A Testimony of Faith Driven Success.: A True Life Story on an Amazing Way to Achieve a Goal Through God’s Glory Under Adverse Conditions

By AJIEH Godwill Etime

In the book “A Testimony of Faith Driven Success. : A True Life Story on an Amazing Way to Achieve a Goal Through God’s Glory Under Adverse Conditions", Dr Ajieh shares a true life testimony that shows readers how God’s better plan can be obtained by those who are determined to succeed amidst the teething challenges they have to conquer for them to reach the top. “We all have equal chances of success in life irrespective of our background and the environments in which we grow up,” Dr Ajieh points out. “Our dreams can be translated into reality if we truly work hard and trust in God. Trusting in oneself with self determination to achieve planned goals with a mindset that challenges are development tools for a better outcome. It is the first key to success. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” “I want people to trust in themselves, believe that no one holds the key to their success better than themselves, believe that hard work is not only the catalyst to success but also the key to a joyful outcome. I also wanted people to believe that success does not discriminate and continuous development means unlimited possibilities of growth. And finally, I want people to be inspired to bring the needed positive change not only to themselves but also in the lives of others and the communities that they find themselves in.”

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 30, 2017
• ISBN: 9781973605348

AJIEH Godwill Etime

With 12+ years of experience in the private sector, Dr. Ajieh Godwill has gained a wider exposure to the world due to his career and passion for continuous development. His professional journey has led him to reside in Dubai serving as HR and Administration Manager and a student. In Angola as HR Manager and in Cameroon in the following capacities: HR Reward Analyst covering West and Central Africa, HR Business Partner covering West and Central Africa and Currently as Regional HR Director for Central Africa Cluster covering Cameroon, Gabon, Angola, Congo and DRC. A holder of a Doctor of Business Administration Degree (DBA) with a GPA of 3.86 from Atlantic International University, (HAWAII, USA), an MBA from the University of Wales, (Cardiff, UK), a BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies (Level 7) from EDEXCEL, (UK) and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management from the University of Buea, Cameroon.

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A TESTIMONY

of FAITH

DRIVEN

SUCCESS

A True Life Story on an Amazing

Way to Achieve a Goal Through

God’s Glory Under Adverse Conditions

Translate your dreams into a vision

AJIEH Godwill Etime (PhD)

Human Resources and Talent Management Leader

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-0535-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-0536-2 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-0534-8 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2017916749

WestBow Press rev. date: 10/30/2017

Table of Contents

Chapter 1:   Stay Focused and Positive, No Matter your Background

Chapter 2:   God’s Purpose in My Life, Unveiled in My Higher Educational Experiences

Chapter 3:   The Paramount Importance of Career Education (or Career Development): Evidence of God’s Wish Superseding My Wish in My Quest for Greener Pastures and A Higher Education in the Diaspora

Chapter 4:   How God’s Favor Can Be Your Guide to A Career Choice and Uplifting You for His Glory

Chapter 5:   Some Recommendations and Testimonies from Colleagues and Close Allies to Dr Ajieh

To my Heroine, my Mother, Mama Agnes Mesode.

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Acknowledgements

Situations in life most often, look impossible until they are made possible. Once more, I can confirm that, dreams become a reality if they are recognized and pursued in the right manner and with the right support from good people. The person I am developing to be today is a contribution of many people without whom I am sure God’s purpose in my life would certainly not be achieved. Being able to realize this project, is thanks to the support of many good people. It will therefore, be unfair not to recognize their benevolence with gratitude. I certainly will not be able to mention everybody in this book, but that does not give them any less important role they played in my life and career.

