Cover Profile Else’s Mind? – inspiring people to live a positive life by focusing on their God-given instincts; Special Moments At the Throne of Grace - a carefully composed, sample prayers to help readers understand the foundation, purpose, and reward of prayer while building relationships with God, family and fel-
low humans. She has just published her fifth book -- Living the Commandments -- Prayer Thoughts Inspired by Scripture. A book focused on God's laws, showing us how to live a joyous life by studying and obeying His laws and commands.
and Times Humanitarian Award” and was the very first Nigerian woman in the U.S.A. to receive the “Akanu Ibiam Humanitarian Award” from the Ebony State Union (the home state of Sir Akanu Ibiam). She was also one of the first three women to be honored in the U.S.A. with the "CMS Humanitarian Award" - from the oldest grammar school in Nigeria. She is an esteemed member of the prestigious National As-
sociation of Professional Women (NAPW), and was named “Woman of the Year” by the organization in 2012 and 2013. She also got the Women in leadership Award in 2010.
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Governors, Mayors and Members of Congress have recognized Dr. Asomugha for her relentless service and contribution to the community. Her ability to bring people together, to inspire and motivate others has earned her numerous awards including but not limited to the “Ambassador of Past and present California Goodwill Award,” the “Life
Dr. Asomugha was born in a large Christian family in Umuahia in Nigeria. She learned compassion and giving from her parents. As a woman who leads by example, she attributes her success in life to her
upbringing and is thankful to God for the parents she had. Besides reading, writing, and dancing, she displays a natural agricultural and nurturing talent. During the Nigeria-Biafra War, as a teenager, she wouldsupply the entire village and entrepreneurial women with fruits and vegetables she grew for resale. She still plants fruits and vegetables and loves sharing her produce with friends and family especially with SUMMER 2018