Table of Contents Page Ile Omo Yoruba……… …………………..…………………………………………………….. 1 Uplifting words………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Engr. Bakare on National Stage.………………………………………………………………… 4 Plantain 101……………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Stevenson Poem Translated to Yoruba.………………………………………………………….. 7 Filatainment Challenges Headtietainment.………………………………………………………. 8 Wedding Bells: Modupeola Agboola……………………………………………………………. 9 Omo Yoruba, Please Call Home....……………………………………………………………… 10 Advertisements…………….…………………………………………………………………..... 12 ==============================================================================

NEWSLETTER OF EGBE OMO YORUBA OF GREATER MIAMI VALLEY

VOICE OF YORUBA

March 2014 Vol. 5, No. 1

www.VoiceOfYoruba.org

VOY is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December

ILE OMO YORUBA

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Ayodeji Omole Uplifting Words

Engineering requires creativity and problem-solving skills, but Ayodeji Omole also likes to channel his more existential side through his essay writing and poetry about the human condition. Ayodele is a graduate student member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).

Passion: WRITING ESSAYS AND POETRY Profession: GRADUATE ENGINEERING STUDENT Hometown: ILESA, NIGERIA

“I have a profound urge to help people see how they can become better versions of themselves, and I do this by writing inspiring articles,” says Omole, a graduate student originally from Ilesa, Nigeria, who is studying electrical power engineering at Newcastle University, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. “I also write poems, because I see poetry as a beautiful way of expressing myself and relating to my environment.”

Omole spends at least five hours a week writing creative works. He tries to craft at least two articles and one poem every two weeks, then posts them on his blog, Inspirations Within as well as on social media websites and Poetry.com. Omole is compiling many of his writings into a book, You Are Born a Genius, which he hopes to submit to publishers by early next year.

Uplifting Words – IEEE Profile of Ayodeji Omole

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He began writing in high school in Nigeria, honing his skills by submitting his work to national essay contests. He never won, but his writing improved. In 2009, during his second year at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Ogbomosho, Nigeria, he began writing articles for the student-run engineering magazine, Electroscope. Poetry soon followed.

“I expressed my thoughts in short verses that I know now could pass as free-verse poems. Because they didn’t rhyme or follow a certain pattern, I never thought of them as poetry,” he says. “I was inspired to write my first poem, ‘For a Greater Good,’ when I lost a close family friend in 2010. I’ve since written more than 20 poems.”

Constructing Your Destiny

As a little child, I dreamt; I saw the future where I’ll feature The height I so much desire Where Greatness seats and dwells.

Day by day I struggled; Only to begin to doubt As the battle with Life got tougher, And Life won’t let me choose.

Life is a mean contractor; He designs what he so desires And once he finishes, It becomes a cross for man to bear.

I met the creator Himself; Only to learn from him, surprised; That Life is only a negotiator And we can come to terms.

I put myself together, Negotiating with Life what I desire, Paying the price it requires of me, I’m constructing my destiny. — Ayodeji Omole

Omole’s writings bridge his engineering and esoteric sides, offering logical approaches to ethereal meditations on such topics as destiny, humility, life fulfillment, and making assumptions about people. Some pieces involve lessons he’s learned from his experiences, such as the required year of community service in Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps; others tie in spirituality and observations about human behavior.

Omole writes in English, occasionally incorporating Nigerian Pidgin, an English-based pidgin and creole lingua franca (which refers to languages that were developed over time to facilitate communication among those who do not share a native tongue).

“Although most of my pieces do not focus on engineering, being an engineer has shaped my writing,” he says. “I am able to present my thoughts in more logical ways, which in turn helps me produce better technical reports in engineering. Writing also aids critical thinking, which has helped me a lot in my engineering studies,” Omole says.”

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Source: http://www.ctconsultants.com/news/bakare-presented-with-2014-nsbe-technologist-of-the-year-award March 29, 2014, Nashville, Tennessee

Bakare Presented with 2014 NSBE Technologist of the Year Award

CT Consultants congratulates Tajudeen Bakare, P.E. who was presented with the National Society of Black Engineers’ 2014 Professional Technologist of the Year Award at this year’s 17th Annual NSBE Golden Torch Awards held in Nashville, TN on March 29, 2014 The NSBE Golden Torch Awards are the top honor given by the National Society of Black Engineers. These awards recognize individuals and organizations that exemplify NSBE’s ideals of academic excellence, professional success and dedication to the advancement of the black community.

Tajudeen Bakare has more than 29 years’ combined engineering experience involving highway bridge structures; transportation projects including consulting engineering; structural design; construction document preparation; client management; business development; project delivery and project management. One of his achievements and diverse designs can be found in the bridges of the I-70/I-75 System Interchange Reconstruction Design in Dayton, Ohio. Bakare received both his Bachelor of Engineering in civil engineering (1985) and Master of Engineering in structural engineering (1988) from the City College of New York of the City University of New York. He has earned Professional Engineer licenses in the States of New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Bakare is a proud single parent of two sons: Ameen, 30, a civil engineer, and Azeez, 25, an architect. Taj is an active member of the Central Ohio NSBE Professionals chapter (CONPC) in NSBE’s Region IV, as well as the American Society of Civil Engineers and several other civil engineering organizations. He was featured in “AE Members on the Move” in the Winter 2010/2011 Issue of NSBE Magazine; in the 6th Edition of “Who’s Who in Black Columbus,” and in CNN Money Magazine’s “Best Jobs in America” in 2010. His peers in CONPC have named him Member of the Year twice, for 2007–2008 and

Engr. Bakare on National Stage

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2010–2011. Bakare serves as program director of the Association for Bridge Construction and Design, Central Ohio Region; and on the Second Ward Community Initiative board of the City of Delaware, Ohio, where he resides.

