About Timothy
“I’m interested in international issues, but more importantly on how to match globalization with local realities. If you believe in the future of Africa, and that she can rise above her challenges, then we friends”!
-Timothy Ogene (1984- )
Timothy Ogene is one of those young Nigerians that passionately believe in Project Nigeria. His belief that Nigeria will, in the nearest future, be one of the greatest nations on earth is always on an all time high. This is reflected in his involvement with both local and international projects aimed at accelerating development in Nigeria and Africa at large.
When I look at my background, I simply hold my head up high and keep moving, my background is already at my Back and on the Ground, the future lies ahead of me…I just won’t mess it up by God’s grace.
-Timothy Ogene (1984- )
Born in a semi-urban area in the outskirts of Port Harcourt, Timothy is the sixth child in a family of seven children. He grew up in a poor neighborhood and had a first hand experience of what it means to be poor materially and saw how poverty like a war can destroy the future of young people. At a very young age, he realized that one has to create the future he wants to see. By reading great authors like Anthony Robins, John Maxwell, Steven Covey, Myles Munroe, Peter Drucker, Zig Zigler, Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie and others, he developed his mind to look beyond where he was… a mental detachment from his local reality.
At 16 Timothy developed an unusual interest in the political and economic realities of Africa. This he attributes to three factors;
- The old Transistor radio his father gave him with which he tunes in to major local and international news channels J
- His love for the works of African authors like, Prof. Chinua Achebe, T.M Aluko, Prof Wole Soyinka, Cyprien Ekwensi, Gabriel Okara, Prof. J.P Clark, Ola Rotimi and others that reflect these realities, past and present.
- His neighbour a self acclaimed political analyst who studied Political Science at the University of Nigeria Nssuka
…he was always seen debating and exchanging view with adults on the way forward for Nigeria and Africa.
Vision
To be an active contributor to the socio-economic and political transformation of the African continent.
Values
“My top four values are summed up in the acronym IPOD”
- Integrity
- People
- Originality
- Diligence
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Organization: Dekeyser & Friends Foundation
Position: 2009 Fellow
From: September 2009- November 2009
Location: Schliersee, Germany
Organization: International Centre for Women Empowerment and Child Development (ICWECD)
Position: Consulting Programmes Officer
From: January 2009-August 2009
Location: Delta State, Nigeria
Organization: Global Impact Foundation (USA)-www.globalimpactusa.org
Position: Nigeria Project Coordinator
From: January 2009-Present
Location: Nigeria
Organization: United Actions- www.unitedactions.net
Position: Ambassador
From: January 2009-Present
Location: International
Organization: Africa Peace and Conflict Network (APCN) www.africapeace.org
Position: Operations Officer (Online)
From: July 2008- Present
Location: International
Organization: Earth Charter Youth Initiative (ECYI)-www.earthcharter.org Position: Co-Representative for Africa and the Middle East
From: September 2007- Present
Location: International
Organization: True Face of Delta Project- www.truefaceofdelta.gov.ng
Position: Content Officer
From: June 2008-December 2008
Location: Delta State, Nigeria
Organization: Book to Kids Initiative-www.b2knigeria.org
Position: Facilitator/Initiator
From: August 2008- Present
Location: Delta State, Nigeria
Organization: TakingITGlobal Nigeria (Creating Local Connection in West Africa)-www.Nigeria.takingitglobal.org
Position: State Coordinator
From: April 2007-April 2008
Location: Delta State, Nigeria
Organization: Delta Change Network (DCN)-www.deltayouthsummit.org
Position: Project Director
From: February 2007-July 2008
Location: Delta State, Nigeria
Organization: Undergraduate Business Conference (UBC) www.entrepreneurshipevents.com
Position: South-South Representative/Logistics Director
From: January 2007-June 2008
Location: Nigeria
Organization: Project 1827 Development Initiatives
Position: Team Leader
From: October 2004-December 2006
Location: Delta State, Nigeria
Organization: Development Report Magazine (DRM)-www.developmentreport.org
Position: Consultant/Editorial Team Member
From: May 2008- In Course
Location: Nigeria
Timothy created and manages an international youth network-Youth Action Partners for Development (YAP4D).
