Emmanuel Jacob

Despite the unexpected twists, turns, and challenges that often catch us off guard and constantly remind us of how unpredictable life can be, the good news is that we have the power of choice and the freedom to navigate through life’s uncertainties and make the most of pleasant and unpleasant situations that we might experience.

Every day presents us with a series of choices, both big and small, consequential and inconsequential, which shape the outcome of our lives.

These choices are not just about what you want, but also about what you do and say on a regular basis. So, what are you choosing today?

Happy Birthday to me!! 🥂

Cheers to another year of limitless possibilities! 🙏🏾

Day 2 of the WTO Public Forum was really amazing!

I had the opportunity to meet His Excellency Benjamin Okezie Kalu CFR, the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, the legendary Prof. Pat Utomi, and other dignitaries.

As a Nigerian living in the diaspora, it’s always a great pleasure to meet leaders from Nigeria on a platform where important global trade issues are being discussed.

I also participated in several sessions and conversations. This year’s Public Forum truly exceeded expectations, and I’m impressed by the level of commitment that went into executing this event.

350 Speakers, 88 sessions, and 4,200 attendees, all in just two days. It was an all-encompassing experience for everyone!

I had a great time at the WTO Public Forum today and loved the energy.

Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala set the tone, saying the global trade system is “bent, not broken.”
She also pointed out that 72% of goods are still traded under WTO terms, but reforms and predictability are essential.

I joined the opening session plus other great discussions on how AI is reshaping trade (and the challenges that come with it), and how Africa can unlock its huge trade potential.

So many perspectives in one place and lots of food for thought about where global trade goes next. I’m looking forward to the second day!

Make no apologies for pursuing your greatest life. Take ownership of your life and make a conscious choice to align your words, feelings, and actions to make your dream a reality.

Develop the mindset that this is your time and that good things are supposed to happen to you. Stay encouraged. Your belief in yourself is more important than what anyone else thinks.

Make the rest of your life the best of your life.

Appreciate the little things while you hope for the big things! ✨

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Even on your path to fulfuling your dreams, things are not always going to be rosy. There will be difficult situations and people, bad days, and
hard times all along the way. You have moments, days, sometimes weeks when you will doubt yourself. Just know, it is all part of
the process.

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

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