Saturday, November 5, 2011

2011 LIFYEAD WYD Report


THE REPORT OF THE LIFE-SKILLS INITIATIVE FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (LIFYEAD), 2011 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF  NIGERIA, NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE – NIGERIA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERNATIONAL YOUTH REFORMATION ORGANIZATION (IYOREF), LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA.

The 2011 Life-skills Initiative for Youth Empowerment and Development (LIFYEAD), held on August 12th, 2011 on the campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State (South-East Region), Nigeria, co-hosted by  International Youth Reformation Organization (IYOREF), Lagos State, Nigeria USA and sponsored by the University of Nigeria General Enterprises limited (UNGEL); Prince Computer School Limited, a division of Prince Holdings; Confidence Empowerment Foundation, Anambra State; University of Nigeria HIV/AIDS Unit; Living World Campus Fellowship (UNN) with nearly 172 students from different states in attendance; 8 youths delegates from different NGOs that focus on Youth Development around the South-East Region; 12 NGOs from different states and delegates representing their paramilitaries.
            However, the International Youth Day celebration was organized in conjunction with our yearly conference with paper presentations which title: Nigerian Youth and their Unemployed Challenges: The possible Way Out: and was addressed by Rev. Joseph M. starling, Texas, USA and founder of the Place of Hope International.
            Notwithstanding, some of the participating Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOS) includes the following:
1)    University of Nigeria, Nsukka HIV/AIDS Team lead by Mrs. Ada okeke for conducting HIV/AIDSD testing and counseling
2)    Name of Delegate: Chuwkuemeka Godswill
Organization: Greenland Consult (GC)
State: Enugu State
Phone: +234(0)806-662-5331, +234(0)803-242-2884

      3) Name of Delegate: Dr. Mrs. V.C. Chibuko
Organization: Centre for Children and Youth Counseling (CCYC)
State: Enugu State
Phone: +234(0)803-073-2691

      4) Name of Delegate: Hon. Nwachukwu Mathew
Organization: Potential Minds Initiative (PMI)
State: Abia State
Phone: +234(0)80

      5) Name: Adebayo Oluwatosin
Organization: International Youth Reformation Organization (IYOREF)
State: Lagos State
Phone: +234(0)818-742-9033

      6) Name: Ozuzu Promise
Organization: International Youth Counseling Nigeria (IYCN)
State: Imo State
Phone: +234(0)703-253-

      7)  Name:
Organization: National Association of Gifted and Talented Youth (NAGTY)
State: Ebonyi State
Phone: +234(0)806-923-0194

      8) Name: Comrade Acha Emmanuel
Organization: Youth Education on Human Rights And Civil Responsibilities (YEHRCR)
State: Enugu State
Phone: +234(0)803-375-1328


Eventually, the event was covered as regards to Videoing by CUDIMAC and pictured by owoh Henry while Technical Assistant was Okechukwu Meletus and powered by Living World Campus Fellowship, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Finally, the event would not have been successful without the active participation of the following personalities:
1) Prof. Obasi Igwe              -           Lead Opening Ceremony
2) Pastor Eze Gideon          -           Opening Prayer
3) Prof. E.J. Otagburuagu  -           Staff Adviser
4) Prof. P.N.C. Ngwu           -           Patron
5) Dr. Goodhead Uchendu            -           Chairman of the occasion
6) Rev. Joseph M. Starling -           Guest Speaker
7) Dr. Mrs. V.C. Chibuko     -           Co-Guest Speaker
8) Hon. Nwodo Ken             -           Chairman, Local Organizing committee
9) Nweke Prince                  -           National Coordinator
10) Chika Henry                   -           Programme Coordinator