Awards
- Certificate of Recognition for outstanding contribution to Youth Development at the National and International levels. Awarded by Green Yaggy to 30 selected young Nigerians at the First National Youth at the Roundtable Conference.
Favorite Activities
Public speaking is my #1 delight. Books are my babies. I think strategically so I won’t sink tragically. Writing is just the right thing … making new friends make me feel like the world’s #1 citizen!.
-Timothy Ogene (1984- )
I enjoy any activity that;
Presses out the creative juice me.
- Make me relax and stay off negative thoughts.
- Brings out the best in me.
More…
Those who inspire others do not expire
-Timothy Ogene (1984- )
“…I want to leave my life to make a statement that change is possible and when I’m long gone, I would want to look down from Heaven and see someone somewhere saying ‘Timothy was a great thinker, doer, strategist, role model… he changed a lot here and we are better for it’.
-Timothy Ogene (1984- )
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October 25, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Prince Jiduwah
Tim is a child of destiny! I am happy to be Tim’s friend and brother.
November 5, 2007 at 5:32 am
Rufus Idris
Hi Tim, Great work. keep it up.
I am a young Nigerian Nature Conservationist. With over eight years of good success stories and participation at loccal, national and international forum.
I am the initiator of Local Action Global Change. A small conservation group commited to promoting local actions in local places to bring a positive global change.
I did a small pilot conservation project in Niger Delta this year and will hopefully be doing a more comprehensive one in 2008.
I am presently in the United States, but hope to be in Nigeria next year for a project. I feel it will be nice to see if you can be of assistance during the project next year.
You can see my profile on TakingitGlobal. My screen name is Idrufem. I will expect your email (idrufem@yahoo.com) so we can further discuss. I will try to add u online.
Best regards.
Rufus
November 28, 2007 at 11:42 pm
LAZARUS INNOCENT UDE
Hi tim,you are wonderfully made by God.Iam very happy to have an opportunity to be distinguished with your personality.Iam a youth empowerment consultant and the executive director of Delphi initiative group,based Niger delta youth empowerment non profit organization.
December 31, 2007 at 11:42 pm
Emmanuel Gabari
Hi Timo,
This is just the beginning of the wonderful
things that God will do in your life.
Remain steadfast and dont be discouraged. You will be lifted higher than your expectations.
God bless you.
January 28, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Rabiu Umar Maska
Hello Timmy,
I am highly impress by your good initiatives and community development effort, specipically young generations of great Africa. I, as a “Young Pan Africanist” I enlisted you in my mentors book.
So keep on organizing.
Kwame Nkurumah
Rabiu Umar Maska (Katsina)
March 1, 2008 at 11:20 am
Jen
Hi Timmy!
You are an asset to this generation… Keep up your good work! The sky is your starting point!
Cheers
Jennifer
One World Youth Project
April 4, 2008 at 11:00 am
Oshioke Edmund
Tim is a wonderful friend. I’m proud of him and it was nice growing up together. I learnt a lot from him as a friend and brother.
April 7, 2008 at 8:19 am
Rasna
Thank you Timmy for providing us a helping hand. Hope with your help and support this charitable search engine by the name Xabbel will move one step ahead. I know this is just a good starting for us. We are sure that you will help us to move further along and help us help others in need.
May 9, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Basola A. Victor
Hello Tim, you are a good brother and a friend. the WORLD is your starting point.
June 1, 2008 at 12:49 pm
LANRE MESSAN
Keep it Up
June 21, 2008 at 10:39 am
Stanley Ezeabasirim
Tim, u are a reflection of a promising future, a creator designed for a special mission in Africa,and an attractive paragon of excellence. Just teeling you how wonderful you are to us in this world. Keep doing the good things,cos am proud of you!
