The Bow

OUR VILLAGE ASSETS. Growing up,it was fun to travel home for Christmas but these days,our village assets are somewhat lockedup and abandoned. Inorder to ensure that these our village assets/legacy projects dont decay , it is proper we try out some easy steps that still ensure we achieve the UN SDG 8 , 11 and the rest together. I would like to thank Ambassador Opunimi Akinkugbe for her insightful p...

Tonight on our podcast THE BOW,we tell you about Okirika(used clothes) as Christmas 2024 approaches and some parents are seemingly under self pressure to purchase /sew new clothes for their children and working class Nigerians also seek to purchase clothes inorder to "change their wardrobe".The argument exists: Which is better? Okirika or Boutique clothes. The Bow advocates for sustainable living...

Tonight on our podcast THE BOW,we tell you about how The Bow was embedded in a school(Esty Foundation School Kubwa)excursion to the UN house Abuj 2days ago (precisely a week after World Childrens Day).The excursion which involved 23 students ,3 teachers and my self made me learn many things including these facts: 1.Not all countries are members of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO). 2.We c...

Tonight on our podcast THE BOW,we talk about The Localization Of UN SDG Efforts. The localization enables an infusion of local languages,strong collaboration with culturally relevant people which enables the community to own these projects.

A radom interview carried out in Abuja of young Nigerians about sexual health. A sexual health condition can range from sexually transmitted infections, adverse outcomes from sexual activities such as cancer and infertility, unintended pregnancy and abortion, sexual dysfunction, sexual violence and harmful practices, contraceptive awareness and usage, etc. Last night in Abuja, with the support of...

Tonight on our podcast THE BOW,we talk about The Elderly Life (2) as a folĺowup to the first part which we did on 7Oct 2022.The elderly people are great assets for sustainable development .

Tonight on our podcast THE BOW,we talk about The Exit Pathway on todays WORK IT Series. Service quality matters a whole lot.

Tonight on our podcast THE BOW,we talk about Nutritional Diversity(Mother & Child2) which is a followup to Mother & Child 1 of 22 December 2023.This is a very important episode that EVERY woman MUST listen to. Thank you

Tonight on our podcast THE BOW,we talk about The Hate Climate ( this is a followup to our episodes under the goal16 of the UN SDGs:Peace & Justice).We all are intertwined in some subtle or obvious expression of hatred towards one another. How then do we expect to partner and achieve the UN SDGs? How do we expect to achieve development in our neighbourhoods?

Tonight on our podcast THE BOW, ,we talk about The Nigerian Consumer 2(a followup to the 1st edition on 12 August 2024).We look at what consumers go through basically in terms of fake products and the fact that they have to pay high prices for the reduced quantity of items. The UN SDG 12(Responsible Consumption & Production) is key here.

Tonight on our podcast and inline with our policy on Participatory Journalism ,we discuss about SUCCESSION PLAN as we look at the works and walks of our leaders(from the house to the office to our prayer centers).Its important to clearly state that continuity is the secret of impact.

Tonight on The Bow,we celebrate International Peace Day 2024 :Cultivating A Culture Of Peace. Despite our different tribes and tongues,we MUST tolerate each other inorder to sustain peace for us and the future generation.

Tonight on The Bow,we talk about INTEGRITY (3) .As we prepare for COP29 and as we also review the inactions of some of our leaders after COP 28,we look into their integrity as we recall the promises they made. This podcast also applies to leaders in different pillars of the society. Integrity has the highest selling power than cash and beauty . Do good because you are good.

Tonight on The Bow,we talk about Innovation In Nigeria. The wealth of Nigerias creativity is shown in the innovative nature of young Nigerians. As we work towards achieving the UN SDGs,we must use intellectual property ,designs,ideas with full permission. Thank you to WIPO & the entire UN Nigeria.

Tonight on The Bow,we talk about Housing Issues In Nigeria :Gentrification .When the rich folks aka "Big fishes" seemingly displace poor people/middle class folks in their thirst for affordable housing there seems to be an inequality This new housing pattern is somewhat scary. What do you think?

Tonight on The Bow,THE RAINBOW OF CORRUPTION IN AFRICA is our discussion today as it concerns goal 16 Peace,Justice & Strong Institutions. Corruption is sadly engrained in the personna of Africans. For us to have a better developed world ,we must maintain a high level of integrity.

Tonight on The Bow,we talk about UNSOLICITED ADVICE (UA) as it concerns goal 16 Peace,Justice & Storng Institutions. For us to have a better developed world ,we must respect peoples privacy,advice people with consent or simply mind our business.

Tonight on The Bow,we talk about THE NIGERIAN SDG REPORT CARD=Uncovering The Reality .We dissect the 2024 SDG Index (DOI 10.2546/108572).It's time for us all to do small acts of sustainability holding each others hands in the ginger bread style thru string collaborations (across tribes and tongues),tracking each others progress,divorcing eye service(especially on LinkedIn and other social medi...

Today on our programming at The Bow, on THE WORK IT Series, we discuss with Gladys who is a graduate of Archeology from ABU Zaria that is now a female carpenter that does nice indoor furniture work .Recall that on Aug 8th 2020 ,we spoke with Annah the carpenter who specializes in roofing buildings. The Bow believes that inequalities MUST be reduced(Goal 10 of the UN SDG ),that women have equal rig...

Today on our programming at The Bow, we look at SHARED HUMANITY 4:RE-EMPHASIS.Shame !Shame !Shame to us all. We want sustainable development yet our actions and behaviours are all crystalized around us:ME ,MYSELF & I.The plain truth is that happiness is not perfected until its shared. We grow together as we grow one another. This is typical shared humanity .

Today on our programming at The Bow, we have an up, close & personal with Spouses Of Amputees that participated in the Feet Of Grace Charity Walk in Abuja last weekend .The one thing we discovered is that amputees (and basically people living with a form of disability) dont want sympathy but they need love ,kindness ,an inclusive architecture's that enables their ease of movement within buildings...

Today on our programming at The Bow, we talk about Deforestation & Air Quality In Nigeria. The statistics are sad and the reality is shocking. The truth is out there. As Ibos will say,secure the land before you secure the mat. We have to prioritize and save the Nigeria forests or else we will be in trouble(unthinkable consequences).Let's act now.

Today on our programming at The Bow, we talk about SHARED RESPONSIBILITY (5) with our guest Mrs Precious Mbat in Nigeria .She breaks down the seemingly complex act and art of parenting and how it can lead to sustainable development in our society. This is a must listen.

Today on our programming at The Bow, we talk about GREETINGS.This is a followup to the 12 November 2021 programming COURTESY. We see how greeting someone is linked to achieving Goal 16 (Peace,Jistice & Strong Institutions) of the UN SDG as we strive for an excellent people ,prosperity and a better planet.

Today on our programming at The Bow, we talk KOREAN MOVIES & NIGERIA.Its now a growing trend in Nigeria to watch Korean movies(K Drama/K-movies) .A further research by several firms including that by Netflix shows that Nigeria is the 5th country in the world that likes Korean movies. We also have to showcase our own movies to the world inorder to fully achieve the UN SDG 5(Gender Equality) .