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T H E S C O U T O F N I G E R I A A S S O C I A T I O N

SINCE 1915

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Part of the Ogun State Camporee Activities - Cycling Competition - pg 19

“Arise and Shine” - A wake up call to theYouth - pg 10

The Investiture of The Attorney General and Minister of Justice - pg 12

NHQCs for MOP and NHQCs for YE atThe Ogun State Camporee

Enugu State Takes a Hike - pg 11.

How to Wear the Scout Uniform - A must know to all Scouts - pg 8

Congratulations to TSAN - pg 12

Training Department - pg 16

Say No to VAM- pg 15.

100 years of scouting :since 1915:

The Chief Commissioner of TSAN -Olusoga Sofolahan - Atibioke (Olori Omo-Oba) FSM, FCE, Participants in the Ogun State Centenary Camporee.

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CONTENTS

Proficiency Badges for 2nd Class and 1st Class - pg 17

Fundamentals andPrinciples of Scouting - pg 3

Massagers Of Peace - pg 4

SunRise (100years) - pg 19

National TrainingProgramme 2016 - pg 20

he Assistant Chief Commissioner and Head of TDepartment of Diversity, Inclusion and Social

Impact of The Scout Association Of Nigeria, Apostle

Tola Adenekan has described the Centenary Camporee of

the Ogun State Scout Council as unique, memorable and

quality gathering for the exhibition of Scout Skill and

brotherhood.

Tola Adenekan, an indigene of Egba land and

Former State Chairman and National Public relations

Officer of the National Youth Council of Nigeria bears his

mind in this interview with Egba News Correspondent.

EN: How would you describe the camporee?

Adenekan: Unique, memorable and quality gathering for

the exhibition of Scout Skills and brotherhood

EN: What role did you play in the Camporee?

Adenekan: I am a member of the Camporee

Management Team(CMT), providing specialist support in

the area of designing TOR for Sub Committee, mentorship

and ensuring national direction in the conduct of the

camporee as an Asst. Chief Commissioner from the state.

EN: What programmes took place durring the camporee

that made it Unique?

Adenekan: Having participants from Lagos, Osun, Ekiti,

.cont. from pg 19

L'Association des Scouts du NigeriaLa Asociación de Scouts de NigeriaA Associação dos Escoteiros de Nigériaجمعية كشافة نيجيريا

Nigeria Scout Celebrates her 100 years of Scouting.

he Scout Association of TN i g e r i a - N i g e r i a N a t i o n a l S c o u t Organization celebrates "SUNRISE DAY" as a way of marking the 100 years of S c o u t i n g i n N i g e r i a . Scouting started in Nigeria on the 21st of November 1915, eight years after it was started Worldwide by Lord Robert Stephenson-Smyth Baden Powell in 1907.

Scouting in Nigeria was introduced by the then G o v e r n o r - G e n e r a l o f Nigeria, Lord Lugard under the British Protectorates as Boy Scout of Nigeriareg is te red under the International Scout Centre at Ottawa Canada. In 1942 ,The Boy Scout of Nigeria (BSN) was registered under the Company Allied Matters of 1924 as the Boy Scout Association of Nigeria with the Second Governor-General, the Prime Minister of Lagos Protectorate and the Anglican Bishop of Lagos then being the very first Board of Trustee Members of the Boy Scout Association of Nigeria.

In 1960 shortly after the Independence, Chief Dr, Nnamdi Azikwe, the FirstNigeria President General became the Chief Scout of Nigeria. Same in 1961, Boy Scout Association of Nigeria was registered at International Scout Bureau in Ottawa Canada as a N a t i o n a l S c o u t Organization. TheInternational Scout Bureau later became World Scout Bureau that has it'sHeadquarters today at Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

TSAN CELEBRATE THE FOUNDERS AND THINKING DAY in Grand Style Across the Nation-pg 13

80YEARS

24th - 26th December, 201524th - 26th December, 2015Benin City - Edo, NigeriaBenin City - Edo, Nigeria

24th - 26th December, 2015Benin City - Edo, Nigeria

T H E N I G E R I A S C O U T E RTHE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA 01

Fellow Scouts and Compatriots,

I am thrilled that after a very long period of OFF SHELF, The NIGERIAN SCOUTER MAGAZINE is rolling back to the shelf and this time running ONLINE to reach a greater crowd beyond our boundaries. I want to commend the initiators of this reviving of the Voice of Our NSO and hope that their effort would not be a flash in pan, but would stand the test of time.

There can be no better time to put back the Magazine to the shelf than now when communication has become a tool for the education of all and a means to reach the farthest of the grassroots.

We shall do our very best to see that sooner than later , The Nigerian Scouter Magazine would come out in print form and circulate to all nooks and corners as I have been made to understand that the magazine will serve all the various units and departments and be used to bridge the communication gap.

I encourage all Scouts to make use of the Magazine and utilize to project Scouting in Nigeria and tell our story from the very hinterlands to show the world that we have finally arrived to be part of the Technology Era.

Let me say BRAVO to the Nigeria Scouts for this great achievement which is part of our Centenary Celebration and pray that we progress higher and higher in our effort to creating a BETTER WORLD in our own little way.Welcome Back, The Nigerian Scouter magazine.

Together we shall achieve our greatest.

Engr. Ahmadu RUFAI Mohammed – MON The Chief Scout The Nigeria Scout Association.

