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CHAPTER THREE WOMENRISE: FROM SELFISHNESS TO SELFLESSNESS “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” — Philippians 2:3 True rising begins within. A woman may acquire education, build a successful career, establish a business, occupy a respected position, gain influence or become visible to thousands of people, yet still remain underdeveloped in one of the most important areas of life: character. External advancement does not automatically produce internal maturity. In fact, the higher a woman rises, the more important her character becomes, because influence amplifies whatever is already present within her. If selfishness governs her heart, influence may simply give that selfishness a larger platform. If wisdom, humility and compassion govern her life, influence can become a channel through which other people are strengthened. This is why WomenRise must move beyond the language of personal advancement to the deep...

CHAPTER THREE WOMENRISE ... From Selfishness to Selflessness "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." — Philippians 2:3 (ESV The journey from selfishness to selflessness is one of the most profound transformations God can accomplish in the life of a woman. It is a journey of spiritual growth, personal maturity, and leadership development that begins with a changed heart and results in a changed life. Every woman whom God uses significantly must first learn to move beyond self-centered living and embrace a life dedicated to serving Him and blessing others. Before God entrusts a woman with influence, He first develops within her the character to steward that influence with humility, wisdom, and compassion. Selfishness is the natural tendency to place personal interests, desires, and ambitions above the needs of others and above the will of God. It focuses on personal comfort, recognition, success,...

CHAPTER ONE CREATED FOR DOMINION, NOT DECORATION Womanhood was established by divine intent long before it was interpreted, negotiated or redefined by culture. Before societies developed competing ideas about what a woman should be, before institutions debated the place of women in public and private life, and before the digital age created new standards of visibility and comparison, Scripture presented womanhood within the larger architecture of creation. Genesis 1:27 declares that God created humanity in His own image, “male and female created he them.” That statement establishes something fundamental: the dignity of woman is not a social concession.  Her worth does not begin with education, marriage, employment, motherhood, wealth, beauty or public recognition. It begins with creation itself. In an age in which identity is increasingly shaped by algorithms, social expectations, advertising, peer pressure and public opinion, this foundational truth remains remarkably relevant. ...

    CHAPTER ONE CREATED FOR DOMINION, NOT DECORATION Womanhood was established by divine intent long before it was redefined by culture. Before systems debated gender roles, before social media amplified comparison, heaven defined identity. Genesis 1:27 declares that male and female were created in the image of God. This is not poetic sentiment—it is constitutional truth. It establishes dignity, authority, and shared responsibility at the foundation of human existence, principles that remain as relevant today in our hyperconnected, complex world as they were at creation. Dominion was assigned before distortion entered history. Genesis 1:28 records the first mandate: “Be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, and subdue it.” Authority was functional, not hierarchical. From inception, womanhood was linked to stewardship, expansion, and order. Women were not introduced as ornaments—they were introduced as strategic strength. Genesis 2:18 describes her as a “helper suitable,” co...

INTRODUCTION  WomenRise  is a reformative call to women to advance a higher standard of womanhood one rooted in identity, integrity and responsibility. It is a call to pursue success without surrendering character, to embrace influence without losing spiritual alignment, and to grow without becoming captive to validation.It frames womanhood not as competition, but as contribution; not as noise, but as influence; not merely as visibility, but as value. a woman’s rise should not only take her higher; it should make her wiser, stronger, more responsible and more useful to the people and communities her life touches.  The journey of WOMENRISE  is an invitation to know yourself, develop your capacity, guard your values, navigate your world with wisdom, discover your purpose, use your influence responsibly, and build a life that carries meaning beyond personal achievement.   This book is not simply designed to inspire you for a few hours and leave you with memora...

 By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA — The Executive Director of The Alternative Bank, Garba Mohammed, has called for massive investment in agricultural infrastructure, logistics and mechanisation, saying Nigeria must urgently address the structural challenges limiting food production and the movement of farm produce across the country. Mohammed made the call  on Tuesday at the ongoing Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2026 in Abuja, where policymakers, investors and private-sector stakeholders are examining strategies to strengthen Africa’s food systems. The summit, holding from September 15 to 16 at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, has as its theme, “Building the Next Superpower: Africa’s Food Power Play.” The Alternative Bank executive said investment in agriculture should not be limited to financing farmers, stressing that infrastructure capable of connecting farms to markets remained fundamental to achieving sustainable food security. According to him, efficient l...