THE REPORT OF ACTIVITIVES OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA WITHIN THE LAST ONE YEAR: BY OLUSOGA A. SOFOLAHAN (OLORI OMO-OBA) LT, FSM,FCE. Brothers & Sisters Scouts, welcome to yet another Annual General Meeting of this great Association, no doubt about the fact that; we have grown tremendously over the last two years that the organization has repositioned herself as not only a local organization that we are all used to for many years, but as an International rated organization that could compete favorably with other Scouting organization worldwide. There were several programs that were conducted over the last One year; though we might not necessarily remember all, but it is worth of note to document some of these programs embarked upon for our records. The goal is for the Chief Commissioner to perform the Executive Summary of most of the Programs that were done, while different Assistant Chief Commissioners are expected to buttress some facts that will relate to their Departments. 2014 Annual General Meeting was held at Akwa Ibom State (the land of uncommon transformation) on the 20 th to 22 nd of June 2014 with the assistance of the Almighty God and the outgone Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State : Her Lordship Ntem Idongesit Isua, the President of Akwa Ibom State Scout Council, who did not only sat with us to plan the programs steps by steps, one point after the other, but equally commitment her funds into supporting the successful execution of the Annual General Meeting. Appreciation equally goes to the Akwa Ibom State Scout Commissioner, Dr. Ime Etuknwa and the entire Council to treating the National Scout Council to the good hospitality in Akwa Ibom State. While counting on the foregoing, our journey over the last one year are as documented below; like l said, there were many programs, but for want of space, we will document for few programs held. JULY 2014: participated at the Wings Jamboree in Essex United Kingdom. Though initially, all the then intending participants were denied Visa to enter United Kingdom, however, after additional push from the International Department and the Chief Commissioner, all these participants were issued Visas and they travelled for this program. They have since returned to Nigeria having made Nigeria very proud at the Jamboree. (See photo extracts at the photo page).
AUGUST 2014: participated at the 40 TH World Scout Conference at Ljubljana Slovenia, prior this this series, the last time Nigeria contingents ever visited the World Scout Conference was more than Twenty years. At the Conference, Nigeria was able top showcase their Scouting Skills and talents towards the reviews of World Scout Conference Resolutions on the establishment of New Vision and Strategies for Scouting. This conference herald the opportunity of working with other African Brothers & Sisters Scouts towards the supports given to two of our African Candidates that are currently serving at World Scout Committee today. (See photo extracts at the photo page). SEPTEMBER 2014 The new Vision and Strategies were introduced to the members of the Scout Association of Nigeria, so as to create a paradigm shift from the old Strategies to the new Strategies. The Old and the New Strategies were communicated in the following manner. Old Vision: The Vision for Scouting is: As a global Movement, making a real contribution to creating a better world. We see Scouting entering its second century as an influential, value-based educational Movement focused on achieving its mission, involving young people working together to develop their full potential, supported by adults who are willing and able to carry out their educational role. Old Vision: By 2023 Scouting will be the world s leading educational youth movement, enabling 100 million young people to be active citizens creating positive change in their communities and in the world based on shared values. The Vision for Scouting, Vision 2023, was adopted at the 40th World Scout Conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2014. SERIAL OLD STRATEGIES NEW STRATEGIES 01 Youth Involvement in Decision Making Youth Engagement 02 Adolescents Educational Method in Scouting 03 Gender Equalization (boy, girl, men, women Diversity & Inclusions 04 Reaching Out Social Impact 05 Adult in Scouting Communication & Relations 06 21 st Century Organization Governance 07 Scout Profile
SEPTEMBER 2014 The changes in the Vision and Strategies of Scouting Worldwide, led to the restructuring of National Scout Organization into Sub-Heads that will focus on managing all the New Strategies with the goal of achieving the Set Triennial Objectives of the World Scout Conference. OCTOBER 2014: As part of the World Organization of Scout Movement celebration of 2014 Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet, Nigeria participated at these programs across the 36 States of Federation plus Abuja. This program was ably led by Engr. Abdulkadir Abubakar Gana, who doubles as the National Headquarters Commissioner Youth in Nigeria and the President of West African Youth Forum. This program recorded huge successes at every nook and cranny of the Nation. At this same October 2014, The South-East Zone in conjunction with the Adult In Scouting Unit organized National Adult Resources Workshop at St. Peters & Paul Catholic Church Owerri. This workshop witnessed over One-Hundred and Forty Adults In Scouting from all the Five States within the Zone, namely: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo. NOVEMBER 2014 The National Executive Committee members were restructured to focus on the New Scouting Vision and Strategic Priorities, coupled with the National Executive Committee meeting that was held at Makurdi in Benue State, where Board of Trustees were recommended for the Scout Association of Nigeria. Two reconciliations meetings between and some of our Federating brothers, were organized by Senator Bode Olajumoke s Committee, which brought about the position of the Scout Association of Nigeria through a joint communiqué signed by the Chief Commissioner and the Chief Scout. DECEMBER 2014 National Executive Committee went on recess, however, the Review of Boy Scout Association of Nigeria Law into Law 2014 as amended by the Federal Ministry of Justice in Nigeria for passage at the lower and the upper houses of the Nation.