T H E N I G E R I A S C O U T E RTHE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA02

FROM THE DESK OF THE

CHIEF SCOUT O F N I G E R I A


FROM THE DESK OF THE

CHIEF COMMISSIONERO F N I G E R I A

REAWAKENING MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER NIGERIA SCOUT ASSOCIATION AS THE NIGERIAN SCOUTER MAGAZINE MAKES A RETURN TO LIFE

My Brothers and Sisters Scouts,

I am greatly pleased that I am privileged to write to all of us on this occasion of the resuscitation of the once in a long ago extinct “SCOUTERS MAGAZINE”

Before I get carried away, let me commend the Department of Communication and External Relation for their determined effort to put together the SCOUTERS MAGAZINE not minding that they worked without any form of inducement. I salute their consistency and determination to bring this Magazine back to life even though it is coming presently as an ONLINE Edition, with hopes that in a not too distant a date we shall see the Magazine roll back to the Shelf and become the companion of every Scout in the country.

We are in the era of Information Technology and we cannot continue to use the old ways of disseminating information and telling our stories to the outside, that is why we have after due consideration given approval that the Nigeria Scout Association deserve to have an official Organ that would help to project Scouting in Nigeria to the outside.

I want to kindly appeal to all the various heads of the department to use the Magazine as their information supplement to reach the grassroots scouts. And I enjoin members of the Editorial Team not to relent in their amassing details from across the various nooks of the country as to let the outside world know that Nigeria Scouting has joined the club of electronic information and technological age.

I want to assure that we shall leave no stone unturned to ensure that from now on the SCOUTER MAGAZINE shall be a regular feature that will project scouting activities to the world at large. Once more, I say WELL DONE our tireless Editorial Team. We look upon you for a balanced coverage and update across the nation.

BRAVO and GOOD HUNTING.

We are in the process of making the World a better place for our leaders of tomorrow.

Yours in the Scouting Spirit

Olusoga Sofolahan (Olori Omo‐Oba) LT, FSM. FCEThe Chief CommissionerThe Scout Association of Nigeria.


INTRODUCTION

Scouting from inception was been established on the platform of community and human development which are projected through

maintenance of peace with local communities, creation of a lasting relationship, development and execution of service programmes/projects, etc. These are enhanced through jamborees, the patrol system, and several other platforms such as the Messengers of Peace Platform.

Today, Scouts in dozens of countries are working for peace by solving conflicts in their schools, building l inks between divided communities, teaching their peers about health, and repairing environmental damages. To recognize their efforts—and to inspire more young men and women to help scouting “Create a Better World”— His Majesty King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia – a great friend of Scouting – observed that "scouts are the messengers of peace". He and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation) had been so impressed with the impact Scouts have had that they got together to see what would be needed to achieve even more. As a result, they through the World Scout Committee formally introduced the Messengers of Peace initiative in 2011. Various Scout groups in various countries have proudly recognized and embraced the initiative. The Scout Association of Nigeria is not also left out; they joined the initiative in 2013 as well.

Launched in September 2011, Messengers of Peace is a global initiative designed to inspire millions of young men and women world-wide to work toward peace. Using state-of-the-art social media, the initiative lets Scouts from around the world share what they've done and inspire fellow Scouts to undertake similar efforts in their own communities. The initiative is inspired by the World Scout Committee (WSC), administered by the World Scout Bureau (WSB), and driven by youth volunteers worldwide and is available to all Scouts who are running peace projects.

“Messengers of Peace” has two elements: The Messengers of Peace Global Network and the Messengers of Peace Support Fund. The Messengers of Peace Global Network is the tool for connecting Scouts. Using social media, the Network allows Scouts to showcase their service projects and meet online to share their ideas, tell their stories and work together to build peace in their communities. Through greater access to ideas, training and support,

these connections will strengthen all of Scouting.

The Messengers of Peace Support Fund will provide financial support to service projects and Scouting initiatives around the world. The Fund enables Scouts in poorer countries to implement the types of vital projects that can change communities. It also supports project management capacity building for NSOs and Regional Offices. The Fund targets five categories of work: (1) training in dialogue; (2) support for specific peace projects; (3) support to young people living in “hot” conflict situations; (4) capacity strengthening; and (5) globalizing the Messengers of Peace Global Network. The Fund is supported by the World Scout Foundation and administered by the World Scout Bureau and its Regional Offices.

Feeling inspired? Register a project today! Via www.scout.org/messengersofpeace

MESSENGERS OF PEACE ACTIVITIES IN THE NIGERIAN SCOUT ORGANIZATION IN THE LAST THREE YEARS

Messengers of peace initiative was th

introduced in the Nigerian NSO on 19 of January, 2013, during a Pre-AGM Meeting organized by the Nigeria NSO Interim National Committee, where The Nigeria Hon. Minister of Youth tasked young Nigerian Scouts to foster Peace and Unity in Nigeria. Prior to this time few scout leaders from Nigeria who served as were trained on the initiative served as pioneer ambassadors of the initiative in the NSO. They are:

1. Olusoga Sofolahan (Olori-omo-oba)2. Capt. Ibrahim Faruk Rtd.3. Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi4. Baffa RanoThe team took up the task of ensuring that the

initiative have been introduced in all the states of the federation, thus through workshops and seminars they got to some states such as; Akwa Ibom state, Anambra State, Borno State, Kano State, Ogun State, Jigawa State, Nassarawa state, etc. Activities from some of such training sessions, as well as few projects undertaken by the initiative are as follows:

MESSENGERS OF PEACE PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIA: THE JOURNEY SO FAR.



S/N STATE PROJECTS SCOUTS 1 Akwa Ibom State Operation Keep Akwa Ibom State Clean: 120 2 Anambra State Traffic Control: The Rover Crew of the State Scout Council performed

Vehicle Traffic Controls at, the Capital of the State 132

3 Borno SAN Health Program 4 Kano State “Child in Green” Volunteering Projects:

Scouts planted and distributed 10,000 of moringaoleifera plant to the people especially farmers in the community.

5 Ogun State The test run of MOP in Nigeria was done here and the success recorded triggered the speedy and steady spread of the initiative throughout the

federation.

