*Dear Industry Professional,*

*Most operational problems in organizations rarely start as “big problems.”*

They usually begin quietly through inconsistent processes, undocumented procedures, recurring errors, weak accountability systems, customer complaints, failed audits, avoidable rework, and teams working without structured operational control.

Over time, these small gaps become expensive.

*This is one of the reasons ISO 9001:2015 remains one of the most respected global frameworks for organizations serious about operational excellence, compliance, scalability, customer confidence, and sustainable growth.*

The African Technology and Innovation Institutes (ATII) is pleased to invite you to an advanced executive training session:

*ISO Excellence for Industries: Deep Dive into Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015)*

 Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026

 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM UTC+1

 Format: Virtual (Zoom)

 Registration Fee: $100 USD

This is not a generic awareness programme.

This session is designed as a practical implementation and audit-readiness engagement for professionals and organizations seeking to:
– strengthen operational systems,
– improve process consistency,
– understand ISO 9001 requirements deeply,
– build stronger quality management structures,
– prepare for certification,
– and institutionalize continual improvement.

Participants will gain practical exposure to:

 ISO 9001:2015 clause interpretation

 Internal audit methodology

 Root cause analysis

 Process mapping and risk-based thinking

 Audit simulations

 Documentation systems

 Certification readiness strategies

This programme is ideal for:
• QA/QC Managers
• Manufacturing Executives
• Operations Teams
• Compliance Officers
• HSE Professionals
• Consultants
• SMEs
• Organizations preparing for ISO certification

Registration Link: https://afritechi2.com/iso-excellence-for-industries-deep-dive-workshop-registration-form/

Feel free to share in your networks.

Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

 +2348164995797 (Nigeria)
       +19253076946 (USA)

info@afritechi2.com

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Warm regards,
African Technology and Innovation Institutes (ATII)

Get ready for an unforgettable day of culture, fun, and community at the: Children’s Cultural Festival & Official Launch Hosted by Nigeria Mosaic Network Huddersfield taking place on  Saturday, 30th May 2026 Northfield Hall, Huddersfield from  12PM – 5PM

Come and enjoy: 

 Cultural dance & music

 Children’s activities & game

 Storytelling & traditions

 Food, fun & family moments
Let’s celebrate our heritage together and inspire the next generation

After a year of challenge and success, I’m delighted to announce that Zahara Therapy Ltd is 2026 Winner of Therapy Provider of the Year in the Innovation & Excellence Awards.
The Zahara Therapy family wishes to thank our amazing partners, colleagues and absent friends who have made this journey possible!

Any relationship built on excitment will crash some day. I remember meeting two wonderful women and the first thing they asked me was why do you want to be our friend? I replied, explaining my admiration towards their work, further stating that I needed a support system. That line of statement defined the relationship and gave it a clear vision.

The same goes for a love relationship. If you meet someone of interest, make it clear. I admire you and I would love to get to know you. I can’t promise anything but if it’s right I see the possibility of a future together.

As a result, the relationship now has a clear vision. Friendship plus possibility of marriage if both parties align at the long run.

I believe that if relationships be it business, ministry friends, platonic, marriage based, partnerships are defined from the start a lot of unwanted expectations, bitterness, and disappointment can be avoided

The Freetown Society and Sierra Leone Association in Hull hosted our community event in celebration of the Lord Mayor Cheryl Payne end of term in office. Held on 22/05/26.

We had our dignitaries from Hull City Council and other organisations + community leaders and people in the local communities.

This was a momentous occasion and one everyone enjoyed.

Thank you once again for your exemplary and dedicated service.

Looking forward to working closely with the newly elected Lord Mayor.

Cecil Jones CJ

#freetown#hull#LordMayor#SierraLeone#celebration

Arsenal have won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years following Manchester City’s 1-1 draw away to Bournemouth.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE WINNERS , who won the title for the first time in 22 years , creating a legacy that ill live in the hearts of the GUNNERS for a very long time

Any dropped points from Manchester City on the south coast would have confirmed Mikel Arteta’s side as champions after their 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday, May 18.

HISTORY HAS NOW BEEN MADE

MeNNopause Monday

The Eagle’s Way: Riding the Storm

Good morning brothers,

Two Kinds of Men in a Storm

Most birds sense the pressure drop and scatter. They hide, wait it out, hope it passes. But the eagle? He turns into it.

He doesn’t fight the wind. He locks his wings, catches the updraft, and lets the very force that terrifies everything else lift him above the chaos.

There’s a word for that in a man’s life: midlife.

Stop exhausting yourself in resistance.

A man in crisis often burns all his energy against the storm—denying it, numbing it, working harder, performing harder. But the eagle knows: struggling against the wind only tires you out. The storm doesn’t care about your effort. It cares about your position.

Use the pressure to gain altitude.

