APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF REGIONAL COORDINATORS/COUNTRY DIRECTORS

 LIFE-SKILLS INITIATIVE FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (LIFYEAD)

APPLICATIONFOR THE POST OF REGIONAL COORDINATORS/COUNTRY DIRECTORS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates voluntarily for recruitment as Regional Coordinators and Country Directors (Representatives) of the above named non-governmental organization in various countries in African Continent. Candidates on full-time employment are not eligible to apply but can apply as Member, Board of Directors. The available vacancies are indicated below:

Regional Coordinator, West African

Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Gambia. Zambia, 

Regional Coordinator, Central African

Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chad, Sudan, Congo, and Cameroon

Regional Coordinator, South Africa

Regional Coordinator, East African

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda

Regional Coordinator, North African

Morocco, Mauritania, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

i)     Candidates must be a citizen of the selected countries listed above.

ii)    Candidates must be a registered member of an organization in their country.

iii) Candidate must write a brief cover letter explaining reason for such interest to accompany with his/her CV and one digital passport photograph.

iv) Candidates must have a minimum of First Degree or in-view at least with 3 years of post experienced in local, national or international NGOs activities.

v)   Candidates without degree but has a proven track records of concluded projects or activities in our respective areas of focus are also eligible to apply.

vi) Short listed candidates will be communicated through their emails.

vii)              All applications/CV MUST be send as an attachment to our email at: lifeskillsinitiative@yahoo.com.

REFEREE REPORTS

Candidates should Forward at least 1 attach copy of his/her referee letter of recommendation and must be dully stamp and sign.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS

All application must deliver or addressed and sent by courier or electronically to “The Executive Secretary, LIFYEAD, 94 Bonny Street, Umuahia – 4244001, Abia State, Nigeria”.

CLOSING DATE

Application starts from the date of this publication and closes on October 25, 2013.

** IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS**

Check out for information on Selected Candidates via the LIFYEAD webs: http://www.lifyead.webs.com from November 15, 2013, for your further necessary action. While candidate’s profiles and pictures will be uploaded in our propose website.

IMO JUSTICE

Press Secretary to the Executive Director

LIFYEAD, Nigeria

What's Happening In Your Youth Development

Youth Employment Initiative Launched in South Africa

 

Caterpillar Foundation and the International Youth Foundation 
Join Forces to Improve Job Prospects

Johannesburg, South Africa  - To address the challenges young people face in South Africa when entering the labor force or starting their own business, the International Youth Foundation (IYF) and the Caterpillar Foundation have launched EquipYouth, a program that will provide 720 local youth with a package of services that includes technical job and life skills training as well as post-training support. The program, which is gaining valuable corporate support from Barloworld Equipment South Africa (the local Cat® dealer), will be implemented through St. Anthony’s Education Centre, a South African organization established to address the educational and training needs of vulnerable youth and adults in the community.

Through EquipYouth, participants will receive 24 weeks of hands-on training focused on preparing them to acquire certification as electricians, welders, automotive mechanics, bookkeepers, and plumbers. Youth will also receive a life skills training component that includes such issues as workforce readiness, community engagement, and strategies to become self-sufficient. Upon graduation, trainees will register with the job and career counseling office at St. Anthony’s Education Centre where they will receive ongoing support in finding internships and employment opportunities.

"We are excited about the tremendous possibilities EquipYouth will create for these young people," said Caterpillar Corporate Public Affairs Director Jim Baumgartner. “Giving unemployed youth options for a sustainable employment future closely aligns with the Caterpillar Foundation focus on access to education. We are proud to support IYF in its efforts to reach young people with technical training and life skills." Terry Dearling, Executive Director, Human Resources at Barloworld Equipment, added: “As a leading South African company, Barloworld has a responsibility and a desire to help build our nation. That means helping its citizens to obtain the skills they need to become active in the economy – particularly those who simply don’t have the means or the support to achieve their dreams.”

The South Africa program is part of a global EquipYouth three-year partnership between IYF and the Caterpillar Foundation that will provide 8,000 young people in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Russia, Singapore, and South Africa with market-relevant life and job skills training along with internships, on-the-job training and employment placement services.