6 Jigawa State Evacuation of waterways and incinerators to stop mosquitoes from rapid reproduction in Hotoro quarters for 4hourseveryday for 4days

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7 Nasarawa State SAN Health Program 300

These are few projects highlighted at the initial stage. Through these workshops and seminars, the chief commissioner identified and selected for appointments as National Headquaters Commissioner Messengers of Peace Baffa Rano from Kano who was assisted by Solomon Etim from Akwa Ibom State on December 01, 2013 and by December 01, 2014 Mr. Etim was later appointed as the NHQ for MOP. Since then MOP in Nigria has grown from strength to strength. Highlights are as follows:

S/N STATE PROJECTS SCOUTS 1 Edo State Training on MOP During WoodBadge 2014 60 2 Edo State Training on MOP During BTC 2015 45 3 Edo State Training on MOP During Woodbadge 2015 54 4 Abuja Cycling Exercise Around Abuja 5 Abia State Training on MOP During 2015 Woodbadge 50 6 Ogun State Training on MOP during the Centenary Celebrations 700 7 Imo State Training on MOP during the LT Course as well as during the Woodbadge

Reunion 80

8 Burkina Faso Presentation/ Training on MOP activities 9 Uganda Presentation/ Training on MOP activities 10 Akwa Ibom Training on MOP During the first South – South Zonal Youth Forum 40 11 Edo State Training on MOP during the 2015 Zonal Jota – Joti/ 2nd South – South Zonal

Youth Forum 35

12 Edo State Training on MOP during the 2nd National Youth Forum / 11th Mock West African Scout Youth Forum

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13 Lagos Training on MOP during the South – West Zonal Jota – Joti / Youth Forum 40 14 Lagos Test run of the MOP badge in Nigeria during the Centenary Celebrations

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OUR ACHIEVEMENTSThere are a good number of projects in the NSO that have been executed but were unable to be brought into

account. The initiative has been able to achieve the following in the Nigerian NSO:1. There has been an increase in the number of scouts as well as participation in scouting activities online via

several media such as face-book, twitter, you-tube, etc. Example we have more than 2,000 scouts on the MOP platform added to the various face-book groups projecting the activities of scout throughout the country.

2. As a result of participation on this network, the following has been recorded:i. International exchange; meeting of scout from other countries online.ii. Inspiration for projects/activities by seeing the projects done in other parts of the world, e.g the San Health

project lunched by the Nassarawa State Council etc.iii. Obtaining international recognition for locally executed projects.

3. There has been an improvement in scouting programmes which has been designed to include youth participation in leadership as well. This could be observed in the constitution of the current NHQ commissioners, introduction of new departments within the NSO where youths take active part in piloting its affairs. Example: The MOP Department, Programmes, Logistics, Youth Department, etc are all headed by prospective and disciplined Youths within the NSO. The Initiative has been able to revive scouting spirit and activities in almost all part of the country, via distributing

scouting programmes throughout the Federation.OUR CHALLENGES

Despite the success recorded in scouting activities through MOP activities in Nigeria, there are great challenges facing the initiative as well. They include:1. Infrastructural Development and Technology: the level of infrastructural development and technology in some

towns in the nation talk less of villages is poor. As such tools such internet facilities that would aid in broadcasting projects in such areas is very expensive, very poor and in some cases absent. This contributes to the absence of various scouting projects carried out in these areas on the MOP network.

2. Standard of Living: the greater populace of the nation still leaves below 2 dollar a day. This to a greater extent gives no room for persons to engage in voluntary activities as most people are struggling to leave from hand to mouth.

3. Funding of Projects: funding of large projects is a challenge especially to states where the state scout council do not have this harmony with the government in power.

4. People's attitude: Some people tend to play the role of ceremonial scouts just going for positions, receiving recognition, and awards and being the boss without really engaging in scouting activities but exploiting others. But these activities are still being addressed thought not totally eradicated.

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONThe scout messengers of Peace is a global initiatives designed to inspire scouts carryout projects that could

help improve the standard of living in such areas. Since its inception in 2011, the initiative has spread like wild fire throughout the world, and the Nigerian NSO is no exception from the platform. The NSO joined the initiative in 2013 and today has been able to record more than 5,000 participants on the network with several projects. MOP has positively impacted the Nigerian NSO. It has aided in bringing scouting activities to the grass-root level, assisted in the development of youths and preparing them to taking up leadership positions. It is believed that if we pay positive attention to the Development of MOP in our different states, there is bound to be an improved development of youth capacity within such state.

Compiled By:

Solomon Idopise EtimNational Headquaters Commissioner Messengers of Peace in [email protected]@[email protected]+2347068014787

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General Rules:

188. The correct uniform to be worn by Scouts, Scouters, Commissioners, Non-Executive and Honorary Ranks is described below:

No alternation may be made in the uniform as described, nor any addition to it, with the exception of authorized Badges and decoration and certain optional articles set out in various rules below. Bright metal buttons, unauthorized badges, fancy decorations

and personal adornment must not be worn.

GROUP SCARF

189. I. All members of a Group wear scarves of the same colours. ii. The colour and design of Group Scarf will be chosen by the G.S.L. in consultation with the Group Council subject to the approval of the L.A. and D.C. who will arrange that, as far as possible, no two Groups in the

UNIFORM AND BADGES

same L.A. shall have Scarves of the same colour and design.

190. Badges of Ranks are obtained from NHQ or SSHQ and issued as follows: i. For Scouts by L.A. Secretary on the recommendation of the Scout Leader.ii. For Scouters and Non-Executive and Honorary Ranks – by the Secretary of the L.A. He/She will only issue them after the Warrant has been granted by SSHQ or, in the case of Non-Executives and Honorary Ranks, when the appointment has been made.iii. For NHQ and State Commissioners, - by the Hon. Secretary and Cloth World Badge is issued free at the time of the first Registration of a member.

