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100% Valiant | Business Leader | Founder @VCOFoundation, @feetntricks | Son of the Soil | Championing #KaAnambraChawapu

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I am glad to finally share this excerpt from a recent interview, partly because it lets me respond to a question that has appeared repeatedly on my timelines: Why haven't I been more visibly active in the current political cycle? But my answer points to something larger than me. Over time, I have become increasingly concerned by how quickly we judge one another, especially in politics. We judge by appearances, by what we have heard, by the camp someone belongs to, or by conclusions we formed long before we knew the whole story. I could simply correct the assumptions made about me and move on. But that would miss the more important lesson. So I want to suggest a private exercise, particularly for those of us deeply engaged in politics. You may have heard me say that, ultimately, there are only two sides: Light and Darkness. Take the political party, movement, or tendency you identify with. Privately, make two lists. Put on one side those you believe represent Light, and on the other those you believe represent Darkness. Then ask yourself one uncomfortable question: How do I really know? That question changes everything. We see conduct. We hear speeches. We observe alliances and public choices. These things matter, and we must exercise discernment. But we do not see the human heart. Scripture itself warns of people who see without perceiving and hear without understanding (Mark 4:12). That is why discernment must never become self-righteousness. If we claim to belong to the Light, our first responsibility is not to become better prosecutors of everybody else. It is to submit ourselves more completely to the Spirit of Truth, to examine our own motives, test what comes before us, reject evil, and hold firmly to what is good. Another danger is believing we can live indefinitely somewhere between Light and Darkness, changing sides according to tribe, friendship, political convenience, personal advantage, or the demands of the moment. Jesus Christ leaves us with a much harder standard: “Whoever is not with me is against me.” (Matthew 12:30) I increasingly believe we are living in spiritually consequential times, the End Times, as defined by Biblical prophecies. That makes careless judgment dangerous, but it also makes complacency dangerous. This is a season for repentance, discernment, courage, and deeper alignment with God. So before asking where another politician stands, where another party stands, or even where another movement stands, perhaps the more searching question is: Where do I stand, and what in the way I live proves it? Truth does not bend itself around our politics, our friendships, our ambitions, or our preferences. We must align ourselves with Truth. Watch the full interview here:

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VALENTINE OZIGBO CONVENES MAIDEN NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE VALIANT MOVEMENT ABUJA, Nigeria — Valentine Ozigbo, business leader and founder of the Valiant Movement, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, convened the organisation's first National Conference, bringing together coordinators and leaders from all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory for a day of orientation, leadership training, and strategic planning. Held at Hotel De Bently, Abuja, the conference marked a significant milestone for the non-partisan leadership and citizenship development initiative, which is anchored on the principles of courage, character, and capacity. Activities commenced on Friday, June 12, with a welcome dinner that brought state leaders together for the first time as a national body. The gathering provided an opportunity for delegates travelling from across the country to build relationships ahead of the conference, reflecting the movement's belief that enduring national transformation must be rooted in genuine community and shared purpose. Delegates reconvened on Saturday for the main conference, where they were formally introduced to the movement's vision, values, structure, and strategic direction before participating in a packed programme featuring presentations by members of the national leadership team. Delivering the keynote address, Ozigbo, a multiple-award-winning global CEO, described the gathering as fundamentally different from traditional political assemblies. "This is not merely another conference," Ozigbo told delegates. "It's not another political meeting. It's not another gathering of people looking for positions or titles or applause. This gathering is different." He argued that Nigeria's most pressing challenge extends beyond politics. "At its deepest level, Nigeria suffers from a crisis of leadership values, civic consciousness, and moral courage," he said. Ozigbo painted a picture of decades of normalised corruption, transactional leadership, and widespread civic disengagement. "Too many young people have concluded that integrity does not pay," the acclaimed political leader said. "Too many leaders now pursue power without purpose." While acknowledging leadership failures, he insisted that citizens also bear responsibility for national renewal. "A nation does not collapse only because leaders fail. A nation also collapses when citizens abandon responsibility," Ozigbo said. "A society does not die merely because bad people exist. A society dies when good people surrender responsibility. That is why the Valiant Movement was born." Addressing what he described as "the tyranny of blame," Ozigbo challenged Nigerians to move beyond assigning responsibility for the country's problems and focus instead on solutions. "Responsibility is the highest form of power," he said. On the question of restructuring, Ozigbo clarified his position. "When I say restructuring, let me define it. I don't mean division. I don't mean hatred. I don't mean violence. I don't mean the destruction of Nigeria. I mean the honest redesign of systems and governance structures so that this country can work more fairly, more efficiently, and more sustainably for all its people." He argued that political restructuring must be accompanied by a restructuring of values and mindset. "We must restructure how we think, how we lead, how we speak, how we treat truth, and how we understand citizenship and responsibility, because a corrupt mind will eventually corrupt even the best institutions and constitutions." Responding to questions about the movement's political intentions, Ozigbo emphasised that the nationwide structure was not being built to advance any individual's political ambitions. Instead, he described the Valiant Movement as a long-term civic and cultural intervention aimed at transforming leadership culture and citizenship values.

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