4th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOUTH AND INTERFAITH DIALOGUE

4th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOUTH AND INTERFAITH DIALOGUE                              

Welcome to the website of the 4th Annual International Conference on Youth and Interfaith Dialogue. This year’s International Conference will be held at the ELIEL CENTER, Gold and Base, Jos, Nigeria, from 25-27 October 2012. The Conference will be hosted by New Era Educational and Charitable Support Foundation, in collaboration with The Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions, the United Religions Initiative, and the Jewish-Palestinian Living Room Dialogue Group. The Conference brings together citizens, including representatives of CSOs and Faith-based Groups within Nigeria and around the world to promote and improve mutual respect between faiths and cultures and to support civil society and individuals who intend to reject violence and build our common future. Since its launch in October 2009, the annual International Conference on Youth and Interfaith Dialogue has introduced and supported actions expanding mutual perceptions among individuals of different religions, cultures, genders, and ethnicities. The Conference will offer new tools of a successful Interreligious and Intercultural Model for Dialogue and Peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, and Strategy for overcoming the misunderstandings and stereotypes which affect relations between and within the societies.  The women and men will provide recommendations to decision-makers, institutions and individuals for dignifying everyone and our shared values. In a safe space, the Conference will be a living model for creating prosperity, coexistence beyond war, and restoring friendships and trust. This year, we are newly partnering and working very closely with the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions and the Inter-Faith Action for Peace in Africa (IFAPA) to host a pre-parliament event to create awareness about the global interreligious movement and mobilize towards The Brussels, Belgium 2014 Parliament Event . New Era Educational and Charitable Support Foundation is an active NGO Participant of the United Nations Global Compact.              REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION Everyone attending the conference is required to complete an official registration form. As space is limited, participants are strongly encouraged to register for the conference as soon as possible. Registration for the conference opens January 1, 2012 and closes October 15, 2012. There will be no extensions and Registrations sent in after this closing date will NOT be considered. All completed Registration Forms MUST be accompanied by the appropriate Registration Fees to be considered. Click to Download and Complete the 2012 INTERFAITH CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE  All registrants must pay the registration fee to be confirmed as a participant for the conference. The registration fee provides for a conference program, accommodation, entrance to all conference sessions, including workshops, entrance to the exhibition hall, daily tea break, and all official conference meals. The Conference Registration Fee for Nigerian and International Participants is stated below.  Each participant is responsible for making and paying for their own travel to the conference. Early Registration ((Jan. -July 2011)      Late Registration (After July –Oct.15) Nigerian Participants -       N9,000 N12, 000 International Participants - $300 $350 METHODS OF PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES FOR NIGERIAN PARTICIPANTS  By Direct Bank Deposit for Nigerian Participants (In Nigerian Naira) Participants based in Nigeria should pay their appropriate Registration Fees, using the following Bank Account Details: Account Name:            New Era Educational and Charitable Support Initiative Account Number:        1012019497 Bank Name:                  Zenith International Bank Plc (ZENITH)                                         Jos II Branch, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria METHODS OF PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS a.      Payment of Registration Fees by Electronic Wire Transfer (In US Dollars) Account Name:                     New Era Educational and Charitable Support Initiative Account Number:                5070092919 Swift Code:                            ZEIBNGLA Bank Name:                          Zenith International Bank (Jos II Branch)                                                 Terminus, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria b.       Online Payment, using Credit Card for International Participants (In US Dollars) International Participants wishing to make Online Registration payments can do so at SECURE AMMADO ONLINE REGISTRATION CENTER . Please, kindly note that all Bank and Credit Card charges will be borne by participants. CONFIRMATION AND ACCOMODATION Registered participants, who have fully paid the appropriate Registration Fees and completed the Online Registration Form, will receive a Customized Confirmation ID (CCID) by email and phone.  Conference Venue: The October 2012 International Conference on Youth and Interfaith Communication will be held at the 250-capacity, air-conditioned, multi-purpose Conference Hall of the ELIEL CENTER, located at GOLD AND BASE, behind Nigeria Air force Base, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria The City of Jos:  Jos, the Capital City of Plateau State, Nigeria’s “Home of Peace and Tourism” was established in 1915, as a tin transportation camp. Its early history was closely linked to the prosperity of the mining industry. In 1967, Jos became the capital of the defunct Benue-Plateau State and was transformed into the capital city of Plateau State in 1975, thus becoming an important administrative and commercial center. With a population of over 1,000,000, Jos remains one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Nigeria today, with people of different religious and cultural backgrounds living together. It is adjudged the “Home of Peace” and the safest city to live in Nigeria. Jos is situated almost at the geographical center of Nigeria and lies less than 300 km from Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital. Jos is linked by road, rail and air to the rest of the country. It has an equable climate with its average monthly temperatures ranging between 210 and 250 C, average humidity of 60%, and average rainfall of 1,400mm (56”). Other points of interest in Jos include an open–air museum of traditional architecture, and the Jos Museum, which displays artifacts of the Nok Culture. In the early 1900s Jos was built by the British at the site of the pre-existing village of Geash. Tin mining began in the area in about 1907, and developed rapidly following the completion of a railroad in 1914. Jos also grew as a resort town, attracting tourists to its cool climate.                               Contact UsWe would love to hear from you! Just send us an email, phone call or fill in the form below and we'll try to get back to you as soon as possible. CONFERENCE HOST AND SECRETARIAT Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba, Ph.D, Msc.D Executive Director, New Era Educational and Charitable Support Foundation, RABO HOUSE, #1 Mazaram Road, Rayfield P.0.B0X 6451, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria Email: conference@needcsi.org, eivorgba@needcsi.org   Website: http://www.needcsi.org/ Tel: +234-8052627310, +234- 7098811356   CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE USA Len and Libby Traubman, Co-Founders  Jewish-Palestinian Living Room Dialogue Group, California, USA  Conference Facilitators and Co-Sponsors  Email:  ltraubman@igc.org  Website: http://traubman.igc.org/dg-prog.htm Bartholomew Shepkong,Research and Outreach Intern, Council For a Parliament of the World's Religions 70 East Lake Street, Suit 205 Chicago, IL 60601 Ph. 312.629.2990   Fax 312.629.2991 Email: barth@parliamentofreligions.org   Website: http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/index.cfm T

