Last Sunday in church, a clergy member led a prayer session on the topic of thanksgiving, specifically thanking God for the grace to stay alive up to that day. During the session, he shared a few instances of people who had gone missing after leaving home for events they hadn’t informed their families about.
This struck a chord with me, and I began to reflect on my own habits. Typically, when heading out for meetings or events, I provide only basic details to my mom. It’s not that I don’t want to share more information, but I’ve found that too many details might overwhelm her, and she might not remember all of them. So I usually inform her of the purpose of the outing and the location, and I’m off.
However, on this particular day, as I arrived at the vast property serving as the meeting location for my clients, I was gripped by a sense of fear. The towering fence around the compound seemed taller than the walls of Ikoyi Prisons, making me apprehensive about the location, especially given the prevailing high rate of criminal activities.
As I entered the living room where the meeting participants were gathered, I decided to take extra precautions. I discreetly sent my location to three close friends and my cousin, along with the full names of the meeting participants, their professions, and their contact details.
In these times of heightened insecurity, it’s crucial to be cautious and ensure that someone in your life is aware of your whereabouts. Later in the meeting, I couldn’t help but comment on the serene atmosphere of the compound, attributing it to the imposing fence.
I then shared that, upon arriving, the same fence had initially frightened me, and I had even sent my location to family and friends. My comment prompted laughter from the group, making it seem like a light-hearted joke. However, the underlying message was clear: in today’s world, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Happy Sunday.
Born as Titilayo Oladimeji, I have been known by the nickname Titipetral for nearly two decades. I am a Financial Advisor at a reputable financial institution in Lagos, Nigeria, with over 10 years of experience in Financial Advisory and Credit Analysis. I am also an author and the founder of Titipetral Publishers, a duly registered publishing company.
In addition, I lead the Titipetral Empowerment and Development Network (TEDN), a duly registered philanthropic initiative dedicated to supporting underprivileged girls, boys, women, and men in the Alimosho area, Nigeria’s most populated local government, focusing on serving the underserved.
For inquiries or collaboration, you can reach me at Titilayooladimeji@titipetral.com or titipetral@gmail.com.