Nigeria, June 22 -- There are two gracious and compassionate RCCG leaders I met who literally transformed my life. You may not fully understand what I am about to share, but stay with me, grab your popcorn and a cold drink, as I walk you through this story. In the summer of 2006, I was admitted into the prestigious Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen for an MBA programme. I had no one to connect with in Aberdeen, Scotland. I had an uncle in England who I had contacted earlier for assistance with temporary accommodation.

I do not blame him; I now understand better. At that time, however, he avoided my request rather subtly. I was deeply upset. We bore the same last name. Only after I had lived in Europe for a couple of years did I begin ...