BADGES

191. i. Most of the badges incorporated the words “Boy Scouts” and are accordingly protected by Law (see appendix).ii. It is most desirable that, in order to be able to remove such Badges on the resignation or dismissal of any Scout, the L.A. should retain the property in them by not selling them to any Scout, but lending them to him\her during his/her tenure of the Rank in question.

192. Badges of Ranks and Proficiency Badges may only be supplied to registered members of a Group, and may not be supplied to a Group in which there is no Permitted or Warranted Scouter.

CUB SCOUT

CUB SCOUT UNIFORM193. A Cub Scout wears uniform as follows:Hat - A Green BeretScarf -of the Group colour, worn with a woggleJumper - green with short sleevesShort - KhakiShoulder Patch: small triangular patch of cloth (the colour of the Six) sewn at the top of left sleeve immediately below the shoulder with the point upwards.Shoulder Badge: Indicating the Group, worn on the right shoulder or on both according to the custom of the Group.

194. The following optional articles may be worn by Cub Scouts. Canvass Shoes, or Sandals, Haversack –N.B. Hose must not be worn.

195. CUB SCOUT BADGESA Cub Scout wears the following Badges: i. In Uniform A Cloth World Scout Badge worn on the left breast of the jumper. ii. In Uniform A Cloth Badge known as the “Nigeria Emblem” worn on the right breast. iii. In ordinary Clothes A button hole or broach form of the Badge described in (i)

SECOND196. a. A Second wear Badges as for a Cub Scout and in addition, in uniform, one armlet of yellow braids, half an inch wide, above the left elbow.

SIXER197. A Sixer wears Badges as for a Cub Scout but: i. In uniform, he/she wears in addition, two yellow armlets as described in Rule 196.ii. In ordinary clothes, a buttonhole Badge similar to that described in Rule 195, but, in White metal.

SENIOR SIXER198. A Senior Sixer wears badges as for a Sixer, but with three yellow armlets.

BOY SCOUTS UNIFORM200. A Scout wears uniform as follows, with the appropriate Badges of Rank.Hat: Khaki Beret or Khaki Boat shaped cap or Khaki facial cap with a small cloth world Badge Worn above the left eye.Scarf: of the Group colours worn with a woggle at the throat.Shirt: Short Sleeve; green (Scout); white (Sea Scout) with two patch pockets (buttoned) light Blue; (Air Scout) with shoulder straps.Jumper: Worn outside the shorts. Round, Square or “V” neck Button less Short Sleeves Khaki, white or dark blue optional (N.B. for Camp use only).Shorts: Khaki dark, black or grey.

Belt: Brown or Black leather.Shouder Knot: Braid, six inches long, half an inch wide, of Patrol colours on the left shoulder.Shoulder Badge: Indicating the Group, worn on the right shoulder or both, according to the Custom of the Group.Staff: Every Scout should be equipped with a natural wood staff, marked in feet and inches, to Be carried only on appropriate occasions.A Scout Staff is 5ft., 6 inches in length and 1¼ or 1½ inches in diameter.

201. The following optional articles may also be worn; sandals or canvas shoes. Ordinary canvas shoes must be properly laced up. No hose. N.B. Football canvas shoes may not be worn.Lanyard: To carry whistle or knife worn round the neck.Cord: A length of cord may be carried on the belt. Hand axe or matchet carried on the belt but only on appropriate occasions.

202. A Girl Scout Uniform consists of any one of the following in khaki or green shirt with Scout Belt and skirt, one-piece frock with scout belt.

SCOUT BADGES203. A Scout wears the following Badges:i. In uniform. A cloth badge with an Arrow Head and words “SCOUTS” below, worn on the center of the left hand pocket of the shirt or jumper.ii. In uniform. A Scout wears a cloth badge known as the “Nigerian Emblem” immediately above the top seam of the right breast pocket.iii. In ordinary clothes. A brass buttonhole form of enamel brooch form of the badge described in (i) above.

SECOND204. A Second wears badges as for a Scout, and in addition, in uniform one white braid vertical stripe, three inches long and half an inch wide, on the right hand side of World Scout Badge on the left pocket.

PATROL LEADER 205. A Patrol Leader wears badges as for a Scout, but:i. In uniform, he/she wears in addition, and on the left hand pocket, two white stripes as in Rule 204 to each side of the World Scout Badge.ii. In ordinary clothes, a buttonhole badge similar to that described in Rule 203 (iii), but in white metal.

TROOP LEADER206. A Troop Leader wears badges as for a Patrol Leader, but with three vertical stripes. The World Scout Badge being sewn over the middle stripe.

CUB INSTRUCTOR207. A Scout, who has been appointed by the C.S.L. with the approval of the S.L. as a Cub Instructor, is entitled to wear a cloth badge with a Horse Head in green above the left breast pocket.

(N.B.) the method of wearing the 2nd Class Badge, First Class Badge and Proficiency Badges is shown in the “Proficiency Badge Test Handbook”.

VENTURE SCOUT UNIFORM208. A Venture Scout wears uniform as for a Scout as described in Rule 203 with differences as follows:a. Shoulder Knot: Maroon, Yellow and Greenb. Brown shoes and khaki hose may be wornc. Maroon garter tabs are worn with hosed. Carry a Staffe. Khaki Trousers, slim-fittings, no turn-ups, or ceremonialsf. Wears shoulder Maroon Epaulettes and Group Scarf.

VENTURE SCOUT EMBLEM209. In addition to the Scout Badge and Nigeria Emblem, a Venture Scout may wear a cloth emblem with the inscription “VENTURE SCOUT” on a maroon background, above the left-breast pocket.

210. A Venture Scout wears uniform as in Rule 203 with the addition of shoulder maroon Epaulettes on the shoulder stripe. Group Scarf to be worn.

A VENTURE SCOUT SECONDA Venture Scout Second wears badges as for a Venture Scout and, in addition, in uniform, one vertical maroon braid stripe, 3mm long and1mm wide on the right hand side of the pocket World Scout Badge.

