My People Living in Diaspora
By Seun Akinlua
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My people living in diaspora is a book which takes into account the biblical journey of men and women who lived in diaspora. It also takes into account this present day journey of men and women who travelled out of their birth countries, and some of the issues they face with their families home and abroad.
It is a personal life story about creating the proper mindset and balance on all sides most especially as it relates to relocating. It is a book filled with vital information.
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My People Living in Diaspora - Seun Akinlua
MY PEOPLE LIVING IN DIASPORA
Seun Akinlua
Copyright © Seun Akinlua, 2021.
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, scanning, or others except for brief quotations in critical reviews or articles, without the prior written permission of the author and publisher.
The right of Seun Akinlua to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with the copyright laws.
A catalogue record for this book is available from the National Library of Nigeria.
ISBN:
Published in Nigeria by WORITAL GLOBAL, 2021
13a Baptist Church Street, Gbagada Phase 2, Lagos, Nigeria. WORITAL ([email protected])
+2348114027024
Cover Design, Layout, Printed and Bound by:
WORITAL ([email protected])
Edited by Holly Crawshaw and Joseph Akinlua
FOREWORD
Permit me to state emphatically that this book is not just for people living in diaspora like the writer pointed out, but helpful to everyone of any location. Let me go further to say that people living in other climes, be it Africa, Asia, etc., will also find this book helpful. An average young adult in developing and underdeveloped countries nurses the ambition to travel abroad. Sincerely, this book came at the right time, as it is a guide to me on the gains and travails of living in diaspora, and ways to surmount the hurdles while relying solely on God for direction.
The writer kept on emphasizing the need to continually seek God’s face and be where God wants you to be, irrespective of the clime. The mindset of an average Nigerian who wishes to travel abroad is based on the idea that life is better and easier in the diaspora than Nigeria. Very true, but the writer has pointed out clearly that living abroad has its untold stories.
For people already living in diaspora, this book is timely as it touched the major areas of life that will either make or mar a man, be it job, family, marriage, etc. It proffered ways to surmount major challenges in those areas, which I found helpful. Without any iota of doubt, this book was divinely inspired. I love the fact that the book was written with lots of Bible illustrations and stories, which showed that the idea was based on the leading and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
I am touched and impressed at the same time at the fact that the writer of this book used her life and family in all sincerity as an illustration in driving home the important areas we ought not to neglect in our everyday life, even in our quest to be the best we can be and live a good life. I was engrossed while reading and I found it helpful.
I would have loved to read more about the gains and struggles of young foreign medical doctors, specifically in the UK, as it’s a usual trend of young doctors to leave the developing countries due to poor remuneration, infrastructure, etc. to developed places.
In all, this book is all you have been looking for, and a must-read for everyone, irrespective of your age, location, career, etc. Thank you.
- Dr. Collins Chikereze
Acknowledgements
I thank God the Almighty king, the source of all inspiration.
I want to thank God for my husband, Dr. James Akinlua whom God uses to help me. It would have been a different story today if you did not obey God. Thank you for the love and care, and thank you for teaching me how to be diligent.
I want to thank God for my children, Ebenezer Jesutimilehin and Jesudarimi Caleb.
I want to say thank you to my parents, Mr. Japhet and Mrs. Raymonda Durojaiye, the channel through which I came into this world—without you, this project would not have been possible.
I want to say thank you to Pastor Simeon and Pastor Mrs. Ebunoluwa Akinlua—thank you for loving me.
I say thank you to Pastor Isaac, and Pastor Mrs. Helen Adegbite, Pastor Adekunle, and Pastor Mrs. Bisi Yusuf, Pastor Basil, and Pastor Mrs. Bisi Onyeoji, Pastor Solomon and Pastor Mrs. Obi Aja, Colonel Hussaini and Dr. Mrs. Hadiza Musa, Dr. Dike and Dr. Mrs. Olubunmi Ojji—thank you for believing in me and for helping me. Thank you for laboring in prayers over my life. I am very grateful.
I want to say thank you to Evangelist Banji and Mrs. Korede Adesanmi, Professor Onatolu and Mrs. Toyin Odukoya, Pastor Mrs. Bosede Pearce, Pastor and Pastor Mrs. Mosun Kumuyi, Pastor Tunde and Pastor Mrs. Toyin Olaoye, Pastor Gabriel and Pastor Mrs. Iyabo Adeyemi, Rev Oludare and Mrs. Aliu, Pastor and Pastor Mrs. Richard Kyarem, Pastor Banji and Pastor Mrs. Fatuase. Rev and Mrs. Hannah Dyaji, Mr. and Mrs. Adebola Adams, Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Florence Abayomi. Thank you so much for being there for me in my time of need. I am grateful. You prayed for me, you accepted me as your very own daughter, and you did not take advantage of me.
