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Personality of the Month
The Contingent Administrator speaks
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From recent happenings in and around the Nigeria Scout
Association, one would not be wrong to assert that the NSO is
paving its way back to the top.
This assertion can be rightly attributed to developments
in the Scouting management cadre which
has tended to work assiduously towards
bringing Scouting standard to the approved
and accepted international standard.
This s ingular epoch move is
accountable to why Scouting in Nigeria has gone beyond the
traditional upbringing of Nigerian Scouts to the extension of such
roles on the International scene. We shall show where and how
these are manifesting in a moment.
As we all are aware the Founder of the Boys
Scout Association, Lord Baden Powell
planned the scouting program such that its
focus is on individual development of the
young scouts making them feel they have
something they can offer to their society as
services and giving them a sense of satisfaction helping out in
times of need and feeling content in whatever situation they may
find themselves, as well as making them be self reliant and an
asset to their various communities and environment – hence the
tenets of scouting focus on CREATING A BETTER WORLD
MORE THAN WE MET IT.
The Nigeria Scout Association has transformed from
being an association that not only build up the youths but also
acting as an avenue for the harmonization of peace and youth
engagement in various facets of the society. These are in keeping
with recent WOSM programs and schema aimed at bringing
scouting activities to the grassroots and making each scout a
vehicle for social development through the numerous programs
in scouting like Messengers of Peace, Food for Life Program, and
Environmental Conservation for Life, and just recent Dialogue for
Peace.
On the national scene, the NSO is waxing stronger and
garnering support from well meaning Nigerians as could be
ascertained from the numerous re‐investiture of rated
personalities across the nation who were once Scouts in their
childhood days, and who at their later age are coming up to
reinvigorate the scouting activities for the development and
training of our youths with an intent to produce disciplined and
cultured leaders of tomorrow.
On the international scene, the Nigeria Scout Organization has
proved its mettle in joining in training program for Scouts on the
international stage. Nigeria is duly represented in the ongoing
USA Scouting program for the Boy Scout of America, a holiday
Camp that brings the scouts together to provide them summer
training and busy them during their summer holidays – Mr.
OSCAR OFORKANSI of the Abia State Scout Council is currently
helping out in that area in America through the coordinated
activities of the Nigeria National Scout Commissioner in Diaspora
Dr Philip SONEYE. In like manner, the South East Zonal Training
Commissioner, Prince UCHE MADU was drafted by the Africa
Region to assist in the training of African leaders in the ongoing
GSAT Program that was held in Kenya. And just last week, our
own Africa Youth Secretary and Advisor on Messengers of Peace
Mr. Solomon ETIM was in Vienna AUSTRIA to
meet with and discuss
as well as lecture World Scout Youth Leaders on DIALOGUE FOR
PEACE, in our last month edition, we brought it to the knowledge
of all of us the a Nigerian young Scout Master BADMOS
SULEIMAN TEMITAYO, won the BEST ESSAY PRESENTATION
for the AFRICA SCOUT DAY with topic
“HOW SCOUTING CONTRIBUTES TO THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA” and shall soon
be honored in that capacity as at when the
Africa Scout Region may deem fit to
organize, but the AWARD has since been widely publicized and
the winning essay posted in our last online edition and will
appear in our oncoming Hardcopy edition for world circulation,
and who says that with all these external
recognition of the qualities of our Nigerian
Scouts and Scouters we are not moving up
to the frontal table.
We are all aware that come August th2016, Africa would be holding the 7 Africa
Scout Jamboree in Cote d'Ivoire, and
Nigeria has prepared and shall be duly represented in that
Jamboree by young scouts as stipulated by the organizing
committee to ensure that the young scouts come together to
share the spirit of scouting. We shall be bringing you details of
that epoch event happening this month of August, while
commending the 7ASJ Management Team led by Pastor SCOTT
AIGBOVIA and the Contingent Admin Dr IBE CHUKWUJEKWU
SUNDAY for job well done in assembling a formidable team of
young scouts to represent Nigeria in Cote d'Ivoire. This
development is a significant shift from the past where such
activities meant for the young scouts have been dominated by
adults. All these are pointers that the NSO is gradually pushing its
way up to the top on all fronts.
Having itemized all these, we must not fail to remind us
all that it is enough to aspire to get to the top, it is more important
to strive to remain there. We are all aware that we have it as our
top priority to increase our Scout population to millions by the
year 2023 in accordance in the Triennial Plan of the WOSM and
the ARO and we must achieve these by intensifying our
grassroots efforts to get recruit more scouts. Fortunate and
encouraging as it may be the NSO has diversified its activities and
created more units that would help to attain the task ahead,
there is now Scouting programs in our Tertiary Institutions, a
development that would reduce to a significant level the
encroaching and damaging effect of cultism and antisocial
activities on our youths and future leaders in our higher
institutions. There is also in place gender balancing that aims at
closing the gap between sexes such that the mission of scouting
will be achieved irrespective of class, creed, gender or race.
