Author Archive: Eru Kobe Godwin
Questions I Ask Myself!
Questions I ask myself, WHY? Why do Nigerians prefer to call their nation Naija when plotting fraudulent acts? Why do we refer to people by their ethnic nationality when we want to say something foul about them? Why are we so ignorant about other regions, religions and cultures? What exactly is the dividing line between [...]
The World of Rhizome: Ginger
The spicy root we call ginger is actually an underground rhizome of a small herb plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, of the genus Zingiber. Ginger is the common name; the primary plant used medicinally is Zingiber officinale. The plant parts used for both culinary and medicinal purposes are the rhizomes, the root-like stems that [...]
The Entrepreneurs Chronicles: The Art of Delegation
Success is all about teamwork and delegation is without a doubt a requirement for success. Delegation of authority is a process whereby the authority and powers are divided and shared amongst the subordinates. Delegation means the assignment of certain responsibilities along with the necessary authority by a superior to his/her subordinate managers. Delegation is an [...]
The Relevance of Training and Development within an Organization
Training and development are two concepts that go hand in hand. They however do not mean the same thing. While training refers to an organisational effort targeted at assisting employees to obtain the basic skills necessary for the efficient execution of the tasks for which they are hired, development deals with improving the level of [...]
The Traveller’s Guide: Vacation Tips
The first thing that runs through the minds of individuals when they hear the word vacation is ‘luxury’, but in the real sense of it a vacation goes beyond that. One mustn’t be luxurious to have a vacation. Vacations are not meant for the rich alone; anyone can go for a vacation depending on your choice, taste [...]
A Poem: Blood, Sweat and Sand
By Kobe Eru Godwin The wind blows with dissatisfaction Tears break the silence of the waters My heart a graveyard Where lost souls are found Eulogies are the scriptures on my palm Skin etched, engraved with words they never said Can death ever be called beautiful? Preacher Man, where is God when it hurts? [...]
How To: Accomplishing More with Less Time
By Kobe Eru Godwin A wise man once said that ‘it is better to work smart than toil, because in the end working smart saves time, energy, and greater forms of result are produced.’ New ideas and innovations spring up on a daily basis, due to the level of technology the world is exposed [...]
Keys to Effective Succession Planning
By Kobe Eru Godwin Succession planning is a concept that most Africans don’t give much thought to. This is one major reason why companies don’t last; they often die right after their owners’ demise. Succession planning is a process for identifying and developing internal people with the potential to fill key business leadership positions in [...]
Garlic: More Than Just Seasoning
By Eru Kobe Godwin Garlic is the common name for several strongly scented herbs of the lily family (Liliaceous), and for the bulbs of these plants, which are used to flavour food. Common garlic, classified as Allium Sativum, belongs to the onion family, and has small, six-part, whitish flowers borne on umbels. Garlic has a [...]
Discover Nigeria: The White Star Apple
Africa is home to medicinal plants and fruits, some of which cannot be found in other parts of the world. It is common knowledge that traditional medicine is effective and remains a major source of remedies for the continent, servicing the needs of up to 80% of the population. Generally, fruits provide essential vitamins, fibers [...]