A VENTURE SCOUT MATE212. A Venture Scout Mate wears badges as for a Venture Scout, in addition, in uniform, two maroon stripes, one on each side of the pocket World Scout Badge.


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EXPLORER SCOUTS

EXPLORER SCOUT UNIFORM213. An Explorer Squire wears uniform as a Scout as described in Rule 200 but with differences as follows:-a. Shoulder Knot – yellow and greenb. Brown shoes and khaki hose may be wornc. Red garter tabs are worn with hosed. A thumb stick may be carried

214. An Explorer Scout wears uniform as in Rule 213 with the addition of shoulder stripe (Epaulette)Shoulder knot - yellow, green and red

EXPLORER SCOUT BADGES215. An Explorer Squire and an Explorer Scout wear in addition to the World Scout Badge and Nigeria Emblem a metal e.g. badge on the beret under the cloth badge. In ordinary cloths, they may wear a World Scout buttonhole badge.

EXPLORER SECOND216. A Second wears badges as for an Explorer and, in addition, in uniform, one vertical red braid stripes, 75mm long and 12.5mm wide on the right hand side of the pocket World Scout Badge.

EXPLORER MATE217. An Explorer Mate wears badges as for an Explorer, and in addition, in uniform two red stripes, one on each side of the pocket World Scout Badge.

SCOUTERS

SCOUTERS AND COMMISSIONERS UNIFORM218. All Scouters and Commissioners except as provided for in Rule 221for Lady Cub Scout Leader, wear uniform as for a Scout, as described in Rules 200 and 201.a. A Scouter may, if he/she so desires, wear in place of beret “Scout Hat” of khaki felt with flat brim, four dents, lace worn at the back of the head tied in front on the brim of the hat.b. Shoulder Knot: Commissioner -NoneG.S.L. -White and GreenS.L. -GreenA.S.L. -RedC.S.L and A.C.S.L.-NoneE.S.L. and A.E.S.L. -Red, Yel low and GreenD.S.L. and D.C.S.L.-WhiteD.V.S.L. -Maroon, Yellow and GreenD.E.S.L. -Red, Yellow and Green

c. Brown shoes with khaki (or fawn) hose or brown leather sandals or canvas shoes without hose. (Half hose may not be worn).d. Garter Tabs, with hose, Explorer Scouters wear red; all others greene. A Thumb stick may be carried, instead of a Staff.

219. Scouters normally wear scarf of the Group to which they belong but when not with or representing their Group they wear:a. A Scarf of “Scout Green”b. The Special Gilwell Scarf, if entitled to it. c. A Scarf designed for special events for a period not more than six months thereafter

COMMISSIONERS UNIFORM220. Commissioners/Persons holding Non-Executive or Honorary Ranks wear the uniform of a Scouter or Commissioner. Green Safari Jacket over brown khaki trousers with slim fitting, no turn-ups.

LADY CUB SCOUT LEADER221. Uniform dress consists of any one of the following: a piece of green shirt, over a brown skirt, or one piece of brown frock with Scout belt OPTIONAL: brown or black sandals or black stockings. Thumb stick, Lanyard to carry whistle, haversack and knife carried on the belt. Ladies as Scout Leaders can also wear the above uniform.

SCOUTERS' AND COMMISSIONERS' BADGES222. i. The badges of two or more Ranks may not be worn at the same time ii. The uniform and badges of Permitted or Warranted Rank, being the sign of the Chief Scout's confidence and trust, will be worn by a Scouter on all occasions when in uniform, in preference to those of any other Rank he/she may hold in the Movement.

iii. No part of the Explorer Scout uniform and no Explorer Scout Badge may be worn with or added to the uniform of a Scouter, except that a Scouter (other than a Commissioner) who is also an Explorer may, if he/she so desires, wear with his/her uniform as a Scouter, the green shoulder stripe of an Explorer.iv. A Scouter who holds more than one Warranted Rank will wear the uniform and Badges appropriate to the particular occasion, but where this is not practicable, the uniform and badges of the Senior Rank will be worn. v. A Scouter does not wear Scout Proficiency Badge

223. Scouters and persons holding Non-Executive or Honorary Ranks, who have made the Scout Promise, may wear, in uniform, the World Scout Badge. They may wear in ordinary clothes, the metal form of this badge.

CHAPLAIN / IMAM 224. A Chaplain / Imam may wear a cloth badge composed of a yellow cross or moon crescent with World Scout badge superimposed on a green background.

HAT BADGES 225. Hat badges are worn as follows:-Cub Scouters wear a metal badge in the front of the hat. The badge bears “Cub Scouts” with colours as follows:C.S.L. - GreenA.C.S.L. - RedD.C.S.L. - WhiteAll other Scouters, Commissioners, and certain Non-Executive Ranks wear a plume above the left eye on beret or above the left ear on a “Scout Hat”. S.L./E.S.L. - Green A.S.L./A.E.S.L. - Red

D.S.L., D.V.S.L. and D.E.S.L. - White G.S.L. - Green and WhiteCommissioner - PurpleState President - Blue and BlackState & L.A. Sec. - Red and BlackTraining Instructor - YellowChief Scout - Yellow, Red and GreenPatron - Green, White, GreenDeputy Chief Scout - Yellow, Red


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The Youth Involvement Department of the Nigeria Scout Association over the weekend 10th - 13th December 2015 held their 2nd National Youth Rally of youths drawn from the six (6) geopolitical zones of the country.

The four day rally saw the youths in conclave to chart a new way for themselves to fit in and get ready to accept leadership roles in scouting.

Many seasoned leaders delivered lectures including resource persons drawn from outside the scouting circle. Part of the activities included a "Mock" West African Forum, and group discussions and of course games and outdoor activities. The Chief Commissioner Omoba Olusoga Sofolahan was at the Workshop on its tail day to answer questions from the youths.

