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So far The Scout Association of Nigeria(SAN) is making significant progress under the

guided leadership of the Chief Scout Engr. Ahmadu RUFAI Mohammed(MON), and the Chief

Commissioner, Olori Omoba Olusoga Sofolahan, their lieutenants and team of officers.

“It is one thing to get to the top and another to maintain the top position”, this adage is noticed in

the school system where competition is the order of the day, every child wanting to take the first

position. What this portends to the winning child is more work and seriousness to maintain the

top position or risk being overtaking by others who equally are eyeing to come up front. Same

applies to us as Scouts and members of The Editorial Management Team.

Over the years, The Scout Association of Nigeria has been at the forefront in African

and World Scouting affairs until not too far recently when challenges came from other upcoming

countries that are eager to take over the top position and they are fighting seriously to achieve it,

and factors inherent in the Nigerian system seem to be assisting them to attain their wish. But

the present leadership in SAN has reversed the course and Nigeria is gradually pushing her way

back to the top.

But much still needs be done.

The degree of success so far recorded across the states in terms of population

enlargement is worth commendable. The rate at which The Scout Association of NigeriA is

gaining respect and ground is worthy of applaud. The just concluded AWKA 2016 AGM and NEC

spoke volume in the likely probabilities of what might become of Scouting in Nigeria if more zeal

is added on the part of those saddled with the grassroots mobilization. It is not only enough to

have efficient leaders it is equally as important to have diligent followers particularly at the state

levels. The various purposeful decisions of the council are well captured in this edition

While it is true that many states are in the forefront to bringing scouting to the

hinterlands,their exploit is waking the slumbering ones. ….with a cubboree in ogun state

to……….in……….state

The Communication and External relations department has made Scouting in Nigeria

to assumed a new dimension now that we have joined the class of those on the E‐technology

age. We can now boast of reaching out to the outside world on the electronic media, our

activities feature prominent on the World Scout.org page. This is an affirmation that we have an

articulate leadership that is ready and willing to do all in their power to take scouting in Nigeria to

the highest level and they are doing it.

The department of Diversity, inclusion and Social Impact is leaving no stone

untouched by pressing that scouts are impacting on their society and community through their

activities and service that would make a change and build a better world than they met it. The

successful DISI workshop in Oyo State that ushered into the brotherhood a traditional ruler is

worth celebrating. Scouts are for service to humanity and their environments, the various

programs like the food for life, and tree to revive the environment, and the assistance to the aged

and many others are ways scouts can impact of their society. Consolidating our gains is not a

matter of setting up structures it entails more of action and impacting on the development of the

young ones we have been mandated to bring up physically, mentally, spiritually, and

professionally.

The Youth Engagement Department has made us proud again, as a member of the

National Youth Board Badmus Sulaimon from Kogi state won Africa Scout Essay competition.

The Award winning Essay is reproduced here for all read.

All the success are possible when all of us see beyond our uniforms and begin to ask

what we can do to make the team spirit of scouting work. When we begin to put into practice our

scout laws and promises. When we begin to accord to each other the respect due to them not

only as human beings but also as members of the team that must collectively work together to

achieve the mission and vision of our founder which is TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD where all

are seen as components of one unit living in peace and devoid of rancor.

Yes we as Scouts have been called to BE PREPARED.

The question now is HOW READY ARE WE to consolidating our gains?

The Chief Commissioner of the Scout Association of

Nigeria, Olori Omoba Olusoga Sofolahan has

commended members of the Editorial team of the

Nigeria Scouter Magazine for their effort at reactivating

the moribund magazine.

Speaking at the formal launching of the

magazine, after its presentation by the Assistant Chief

C o m m i s s i o n e r a n d H e a d o f D e p a r t m e n t o f

Communication and External Relations, Barrister Mrs.

Mary Emengo at the National Executive Committee

meeting in Awka, the Chief Commissioner noted and

commended the courage and resilience of the Editorial

team who selflessly work days and nights to bring out

both online and printed copies of the magazine to boost

the Association Corporate image.

The Chief Commissioner noted the debut of the

rebranded Magazine will provide a unique avenue for

showcasing Scouting activities across the length and

breadth of Nigeria and enjoined the Editorial Team to

network it into the WOSM site so that the whole World

can access the Nigeria effort.

He urged State Scout Commissioners and other NEC

members to assist in the distribution of the magazine

among the Scouts at the grassroots for peer review and

best practices.

While presenting the magazine, Barrister Mrs.

Mary Emengo appreciated the Chief Scout Engineer

Ahmadu Rufai Mohammed and the Chief Commissioner

for providing the enabling environment and support

which resulted in the successful production of the

magazine.

She pledged the preparedness of the Editorial

Team to sustain the monthly online and quarterly

p r o d u c t i o n a n d c a l l e d fo r Vo l u n t e e r S t a t e

Correspondents to work with the team.

Members of the Editorial Team include Barrister

Mrs. Mary Emengo, Apostle Tola Adenekan, Mr. Dave

Anwuna, Mr. Gaspar Obinna Ibole, Engr. Anyaoha Obinna

and Dr. Soneye Philip.