Thank you, Dr. Mike and Mrs. Asher Lakoju for your input from the start to the end of this project. I am very grateful. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to you.
Thank you to all my pastors and everyone who has labored over my life in various capacities—Heaven sees and recognizes you. Thank you.
To all my teachers, I am very grateful for your impact on my life. You believed in me.
I would also love to recognize everyone that has helped me in one form or the other, where I am today is a product of your unwavering support.
Special thanks to:
Dr. Tunde and Mrs. Brenda Lakoju
Mrs. Grace Gbe
Pastor Wale and Mrs. Shola Osisanya
Professor Alhassan Yakubu
Pastor Usman and Mrs. Josephine Yahaya
Mr. and Mrs. Ante. O. Ante
Mr. John and Mrs. Wunmi Akinlua
Dr. Solomon and Mrs. Moyin Akinlua
Mr. Bosun and Mrs. Tolu Ayorinde
Mr. Justice and Mrs. Joan David
Mr. Sola and Dr. Mrs. Lara Olanrewaju
Mr. Paul and Mrs. Gill Greenwood
Dr. Precious Ante
Dr. Emmanuella Nduka
Dr. Damai and Mrs. Uredo Chinyio
Mr. and Mrs. Francisca Igun
Mr. and Mrs. Ceicilia Adegbola
Dr. Wanje Gami
Dr. Olushola Jeremiah
Dr. and Dr. Mrs. Grace Oligbi
Mr. and Mrs. Dolapo Adeyemi
Dr. Lekan Ogedengbe
Dr. Tosin and Dr. Mrs. Seun Ajayi
Dr. Bukky Araoye
Dr. Esther Nwigwe
Dr. Alex and Dr. Mrs. Iye Etubi
Dr. Nicholas and Dr. Mrs. Oiza Oriaifo
Dr. Adekunle and Mrs. Olukotun
Mummy Lydia Gombwer
Mrs. Esther Ayodele Ogboja
Mr. and Mrs. Folashade Ajulo
Dr. Haruna and Dr. Mrs. Pana Ngada
Mr. Seun and Mrs. Lade Taiwo
Dr. Femi and Dr. Mrs. Victoria Ologun
Dr. Chibuzor and Mrs. Samuelson
Dr. Timothy and Dr. Mrs Tina Achema
Mr. Alex and Dr. Mrs. Gladys Yemigbe
Pastor Pelumi and Dr. Mrs. Ope Oladapo
Pastor Yemi and Pastor Mrs. Adeola Adelakun
Dr. Tosin and Dr. Mrs. Demilade Effiong
Dr. and Mrs. Ken Igwe
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Makanjuola
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Olayinka
Dr. Ferdinand Ohaechesi and Dr. Mrs. Ijeoma Agbeze
Mr. and Dr. Mrs. Esther Ogundipe
Engineer Ismaila and Dr. Mrs. Adeniji
Mr. Timothy and Dr. Mrs. Ayo Okhajaguan
Engineer and Dr. Mrs. Toun Alabi
Dr. Tope Omolehinwa
Dr. Busayo and Dr. Mrs. Anthonia Fagbamiye
Dr. Jide and Mrs. Seyi Oluwasanmi
Dr. Igiri and Mrs. Tochi Onaji
Dr. Gbenga and Mrs. Titi Kayode Awe
Dr. Emeka and Dr. Mrs. Amando Obieze
Pastor Yinka and Pastor Mrs. Kemi Adebimpe
Pastor Olakunle and Dcns. Adenike Akintola
Mr. Timi and Mrs. Victoria Ogundeko
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Oseni Momodu
Dr. and Mrs. Adetunji
Mr. Ayo and Mrs. Ada Durojaiye
Mr. Ayokunle Durojaiye
Pastor Mrs. Idala Ogufere
Mr. Kay and Dr. Mrs. Bola Oyelakin Gbadejo
Dr. and Dr. Mrs. Bunmi Badmus
Dr. Sakiru Ganiyu
Mr. and Mrs. Abidemi Olaniyan
Calvary love city church Members and leaders
Dr. Afolabi and Mrs. Rebecca Olowofela
Mr. Akachukwu and Mrs. Adesuwa Okoronkwo
Mr. Ola and Mrs. Ngozi Adeyemo
Mr. Chris and Mrs. Sophie Greenwood
Dr. Damilola and Dr. Mrs. Ife Bayere