Our dignified personality - The highest Honoured personality in Nigeria Dr Gab Aletor took time off to address the youths and award prizes to those he made early promise. Dr Gab Aletor is a holder of the Meritorious Medal - Elephant of Africa.

The Youth Really was the first to happen in the time of the newly appointed ACC for Youth Engagement and Participation - Apostle Adetola ADENEKAN (JP/LT).

The youth rally was tagged "ARISE AND SHINE" and the Nigerian Scout Youths have risen and about to

shine.

The election of a new team brings an end to the regime of Engr Gana Abdulkadir who saw Nigeria Scout Youths preside over West African Scout Youths Council as well as emerging the Secretary General of the Africa Scout Youths as well as Advisor on MOP.

Members of the Newly Elected Nigerian National Scout Youth Advisory Committee1. Ogboko kelvin Ighosotu - South-South(Delta) - Chairperson.2. Akinruli Rebecca - South West (Lagos) - Vice Chairperson3. Oforkansi Oscar O. - South East (Abia State) - Secretary.4. Jibrw Nafisat Garb - North Central (Niger) - Assistant Secretary5. Badmos Suleiman T. - North Central(Kogi) - Member.6. Ebaluegbeifoh O. Sandra - South-South (Edo) - Member7. Sampson Idowu - South West (lagos) - Member8. Adenekan Moyosore - South West (Ogun) - Member9. Yusuf Yusuf - North West (kano) - Member10. Ikeanyionwu Oluchi - South-South (Edo) - Member11. Isah Ibrahim - North East (Yobe) - Member12. Oladeni Boluwatife - South West (Lagos) - Member.


ARISE AND SHINE- A wake up call to the Youth


At Courtesy visit, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice was invested as a Scout and the CC took up issues of legal magnitude bugging the association particularly with the changing of nomenclature to reflect World Scout specifications.The Minister there and then awarded scholarship to the two cub scouts that were present and who he personally asked to sit flanking him on the table. Apart from other promises he made to solve the problems.In attendance were National and State Commissioners and some selected Scouts from the FCT..

The Investiture of The Attorney General and Minister of Justice


NIGERIA SCOUT ASSOCIATION CELEBRATE THE FOUNDERS AND THINKING DAY IN

GRAND STYLE ACROSS THE NATION

#HappyBirthdayBP

V iolence, be it physical or emotional, should not be accepted. ABUSE OF ANY KIND

COMING FROM ANYONE SHOULD BE INTOLERABLE.

Example of violence women experience are but not limited to:1.Rape2.Domestic violence3.Public assault4. Sexual/Verbal harassment5.Female génital mutilation.6.Denial of girl child education. To mention a few.

As opposed to phys ica l abuse, the consequences of which are visible to everyone, emotional abuse tend to go unnoticed. As a Nigerian girl/women you should know these, It by has a detrimental influence on your personality.Eats away your self respect and poise bit by bit. Many young girls unknowingly allow themselves to be emotionally tortured all in the name of love.Girls don't be manipulated! Understand that love requires big sacrifice and not inform of self-worth.

Here are few signs of Emotional abuse1. Public shaming.2 . C o n s t a n t disapproval.3 . Mr cassanova altitude.4. Relentless control5 . D e m o r a l i z i n g attitude.6. Indifference7. Retribution8. Insecurities9.Questioning your judgement. To mention a few, Wake up ladies.. Never stay with someone that constantly remind you that he's doing you favour by choosing you.

#NotowomenViolence.

ByOyetade Elizabeth Modupe. Ogun State Scout Council.

SAY NO TO

V. A. M.


End End End Violence Violence Violence AGAINST AGAINST AGAINST womenwomenwomen

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As part of efforts to develop the capacity of trainers

within the Scout Association of Nigeria as well as

consider and proffer solutions to factors militating

effective training in the N.S.O., a three days trainers'

conference was held at Oba Akenzua International Scout Camp

th thfrom Friday the 18 to Sunday the 20 of March, 2016.

The Conference has a total of eighty four (84)

participants in attendance including leader trainers, assistant

leader trainers, state training commissioners and various state

training team members from the six zones of the Federation.

The Conference which benefitted the presence of the

Chief Commissioner, six Assistant Chief Commissioners, two

former National Training Commissioners and the incumbent,

deliberated on various issues including the new proficiency

badge system

The Conference came up and adopted ten points'

resolutions as follows:

The Conference adopted the new scout proficiency

badge system for Scout Section and requested for its'

presentation to the National Scout Council for

approval;

That efforts should be geared towards the development

of similar proficiency badge schemes for other sections

namely Cub, Venturer and Explorers;

That while basic training courses could still be allowed

to be run by States at conducive camping

environment, woodbadge courses should be

conducted by the National at designated camp sites;

That ALT/LT courses shall be run in line with

specification of Adult Resources Training Module that

stipulates years of intervals for the conduct of such

courses;

That in line with National directives, all States applying

for courses should ensure that they fulfil all financial obligations

to the N.S.O. including dues and training remittance;

That the National Scout Council should as a matter of

urgency look into the Kagoro Training Centre and

others across the country towards exercising

ownership through sustained activities and to form a

national development committee to look into that;

Considering the risk associated by mobility of trainers,

the National Scout Council should put in place, an

Insurance Policy for officers and members of the

Association;

That the current practice of deploying trainers from one

zone to another for training events, should be

sustained in view of the shared knowledge and

experience in the course of such assignment;

That the commencement of the new proficiency badge

system, progression of unit leaders should be linked to

the number of first and second class produced and not

only by permit and warrant.

The Conference congratulated the Elephant of Africa,

thChief Dr. G.A. Aletor on his 80 birthday and

commemorated this with his foot print monument at

the frontage of the National Operation Headquarters at

Oba Akenzua International Scout Camp here in Benin.