Paper Presenters Include the following persons:
1)    Attah Emmanuel
2)    Hon. Nwachukwu Mathew – Potential Minds Initiative (PMI)
3)    Chief Dr. Mrs. M.I.C. Adamere – Asebe Shehu Yar’dua Foundation (ASYF)
4)    Ozuzu Promise – Intenational Youth Council, Nigeria (IYC)
5)    Comrade Acha Emmanuel –
6)    Dr. Mrs. V.C. Chibuko – Centre for Children and Youth counseling (CYCC)
7)    Mrs. Okeke Ada – University Medical Services.
Basically, participants were also offered generously with food, snacks,
Soft drinks and free certificate of participation to all represent NGOs at the end of the event.  At the closing remarks, the chairman, Local Organizing Committee – Mr. Nwodo ken finally thank and appreciate all delegates and other intended participants who showcase their present at the events irrespective of the on-going rain in the university community.
Once again, we thank you all and hoping to see you in our up coming Saturday, August 12th, 2012 International Year of the Youth in Enugu State, Nigeria.



2011 LIFYEAD WYD Welcome Speech


AN ADDRESS PRESENTED BY THE NATIONAL COORDINATOR, LIFE-SKILLS INITIATIVE FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (LIFYEAD), NWEKE PRINCE IN COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONAL YOUTH REFORMATION ORGANIZATION (IYOREF),NIGERIA-USA ON FRIDAY AUGUST 12TH, 2011 IN NIGER HALL, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE

The Vice-chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka
The Chairman of the Occasion
The Head of the department of Political Science here present
The lords, Spiritual Temporal
Your Royal Highness
Chief and Elders here present
NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, Companies or representative here present
The Military and Paramilitaries, here present
Other Voluntary Organizations here present
Member of LIFYEAD and IYOREF here present,
Lovers of Youth empowerment and Development
Members of the Press
Ladies and Gentlemen:

            It is with a deep sense of humility and dedication that I welcome you all to this joyful events to been held in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.  I equally extend a very warm welcome to the many NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, Companies or representatives, Royal Fathers and other distinguished friends, partners, men and women who have honored us their presence today. We are indeed grateful to God Almighty for bringing you here safely.

            Notwithstanding, International Youth Day (IYD) was initiated by the United Nations General Assembly in collaborations with other developed and developing countries around the world in December, 1999 which finally was declared in August 12th, 2000 in United States of America. However, one of the major reasons for this notable day around the world is to celebrate the young youths energy, imagination, initiatives, skills, and to recognized their contributions and active participation towards enhancing peace and development in their various community.

            I am to inform you that this NGO was initiated in 2008 while she started its operation in 2009 with 15 members. Today, this organization is fully recognized and approved by Nigerian Network of NGOs; world Youth Movement for Democracy; National coalition of Nigerian Youth in South-East Nigeria; World Association of NGOs; Global Youth Action Network; Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS; Nsukka Local Government and as well partners with many Local, Regional, National and International Organizations. The organization has today trained so many secondary schools; youth in different communities; undergraduate students of the university and many intended beneficiaries in the following areas, such as: ICT Component, Leadership Skills, Vocational skills, Youth Development, CV/Reporting writing, proposal Writing, and most especially   in conducting HIV/AIDS testing and counseling with the assistance of the university medical HIV/AIDs unit till date. At present, the organization has 26 staff; 8 board of trustees; 12 resources persons, 6 advisors and 158 volunteers both within and outside the country.

            If am permitted to say, I wills suggest that there is need for the government to encourage youth development issues; established training centres in rural communities; courage non-formal education system to enable the unemployed and the school drop out acquire some relevant skills to become creative, developed and self-reliant which on the other hand would help the nation to reduce the rate of crimes, election thugs, over-dependency and community violence in our respective homes.
            Finally more details about this organization can be downloading in our blogspot, google search, facebook and linkedin and encyclopedia etc.

            Ladies and gentlemen, NGOs, Foundations or representative here present, I once again thank you all for your kind attention. We wish you happy celebration and conference. May God in His infinitely mercy grant you all safe journey back to your respective destinations. Stay with us.

NWEKE PRINCE
NATIONAL COORDINATOR
(LIFYEAD)