production was shut down for three consecutive days at such a critical time of the year when paint makers experience peak production. Nodent's only power-generating set broke down leaving it with no backup system, not even power from the national grid in the face of a tall log of production orders to clear. Customers were disappointed and the firm lost a lot in earnings. The thing is, Nodent didn't foresee that breach coming. If they did, some sort of preventive maintenance would have been implemented. Factory downtimes are anathema to smooth business operations and often lead to revenue loss in terms of deferred production and should be properly managed. Though Nodent failed at it, scheduled preventive maintenance over the years has been the best way to ensure our engines keep humming safely for the most times possib

Do you see yourself as a weakling in certain areas of your life? Is it in leadership, business, relationship, morality, or even intellectually in school? The sad fact is that when you fail to meet people's expectations, it soon becomes their thinking of you that you aren't strong or good enough. They don't care about what you're going through or why you couldn't perform. They simply judge you, forgetting there is more to things than their faulty assumptions.  The thing is, only you know about yourself. And the earlier you own up to yourself, the better. Since no one has the right to offend you except you allow it. Don't let people erroneously define you. Be yourself. Follow things at your own pace and get better. What matters most is you. Have a splendid Thursday. I love you 💕  ~ Victor Bassey

One of Nigeria's major problems is policy implementation. And it tells us on the face wherever we go. Over the years, many laudable policies have been enunciated by successive governments, but the ugly paradox remains that only a few of them have been implemented. Even the few successful ones haven't been implemented to the hilt, in fact. It only shows how irresponsible governments in Nigeria can be when they formulate policies without following through. Of recent, the Petroleum Industry Act, Nigeria Energy Transition Plan, National Autogas Initiative, etc have been merely announced but they remain, as we speak, largely unattended to yet the government keeps bringing up new ones. Today, all over the country we are talking about the Nigeria Agenda 2050; a decade-long national economic policy plan which is aimed at significantly improving per capita income, increasing real GDP growth by 7 per cent, creating 165 million new jobs and reducing the number of people living in poverty

Human beings are social animals and they value relationships. More so, why an aspiring leader - be it in business, church, or politics should build good relationships. Good leadership is built on relationships. People won't go along with you if they can't get along with you. In other words, they must be a common ground. The key to sparking this chemistry with people or your would-be followers is to develop relationships with them. If you can get close to them, feel their plight, and respect their sensitivities without breaching your integrity, you'll be able to lead up. All people have dreams, issues, or causes that connect them with you. Show that you are genuinely concerned about their experiences by not approaching them casually or suggesting that you do so for personal gain. Ideally, leaders should see the need to connect with the people they lead, and not the other way around. A true leader is the servant of the people and not their master. But in many places today, th

With the world's human population fast approaching 8 billion people, does it occur to you there's ever going to be a time in the future when the world would be crowded with no more land left for human habitation? Definitely not soon. I mean every year at least 60 million babies are born and less than that number die (though 2022 is an exception because of COVID-19).  Maybe such a day will eventually come, perhaps that's one of the major factors prompting a scientific foray into space; to find another habitation for man.  In recent times, world rivals like China, the US, Russia, etc have gone on an expeditious journey to space more often than before in a bid to find a new foothold; call it home if you wish, and claim it first before anyone else does. This sounds more like a conspiratorial statement but it isn't.  This journey, it seems would never end, unless Jesus returns. Well, this is me just thinking out loud.

Our country Nigeria is going through a lot - politically and economically. And you know it. Nigeria has assumed a phase in nation-building - a historical moment when its citizens have become seemingly more aware of the age-long inner, selfish bidding that characterizes the attitude of corrupt public officeholders. This widespread social awareness has evoked a feeling of resentment toward what was before now the status quo. As the glamour for a change of government enters an unprecedented gear in Nigeria, the desire for a positive change in our economy remains sacrosanct.  A robust economy feeds its population, reduces unemployment, improves the standard of living, attracts investors, and drives industrialization.  As I always say, energy remains the fuel that drives industrialization and the economy. The economy grows as energy use grows. As of the year 2022, 759 million people lack access to consistent electricity in the world, and 2.6 billion people use dangerous and inefficient cook

ICIR: A carton image depicting armed bandits To say that nowhere in Nigeria 🇳🇬 is safe, is to say the least. Nigeria is in a firestorm of insecurity. You need to see the ordeal people go through in the hands of terrorists in Nigeria. Yesterday, I ran into one Chidi Nwaogu who said he was kidnapped on November 1, 2020, somewhere in Southern Nigeria. He said the experience is one he wouldn't even wish for his enemy. Chidi said he spent five days in the bush all chained up like a dog and seriously beaten, without food or water, until a ransom was paid by his relatives. Though the incident was over, the man added, he can't get the trauma off his head. So bad! 😔😢 Please, wherever you might be at this time, ensure you are abiding by set security rules and taking certain smart measures to stay safe. One of the major reasons why insecurity in Nigeria is proving a fight too big to be won, amidst huge government spending, is simply the fact that high-ranking state officials an

Five years ago in 2017, at the prestigious Nyong Essien library on the town camp of the University of Uyo, I came across a pamphlet written by Prof. Charles Soludo tittled: Can Nigeria be the China of Africa?  As though the piece were a carefully curated political manifesto, it dissected Nigeria's problems from high brain drain to corruption, reforms in education to health care.   To be frank, it was an insightful read. Professor Charles Soludo is such an intelligent personality and a man of vision. But why is he the topic of my writing today?  On the sidelines which led to his emergence as the 6th executive governor of Anambra state, he stated that his government will only patronize ‘Made in Anambra products, except in cases where there is no “Made in Anambra alternative.” In fact, on Thursday he drove IVM G-wagon manufactured by indigenous automaker-Innoson Motors to his inauguration. This didn't only give confidence to Innoson Motors as a company, it generated wi

We're halfway through the year 2022. And many places located in the northern hemisphere of the Earth like Canada, Mexico, the U.S, Europe, etc are already in the Summer —that time of the year known for elevated ambient temperatures. Unlike here in Nigeria where the rains are seriously picking up in frequency and intensity. But what real impact has Summer on the energy consumption of the northern hemisphere countries? This is an exposé. Read on! It's generally agreed that climate is one key component which influences man's energy consumption. Temperature is the dominant of such climatic factors—the other is rainfall.  There's a positive causal relationship between temperature and energy consumption. In the Summer season in North America and Europe when ambient temperatures rise, cooling demand also rises, as well as the electricity needed to cool homes. This translates to an increase in residential energy consumption since one will need to keep his ceiling fa

Before I started on the journey of personal branding and content marketing sometime in June 2019, I sensed a need to keep a robust work diary. That has proven to be working. Bavijas® may not have reached there yet, but today with over 4,000 readers on WhatsApp , Bavijas Notes has undoubtedly risen from being mere penned private paper notes often scattered around my bedroom to being an empowered voice that's heard and cherished in many places; within Nigeria and abroad. Keeping a work diary did the magic! It fueled the passion. Aside from helping to document work experiences throughout your career, work diaries like the one Bavijas keeps, serve many purposes. They help people (workers) reflect on their professional growth for continuous self-improvement, track mentionable progress towards their goals and dream, and most importantly, help people deal with negative emotions and identify what brings them the most fulfilment in their career journey. Indeed, keeping a wo