With these and many more lined up to come, we wish to
commend the leadership and entire members of the
brotherhood and sisterhood of Nigeria Scouting, and give them a
pat on the back for consistently making efforts that will bring out
the true image of Nigeria through scouting. We shall not relent
until we have successfully cushioned our position where we are
heading to.
We wish all of us more and consistent effort to make
better our best.
BRAVO
NIGERIA SCOUT ASSOCIATION
GRADUALLY MOVING UP TO PREMIER POSITION
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Our online CHAT with Dr IBE Chukwujiekwu Sunday, the Contingent Administrator
MAG: Good day Dr Ibe. We understand you are the thAdministrator of the 7 Africa Scout Jamboree Committee could
you briefly let us know who are the other members of your
Team.
Dr IBE: Thank you. The Contingent Management Team is
comprised of
(1) Pastor Scot AIGBOVIA – the Contingent Leader
(2) Dr CHUKWUJEKWU Sunday Ibe – the Contingent
Administrator
(3) Mr. Israel IDOWU ESAN – Director of Programs
(4) Mr. Lucky UDI – the Head of International Staff Team
(5) Mrs. Bridget NYAMEH – the Welfare Officer
(6) Alh. Garba MACHIDO – the Contingent Operational
Officer
(7) Alh. Baffa MUHAMMAD RANO – the Information
Officer
(8) Hajiya Rabiyat USMAN – Gender Balance
MAG: Did you not consider of the need to have anybody to
serve as a Health staff in case of or you didn't consider it what
having?
Dr IBE: Thank you. We had to co‐opt after due consultation Ms
Anna A. DEKE to be among the Contingent Staff as a Health Staff,
she being a Nurse and a Scout too.
MAG: Thank you Dr IBE. Could you brief us lightly on what
arrangement you have made on how to Travel considering that
you are going on an International event outside Nigeria.
Dr IBE: We are travelling by ROAD as a means of reducing COST thon the participants and the journey will take off on 30 July 2016
with first stop over in Ghana.
MAG: Before we get into talking how the journey will fair,
could you briefly let us know what problems you encountered in
the process of assembling the Scouts that will be in the
Jamboree.
Dr IBE: Well the major problem we encountered in the process
stem from the harsh Economic situation in the country which
militated against many who would have longed to participate in
the Jamboree but could not meet the financial obligations.
Another avoidable problem we had was mainly the unsupportive
and nonresponsive attitude of the State Scout Commissioner SSCs.
There was however the problem of late payment of fees by the
participants we were able to reach, although this may be viewed
as a minor problem as stated earlier because of the economic
harsh realities. The Team had the problem of even funding their
movement in moving around to meet the participants and these
costs were borne by those who undertook to make such travels
anyway – what we may call the spirit to serve not minding cost.
MAG: Thank you Mr. Admin for your efforts. We really
appreciate that things were sluggish, it is however worthy to note
that you were not deterred by that and that effort has yielded to thNigeria having a sizeable Scout Representation to 7 Africa Scout
Jamboree in Cote d'Ivoire. Could you give us a breakdown of the
number of participants you were able to assemble across the
nation for the Jamboree?
Dr IBE: As at present we were able to assemble the following
ANAMBRA (1), DELTA (2), EDO (2), LAGOS (10), TARABA (4),
KANO (4), NIGER (4), KADUNA (3), ONDO (4), OGUN (1) and
KATSINA (2).
It is however worthy to NOTE that the participants from Kano,
Niger, Katsina and Taraba all satisfied the age condition as specified
by the organizing committee in Cote d'Ivoire meaning that they are
all young Scouts.
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MAG: Thank you Dr IBE for a nice job done. Going further, could
you let know what you encountered in the exercise, we mean how
easy the job of picking participants were and what extra efforts
you put in to come to this far.
Dr IBE: As mentioned earlier one of the problems we encountered which
was avoidable was the unresponsive attitude of the State Scout
Commissioners. Not minding that we wrote out notification letters on the
Jamboree as early as April, many State Commissioners did not take any
action until we devised other means of personal telephone calls to remind.
Since Nigeria has to participate in the Jamboree the Committee decided to
move from state to state to create an awareness and reach the scouts
direct. For the scouts from the Southern part of the country Lagos was
used as Centre to meet them after efforts to get all of them at The
Technical Headquarters at Edo State – The International Scout Camp OGBA
Edo State. For those from the Northern part Kaduna was used as their
meeting point and the efforts paid out which is the result of the number
we are going to Cote d'Ivoire with. The exercise was not that an easy one
but we thank God we finally raised a Team to represent Nigeria. And we say
to God be the Glory.
