to call sin by its right name, men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole, men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall.”[35] This call for integrity is the basis of Pipim’s book Not for Sale: Integrity in a Culture of Silence (2008). The ultimate goal of the “Why” and “Excellence” lectures is to equip university students, faculty, and staff so that they can effectively compete in the global world—an objective that dovetails with the mission statements of many African universities. Judging from the large turnouts at his lecture series, it appears that Pipim’s message of “mind liberation” is being taken to heart in Africa. On March 14, 2009, The Pan-African organization at Andrews University, Michigan, recognized Pipim “for his spiritual leadership and positive role model as a worthy son of Africa.” [edit]
Notable Quotes Among some of the quotes from Pipim's sermons and lecture series are the following: "WHY I was born is more important than the WHEN." "The heart of the African problem is the African heart." “There is nothing wrong with the African mind. Our problem is the African mindset. It is not a lack of resources, but a deficit of resourcefulness.” “Tribalism is the most comfortable shelter under which our African leaders rest from their hard work of incompetence and selfishness.” “To change the world, you must first be changed.” “The complacency of success is the first step to mediocrity." “Excellence is a journey, not a destination.” "Excellence is distinction. Mediocrity is extinction. We can choose to be DISTINCT or EXTINCT." “Excellence is a winsome lifestyle. Therefore be nice to people.” “Why be a chicken, when you can be an eagle?”
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