Nnamulu Institute is particularly interested in making presentations (key Note Address, Workshops, One-on-One discussions, etc) on any of the above topics/issues. Such presentations can be made in any situation such as during conventions, group gatherings, etc.

On Our Future, the theme will be on how things we do (or do not do) can and do impact our future, the future of our children and that of the society in general. In this case, the future touches on everything stated about. For example, he would remind the group that to enjoy future well, one must be healthy. Similarly, to enjoy future well, one must contribute towards preparing his/her family and society for that future. He would also discuss the importance of being partners in shaping and reshaping the future versus remaining complacent while others do so.

The final part of the presentation will discuss several related issues that Dr Udeaja believes do affect our collective ability to maintain a sustained growth in our society. While acknowledging the immense resourcefulness within Africans, Joe Udeaja believes that several cultural, ethnic and perhaps some elements of distrust within us continue to hamper our ability to “see the light more fully.” Similarly, while acknowledging the obstacles stacked on our paths, he would remind the group that many in history have had to work through tough obstacles by maintaining sustained effort and strong belief in their abilities.

Dr. Udeaja believes that Africans in general do not tap fully into their potentials. Rather, they look for help from outsiders. This help that often comes as “aids to Africa” he believes, comes with a huge price for Africans. A price that current and future generation of the continent will pay for years. As a result, developmental efforts are derailed. “Africans should seek and demand partnerships with developed nations not aids”, he maintains. On a related topic, Dr. Udeaja reminds the group that a nation is not built on imported goods and services. Africa, he believes, must learn to use its immense resources within the continent to develop products for the people and for the world to buy. Giving other nations its resources to be repackaged and sold at huge prices to Africans would not help the continent develop.

The presentation usually ends with Dr. Udeaja highlighting several things that we can do (or continuing doing) to make our lives, the lives of our children and ultimately the society at large better. He will also welcome questions/comments from the audience.


"At a time when African immigrants in America are making their presence felt like other groups, it is refreshing to see Dr. Joseph Udeaja guide them on how they can achieve a greater impact both in the U.S. and back home." — Felix Nnaji, President, Uzoagba USA, Dallas, Texas.