The Members of the Editorial Team pledged and

assured of their determination to ensure that the

Production of both the ONLINE and QUARTERLY

HARDCOPY of the Magazine goes on without hindrance

so long as the top cadre of the Nigeria Scout Association

have appended their assent to the production of the

rebranded NIGERIA SCOUTER MAGAZINE, they

however called on State Scout Commissioner to liaise to

ensure that Volunteer Correspondents and Reporters

from their States join the Team to make for adequate and

efficient coverage of all the nooks and corners of the

nation particularly the grassroots.

All produced copies of the first edition hardcopy

were sold out as states carted away copies to send back

to the scouts in their localities.

Commends The Nigeria Scouter Magazine

Editorial Team

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THIS EDITION

scouts .........Creating a Better World.

Record keeping in VentureScouting- pg 4

Why we should discussGender Equality- pg 8

Notes from the field-Orienteering badge- pg 6

Youths and the Future of ourNSO- pg 12

How to start a Troop- pg 5


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The Scout Association of Nigerian will from Thursday 30th June through Sunday 3rdt July celebrate a man who added vigor and brought

life into Scouting in Nigeria.

A trainer of Trainers.

A man who affected the lives of most elderly leaders in Nigeria Scouting at present.

A reputed Scout Leader and Trainer.

A once National Training Commissioner, now Emeritus NTC. Pa AKINREMI ATAANDA LASAKI who will on June 30th be celebrating his 90th BIRTHDAY.

Activities lined up for the event are as follow:

Friday 1st July - JUMAT Prayer at the Muslim Mosque behind his house in Lagos by 1pm

Saturday 2nd July - Get Together at the Lagos State Scout Headquarters by 12pm

Sunday 3rd July - Thanksgiving Church Service in his home Ebutte Metta Laagos by 9am

It would be recalled that Pa Lasiki served the Nigeria Scout Association as the National Training Commissioner and stories emanating from those he touched their lives speak volume of him and could read in full from The Nigeria Scouter Magazine Facebook

May we all rise to wish Pa LASIKI a very Happy Birthday and pray to God to continue to sustain in his mission to service to humanity.

(LT)(LT)(LT) Emeritus NTC

The Scout Association of Nigeria

30th June, 2016



by L. B. BURAIMOH (SHQC VENTURES LSSC)

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enture Scout Records is quite different from that

Vof Scout in terms of Record keeping, although

Venture Scout is a continuation of Scout Troop as

such there is few similarities in their operations.

Scouting is a movement that develops each venture

scout individually through the unit.

Records kept in the Venture Scout Unit go beyond the

under listed ten (10) and also included in the Unit records are ‐

Unit Log book, attendance register, Unit album and Patrol Log

book etc.

Scouting keep on developing day in day out that is why

it is called movement and not organization. Scouting is

dynamic in nature and not static.

1. Venture Scout Record Book: This records indiv idual

Venture Scout past achievements and the way ahead to the

next stage.

2. Unit Progress Records: This helps the Executive

Committee and Venture Scout Leader in planning future needs

and the programme. It can be in form of chat.

3. Recording Decision: The purpose of the Executive

Committee is not just to meet and keep minutes, but to get

things done. Long and full minutes are not necessary but a

record to show who does what is invaluable.

4. Expedition Records: This records key information

on times, cost, equipment, name and addresses, mileage and

other factors necessary for the Unit to embark on a journey.

This is useful during long 5. Summer Expedition Record

holiday for two purposes a. It helps to give Parents, Supporters

and potential Venture Scouts, a) firsthand account of your

experience and b) It supplies vital facts and information on

cost, transport and food for other Units that may be planning a

similar expedition.

6. Useful People List The Venture Scout Leader may find

that he needs his own Supplementary list too apart from the

U n i t o w n . I n a n u t s h e l l , i s a l i s t o f S p o n s o r s .

Very useful for maintaining a standard, 7. Check List

particularly on weekend activities and for helping the new

members to be properly equipped.

8. Slides and Films With care you can build up an

impressive record of the wide range of activities and events in

which you engage. These can be shown to Supporters,

potential Venture Scouts and also other Venture Scout Units.

This should be at a good standard ‐ 9. Unit Publication

Some Units produced very attractive Cards. In a newsletter, it is

a useful rule for Venture Scout Leaders to avoid the temptation

to criticise some aspects of the Unit or its members. Let

criticism, if necessary, be raised with the individuals

co n c er n ed a n d n o t a p p ea r a s a p u b l i c m et h o d .

This will contain a number of useful Technical 10. Unit Library

Books but if possible try to introduce a few other books.

Initially Written/Submitted by L. B. BURAIMOH SHQC

VENTURES LAGOS STATE.

With modifications made by Mr. Israel Esan Idowu (Emeritus

NTC)


with more than eight boys.