MAG: We doff our Cap to the Contingent Management Team for
an efficient job done so. May we at this point ask if there is any
ADVICE or SUGGESTION you would proffer to ensure that future
events do not suffer the same drag foot experience?
Dr IBE: For future events, the Contingent Team should be named
as early as possible, at least one year in advance. The SSCs and
their State Councils should try to get sponsors from their LA and
Corporate organizations. The NSO should also try to have
endowment fund where money could be raised to sponsor young
scouts to international jamborees. If we can do these, we are sure
that we shall not be having late minute rush and crowded
arrangement, rather we shall be having the selective proves across
the state to determine scouts that qualify to be there. A situation
where we present the best scouts and fund their going and not
leaving it only to those from families that can foot their bill.
MAG: We thank most sincerely Dr IBE for granting us this CHAT
we look forward to having stories of great performance from our
scouts when they get there. We trust
that we are sending worthy
ambassadors to stand for us among all
other African nations, and we commend
all of you to the protection of God as
you make your journey to and fro.
Thank you Sir for sparing us your time
We are grateful.
August 1 to 10 2016The National Assembly of Nigeria in April 2016, through the offices of The House and Senate Committees on Internal Affairs in the National Assembly approached the Headship of The Nigeria Scout Association as stakeholders in youth development in the country in a letter signed for the clerk to send in a memorandum FOR or AGAINST the statutory establishment of The Peace Corp of Nigeria. The leadership of Nigeria's National Scout Organization met in Abuja and amongst other issues resolved to give its unwavering backing to the bill which sought to establish the Nigeria Peace Corp. The bill which among other things intend to support
the existing Nigerian security outfits in sundry areas which include partnering with schools, secondary and tertiary, to curb examination malpractices and cultism, encouraging volunteerism in the manner of the Peace Corps of America, spelling out the manner of funding for the organisation, including government subventions, and interestingly, provision of employment for the increasing number of graduates who have remained unemployed and are therefore prone to crime. The Nigeria Scout leadership promptly mandated its Communications and External Relations Department Mr. Dave AWUNAH and his Assistant, to proceed and present the Nigerian Scout Association position on the issue at both the Federal House of Representatives and The Senate of Nigeria. The Scout Representation in their memorandum supported the bill in its entirety with an amendment to the extent that The Nigeria Scout Association be made a trustee of the Peace Corp of Nigeria given its leadership role in youth molding and modeling in Nigeria. Amazingly at the two hearings, some other sister agencies like The Nigeria Civil Defense, The Nigeria Police, Road Safety Corp, Department for State Security and even the parent ministry, the ministry of interior vehemently opposed the passage of the bill. They know best what was their reasons, but their stance did not deter the Nigeria Scout Association representation from presenting a solid and convincing reason why The Scouts who are Messengers of Peace decided and stood for the creation of the Bill that would bring the Nigeria Peace Corp into full regimentation and legislation, It took the Nigeria Scout delegation and other likeminded agencies a heated debate as to the need and urgency of the passage of the bill to get the required support from both the members of the National Assembly and other groups who were invited for same.
The Nigeria Scout Association enjoyed a thunderous applause and were celebrated especially by members of the Peace Corp of Nigeria.
Recent developments indicate that the bill was read for the third time in both chambers of the National Assembly and is at the verge of being passed.
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Dr IBE Chukwujiekwu SundayNHQC Scouting Development in Schools
(Contingent Administrator)
BALANCING RELIGION IN NIGERIA SCOUTING
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Written by DARAMOLA SAMSON OLADAYODISTRICT SCOUT COMMISSIONER ILORIN SOUTH
KWARA STATE NIGERIANMost countries like Arabian, British and
some states in Nigeria hold the belief that
scout is of a particular faith (RELIGION).
In the real sense of it, scouting doesn't have any
relation with a particular religion.
The Scout Association of Nigeria is an open
association. This means we are made up of members
of different faiths, including those with no faith, and
identify ourselves with no one faith exclusively this is
inculcated in what we term in our scouting program
as “scouting own”. And we notice with delight that in
nearly all our activities we call on persons from the
two predominant religions to come say opening and
closing prayers.
Membership is open to all other individuals who
share our fundamental values, and are willing to
make a commitment to them, expressed by the
promise and law.
Our version of promise is available to suit different
faiths or those who have no affirmed faith.
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young
people in their personal development empowering
them to make a positive contribution to society, we
support young people to explore faiths, believes and
attitudes and engage in spirituals development as the
world organization of the scout movement (WOSM)
state the followings in its fundamental principles.
