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Eugenia Abu
13 quotes
“We have many young persons with stories to die for. There is brilliant writing from everywhere. It’s a renaissance.”
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“We need to have a group of writers who will form a watering hole for writers to bounce back on, a group that can serve as a link between the publisher and a good writer.”
Eugenia Abu (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One of the things you must be is confident and well researched. Know a little bit about everything. And although I did not plan to be a Journalist as a young girl, my socialisation helped.”
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“Don’t do your body, it can only take you as far as the bed. Do your brain, it can make you the President of Nigeria. You need to have a functional brain in your head. Pay attention to all you can learn. Work over and beyond the call of duty. Research to be on top of your game. Read. Research. Read. Take up every assignment with dedication, passion, deep-seated hunger to learn. Be tried, tested and proved by your superiors. You can make your space matter.”
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“Be ready at all times. Think small but look at the bigger picture. Understand whom you are. Dress the path and turn up for respect so you can be taken seriously. Act the path. Be the Boss. Do the job. Choose your battles and be kind to your staff and colleagues. Hold on to your Faith and your God, keep your family front at peace and be ready when the opportunity knocks.”
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“‘We want to hear about your values as a political candidate. What are you doing that is newsworthy? Have you learned to write press releases? Learn how to write a copy. Learn how to request for press coverage. This is how to get votes, by appealing to the people.”
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“People are looking for headlines and it doesn’t matter whether Nigeria burns.”
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“I got into media by accident.”
Eugenia Abu (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My toughest challenge was with the toxic environment, strange fellows, and the poor camaraderie in a lot of instances.”
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“Every woman who works must find creative ways to ensure she is doing her best to juggle them well.”
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“Women issues are not as hot on the front burner as they ought to be. I doubt that it affected the increase in the number of women writers. Most literary men do not tell out stories well. It is time for the women to pick up the gauntlet.”
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“You will fail miserably! If you’ve not been reading, you can’t write well.”
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“If you speak well, and have great communication skills, you’re half way there. However, someone with great communication skills may be a disaster at customer service.”
Eugenia Abu (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source