Ojie Ejemhen pays tribute to Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, at age 57 It is William James, a philosopher, who says, “It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.” For those who know the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipreye Marlin Sylva, this philosopher may have spoken about him, a man whose positive attitude adds the Midas Touch to everything, ensuring that they are accomplished, no matter how mountainous the task is. His commitment and dedication to do the job is not only inspiring; it is very infectious.