JANUARY 2015 The dissemination of Global Assessment Tool for the Nigeria National Scout Organization for the benchmarking of the Activities and various functions within the Nigeria NSO. This month again witnessed the postponement of the North-West National Adult Resources Workshop that was scheduled to take place at Sokoto, in Sokoto State. FEBRUARY 2015 visited the Honorable Minister of Education Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau-CON at the Federal Ministry of Education at Abuja. The visit was centered around the re-establishment of Scouting back into Primary, Secondary and Tertiaries Institutions of the Country. The Minister was equally decorated as an Ambassador of Peace in Nigeria after his induction as member of the Scout Movement. The Youth wing of the Scout Association of Nigeria, FCT Scout Council visited the Old people s Home at Abuja; Several gifts were given by the Young Scouts to the Old people. The Scout Association of Japan, through the African Scout Region extended the opportunity to present Six Scout members (1 Adult + 5 Scouts) under Operations Kirara hama A & B to the forthcoming 23 rd World Scouts Jamboree at Yamaguchi Kirara hama, Japan. Equally, registered over Fifty Scouts and Leaders for the 23 RD World Scouts Jamboree coming up in Japan on the 28 th to 8 th of August 2015. MARCH 2015 organized an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EOGM) at Akure in Ondo State to discuss and present positions on our purported Federating Brothers to Bode Olajumoke s Panel. This program coincided with the All African Scout Day celebrations in which TSAN Leadership hierarchy visited Idanre Historical Hills in Ondo by climbing parts of the 776 Steps that lead to the top of the Historical Mountains. The 2015 African Scout Day celebrations provided opportunities to Scouting Leadership to Ondo State MOTHER & CHILD HEALTH PROGRAMS as established by the Government of Ondo State. These programs were climaxed with a Special Dinner and Investiture Ceremony of His Excellency Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State as the Ondo State Scout Patron and Messengers of Peace Ambassador.
MARCH 2015 obtained the reviewed/signed Law of THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA 2014 from the Federal Ministry of Justice and Office of the Attorney General of the Federation. attended the 2 nd Head of Contingents meeting at Yamaguchi Kirara-hama Japan on the 27 th to 29 th of March 2015. The meeting was attended by over 157 Countries with Nigeria, Tanzania and South African being the only African Countries that represented Africa. The Chief Commissioner of Scout of Nigeria Olori Omo Oba Olusoga Sofolahan Atibioke and the International Commissioner, Captain Ibrahim Faruk Musa (Rtd) represented Nigeria at the Japan meeting. APRIL 2015 perfected her Annual Registration process with World Organization of Scout Movement (WOSM) having paid Two Thousand, One Hundred Dollars Only ($2,100) from the Two Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Three Dollars Annual Dues ($2,923). The Association planned to complete the outstanding Eight Hundred and Twenty Three Dollars Only ($823) before the commencement of World Scout Jamboree in July 2015. Leadership met and discussed with the Legal Department and Properties Commissioner on some of the Association scathed Properties in and around Nigeria. The goal is to harmonize and document all these Properties with the Nigeria National Scout Council. MAY 2015: Leadership Team visited Okeagbe in Ondo State for the Burial Ceremony of Yeye Oba Maria Sofolahan-Atibioke, the mother to the Chief Commissioner, Scout of Nigeria. The Association continued with the registrations of Nigerian Contingents to the 23 rd World Scout Jamboree at Yamaguchi Kirara hama Japan. The Chief Commissioner visited Rivers State Scout Council as part of working Visits to the State Scout Council. Again the Scouting Leadership visited Anambra State for the Investiture of His Lordship Justice Peter Umeadi as the President of Anambra State Scout Council.
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REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL METHOD DEPARTMENT PRESENTED AT THE NEC/AGM BY ELDER OLU AKIN LT, DCC ASSISTANT CHIEF COMMISSIONER & HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ON18TH JUNE, 2015. In line with the request from the Chief Commissioner for Departmental inputs into the forthcoming Annual General Meeting in Osun, please find below activities carried out in the Training Unit of the Department from January to May, 2015: National Trainers Orientation Meetings: S/No Venue Dates Number of Participants 1. Nasarawa State NYSC Orientation Camp, Keffi. 2. Iyekogba Scout Camp, Benin, Edo State Courses Held: 23 rd 25 th 119 January, 2015 6 th 8 th Feb., 2015 52 s/no. Title of Course Dates Venue Number of Participants 1. General Information Course 6 th to 8 th March, 2015 Benin 27 2. General Information Course 24 th 26 th April, 2015 Kaduna 44 3. General Information Course 24 th 26 th April, 2015 Kogi 17 4. General Information Course 1 st 3 rd May, 2015 Katsina 91 5. General Information Course 8 th 11 th May, 2015 FCT 40 6. B.T.C. (Explorers) 7 th 13 th May, 2015 Kano 49 These courses are in line with the approved annual training programme for 2015. In compliance with the new directives equally, each of the Course Leader has been directed to forward scanned copies of the Bank Teller used in paying the mandatory 20% into the Association s Account, while they present the original to the National Treasurer at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting in Osun for issuance of the official receipts. At the time of compiling this report, the actual amounts paid were not available.
Proposed Courses: S/N o Title of Course 1. Woodbadge Practical (Scout) 2. Leader Trainer (LT) Course 3. 2015 Woodbadge Reunion Proposed Dates Hosting State Level of Preparation 23 30 Aug., 15 Abia State LOC s report expected as to fixing suitable venue, sourcing of support for the course. Course advert already in Circulation. 14 18 Sept., 15 Imo State Same as above. Advert awaits Report of the LOC 18 20 Sept., 15 Imo State Same as above. Advert awaits LOC Report. The Reunion is also intended to be used for finalizing proposal on General Woodbadge Training. As a Special meeting of ALT and LT Charged will be held to iron out this issue. 4. Woodbadge Practical (Explorers) The course is targeted within October and November, 2015. The venue being considered is the Scout Training Centre at Kagoro Kaduna State