That restlessness, that dissatisfaction, those questions you can’t answer—what if they’re not signs you’re failing, but signs you’re being called higher?

Isaiah 40:31: “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.”

Notice: soaring, not striving. The eagle’s strength is renewed not by flapping harder, but by waiting on the wind.

Get above the noise to see clearly.

In the storm, ground level is chaos—rain, debris, panic. But above it? Clarity. The eagle rises until he sees the whole landscape, the way forward, what was hidden from below.

A man in midlife often feels lost because he’s still trying to navigate from within the storm. But the invitation is to rise—to get perspective, to see his life from above, to ask: What have I been too close to see?

The Wilderness Is Your Updraft

The wilderness strips away the old thermals—achievement, reputation, performance. And in that stripping, you discover something terrifying and true:

You were never meant to fly by your own effort.

The eagle doesn’t flap his way to 10,000 feet. He waits. He trusts. He locks his wings and lets the storm do what it was always meant to do.

The Question

What storm are you currently running from that you were meant to rise above?

Not fight. Not fix. Not escape.

Rise above.

The storm isn’t your enemy. It’s your elevator.

Lock your wings. Wait on the wind. See what becomes visible from up there.

Until next Monday, brothers—stay in the air.

MeNNopause: we are the brotherhood that never walks alone.. but like the eagle: we lock are arms together in prayer we wait for the wind of the Holy Spirit and soar above all storms! Fly Eagle fly !!!! You are built for altitude John 3v31

I remember a great man today an erudite scholar of the word and a great mentor Mr Kole Abe.. keep resting in peace Eagle

*Ita Bassey, is a graduate of the University of Calabar with a Second-Class Upper grade 4.2 CGPA Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics and Communications Studies. He is deeply committed to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the Efik language. As a passionate Efik Language Tutor, Translator, and ardent promoter, he brings a wealth of experience in teaching and tutoring both children and adults. With a genuine love for the language, Bassey is dedicated to ensuring its continued vitality and passing on its cultural significance to future generations.*

*He specialises in Efik Grammar, Phonology, History, Vocabulary Development in Efik Language and The techniques in translating English texts to Efik and vice versa.*

*He is involved in a lot of Efik linguistics projects (like phonetic and phonemic transcription of the Tete Efik Dictionary; translation of the Cross River Child Right Law into Efik Language).*

*He is also a language researcher with not less than 5 research papers published in reputable journals. His recent research is “Developing an EnglishEfik Corpus and Machine Translation System for Digitization Inclusion” which was presented in the AfricanNLP Conference in Rabat, Morocco*

*With his convenient online platform, you have the flexibility to learn Efik anytime, anywhere.*

*Whether you prefer scheduled classes or self-paced learning, he adapts to your schedule and learning preferences.*

*Don’t miss out on the opportunity to discover the beauty of Efik language and culture. Enrol now and embark on a transformative language adventure that will broaden your horizons and open doors to new opportunities*

WE are pleased to announce that Farhana Pandor has been appointed as a financial consultant , providing independent support for AFRICA4u

She is a Finance Consultant providing independent support to Africa 4 U Association, with a focus on financial reporting, compliance, and governance support. AAT-qualified accountant with a background in further education at Leeds University Centre.

Farhana has family roots connected to South Africa through her grandmother.

She is hardworking, passionate about life and dedicated

The amazing Hull based Karen Okra -Community Activist, Cultural Leader, Equality Advocate has been named An AFRICA4U AMBASSADOR FOR AFRICA4U CIC and The Hull Coordinator for AFRICA4U.

She was name Africa4u Ambassador and Hull Coordinator at OUR AFRICA4J AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN EAST YORKSHIRE on Tuesday the 21st of April 2026 at the Mary Seacole Lecture theatre, Wilberforce Building , The University of Hull, in partnership with The Wilberforce Institute for Slavery and Emancipation

INFORMATION ABOUT KAREN OKRA CAN BE FOUND BELOW

Karen Okra Community Activist, Cultural Leader, Equality Advocate.

Karen Okra is a community activist and cultural leader with extensive experience in arts, heritage, and community engagement. She played a key role in Hull’s successful bid for UK City of Culture 2017 as a candidate on the Derry~Londonderry Panel, and later served as a Director of both the Hull 2017 City of Culture Board and the Freedom Festival Arts Trust.

Her work focuses on promoting racial and gender equality, with a strong commitment to advancing awareness of Black History and Black achievement. Karen actively addresses challenges faced by Black and minority ethnic communities through education, advocacy, and inclusive programming.

She has a particular interest in the history of Trans Atlantic slave trade and Diaspora Studies and collaborates with the Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation (WISE), the University of Hull, and Hull Museums to support learning and community engagement initiatives.

Karen is an Honorary Fellow of the Wilberforce Institute and a member of the Wilberforce House Advisory Group. Her work is grounded in connecting people, places, and shared histories to create a more inclusive and accessible future