Farida Odangi- Gimbiyan Abuja

In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.
– Unknown.

Last weekend, I attended an Indigenous film premiere here in Abuja with Hon Adedayo . A film by . It was an euphoric moment for me because this is the first of its kind. The first standard Gbagyi film. Lami a film directed by Jb Mairubutu . Tells an interesting story and addresses our societal problem.

I am so excited because this film is a good start. It has shown that it is time for us to start telling our stories. I am glad that I witness history being made.

Congratulations to the director, producer and the crew.

Throwback to the day I visited the hospital after my turbaning in the company of my friends. Giving back to the society is what gives me joy and fulfilment.

Happy New Month, friends.

Never get tired of showing the act of kindness.

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”

—Maya Angelou.

I want to say a big thank you to HRM. Alhaji (Dr.) Adamu Baba Yunusa for this honour he has bestowed on me.

I also want to say a big thank you to the good people of Abaji ;

Thank you to my siblings, my children and my beloved husband.

My friends, my acquaintances, businesses partners, mentees and supporters, words cannot deeply express how grateful I am.

Thank you for your prayers and support.

To the Almighty, who made the coronation ceremony, a huge success I am more than grateful.

I love you all.

Gimbiyan Abaji.

Gimbiyan Abaji🥰.

Praise be to the Almighty!

My coronation is on Friday, 25th of this month. You are all invited.

Check the card for details.

Please, come and celebrate with me.

God bless you.

My royal father HRM. Alhaji (Dr) Adamu Baba Yunusa, will be celebrating his 25th year anniversary as Ona of Abaji.

Come and celebrate with the good people of Abaji and I.

We will be happy to host you.

It is an honour to have a Royal Father who genuinely cares about the welfare of his people.

Thank you for all you've done for us, sir.

There are people you meet and abruptly they have a positive impact on your life. Senator Al-Makura is one person who has been a blessing to me and my career.

I want to use this medium to thank you for being an awesome person, and an exemplary leader.

Happy 70th birthday, boss.

I wish you Allah's blessings.

Hi friends,

I am inviting you for my turbaning as Gimbiyan Abaji on the 25th of November, 2022.

Event will take place at Ona's Palace, Abaji.

Please check the card for details and I will be happy to host you.

God bless you.

You were a good man, a man that had the FCT natives at heart. You attended events that promoted unity and you did so much for us.

We wil miss you.

The FCT natives have lost a political heavy weight, the former Chairman, Kuje Area Council,Hon. Danladi Etsu Zhin , to the cold hands of death.

May his soul rest in peace🥲🙏.

My FCT women and I are ready to deliver the mandate.

"Live for something, have a purpose, and that purpose keep in view"

Robert Whitaker.

I, very much, agree with Robert's quote. If you live for something, it automatically becomes your purpose and with purpose you cannot afford to live anyhow.

Often times, the people who are 'anywhere belly face' are those that are yet to have something to live for. It is easy to just get tossed by the whirlwind. No direction; no focus.

If you want to be remembered in this life, you have to be a man or woman of purpose. The people who have left legacies on earth aren't those who just lived with no focus- they had a purpose and pursued it to the latter and this is why even when they are gone they are still remembered.

Growing up, I wanted to be remembered for something good and this kept me in check.

Baba, may he continue to rest in peace, always mentioned that a good name is worth more than all the riches of this earth and whatever you do, do it to make impact. This ideology has been my guide. I have lived by it for years and will still do until my last days on earth.

To my young friends out there, the pressure of just living a life of cruise is quite much but don't bow to it. Live for something, discover your purpose. Read books and keep good company.

Find something to live for today and live a purpose driven life.

Good morning and have a beautiful day.

Moving Train...

With distinguished Senator Sidi Ali.

With Rt Hon. Zephaniah Jisalo, the FCT Cordinator Tinubu/Shettima campaign.

It is a promise this time the story will be different with this current train we are assuring Nigerians that things will be done differently this time.

This Weekend....

I don't think I will forget this weekend in a hurry. I felt like a super star. I smiled, cried and laughed. I was honoured by the Ona of Abaji, my royal father and my friends and leader came out to support me in numbers.

My royal father honoured me by celebrating the new responsibility given to me by the Honourable Minister of FCT as his Senior Special Adviser( Special Duties).

This can only be the work of the Almighty.

I love and thank you all for your support and prayers.

More pictures will be coming within the week.

I'm forever grateful 🙏!

I want to say a big thank you to the FCT Minister, Muhammad Musa Bello, for finding given me this great and rare opportunity to serve the people of FCT and Nigeria.

By the special grace of the Almighty; I will ensure to give my 100 and 1% percent.

God bless you, sir and thank you all for your congratulatory messages, calls and prayers.

Enjoy an amazing Monday.

I woke up this morning listening to Pharrel's Happy Song. I want to start this month on a positive note; mentally and physically.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have officially entered the months. There is a belief of negativity around these months but I want to assure you this month will work for our good.

Let's be happy, spread love and enjoy a beautiful month.

Adamu Shaiubu Foundation celebrates .

I will share with you, why the UN decided that August 19th should be celebrated as World Humanitarian Day:

On this day in 2003, 22 relief workers died in Baghdad's Canal Hotel bomb explosion .UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello, also died in the attack. Five years later, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution to recognise August 19 as World Humanitarian Day to commemorate those who died in the bombing.
22 relief workers died in Baghdad's Canal Hotel bomb explosion on August 19, 2003.UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello, also died in the attack. Five years later, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution to recognise August 19 as World Humanitarian Day to commemorate those who died in the bombing.

The Nigerian woman is now setting the pace. Nigeria has won about 10 gold medals in this ; they have been won by women. Congratulations to the Nigerian woman and congratulations to Nigeria.