The National Society of Black Engineers is the premier organization serving African Americans in engineering and technology. As a technical community service association, NSBE is the link between the African American community and the world of technology. NSBE supports and promotes the aspirations of professionals, students and pre-college students. The mission the founders set forth in 1975, “To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community,” has blossomed into an organization with chapters worldwide.” Egbe Omo Yoruba is proud to note that Engineer Bakare proudly accepted his award in full Yoruba attire. Engr. Bakare is also an avid soccer lover. This proves that fun and play do mix well.

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Almost all of us love the delicious “Dodo” (fried plantain) either as a snack or a part of the main course. Nigerian parties are enhanced by the presence of “Dodo” on the menu. But not many of us know much about the different origins and characteristics of the raw plantain (O̩gẹdẹ Agbagba). Lately, as a part of this newsletter’s gastronomic outreach, we have been exploring some basic facts about our beloved plantain in the local community of Greater Miami Valley. Where do you get your plantain? What options are available? Where is plantain imported from for us to buy locally here? With the following pictures, we briefly answer some of these questions. Plantains purchased in the local Dayton area are imported primarily from Colombia, Guatemala, and Panama. Depending on the source, plantains can have different looks, texture, taste, and shelf life. The photos below show the variety of looks. So, be sure to check out your plantain before you buy. Check out the label on the produce.

Plantain 101

Calories 218 Total Fat 0.7 g 1% Saturated fat 0.3 g 1% Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g Monounsaturated fat 0.1 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 7 mg 0% Potassium 893 mg 25% Total Carbohydrate 57 g 19% Dietary fiber 4.1 g 16% Sugar 27 g Protein 2.3 g 4% Vitamin A 40% Vitamin C 54% Calcium 0% Iron 6% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 25% Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 16%

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Translated and submitted by G. S. Adebisi Adegbile, MD

ORUKO YI

Lati o do Baba re ni o ti gba Nkan soso ti Baba re ni lati fun e niyi,

Nitorina, ti e ni lati lo, ati lati toju Fun gbogbo igbe aiye re

Ti o ba so ago-owo ti Baba re fun e nu O le ra omiran nigbakigba

Sugbon abuku lori oruko re, omo mi Ko le kuro lara oruko na lailai

Oruko mimo ni, ni ojo ti a fi fun e Oruko olola ati oruko pataki si ni lati ni

Nigbati Baba re gba oruko na lati odo Baba nwon Kosi abuku ninu oruko na

Nitorina, toju oruko na dada Nitoripe lehin gbogbo nkan ti a nso yi

Inu re yio dun wipe ko si abuku ninu oruko na Nigbati o ba fi fun omo re.

STEVENSON

You got it from your father, It was all he had to give.

So it’s yours to use and cherish, For as long as you may live.

If you lose the watch he gave you, It can always be replaced.

But a black mark on your name, son, Can never be erased.

It was clean the day you took it And a worthy name to bear.

When he got it from his father. There was no dishonor there,

So make sure you guard it wisely. After all is said and done,

You’ll be glad the name is spotless, When you give it to your son.

Stevenson Poem Translated to Yoruba

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On the lighter side: Following the successful debut of “Headtietainment,” in the December 2013 issue of VOY newsletter, we heard from several men requesting an equal treatment and coverage of their own filatainment. We are glad to oblige in this issue. Unfortunately, the editor could not come up with a credible collection of men’s “filas.” So, the ladies take the crown in this issue also. Men and boys, if you want to be competitive, please send in photos of your filas. What you are up against is depicted in the photo collage below.

Filatainment Challenges Headtietainment

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Iroyin ko to afojuba. See for yourself. Photos don’t lie. The wedding of Dr. Modupeola Agboola to Engineer Kyle Nagay in Musmee, Ohio on February 20, 2014 is another blessing that God has made possible for the family of Dr. Hammed Agboola, former president of Egbe Omo Yoruba.

Wedding Bells: Modupeola Agboola

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World Time Zones

UTC = Coordinated Universal Time (French: Temps Universel Coordonné or Universel Temps Coordonné); often used interchangeably with the term Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) (Source: http://www.timeanddate.com/time/map/) Kini ago wi ni ilẹ O̩mọ Yoruba?

Omo Yoruba, please call home

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to members whose birthdays occurred between January and March, 2014. January: Samuel Banjoko, January 22 February: Pa Samuel Oladitan, February 22 Dayo Odunsi, February 23 March: Valerie Banjoko, March 18

This is Africa, where Nigeria resides

First Quarter 2014 Birthdays

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Available from www.amazon.com, www.iUniverse.com, and other online book sellers A sneak preview of DEJI model for project planning and execution*.

DEJI Model Characteristics Tools & Techniques

Design

• Define goals • Set performance metrics • Identify milestones

• Parametric assessment • Project state transition • Value stream analysis

Evaluate

• Measure parameters • Assess attributes • Benchmark results

• Pareto distribution • Life cycle analysis • Risk assessment

Justify

• Assess economics • Assess technical output • Align with goals

• Benefit-cost ratio • Payback period • Present value analysis

Integrate

• Embed in normal work • Verify symbiosis • Leverage synergy

• SMART concept • Process improvement • Quality control

*Reference: Badiru, A. B., “Application of the DEJI Model for Aerospace Product Integration,” Journal of Aviation and Aerospace Perspectives (JAAP), Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 20-34, Fall 2012.

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