Ages Scouts are 11 years or 15 years old. Do not choose boys to start a troop who are too old, or will be leaving the school next term if it is a school troop. Get boys who will have at least years in the troop. Choose boys who are likely to make good patrol leaders, as all of them may have the chance to be one or the other.

ParentsBoys do not belong to their School teacher or Scout leaders, they belong to their parents. Before a boy is taken into the troop, his parent should give permission for him to do so. A special form which they can sign to give their permission could be designed by the Scout Leader. But in any case it is a good thing for the Scout Leader to visit the parent of his boys if this is possible. He can then explain to them what scouting is, and get their agreement. Also by getting the parents interest and knowing something about scouting, it will help the scout leader when he wants the parent to buy uniform or give permission for their boys to go to camps and rallies. No parent is going to help his son to be a good scout if the parent knows nothing about it.

Troop meetings The Troop meeting is usually held regularly each week, lasting maximum two hours. There should also be other meetings whenever possible. Also weekends camps should be organised if possible. Each patrol should meet on its own every week in addition to the troop meeting. The program for the troop meeting are the responsibility of the Scout Leader with the help of the patrol leaders council, but the first few meetings must be carefully arranged by scout leaders to make sure the each boy receives a good progressive training, and serve as examples of good programme planning.

Money Every troop should pay its own way. Scout themselves pay a small weekly subscription and the spending of this money is dealth with by the patrol leaders council. There are rules about the ways that can be used to get money for the scouts and these rules must not be broken . Scouts are taught how to work to earn money during a Naira-A-Job week every year especially during the founders day celebration.. The Scouts may also have gardens and grow vegetables or corn, keep chicken or animals to sell for money for the Scout troops. Careful accounts must be kept for all money received and how it is spent. It belongs to the troop and not to the Scout Leader.

Culled from; THE SCOUT LEADERS HANDBOOK

he first thing that must be done is to get permission to start a Tscout troop. The Scout Commissioner for the District or Area where you want to run a troop must give permission

before anything is done. If you do not know who the Commissioner is, or if there is none, it is best to write to the State Scout Commissioner for scouts in the capital of the State, and he should let you know where to apply for a Permit as a Scout Leader.

Preparing yourselfNo man can teach something he does not know, so every Scout Leader must learn as much as possible before he starts anything. Read the book ”Scouting for boys” by lord Baden Powell. This has been translated into many languages, and it gives the ideas of the founder on what scout should do. It will also be necessary to get the Handbook of Rules. The Scout Association of Nigeria will not permit anyone to start a scout troop except he has attended the Basic Training Course. The Scout Commissioner will be able to give the arrangement for these if such has not been done.

Opening and sponsored troopsThere are two types of scout troops- an “open” and “sponsored” troop. An open troop is one which let any boy of the right age join, and sponsored troop is one attached to a school or church, and only boys of the right age who belong to that school or church can join. A sponsored troop has a “sponsoring authority” usually the head master of the school, or the priest, minister or the one in charge of the church. This sponsoring authority must approve of a troop being run in connection with the school or church and must approve of the scout leader and assistant scout leader.

Meeting placesIf the scout troops meets in the day time and it is best to meet in the open air. Try to get a place in the bush rather than the school playing field. If the meetings are at night it will be necessary to have some lighting, and some troops uses pressure lamp hung on trees. Off course, in the rainy season it will be necessary to meet indoors, but always try to be out in the open whenever possible.

Numbers Always start with a few boys only. Six or eight boys who are keen to join will make a good number. These will make the first patrol. The scout leader must make sure that these boys are trained really well, and that they understand the scout promise and law and the other test that must be passed before they can be scouts. With six or eight boys it is possible to train each one thoroughly, and right from the start they should, if possible, go camping and expeditions. When these boys have passed their scout badge test and have been invested a scouts, the scout leaders should be able to pick two best boys as patrol leaders and another two as assistant patrol leader. Then, another six or eight boys can join and troops will have two patrol, half of each patrol being new boys. Never try to start a troop




- Said Mumuney

Lagos State Scout Council took advantage of its Centenary celebrations in December 2015 to formally launch the revised Proficiency Badges scheme.I was the instructor for the Orienteering Badge at the Second Class (Introductory) level and my task was to introduce the topic in a hands-on and stimulating manner within the confines of a camporee setting, to a group of about 12 scouts in a 3 hour session.The session was divided into the four components outlined below:1. Map Reading - The ability to read a map2. Compass - Basic use of a compass to find directions3. Estimation – Estimating distances read off a map4. Directions - Interpreting oral instructions to find directions

We used a digital map of the local area downloaded from Google Maps. When downloading your own map, please ensure that you c a p t u r e t h e scale bar at the b o t t o m r i g h t hand corner to enable you to s c a l e t h e distances on the map when you use it.

Compass – We used three Silva compasses to allow a ratio of 4 scouts to a compass.Participants took turns to align the compass to find the north, overlay it on the map and navigate in a given direction read from the

compass.