August 18, 2008 at 9:21 pm
whichlevel
Impressive, keep the flag flying bro. We need more young people with passion in their hearts and a message in their souls. one.
September 8, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Ochem Chidi N
nature will not forgive me if i fail to acknowledge the great works of My brother and friend Tim. his a change agent. keep it up brother. love u
September 13, 2008 at 2:31 am
Toph Bernardo
It is inpiring to hear someone like yourself pushing forward development in your region. For everything begins with a small spark, hope that spark of hope you keep grows in time and become a flame that will burn and create a fire blazing of hope and of progress.
Keep up the great work Tim!
September 13, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Johnson K. Chukwu
Hello Tim, nothing inspires me as motivating stories and words of people like you.Having gone through your website, i am wonderfully inspired. Keep it up for Nigeria is looking forward to see people like you who can turn the face of Nigeria to a smiling face. BRAVO TIMMY! More grease to your elbow.
September 20, 2008 at 11:28 am
Edike Harrison
Bros i hail you… i feel your levo…. and am really happy and glad for your progress so far…keep the light burning.. and God bless and more progress
October 4, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Uchenna Egbete
I really believe that the project is and will be achieved but the mindsets of Nigerians really need to be focused or channeled towards the positive path. I thank God that we have people like you.
October 11, 2008 at 1:21 pm
David Udofia
Timo,
With people like you i know actualization of Nigeria dream is a reality. keep up the spirit and back up with action. its interesting that beleivers in Nigerian Project are increasing daily.
November 3, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Ritchie Felix
Guy, you are challenging all of us in this industry (i-e Creating Positive changes ). I like what you are doing and i will like you to stop at nothing on on this positive route.
November 12, 2008 at 1:13 pm
okoh faith
thank God we have somebody like u who can take the nation to the next level.keep the flag on timmy.
November 12, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Desmond White
Hey Tee,i have met a lot of guys but amongst them all you are just a genius and above all i am so happy that you are a Nigerian.God bless you real good.Please keep the good job up,i’m so very proud of you.Thank God for your life.
November 30, 2008 at 7:55 pm
dami
this is my first encounter with your blog and I’m inspired.I hope to drop by again.
Keep the flag flying high.
cheers.
January 9, 2009 at 3:15 pm
igbarb19
Hi Timothy,
In fact, I lived in Port Harcourt from 1977 to 1980. I also lived in Ibadan and in Benin City. Keep up the good work!
January 10, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Deji Ibiteye
Dear Tim,
An average African Child is a child of promise. Yet, environment can raise its ugly head. That you could rise above the challenges of our puerile and roughshod terrain is what i actually admire in you.
Also, I was born in 1984. Feb 9 precisely.
I strongly suggest that you try to get into academics. It will greatly facilitate the achievement of your “Obamaic” dreams.
We shall surely get there.!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amen.
P.S.
for instance, you could be considered fot the Ford Foundation Scholarship, the form is actually out. I intend to communicate more with you if you dont mind. My E-mail is attached above.
Thanks for reading.
Deji ‘Teye.
February 18, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Timothy Twikirize
Hi Tim,
Iam from Uganda.I have read your profile with great interest! You are a positive & forward thinking man. I hope we can link up and share more experiences for the future of our respective countries and our motherland, Africa.
March 2, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Apostle Emmanuel Ishie Etim
Dear Ogene,
May you remember, that your success is aligned in diine timing. Use it well and i am continously humbled by progressives like you.
There is a place prepared for you in the future and i join with you to agree that you will get there, in Jesus Name ‘AMEN’
March 20, 2009 at 10:34 am
DAVID OGUTU
Hallo Tim you are the man of the time,I’m so amazed by your ambition and hope. May God propel it to great heights. You are really inspiring me.
David,Nairobi, Kenya
June 27, 2009 at 9:22 am
KWAMA LEONARD
The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated that is why i believe If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are an excellent leader.. keep it up bro.
regards
Kwama