Let me begin with the One (God Almighty) who takes all the glory for all that happens on earth and my life in particular; Indeed through his divine mercies I have been greatly favoured. A very special Thank You to my wife (Mme Ajieh Rose) and best partner ever. Thank you to my mother (Mama Agnes Mesode) for a job well done and promising to make her proud. To you my beloved children (Marie, Ajieh Jr and Celine) you are my hope and the main reason for my existence today. To my deceased father (Sango Samuel Etime) and brother (Peter Ntiege), I am grateful for the good legacy you left for us. To Mr. and Mrs. Ngwesse Aaron, for playing a special role in my life cycle which will never be forgotten. To Mr. & Mrs. Ngabe Grace Epolle, Mrs. Nnabi Lombe Therephine, Mr & Mrs. Epiengone Mercy Ntube, the Ajieh-Mesumbe’s Family, The Mbwang’s Family, The Etime’s Family, The Nkong’s Family and every one of you who has never lost hope in me, I say thank you and may God continue to reward your generosity; while I wish you grow from strength to strength in his will.

Never in my life, have I seen a lost sheep have so many shepherds like I do. A great applause to those who have taken it a personal responsibility to always be available for me whenever I truly need them. Dr. Ntianjua Ndifor Edwin, Mr. Ache Joseph Sob, Mr. Roland Kwemain, Mr. Nkong Makoge, Mr. Monir Al Sharif, Eng. Salam Sharif, Mr. Ahmed Abady, Dr Fongang Moses, Chief Humphrey Musenge, Mrs. Julie Elone, Madam Alison Crooks, Mr. Santos Viana, Prof. Cornelius Lambi, Prof. Victor Soares, Prof. Angelo De Souza, Mr. Friday Osazua, Mr. Foncha Ernest, Mr. & Mrs. Tazoh Venland, Mr. Cesar Kuassi, H.E Ngole Philip Ngwesse, Madam Njika Evelyn, Mr. Ivo Ngome, Mr. Valeria Alva, Pa Bah Jacob, Mr. Nyake Bisong, Mr. Ba Nkom Gwanyalla, Mr. & Dr. Fon Thaddeus, Papa Karl Ngwesse, Ahmed Hamdi, Barrister Abane Stanley, Dr Felicitas Mokom, Rev. Ajime Nelson, Mr. Ngole Enome Mathew, etc.

To all who pray for me at every moment even when it seems like I should give up, you act like my catalyst to be who I am today and for sure who I will be. I promise you I will not let you down. Thank you to Presbyterian Church Bonamousssadi and in particular the Christian Men Fellowship (CMF). To Rev. Miki Hans ABIA, Presbyterial Secretary for East Mungo South and Parish Pastor of PC Bonamoussadi, Douala for your continuous spiritual enrichment and encouragement. To my friend and brother, Rev. Mbwoge Paul Ngome for your presence in our family. With humility, to the Rt. Rev. Fonki Samuel Forba, the Moderator of Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, for being one of my leadership mentors. To my colleagues at Sharif Metals Ltd, Afritrack Angola, Diageo Africa, and Air Liquide Group, I say thank you for the experiences we have had together and still continue to have.

Finally, to my nation Cameroon and continent Africa for giving me a life, the opportunity to be inspired to work hard and the pride to identify myself as a Cameroonian and a proud African at any point in time and in any part of the world. Thank you and thank you again.

May the Divine providence continue to bless us all and may his Grace continue to duel in our lives.

Preface

The book in your hands defines success with the life experience of an individual who believes God is trustworthy. Everything works out perfectly for the good of those who trust in God (Rom.8:28). Reading this book, this biblical verse stands as the central belief of the author. However, the idea of trusting in God here means working very hard with determination, competence and self-confidence to achieve what is described as success in this book.

A Testimony of Faith Driven Success by Dr. Ajieh Godwill Etime (A true life story on an amazing way to achieve a goal in adverse conditions and God’s glory), is a perfect blend of faith, experience and professionalism. This book has two major dimensions as suggested by its title; the testimony and experience side of it with God being the pivot, and the academic and professional side basing on education and competence. The author skillfully writes this textbook like a storybook. A brief write up about this book will therefore, be very demanding since every portion of it is intelligently connected and important for its total comprehension.

Little things do matter. The first section of this book contains chapters which portray