Estimating Distances – We adopted the basic approach of estimating a distance relative to known objects.For instance, you can tell a distance of 10m because it is 2 car lengths (average length of a car with space in front is 5m). You can tell the height of a tree near a house because an average building is 3 metres high.We used a measuring tape to validate our measurements.

Interpreting Directions – We made this session interesting by using 4 units of two-way walkie-talkie radios. We achieved a ratio of 4 participants to one radio.

The participants took turns to get to grips with using the radio to send and receive instructions.

We wrapped up the session by getting the teams to send instructions to each other to navigate the site using the map, c o m p a s s a n d directions over the walkie-talkie (2 way radio)

Scale at the bottom is useful for estimating

distances


Dear Friends, Scouting started in 1907 and since the very beginning, t h e t r a i n i n g a n d development of adult leadership has been a core element in achieving the Mission of the Movement. Over the years, the Wood Badge has been adopted as a training framework for developing adults in the Movement. It also provides our adults with a sense of vision of the role of Scouting in contributing to the development of young people around the world.

The main guidelines of what was to become the Wood Badge Training were established as early as 1913. Some years later, when Scouting resumed its incredible growth towards the end of the First World War (1914-1918), did Baden-Powell really address himself to the question of providing a structured training to all Leaders in Scouting. To achieve this goal, a programme and a place were needed. The place, Gilwell Park, was found by B.P. in 1918. The first training course started there on 8th September 1919.

In 2019, we will celebrate 100 years of the implementation of the Wood Badge. This is an opportunity for the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and its National Scout Organizations (NSOs) to strengthen their profile in line with our Vision 2023.

In order to become recognised as the world’s leading non formal educational youth movement, Scouting should attract, train and retain quality volunteers to deliver the Youth Programme. To grow to 100 million young people in the Movement, we need around 15 million adult volunteers committed to our cause and prepared to support our Mission. This requires close working collaboration at all levels – world, regional and national.

We propose to support and collaborate with NSOs to highlight the Wood Badge centenary celebration through various activities, focusing on 5 key messages:

• GLOBAL DIMENSION: The Wood Badge is one the most recognised symbolic frameworks in World Scouting, it is internationally recognised, and one of the oldest youth worker training frameworks in the world.

• RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION: The Wood Badge is a

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motivational element for more adults to join Scouting and

acquiring the competences needed to support Scouting. It

demonstrates our commitment to high quality youth work with young people

and our commitment to supporting our adults. It is also an opportunity to reach

out to Wood Badge alumni whomay have left Scouting with a view to re-engaging

them.

• PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: The Wood Badge p r o vides development opportunities for adults to acquire competences to better perform in different roles/positions in Scouting but also in other aspects of their lives.

• QUALITY TRAINING: The Wood Badge shows that high-level training competences and quality training systems exist in NSOs.

• MEANINGFUL LEARNING: The Wood Badge is built-upon a wide range of internal and external learning opportunities that help adults have a more impactful role.

We believe it is appropriate that the celebration will mostly be carried out by NSOs as the Wood Badge is an important

part of most NSOs’ adult training and management strategies. It is an opportunity to remind all your stakeholders – parents, government, funders and the media – that Scout Leaders are trained and supported in their important role. At the world-level, WOSM will support and collaborate with NSOs to highlight the Wood Badge Centenary and the celebrations through various activities.

So that you have the necessary time to prepare and launch the Wood Badge centenary celebrations, later this year we will be sharing a Wood Badge centenary celebration package.


Secretary: African Scout Youth Committee at African Scout Region

NHQC Messengers of Peace: The Scout Association of Nigeria

Solomon Etim

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aving been privileged to deliver a lecture on Gender mainstreaming and

Hspecial scouting, at our very own "Gillwell Park" - The OBA AKENZUA International Scout Camp at Ogba, Benin, Edo state.

The morning after, arguments from the male hostel woke me up, which emanated from the previous discourse, in a baritone voice, a male asked, what is gender? Why gender in Nigeria? Why gender in Nigeria scouting?

I was devastated, and asked myself some salient questions, because I took cognizance of them in the seminar, they were nodding their heads in agreement to what I was saying, yet they still saw no reason why we need to discuss gender.

Well if anyone chooses to shut his/her eyes to gender issues then such person is not living. Majority still tag it as women/girl thing, despite

The Scout Association of Nigeria, has embraced GENDER EQUALITY and its related issues in scouting, yet most male counterparts still see no reason why it should be discussed at all. Gender equality is encompassing, not to be attributed to women but should concern and fully engaged men as well women, girls and women do not live in isolation, whether they are used to most of activities in girls only or mixed setting. Initiatives that promote gender equality need to be considered socially and historically, the constructed relations between women and men and power relation affecting both, negatively or positively.

Gender refers to the social attributes, roles, behaviors and opportunities socially associated with being male and female. Tagging an individual with either masculine or feminine are gender categories, Issues of gender also has to do with what the society value or expected of an individual.

Equality is only achievable if women and men work together for greater equality. Our boys and girls are already showing readiness to commit for gender equality, why should we leaders throw gender issue away? Women in scouting need to have confidence on men, let's embrace our differences and engage boys/men as champion of world that works for boys, girls, men, and women.