The resolution was finally moved for adoption by Sir Godwin

Nenna from Benue State and seconded by Dr. Ibe

Chukwujekwu from Anambra State. This was followed by a

voice vote in support of the motion.

Signed

Communique Committee.

Isa Asma'u Sani

Engr. Anyaoha Obinna

Apostle Adetola Adenekan, LT

T R A I N I N G D E P A R T M E N T

COMMUNIQUE OF A THREE DAYS COMMUNIQUE OF A THREE DAYS TRAINERS CONFERENCE TRAINERS CONFERENCE

TH THHELD ON THE 18 TO 20 OF MARCH, 2016 TH THHELD ON THE 18 TO 20 OF MARCH, 2016 AT OBA AKENZUA INTERNATIONAL AT OBA AKENZUA INTERNATIONAL

SCOUT CAMP, SCOUT CAMP, BENIN, EDO STATEBENIN, EDO STATE

COMMUNIQUE OF A THREE DAYS TRAINERS CONFERENCE

TH THHELD ON THE 18 TO 20 OF MARCH, 2016 AT OBA AKENZUA INTERNATIONAL

SCOUT CAMP, BENIN, EDO STATE


T he use of proficiency or merit badges suffered a gradual decline over the last 30 years for 2 main

reasons;

1. Duplicated Tasks – Tasks in Proficiency Badges were duplicated at Second Class and First Class tests.

2. Decline in Training Facilities - Training facilities and centres for acquiring skills were abandoned and new ones were not opened.

Background to the revised Proficiency Badge program

The Chief Scout raised a challenge to delegates at the 2014 AGM in Uyo to resuscitate the Proficiency Badge program as a tool for revitalising grass root scouting across the country.

The national training team, working through special interest groups took up the challenge and worked for 15 months to produce the Proficiency badge program and handbook for approval by the Council in October 2015. The Proficiency Badge program is aligned with core scouting skills to provide a good start in technical training through badges for proficiency in various hobbies and handicrafts, leading to the actual Scouts' Badges of First and Second Class, testifying to their capabilities in first aid, pioneering, cooking, trades craft and others.

The object of offering so many as we do at both the second class and first class level is to draw out the youths of every type to try their hand at various kinds of work, and the watchful Scout Leader can quickly recognise the particular talent of each person and encourage it accordingly. And that is the best road towards expanding their individual character and starting youths on successful careers.

Four focus areas which are essential in building up good citizens have been wrapped around the disciplines of character, health and strength, handcraft and skills as well as service to others.

The four focus areas are listed below:

1 Scouting and Vocational Skills Designed for acquiring a range of vocational skills in line with the 6-3-3-4 education system in Nigeria

2 Scouting and Life Skills Designed for acquiring skills that become useful later in life

3 Scouting and Outdoor Skills Designed to retain core and traditional scouting skills in a project based environment

4 Scouting and Culture Designed for introducing a greater awareness of local culture and history

Second Class Badges nd

The badges that make up the 2 Class requirements are

shown below:

..cont. in next page

By: Said Mumuney, Member, National Training Team.

Overview of the revised Proficiency Badge program adopted

by the Scout Association of Nigeria


O ne of the biggest changes in this review is that the 2nd Class badge can be earned by fulfilling

the requirement of any six 2nd Class Proficiency Badges. These must include any 2 from the Scouting and Life Skills set.

This is designed to make scouting more accessible by reflecting differences in the culture and facilities in different parts of the country.

The badges are worn on the left shoulder as follows:

T he first class badge is awarded where the requirements of any six proficiency badges at the

first class level have been met..

The badges must include any 2 from the Scouting and Life Skills group.

They are worn on the right shoulder as shown

First Class BadgesThe badges that make up the 1st Class requirements

..cont. in next page

..cond.


Summary

A number of recent scout national and global programs have been addressed within the revised proficiency badges program:1. Food for Life – Agricultural sustenance program exists at both the 2nd class and 1st class levels and is a World Organisation of the Scouting Movement global program.

2. Messenger of Peace – The MoP program exists at both the 2nd class and 1st class levels and is a World Organisation of the Scouting Movement global program.

3. Trees for Life – Conservation Program. This is adapted from the Federal Governments' national conservation program.

4. Culture and History – This was developed from the template provided by the National Tourism Development Agency

SCOUTSCreating a Better World

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Edo, Niger, Akwa Ibom amd Kano is unique, donation of.drumset for the first time in 39 years in history by the Chief Judge is

memorable while programmes such as Cycling, Mountaineering, Hikking, Football tournament, Peer Education were of

international standard.

EN: What next after this camporee?

Adenekan: A lot to be done, Nigeria will be stagging a National Jamboree next year, we shall be hosting the 11th West African

Scout Conference and Youth Forum; participate in the Africa Scout Day Celebration in Ghana and International Jamboree in

United Kingdom all in 2016 and wrap up 2015, a national Scout Youth Forum will hold in Benin before 11th – 13th December,

in all these Ogun State would be taking the lead.

EN: What has been your personal contribution to at the national level

Adenekan: I led the Nigeria contigent to the 10th West African Scout Conference and youth forum in Quagadougou

Burkinafaso in June, 2015 and coordinated the NSO media activities at the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Yamaguchi,

Karahama Japan in August 2014. I was a special instructor at Leader Trainer Course in Owerri in September and was Course

Director of the Advance woodbadge Course at Edo State also in September, as well as participated actively at NEC and

National AGM at Benin, Uyo, Akure, Oshogbo and Kano to mention a few.

