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Wow! I am sure most of you in Nigeria would start reminiscing on those elementary and high school days but on a serious note, the concept of Voltron came strongly to me on our 49th Independence Day as I was speaking to a handful of executives and entrepreneurs at the Sheraton Hotel and Tower on the Art and Science of Networks. The program was organized by Agel Integrated Networks to promote financial independence: Speaking about financial independence on the same day Nigeria is celebrating its 49^th birthday was a bit of cliché for me but this particular program opened my eyes to the potential of true networks in solving Nigerian issues.

When I am talking about Networking; I am not talking about a group of people coming together to solve their individual problems. This is actually the number one flaw of the “agreement theory” which reminded me of the prayer session that took place between my wife and I; I realized a sharp contrast between one particular prayer point and the rest of the prayer points ‫ there was more passion in her voice and you could particularly feel a connection between us. Immediately, a bible verse flashed at me; “if two or three shall agree as touching anything on this earth, it shall be done by my father in heaven.”

I realize that either praying together or coming together does not constitute an agreement; it requires something deeper and bigger that bothers the said party. The fight against apartheid in South Africa exemplifies what it takes to come out from a deep seated shackle. It requires those who are ready to give their life to the cause knowing full well that a victory symbolizes a generational freedom. It simply means solving this issue is not just a present need but a future generation need. I realize that the resonance that took place in the prayer meeting between my wife and I was addressing an issue that would outlive us and this victory is well understood by both of us.

Most people have penned down the issue of Nigeria on Leadership; however, true this may be, it does not address the root issue of self-centeredness and self delusion of the followers: Every leader comes forth from a group of followers who accept and endorse such leadership no matter how they criticize and verbally back stab the leader. The leader reflects the minds of the followers; if we are too self-absorbed not to participate in the electoral process, why are we too generous to criticize it?  Why do we hold on to our lives and expect a change? Why do we make fear our best friend and want to embrace faith?

The same sets of questions applies to financial freedom; as I watched the last speaker of the Agel conference, talk about how small and ridiculous amounts of money can be compounded in a matter of time, I knew the solution lies with Networks of people who understand the implication of breaking the chains of the vicious cycle of poverty. I realize that leveraging on the 1% of a 100 people is far bigger than leveraging on the 100% of one person. This is the panacea of all issues but these100 persons must speak the same language thus confirming God’s word that “there is nothing this people have decided to do that cannot be done”.

Thus, we need the concept of the Voltron force to breakthrough; a group of people speaking the same language (purpose, belief and expectation) to heal Nigeria of her issues. If we also need to break out of the rut of chasing a financial emancipation, we need a Voltron force: A force that is ready to sacrifice and believe that victory over financial kwashiorkor is an inheritance for their children’s children. Though I was opportune to speak in this Agel financial seminar, I learnt more by listening to the speakers. I was also glad when they extended an invitation to me to bring people who are interested in attending the next seminar. My readers were the first to come to mind: If you are tired of the rat race or you need an effective Plan B, I would advise you to click HERE and write Voltron Seminar as the subject head. This would surely worth you while.

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