Men have so much to gain from gender! Questions popping through the gentle minds right now will be, how or why should any men be interested to work for gender equality?

Men, who conform to the social expectations of masculinity, are expected to be strong, risk-takers, decision makers, sexually successful, yes, you read that right, neglect their own need, sacrifice his ball for his sister's doll, not show emotions, financially support their family etc.

These definitions of masculinity does not take into consideration that the uniqueness of an individual and diversity of men's identities, has its serious consequence on men and boys, from risk taking, gender stereotypes, violent behaviors, parenthood, health problems.

We need to wake-up and understand the conventional forms of masculinity, for both genders.

OYETADE, Elizabeth Modupe. SHQ MOP. Ogun State Scout Council.

WE SHOULD

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GENDER GENDER EQUALITYEQUALITY

he Anambra State Governor, His

TExcellency Dr. Willie Obiano in his

capacity as The Patron of the Anambra

State Scout and Guide Council donated two

brand new 32 Seater Toyota Coaster Buses to

the State Councils of the Scout Association of

Nigeria and Girls’ Guide Association. The official presentation of the two

branded buses was performed by the Governor

at the Government House Awka on Thursday 2nd

June, 2016 to coincide with the State hosting of

the 7th National Executive Committee meeting

and Annual General meeting of the Scouts

Association of Nigeria. Governor Obiano had on his induction as

Patron of the Scout Association in July 2015 had

promised to assist the Association with a vehicle

for its outreach and camping programmes. The key to the buses were presented to

the State Scout Commissioner, Mr. Levi and his

Guides counterpart Mrs. Uche ORAKWUTE in

the presence of the State Chief Judge and

President of Anambra State Scout Council, Hon.

Justice Umeadi and other top government

officials. The buses immediately commenced

operation to convey visiting participants at the

AWKA 2016 NEC/AGM of the Scout Association

to designated venues for the meeting and

accommodation.


Governor Willie Obiano Governor Willie Obiano

Scouts And Guides Associations


couting is a global youth Smovement whose purpose is to

contribute to the development of

young people in achieving their full

physical, intellectual, emotional, social

and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as

responsible citizens and as members of

their local, national and international

communities. The development of young

people occupies a central position in

scouting. Hirtheto, the success or failure

of any nation lies in the quality of young

people in a nation because young people

are the future. This class of energetic

citizens possess enormous and multi

dimensional talents, powers and creative

abilities which if molded and harnessed

in a fit and proper atmosphere, can

translate to generational wellbeing in the

social, political and economic life of the

society. In the words of Nelson Mandella,

former President of South Africa, he said

“the international scout movement is a

world leader in youth education, and has

particular relevance to the needs of

youths in Africa and the emerging

democracies around the globe”.

Scouting as a value based

educational system, takes pride in

forming the character of these young

people as the future of the continent.

This is a role that scouting remains

committed to playing in order to ensure

that young people are provided with the

widest range possible of opportunities to

learn and develop. This is the most

significant contribution of scouting in

Africa.

Scouting in Africa is contributing

immensely to the development of Africa

through the development of the young

people. Scouting helps young people to

become the principal agents of their

development as committed, responsible,

self‐reliant and supportive persons. The

following are the summary of how

scouting contributes to the development

of Africa.

PEACE AND UNITY

According to Mr. Hassane

Graffada, “Scouting is a melting pot of all

ethnic groups for strengthening a

nation”. This quote invariably vindicates

the position of scouting as a non‐barrier

movement. Scouting provides a platform

for young people and adults to come

together irrespective of their various

religions, ethnicity, race or nationality. It

promotes a culture of equality and

tolerance. Through intra‐NSO to Inter‐

NSO activities/partnerships, scouting has

been able to bridge all barriers in the

African society thereby promoting peace

and unity in Africa which is key to the

development of Africa. From national

jamborees to international ones, scouts

have made a resolve to live together in

peace and unity irrespective of their

differences. A common avenue for the

entrenchment of this is in the inter‐NSO

projects, All African Jamboree, Africa

Scout Day e.t.c where young people of

different backgrounds converge as one

and relate as one. This has consciously

and unconsciously developed in the

young people the spirit of unity, love,

tolerance and team spirit.

Scouting in Africa has occupied

the front row in advocating for peace in

Africa. Peace education which is one of

the fundamental parts of the scout

programme world wide has enjoyed a

significant quota of the attention of

scouts in the region. Scouting in Africa

through the NSOs has continually trained

young people as community mediators,

peace advocates, and organize peace and

reconciliation workshop amongst others.

An typical example is the coming

together of scouts of 3 neighboring

countries (Burundi, DR Congo and

Rwanda) to contribute to the return of

peace in the great lakes region. They

engaged in extensive peace education

which was able to fight ethnic prejudices

and instability in the region.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Scouting inculcates in young

people the spirit of good turns which has

metamorphosed into major community

development projects. All over the

continent, young people are carrying out

community oriented projects from

simple ones to major ones. All these are

targeted at contributing positively to the

community thereby creating a better

Africa and world at large. These projects

have had and are having great impacts in

the communities of the young people.

