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 12^th, 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 12^th, 2012 International Year of the Youth in Enugu State, Nigeria.