Call for Applications to form Working Committees!

Today is the official launch of the call for applications to form part of the Working Committees of the Washington DC YouthForce. As you may know, The Washington DC YouthForce 2012 is a coalition of International and community based organizations: Advocates for Youth, CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality, dance4life, Espolea, Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS, LetsStopAIDS, MSMGF - YRG, Y+ Programme GNP+, Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) and Youth RISE. These organizations are working together to ensure that youth is meaningfully involved and represented at the XIX International AIDS Conference (IAC) AIDS 2012.

Committees
To realize its objectives and better represent the voices of all young people, the Washington DC YouthForce is seeking members to join the 4 different organizing committees:

- Pre-Conference
- Advocacy and Media
- Youth Pavilion and Reception
- Main Conference

Selection Process
The Washington DC YouthForce is co-chaired by members of youth organizations, civil society or networks and/or core partner organizations. Committee Co-Chairs will review applications and select the top 10 to 12 candidates for each committee.

Although efforts will be made to provide assistance to committee members to find funding to attend the Conference, we cannot guarantee funding and have no input into the IAS scholarship decision process. Committee Co-Chairs reserve the right to replace committee members who do not contribute according to the agreed upon work plan and timeline for delivery, after discussing the situation with them privately and in advance of taking any decisions.

Criteria
- Fluency in English absolutely necessary;
- Frequent Internet access;
- Ability to attend monthly teleconference calls from March 2012 to May 2012 and weekly calls from June 2012 onwards;
- Commitment to a rights-based approach (including evidence-based information and services, condoms, sexual and reproductive rights, harm reduction, etc.);
- Skills and/or organizational capacity that is relevant to the Committee you are applying for;
- Permission from the organization you work with to contribute your time (approx. 2-3 hours/ week) on a voluntary basis;

- Motivation, pro-activeness, flexibility, reliability and a good sense of humor!

- Young People Living with HIV and young people from key populations affected by HIV are strongly encouraged to apply and get involved in the Washington DC YouthForce.

How to apply?
1. Go to http://bit.ly/z3yqFV
2. Fill out the application
3. Upload your CV by clicking the “Upload” button. You will receive a confirmation message.

The deadline to submit the application form is the 12th of march 2012 .

Nigeria records 281,000 case of HIV annually – FG

 The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja, Nigeria expressed appreciation on the significant progress made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but declared that the country records 281,000 new infections yearly.
According to the Federal Government, only 400,000 persons living with the disease are receiving drugs out of the 3 million people currently affected. About 1.5 million people are required to be on life saving anti-retroviral drugs.  The Director-General of the National Action Committee on AIDS, Prof. John Idoko, stated this at the zonal consultations on ownership for sustainable HIV response where he also attributed the irregular funding of NACA by donor agencies to global meltdown in the past three years.