Scouts on a daily basis continue to

successfully undertake community

projects in peace education, literacy

programmes, enlightenment campaigns,

food production, hygiene, environment

e.t.c that directly contribute to the

improvement of the living conditions of

the communities. One of such

applaudable project was carried out by a

17‐year old Troop Leader, Emma King,

who led her troop to renovate a charity

home in South Africa. Also, the role

played by scouts in Liberia in ending

Ebola and scouts in Kenya's role in

conserving the environment is still very

fresh in our minds. These and so are so

many more examples that vindicates the

Winner of the Africa Scout Day Essay Challenge Winner of the Africa Scout Day Essay Challenge

on "How Scouting Contributes to the on "How Scouting Contributes to the Development of Africa"Development of Africa"

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on "How Scouting Contributes to the Development of Africa"

NAME: BADMOS SULEIMAN TEMIITAYONSO: THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAAGE: 21EMAIL: [email protected]


point that scouting in Africa is in the

front row of contributing to the

development of Africa. The reason for

such involvement is not a profit one but

to provide opportunity to bring about

change by practical action. It is through

involvement and first hand experience

that young people grow in awareness of

the needs of their communities.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR YOUNG

PEOPLE

According to the Secretary

General of WOSM in one of his

interviews, he said “Scouting provides

the best leadership training programme

available anywhere in the world. One

cannot but subscribe to this fact which

has pragmatically brought several

accolades to the movement. Scouting in

Africa, through the NSOs provides a well

balanced leadership training programme

for young people. Young people occupy a

relatively large percentage of population

in Africa. Therefore, harnessing their

potentials and abilities into a

constructive venture stands out scouting

in Africa today. Young people exposed to

the value based education system have

shown a higher degree of leadership

skills than the non‐scouts. Through the

scouting programmes, young people

learn team spirit, perseverance, tenacity

and other qualities that helps in

moulding their character. The resulting

effects of these are young people who

can motivate others, think constructively

to identify the needs of their

communities and find solutions to them

locally. They think globally but act locally.

As future leaders, young people

will at certain times occupy various

positions of responsibilities in their

countries. Through the leadership skills

they have acquired in scouting, it puts

them on a higher pedestal as positive

change drivers in their communities.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

As stated earlier, young people

forms an active chunk of the population

of countries and the continent at large.

One of the greatest problems of Africa

today is youth unemployment. Scouting

in Africa has provided a medium for

young people to acquire skills that are

key for sustainability and self‐reliance.

The concept of providing youth

empowerment is an integral part of

scouting right from the onset. Proficiency

badges scheme provides a good start to

orient young people towards self‐

reliance. They provide vocational skills,

life skills, technical skills e.t.c that

contributes to making young people self

reliant. No doubt the theme of the 2016

African scout day is SCOUTING: Africa's

leading social force for youth

empowerment. Scouting in Africa is

excelling both in providing the right

attitude to work and also creating

opportunities for young people. Different

youth empowerment projects for young

people and even adults have been

executed. Entrepreneurship skill

acquisition programmes and projects are

organized periodically by different NSO

in Africa. An example is the acquisition of

agricultural skills by young people

through a programme “Food for Life” in

South Africa since 2005. Also is

agricultural food production in Igbo‐ora,

Ogun State in Nigeria.

st21 CENTURY SKILLSst The acquisition of 21 Century

skills is a priority in Africa for

technological advancement. Scouting in

the region has provided an avenue for

young people to be abreast of

technological advancements of the world

through participation in JOTA‐JOTI,

scout.org and other resources. This has

bridged the inequality gap of the region

to other region in areas of ICT. Young

people in the region are more informed

of the world around them and are able to

pilot campaigns on world issues like

health, security, climate e.t.c

EDUCATION FOR LIFE

From young age to adulthood,

scouting in Africa has been providing its

members with the necessary skills and

values to participate productively in the

development of their communities.

Scouting through the educational

methods, enables young people to

gradually understand scouting values,

adhere to them and make them their

own so that they can permeate their

behaviour throughout their lives. The

skills acquired as a scout accompanies

the individual throughout his or her

family, personal and work life. By

bringing up empowered and socially

aware individuals, the movement helps

to prepare the young people for a life of

service as responsible adults and leaders

in the society. Over the years, the

movement has continued to produce

men and women of good character who

go to serve their countries and societies

in various capacities and thereby

contributing to the creation of a better

world through the knowledge that they

acquire through scouting experiences. As

lifelong active citizens, young people

contribute immensely, transforming

homes, streets, cities and eventually

their countries and Africa at large.

