http://lekeoba.tigblog.org/ What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us http://lekeoba.tigblog.org/post/389379 Those were the questions that jumped out of my mouth when I first saw the e-GLO application. In order to satisfy my curiosity, I applied and fortunately I was selected after going through an online interview as one of 40 participants around the world.

The blogosphere has already proved a success in fostering two way communications between organizations and a global audience. Now social change organizations are starting to look at virtual worlds as a social networking tool. On of such social change initiative is e-GLO. E-GLO (Earth Charter Global Learning Opportunity) is a global, online digital storytelling and community leadership course, a program of Earth Charter International’s Youth Initiative, developed and implemented in collaboration with Beat Board TV,
With the virtual secured multimedia communication multicast conference environment powered by Heart in Action Enterprises,
And in-kind and financial support provided by Heart in Action Enterprises and Plan Netherlands.”

Attending multicast sessions powered by Heart in Action Enterprises, I was surprised at just how quickly e—GLO is like second home .With the ability to stream video, see power point presentations, links to download papers and communicate in real-time stereo as well as with text, this run quickly proved an engaging environment where I felt as if I was genuinely participating.
Another thrilling experience is the diversity of the participants and the depth of contributions and insights about global trends that naturally evokes a commitment to effect change in my local community.
However, it will also be good to share some of the enormous challenges participants from developing countries faced in terms of technology. I can recall one of the sessions where I could not enter the seminar room due to poor internet connection from a cybercafé after waiting for two hours

Looking back, I honestly want to re-emphasize that being part of e-GLO is an amazing opportunity, a spectacular one that has indeed sharpened my 21st century Leadership and strengthened my ability to a learn on a global platform to achieve a global vision.
Learning with the diverse set of participants who are committed to working for change has been a rewarding experience. The challenges form the view point of a developing country has been enormous. I no longer sit back, watch, and criticize. I now know that I have the knowledge and tools to engage effectively.
I am passionately building a concept of a community radio that will help position the poverty ridden societies for economic development.
I believe in a new Nigeria, A new Africa


]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:03:00 EDT http://lekeoba.tigblog.org/post/389379 http://lekeoba.tigblog.org/post/385465 Ogun State is otherwise known as the Gateway State. This is in recognition of its pioneering role in education, medicine, law and divinity, on the one hand, and its strategic position as the link by road, rail, air and sea to the rest of the country. It will soon become the internet gateway to the rest of the world.
Apart from Abeokuta, the capital, which is an important market centre-and a terminus of the roads and railways coming from Lagos and other parts of the country, there are also major towns and communities like Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode, lIaro and others that can serve as good markets for products of the mining industry in Ogun State....

www.ogunstate.gov.ng




]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:04:00 EDT http://lekeoba.tigblog.org/post/385465 http://lekeoba.tigblog.org/post/360661 I see the restructuring of Africa's giant:
A giant being awakened out of history
A giant being strenghtened to cease the moment
A giant being enligthened to create her future

I see the rebirth of true nigerians
Nigerians that will stay true to their conscience
That feels the pains of their neighbour
And restore their neighbour from pain

Nigerians that sing with their neighbour
Celebrate the victories of their neighbour
And help sustain their neighbour's trophy

Nigerians committed to give their best:
That sees beyond their nose
And plan beyond their belly
And build beyond their feet

I see a new Nigeria
A nigeria without borders
A nigeria without factions
A Nigeria with one vision
One mission, one destiny
I see a new dawn
What do you see?????????????????????????????????????????



Adapted from the book'NIGERIAN DREAM'
by samson Adah Paul

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:21:00 EDT http://lekeoba.tigblog.org/post/360661 http://lekeoba.tigblog.org/post/331847 December 2007/January 2008 Vol 1 - Issue 2

NIGERIAN YOUTHS TAKE A STAND AGAINST POVERTY




Youths in Ogun state in Nigeria have called on their State government to declare outright war against poverty by reviewing its development priorities and increasing resource allocation to programmes that contribute to the achievement of Millennium Development Goals.



Speaking at a capacity building workshop hosted by REALFRIENDS, representatives from 26 youth groups called on the government to create mechanisms that ensure young people are involved in the development of poverty reduction strategies. They urged the government to take advantage of existing youth platforms by drawing on the huge depository of knowledge and energy of the State’s young people.



Facilitators at the workshop, whose main theme was “The role of youths and youth organizations in the achievement of the MDGs”, was attended by several key government officials including Mr Adenopo, Director of Planning Coordinator of MDGs Unit in the Governor’s office, Abass K. Olatunbosun, Zonal Coordinator, Water Aid Nigeria, Ms. Jennifer Ehidiame, project Ambassador, One World Youth Project and Dr Fadeyi, Resident doctor were present to facilitate various sessions of the workshop.



The workshop extensively deliberated on the eight goals and their targets, review and progress made in Nigeria and Ogun state. They further urged the government to provide incentives and funding opportunities for youth organizations to initiate non-formal education activities targeting girls and women, who they described as the most marginalized by society. They called on non-governmental organizations to scale up their anti-poverty work by increasing youth participation in policy and programmatic development.



The major outcome of the workshop was the formation a youth network as a platform for dialogue, regular interaction and knowledge sharing on the MDGs. A committee was set up to formulate a plan for integrating youth activities into national development programmes with a view to fast-tracking the achievement of the MDGs. The meeting provided a platform for coalition formation and produced a communiqué which will be published.



Nigeria has made significant progress in meeting some of the MDGs, particularly Goal number 2 on education, where net enrolment rates show considerable improvement as a result of the government’s implementation of the Universal Basic Education Programme (UBEP). The government has demonstrated commitment to the gender equality goal by initiating a unique girls’ education project and a child-friendly school initiative. On Goals 7 and 8 respectively the government has implemented a number of initiatives that merit special mention are the agreement on Zero Tolerance on Gas Flares by 2008 and the cancellation of Nigeria’s international debt, freeing up an additional $1 billion a year for poverty reduction.


For further information, please contact the UN Millennium Campaign, Africa Office on africa.millenniumcampaign@undp.org

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© United Nations Millennium Campaign - 2008

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Project Coordinator for the

Removing Administrative Barriers to Investment (RABI)

Project in Sierra Leone




The Department for International Development (DFID) wishes to invite Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for a service provider to act as a Project Coordinator for the Removing Administrative Barriers to Investment (RABI) project in Sierra Leone. The Project Coordinator will be located within the Policy, Planning and Research Division of the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). The RABI project is jointly funded by DFID and the World Bank's Foreign Investment Advisory Services (FIAS) and FIAS is the implementing agency. The Project Coordinator will take the leading role within MTI, working closely with the Technical Working Groups, facilitating the day to day activities of the overall programme and providing the main interface with MTI on all issues related to the RABI project. This will include:



(i) Developing a comprehensive work programme under the implementation plan;



(ii) Coordinating activities with the Sierra Leone Public-Private Sector dialogue forum.



(iii) Coordinate the DFID Private Sector Development Strategy programme and other key

initiatives to maximise opportunities for collaboration in implementing reforms. The service

provider will be contracted for 12 months (with a possible extension of up to another 12

months) and will be based in Freetown for the duration of the contract.

Further information and details on how to submit an Expression of Interest can be found at http://www.dfid.gov.uk/procurement/contractopportunities.asp


Please contact Susan Docherty at DFID, East Kilbride UK, on +44 (0)1355 843620

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