He said, We have seen very significant progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Nigeria  more than 25 per cent HIV decline between 2001 and 2009. However, we still have very significant gaps.Nigeria has the largest burden of transmission of mother child of HIV in the world  30 per cent with about 70,000 children born every year with HIV. These children hardly live to see their third birthday without treatment.Idoko said much remained to be accomplished if future generations were to live in a world in which the threat of AIDS had been overcome.He said, If we are to transform the landscape of AIDS, it must remain highon the national and global agenda.We must move to a response that is long-term and sustainable-one thatmakes full use of the knowledge and resources developed over the past three decades, yet continues and respond to a changing world that is constantly influencing the future of AIDS.The NACA boss also called on donor agencies to ensure regular funding of the agency.He said, Funding remains largely externally driven and this is unsustainable. Over 80 per cent of our funding for the AIDS response is
from donors.

BACKGROUND:
Nigeria is a country with great business and investment potentials, much of which lies in the abundant of human and natural resources. Tapping these resources requires organized efforts that can facilitate useful and economically viable entrepreneurial endeavors and business ventures. These efforts should target primarily the country’s most viable population, the youth. It is on this platform that Life-Skills Initiative for Youth empowerment and Development (LIFYEAD), designed a programme to help the youths, especially those that are educationally and economically disadvantaged to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to their success in life.
BRIEF HISTORY:
Life-Skills Initiative for Youth Empowerment and Development (LIFYEAD) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) introduced in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka on July, 2008 by Nweke Prince O. Hails from Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State (South-East), Nigeria. However, the operation did not start immediately until July, 2009. The headquarter is located in Abia State while the branch operation is in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. Its membership is drawn from all the Six Geo- political zone of the Federal Republic of Nigeria headed by Regional Coordinator. LIFYEAD believed in Human Rights irrespective of ethic, Origin, birth, state, color, sex, language, beliefs and any form of discrimination is against our dignity and integrity.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE:
Our organization structure is made of the Board of Trustees, National Coordinator, Deputy National coordinator, National Secretary, Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Office Assistance, Account Auditor, Financial Officer, Treasurer, Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Regional Coordinators, Resource Persons/Facilitators, Publicity Secretary, Special Advisors, Members and volunteers.
OUR VISION:
The initiative is poised to provide life-skills training experiences to youths of all categories so that they can acquire relevant knowledge and skills necessary for self development, productivity, creativity and dependency.
OUR MISSION:
To make the young generation competent in all spheres of human endeavours in order to be able to compete favourably with others in this rapidly changing society.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership is free to all who are committed to achieving the vision and the objectives of the initiative inline with the MDGs
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
• To raise the awareness of youth to self-employment as a career option.
• To promote good governance and human rights (through reinforcing citizenship rights, improving prisoners conditions and promoting the resolution of conflict through peace)
• To inculcate in the youth ability to think about or plan the future with great imagination and innovation creativity.
• To Promote peace and security
• To empower young entrepreneurs with business related skills.
• To develop the appropriate support systems, which can facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge?
• To promote healthcares and treatment (HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing)
• To establish mechanisms capable of encouraging innovation and creativity.
• To reduce the rate of unemployment, poverty, crime, hunger etc. among the youth.
• To teach the youth essential practical life skills that is required for productive living (Vocational Production), like: simple cakes, creative arts, hair salon, barbing salon, welding, painting and decoration, bricklaying, carpentering, ability to operate computer and other local production for household (cosmetics productions) such like: local pomade, custard powder, yogurt, soya-beans, soya-milk, kitchen soap, shoe-polish, ice-cream, Detergent, and many other related skills like: ICT and Decorations
OUR ACTIVITIES:
 Leadership Skills
 Advocacy
 Youths Empowerment
 HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing
 Advanced Skill Acquisition
 ICT Awareness Sensitization
 Career Counseling
 Community Development Issues and Studies
 Poverty Reduction
 Eradication for Drug Abuses and Usage
 Decorations (Interior and Exterior)
 Gender Issues
 Health Cares Treatment: Diabetic/Hypertension Testing and Counseling 
 Business Management
 Financial Management 
OUR SPONSORS:
• Prince Computer Schools Ltd
• Confidence Computer Institute
