Clients are not paying only for minutes spent completing a task; they are paying for years of knowledge, experience, judgment, wisdom, and skills developed through countless situations. Experience creates efficiency.

Sometimes, a professional may complete in five minutes what another person expects to take hours. That speed should reflect competence, not become a reason to undervalue expertise. Speed reflects experience.

Recently, a client called about an animal on his farm. Although the distance was considerable, I responded immediately because emergencies deserve priority when investments are at risk. Service requires commitment.

I calculated transportation separately and kept my charge moderate because I valued the relationship. Sadly, the animal could not be saved, and another person offered an incorrect diagnosis. Fairness matters.

That experience reminded me that quality service deserves respect, regardless of how quickly results are delivered. I will continue offering top-notch service without compromising my professional value. Value deserves respect.

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view