EN: Your last words

Adenekan: My appeal goes to coorporate organisations, community associations, religious institutions, philantropic

individuals and government at all levels to come to the aid of Scouting towards membership drive and adult support to

return the glory of Scouting toward redirecting the energies of our young one to positive value, good neighbourliness and

Ogun State Centenary Camporee... cont. from front page

Sunrise @ 4th Nike GroupNike District, Enugu East Division, Enugu State Scout Council


THE SCOUT ASOCIATION OF NIGERIAEDUCATION METHOD DEPARTMENT

2016 ANNUAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Training is the Life Wire of Scouting

Month Zone States Course Title Venue Course StatusAll Zones All States CONSULTATIVE MEETINGS STATE HEADQUARTERS State

All Zones All States Annual Census Zonal Level NationalJANUARY

3 Northern Zones

All Northern

ZECs & STCs Trainers Orientation Meeting Keffi, Nasarawa State National

3 Southern Zones

All Southern

ZECs & STCs Trainers Orientation Meeting Edo, Oba Akenzua Camp National

All Zones All StatesTrainers Retreat on New

Proficiency BadgesEdo, Oba Akenzua Camp National

South South Edo General Information Edo, Oba Akenzua Camp Zonal

North Central Benue General Information Vandeiya ZonalNorth East All States Assistant Leader Trainer Damaturu, Yobe State National

FEBRU

ARY

North Central Benue African Scout Day Tyowanye, Buruku State

Nasarawa African Scout Day Lafia State

FCT General Information Gwagwalada State

South West Lagos BTC (Scout) Ikosi High Schl, Imota State

South East Ebonyi General Information Ebonyi Zonal

Enugu Refreshers Course Enugu State

Abia Refreshers Course Aba State

Anambra Refreshers Course Awka State

North West Kaduna Patrol Leaders Course Kaduna State

Kano BTC (Cub) Wudil Zonal

ÌARCH

bŲẁ⅞Ĩ í śẅ⅞ Jigawa General Information Dutse, Jigawa Zonal

North East Bauchi General Information Alkalari Zonal

Gombe BTC (Scout) Gombe Zonal

Taraba General Information Zing Zonal

North Central Plateau BTC (Scout) Jos Zonal

Kogi Patrol Leaders Course Lokoja State

Kogi General Information Ankpa Zonal

South South River General Information Port Harcourt Zonal

Delta BTC (Cub) Delta Zonal

Ĭ ŎÞPO ĜMŒP 9ŧ ΡĜΡ Seminar on Spiritual Dev. Enugu Zonal

Abia General Information Ohafia Zonal

Imo General Information Owerri Zonal

South West Lagos Woodbadge (Scout) Ibeshe Scout Hqtrs Zonal

APRIL

South East Imo BTC (Scout) Orlu Zonal

South East

All States in the

Zone Patrol Leaders Course LGA Secretariat State

North East Adamawa General Information Yola Zonal

North Central Í MŒMǾMR M General Information Akwanga Zonal

YŲĜī BTC (Cub) Ankpa Zonal

South West Lagos BTC (Venture)

Ibese Scout Centre OR

Sea School, Lagos National

South South Edo BTC (Venture) Ogba Scout Camp National

MAY

North West Kano Woodbadge (Scout)

Kadawa Farm Centre OR

NTC Kagoro Zonal

Sokoto BTC (Scout) Sokoto Zonal

Kaduna General Information Kaduna Zonal

North Central Benue Patrol Leaders Course Aliade Zonal

North East Bauchi BTC (Scout) Ningi Zonal

Borno General Information Maiduguri Zonal

South West Ondo BTC (Venture) Akure Zonal

Lagos BTC (Cub) Ibeshe Hqtrs Zonal

South South Edo BTC (Cub) Ogba Scout Camp Zonal

South East

All LGC

Secretariat Patrol Leaders Course All LGC Secretariat State

JUNE

North West Kaduna BTC (Scout) NTC, Kagoro Zonal

North East Taraba BTC (Scout) Jalingo Zonal

South South Edo BTC (Scout) Ogba Scout Camp Zonal

South East

All States in the

Zone Proficiency Badge Tests State Headquarters Zonal

Ebonyi BTC (Scout) Ebonyi Zonal

South West Ogun Woodbadge Practical (Cub) Abeokuta National

North Central Benue Commissioners Basic Course

St. Gabriel's College,

Makurdi National

JULY

North Central FCT and Kogi Woodbadge Practical (Scout)

A Dedicated Training

Centre in FCT OR NTC

Kagoro Zonal

Nasarawa BTC (Scout) Doma Zonal

Plateau

Camporee to mark Centenary of

Scouting in Nigeria Miango State

South West Lagos Woodbadge Practical (Scout) Ibeshe Hqtrs Zonal

South East Enugu BTC (Scout) Enugu Zonal

South East Abia Assistant Leader Trainer

NYSC Orientation Camp,

Ummunna National

North East Borno BTC (Scout) Maiduguri Zonal

Ĭ ŎÞPO Ĭ ŎÞPO River & Bayelsa Woodbadge Practical (Scout)

A Dedicated Training

Centre in either States OR

Ogba Scout Camp Zonal{ŲΡ⅞Ĩ {ŲΡ⅞Ĩ Delta BTC (Scout) Warri Zonal

AUGUST

North West Kaduna Backwoodsman for Explorers NTC, Kagoro National

North Central Nasarawa Overnight Endurance Hike Lafia to Wamba State

Benue Assistant Leader Trainer Makurdi National

South South Delta BTC (Explorer) Asaba NationalSEPTEMBER

North West Zamfara Proficiency Badge Tests Gusau State

North Central FCT Proficiency Badge Tests Kuje State

Kogi Commissioners Basic Course Kabba Zonal

Nasarawa Patrol Leaders Course Nasarawa Eggon State

All Zones All States JOTI/JOTA SHQ International

South East Anambra Refreshers Course Awka Zonal

OCTOBER

North East Gombe Woodbadge Practical (Scout) Gombe Zonal

North Central FCT Annual General Meeting Abuja State

DECEMBER

NOVEMBER

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