• Richmond Open University
• Institute of African Studies
• Creativity Mobilization Movement
• Tomorrow Leaders Forum
• AfriHUB Nigeria Limited
• Youth Friendly Centre
• Nsukka Local Government Area
• Royal Crown Academy
• Pastor Helen Chika Henry
• Hon. Onyeke Chineme
• Alamo Ministries
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
•Access to our ICT training on advance programs.
•Free participation to local, regional, National and International Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, talk-shows etc
•Access to job opportunities with our employment agencies.
•Links to Networking, Coalitions, Donors and Agencies for Project Funding in your locality
•Recommendations to International NGOS base on the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae.
•Free access to real Job Opportunities within and outside the country especially with the following organizations: WHO, UNDP, USAID, UNICEF, UNDP, UNESCO, United Nations etc
•Free Access to information’s on any up-coming Local, Regional, National, International Conferences and •Workshops on Health, HIV/AIDS, Education/Scholarship, Community Development and Climate Change
•Free constant training on Advocacy, Good Governance, Proposal Writing, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Career Counseling, Report Writing, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Response to Proposal, Human Rights, Climate Change, Environmental Sanitation, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Counseling and Testing
•Ability to acquire our training skills and others packages.
•Free access to health care training and experience
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS SO FAR
 Training of Prisoners in Nsukka metropolis Through Skill Acquisition
 Training of Undergraduate Students for 2-Day ICT Sensitization in Partnership with AfriHub Nigeria Limited
 Training of Secondary Schools Students with Skill Acquisition to becomes self-reliant, developed, creative and productive at Hill-view Unique Secondary Schools Nsukka
 Training of Post Primary schools on ICT awareness especially during the long vacations in partnership with Prince Computer School Limited
 Training of students in movie acting, auditions, dancing and singing in partnership with Young Stars Institute
 Free Distribution of materials to the physically challenging ones within and outside the University community. Promoting and the first to marked International Youth Day (IYD) in Nsukka Metropolis which was made of different cooperate bodies, local and national organizations, CSO, Militaries and Paramilitaries bodies etc
 Been among the short-listed 50 NGOs in South East Geopolitical Zone of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the European Union INSIDE to partake on their Capacity Building Workshop Project which lasted for two weeks on the eradication for poverty, good governance, peace and security, respond to proposal writing, financial management, monitoring and evaluation and management issues.
 Flagging up our banner to fight against child labor, human trafficking, prostitution, poverty, and hunger in the society
 Free Magazine distribution on simple guide to skill acquisition and procedures.
 Donation of footballs to the best secondary schools (Anglican Grammar School, St. Theresa’s College and Royal Crown Academy) in NNPC/Shell sports Competition ably presented by Maj. Gen. Chris Sunday Eze (Deputy Chairman, Nsukka National Assembly)
 Hosting Annual Conference/Seminar for the Physically Challenging ones, Youths, and Inter-Secondary Schools which title: “Business, Skills and Education Transformation: A Challenge to Nigerian Development for the 21st Centaury, under the Distinguished chairmanship of Her Excellency, Mrs. Clara Chime, First Lady, Enugu State ably represented by the Commissioner for Gender, Enugu State.
 Hosting 5-days workshop on youth empowerment through Information Communication and Technology towards nation building capacity and Structural Adjustment Program to First year students in the University of Nigeria Nsukka
 Training of Students on Homemade Production such as Detergent, Shoe Polish, Odor control and Yogurt
 Publication of Articles, magazine with the press within and outside the state of operation.
 Award of Honors to Lovers of Youth Empowerment Programs and Development in Nigeria by LIFYEAD ably presented by His Royal Highness Igwe Dr. Patrick Okoro
 Training of young youths on leadership skills in partnership with Tomorrow Leaders Forum, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
 Free HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing in partnership with University Nigeria Nsukka Medical Service
 Training on Cosmetics and Vocational Productions to Young Girls and Women’s in Rural Areas.
 Eradication for Drug Abuses and Usage in Nsukka Metropolis and Schools.
LIFYEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORY
1)Prof. P. N. C. Ngwu      -      Patron - Department of Adult Education, University of Nigeria  
2)Prof. E. J. Otaburuagu    -    Staff Adviser/Director, Institute of African Studies, University of Nig.
3)Prof. P. U. Nwangwu     -    Spiritual Adviser
4)Prof. N .N. Elekwa        -        Former Head, Department of Public  Administration, UU
5)Chief Dr. Mrs. M. A. Obi    -    Matron - Department of Public Administration, UNN
6)Dr. O. N. Nwakairi        -    Department of Adult Education,  University of Nigeria – Nsukka
7)Chief Dr. Ndu Ukoha    -    9A Aba Road, Aba – Abia State
8)Engr. Denis Ikechukwu    -    20 Bendel Road, Off. Creek Rd.  Water Side – Port – Harcourt

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.