PRESTIGE — AN AMBASSADOR FOR LATENESS, PREACHING PUNCTUALITY

My name is Precious Adole Ojochegbe, popularly known as Prestige, and I am an ambassador for lateness, preaching punctuality to the world. It may sound contradictory, but there is a meaningful lesson behind the irony. Lateness is often dismissed as a minor habit—something we laugh about, excuse, or simply accept as part of our personality. However, the consequences of habitual lateness extend far beyond arriving a few minutes after the agreed time. Lateness communicates. It communicates how we manage our commitments, how we prioritize other people's time, and, in many situations, how seriously we take our responsibilities. Time is one of the most valuable resources available to every individual. Unlike money, opportunities, or material possessions, time cannot be recovered once it has been spent. When we keep someone waiting unnecessarily, we are not merely taking minutes from their schedule; we are taking something from them that can never be returned. That is why punctuality deserves to be viewed as more than a social courtesy. Punctuality is a reflection of discipline, respect, preparedness, and professionalism. A person may be exceptionally talented, intelligent, creative, or capable, but consistent lateness can gradually undermine the perception of those qualities. People often form impressions from patterns of behaviour, and reliability is built through consistency. Showing up on time tells people: “I value your time.”“I respect this commitment.”“I prepared for this.”“You can depend on me.” And this is where my story becomes particularly interesting. I am speaking about punctuality while openly acknowledging that lateness has been part of my own experience. I am not presenting myself as someone who has mastered the subject completely. Rather, I speak as someone who has recognized the importance of improving in an area that many people struggle with. There is something powerful about learning from our own shortcomings. We do not need to be perfect before we can share a valuable lesson. Sometimes, our greatest credibility comes from being honest about the things we are still working on. So, yes, I may occasionally be the person who arrives late. But I can still be the person who reminds you why you shouldn't make lateness a lifestyle. Because being late once may be an occurrence. Being habitually late is a reputation. And reputation is built through repeated behaviour. The goal, therefore, is not simply to arrive early. The goal is to become someone whose word can be trusted, whose commitments are respected, and whose presence communicates reliability. Punctuality is a small discipline with significant consequences. It can strengthen professional relationships, build trust, create better opportunities, and demonstrate a level of personal responsibility that words alone cannot communicate. So from Prestige—the unconventional Ambassador for Lateness preaching Punctuality to the World—here is the message: Respect time.Respect commitments.Respect people.Prepare ahead.Show up.Be dependable. Because sometimes, the most professional thing you can say is not a speech. It is simply being there when you said you would be. And if I can encourage even one person to become more punctual while I continue working on my own relationship with time, then perhaps my experience with lateness can serve a greater purpose. I may be an ambassador for lateness, but my mission is punctuality.

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