PARTNERSHIP IN PROGRESS

Scouting in Africa has continued

to partner with other organizations that

are in alignment with the mission of

creating a better world. From national to

the regional level, scouts have partnered

with organizations that share the

philosophy of scouting in the

development of Africa. Examples include

the partnership with UN, UNESCO, WHO

e.t.c. For instance, scouts partnered with

UNICEF in Child Immunization Campaign

in Africa and the clean water and

sanitation projects in Sudan and Africa

from 1990‐2002. Also, scouts in Benin

engaged in Mobilization for the UN

Millenium Development Goals before its

expiration. Most times, scouts serve as

the volunteer point of contact between

such organization and the people of the

community. There are other several

examples which shows scouting in Africa

in partnership remains resolute in

contributing to the development of

Africa.

In conclusion, although Africa is

characterized by great needs and scarce

resources, scouting in Africa is

contributing significantly to the

development of Africa. Scouting in Africa

has provided original approaches to

several of the problems affecting young

people in the region like employment,

gender equality, education e.t.c. Wishing

the scouts around Africa a Happy Africa

Scout Day 2016.

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s part of Constitutional requirement to Aprovide support and protect the integrity

and properties of the Association, the

National Scout Council, which is the apex Authority

of the NSO has approved and inaugurate new

members of its Board of Trustees.

This was a major step taken at the Annual General

Meeting held at the Dora Akunyili Conference thCentre, Awka, Anambra State on the 4 of June,

2016.

T h e C h i e f S c o u t , E n g i n e e r R u fa i

Mohammed, MON had in an early session of the

AG M explained the process undertaken in

nominating the BOT members and appealed that

more people of integrity could still be appointed to

enlarge the 9 members board.

The Anambra State Governor, Dr. Willie

Obiano on behalf of the National Patron, President

Mohammed Buhari inaugurated one of the board

members in attendance, Justice Peter Umeadi, who

is the Chief Judge of Anambra State.

Other members of the Board of Trustee are:

1. Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa, Oba

Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi _ Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife.

2. His Highness Sanusi Lamido II – CON

Sarkin Kano, Emir of Kano

3. His Royal Highness, Igwe Nnayelugo Alfred

Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha.

4. His Royal Majesty; King Edward Asimin W.

Dappa Pepple (III) Perekule II, Amanyanbo of

Grand Bonny Kingdom

5. Hon. Justice Gladys Olubunmi Olateru

Olagbegi _ OFR

6. Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari –

CFR,First Secretary, United Nations

7. Hon. Justice Peter N.C Umeadi – Farib, Hon

Chief Judge of Anambra State/Anambra State

Scout Council President

8. Iyalode Alaba Oluwaseun Lawson – MFR,

Deputy President, Nigeria Association of

Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and

Agriculture (NACCIMA)

9. Senator (Dr) Wilfred Olabode Olajumoke –

OON, Distinguished Senator of the Federal

Republic of Nigeria

The Scout Association of Nigeria, WOSM

approved the Constitution Article VI (h)

Confers on the Council Authority “ to appoint

Trustees “of the Association.

Similarly, the National Scout Council has

inaugurated a 7 man technical group on the Global

Support Assessment Tool(GSAT) with a charge to

provide the road map for the Association towards

quality implementation of the GSAT standards and

expectations.

The Technical Committee, according to the

Chief Scout, Engineer Ahmadu Rufai Mohammed

has three months to complete its assignment and

report back to the Council through the National

Executive Committee.

Engineer Rufai disclosed that the Council

s h a l l b e re s p o n s i b l e fo r t ra n s p o r tat i o n ,

accommodation and feeding of the Committee

members at its session at the Association

operational headquarters in Benin Edo State.

He urged the Committee to look through all the gaps

identified during the GSAT training in Abuja and

come up with practical suggestions, frameworks and

policy guidelines for the Council consideration and

approval.

The Seven members Committee are:

1. Assistant Chief Commissioner/HOD

(Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact) ‐

Apostle Tola Adenekan

2. Assistant Chief Commissioner (South West

zone) ‐ Chief Adewuyi Kusimoh

3. National Training Commissioner – Mr

Abdulazeez Saka

4. National HQ Commissioner (Gender)

Hajiya Maijama Aishat

5. National HQ Commissioner (Youth) Mr

Abdukadir Gana

6. National HQ Commissioner (Properties

development) – Barr. C. J. Ihemedu

7. Zonal Training Commissioner (South East)

–Mr Uche Madu.

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Scouting is a worldwide movement

for young people managed by adults. It is

founded on voluntary basis to encourage the

development of youths physically, spiritually,

mentally and otherwise to be useful to God,

themselves, their family, their immediate

environments/communities as well as their

countries at large. To achieve the

aim of youth development, the

World Organization of Scout

M o v e m e n t ( W O S M ) h a d

developed series of programmes to

engage the youths. One of such is

the development of a policy for the

constitution of Youth Forums at the

International (World) level down to

the National and States level.

However, the youths in

the Scout Association of Nigeria

has been actively involved in

various activities from the states

level to the National level and to the

international level. Worthy of note

thare the participation in the 10 West

thAfrican youth Forum, 16 African youth

rd ndForum, 23 world scout Jamboree, 2 National

youth forum and Zonal youth Forum at the

different zones, and JOTA JOTI.th10 West African Youth Forum

thThe 10 West African youth forum

took place at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

nd thfrom the 22 to 29 June, 2015 at was

participated by Youths from Nigeria. The

youths were:

1. Abdulkadir Abubakar Gana

2. Eburo Constance Ogechi

3. Etim Solomon

4. Omodot Timothy Umoh

5. Yusuf Ali Gambo

These youths from Nigeria made their best in

the outing at Ouagadougou and it was

evidenced in the successful election of one of

the youths into the position of the West African

youth forum secretary in the person of Scouter

Solomon Etim. This was a replacement of the

outgone west African youth forum President

in the person of Abdulkadir Abubakar Gana. th16 Africa Scout Youth Forum

The Secretary of the west African

scout youth forum in the person of Scouter

thSolomon Etim participated in the 16 African

scout youth forum which took place Kampala,

th rdUganda from the 16 to 23 August 2015. At

this forum, the only participant from Nigeria

was elected the secretary of African Scout

youth forum, a position that has projected the

potentials in Nigerian youths and has

promoted the NSO beyond enviable heights.

nd2 National Youth Forum

ndThe forum was the 2 convergence of

the youth which anchored on the need to

thprepare for the 11 West African scout

conference which is always preceded by the

youth forum which shall come up in 2016 in

Nigeria. The ever zealous youths of this

country trooped out in masses to participate in

this event. The Youth Forum took place

at Oba Akenzua II international Scout

Camp, Ogba, Benin City, Edo State,

thNigeria from Thursday 10 to Sunday

th13 December, 2015 and it was attended

by 86 scouts from about 17 states of the

6 zones of the federation.

nd The forum brought forth the 2

National youth committee members

which are as follows:

1. Ogboko Kelvin Ighosotu

Chairperson

2. A k i n r u l i R e b e c c a

Vice Chairperson

3. O s c a r O f o r k a n s i O .

Secretary

4. J i b r i n N a f i s a t G a r b

Assistant Secretary

5. E b a l u e g b e i f o h S a n d r a

Member

6. B a d m o s S u l i e m a n T .

Member

7. A d e n e k a n M o y o s o r e

Member

8. O l a d e n i B o y u w a l i f e

Member

9. I k e a n y i o n w u O l u c h i

Member

10. I d o w u S a m s o n O .

Member

11. Isah Ibrahim

YOUTHS

thYouth Delegates To 10 West African Youth Forum

Written by

Omodot Umoh ANHQ Youth South-South


Member

12. Y u s u f Y u s u f

Memberrd3 National Youth Forum

rdThe 3 National youth forum is at the

Corner and it is a general expectation that the

later should always be better than the former.

ndThe 2 National youth forum recorded a

remarkable success at its level but I wish to use

this medium to encourage the teaming youths

of the NSO to participate fully in the

forthcoming Forum in order to yield maximum

expected result wish I presume will be to

produce potential youths and aspirants for the

vacant positions at the West African Youth

Forum and the World scout Youth forum

coming up Next year. There is nothing bad in

having the same faces at every youth Fora, but

is always better to have a large number of new

and upcoming participants in youth fora. This

wil l be an indicat ion that the youth

commissioners are working.

I therefore charge the SHQ's,

ANHQ's (Youth) and other leaders in the NSO

to motivate, and encourage the youths to

rdparticipate in the Forthcoming 3 National

youth Forum for this will be a very nice avenue

for the youths to demonstrate their potentials in

preparation for the higher task.

MY PRAYER

Following the various participation

by the youths in the over listed events and

programmes and the anticipated participation

rdin the 3 National youth forum which are only a

few from the numerous youth programmes in

the past one year. There is a green light

indication to the fact that Nigerian youths are

ready to take the mantle of leadership at

different youth Fora both in the West Africa

and World at large and as such should be

encouraged to participate in such Fora as they

come up soon. The role of Nigeria (NSO) in the

continent (Africa) and West Africa cannot be

underestimated and this can only be actualized

when the Nigerian youths are given the

opportunity and motivation to serve in

leadership positions at the youth fora. The

Youths of Nigeria from the Days of Abdulkadir

Gana in Dakar, Senegal and Solomon Etim in

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso where they

themerged as President and secretary of 9 and

th10 west African youth Forum respectively

have always been ready for useful leadership

engagement. The demand for such leadership

engagement is now on a high side considering

the need for Nigeria NSO to regain her lost

glory in the region by bringing back the Zonal

and regional office back to Nigeria.

It is therefore my prayers that youths

in Nigeria shall rise up and take up this

challenge to lift our NSO up and encourage

themselves by choosing experience youths to

threplace our icons in the forth coming 11 west

African youth forum and produce the President

which I convincingly believe that it is possible.

The time is now, the choice is ours, Arise and

take your r ightful place NIGERIAN

YOUTHS.

Omodot Umoh ANHQ Youth South-South

If you make listeningand observation your occupationyou will gain much morethan you can by talk.

Robert Baden-Powell

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