“Duty to God” the first of the above mentioned
principle of the scout inclement is defect as
adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the
religion that expresses them and acceptation of the
duties resulting therefore”.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
“Duty to God” as a principle of worldwide scouting
and (WOSM) requires it members - National Scout
Organization to reference “duty to God” in brought
out the scout association religious policy, and is not
directly conterminal with the religious education of its
members Indeed, scout promise as originally written
by B-P states that scout does their “duty to God” B-P
emphasizes that God was a part of a scout's life
without dictating a particular faith.
IMPORTANCE OF RELIGION TO SCOUTING
1. It provides mental peace
2. It inculcates social virtues
3. concert's the animal qualities to human Qualities
4. it promotes welfare
5. it gives recreation
6. it strengthens self consistence
7. it explore faiths, belief and attitudes
8. to carry into daily practice what one professes
Note:- People who hold no religion believe are not
eligible for membership in the scouting system as no
member can citizen without recognizing an obligation
to God.
Only those accepting the religious principles can
occupy a leadership position.
Ultimately it would be self-defeating for the scout
association
To forfeit the chance to spread scouting skills and
values among the population of people who identify
as atheist, agnostic, or otherwise not religious.
CONCLUSION
In a nutshell, religion in the scouting system is
important, central element in the life of civilization
throughout the ages. It is a proof of its values and
multi-religious with (faith in God).
Good Hunting,
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Role of Social Media Role of Social Media Role of Social Media to to to
SCOUTING EDUCATIONSCOUTING EDUCATIONSCOUTING EDUCATIONSCOUTING EDUCATIONBy: DARAMOLA SAMSON OLADAYO
These phenomenal growth online giants (Facebook,
WhatsApp, twitter, printer) ultimately reflects our
compelling desire to connect with each other around
common interests. And it presents a whole new paradigm for
communication and online advertisement.
It is Advantageous for council to the level unit to
leverage social technologies to improvise recruiting, retentions,
workshops, and fund raising efforts. Social technologies are
changing the way we collaborate and communicate with each
other. To this, social media will guide as you use social media to
communicate, recruit, retain, and inspire those in your scouting
communities, learn about best practices in scouting, recent
trends, and the tools available to ensure success in scouting
education
KEY CONSIDERATION FOR SEATING AN SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media can be a powerful tool for sharing the joy
and triumphs of scouting, but it should be manage properly to
help ensure that it beneficial.
Use forethought, care and responsibility when creating and
maintaining social media channels where people share
information and media about scouting.
Adhere to the terms of service and existing guidelines
outlined in the social way. Indicate the use of proper safety
equipment) when displaying photograph/ videos
Follow the spirit of leadership and keep social media
platform and all communication or on through the public.
Designate at least two administrate who have access to the
login, password, platform management and monitoring
information.
CONSIDERATION BEFORE CREATING SCOUT MEDIA PLATFORM
Consider whether designated administrator will be able to
monitor the page/platform and post content consistently to help
ensure that appropriate is pasted.
1. A void scout's personal information
2. Never post Questionable content, (personality or respond to
someone else's content in way that could reflect ridicule on your
self or NSO
3. Be timely in updating and responding to information request
on social media channels.
4. (Understand) people may view your scout media platform
activities, and members of the public may engage in an
online dialogue with you as a result.
PHOTOGRAPH AND VIDEO
An images / videos of scouting activities is a powerful
tool to grab attention guidelines
Subject: - The subject of scout lent alone should be pasted.
Appropriate: - scout in action activities, fun, images and video
in their full uniforms. In general, choose those moments you
never want to forget.
Diversity: - Scouting welcomes all sizes, ethnicities and faiths.
Such videos or photograph can reflect.
Natural Setting: - Shows in your post experiencing all that
nattier has to after any scouting outdoors activities.
Specification: - Can vary from project to project shoat images in
the highs possible resolution
PRINCIPLE OF INTERACTION USING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SCOUTING
Try to know whom you are chatting with first (Be Reserved)
Recognize your rights (Don't have to insurer all Question,
control the Length of your question and maintain operational
Rules/Regulation. )
GUIDELINES FOR SPEAKING USING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SCOUTING
1. Think before you answer (Be Reserved)
2. Speak the truth, you should not lie or intentionally mislead
members in the platform
3. Don't answer speculation (What if) or hypothetical Question.
4. Avoid jargon, acronyms, slang and technical forms.
5. Answer the Question with which you are most comfortable
when asked multiple Questions.
6. Assume cherishing you say may be printed or broadcast
7. Use “I” not “We” when stating your opinion.
8. If you don't know the answer to a question or cannot discuss
it for any reason, say so Avoid” Using” no comment
9. Keep remarks brief and concise.
CONCLUSION
Using Social media in scouting System is a proof of strong tools
for the development of the entire NSO.
Good Hunting,
DARAMOLA SAMSON OLADAYODISTRICT SCOUT COMMISSIONER ILORIN SOUTH
KWARA STATE NIGERIAN
1. May we know you please.
My name is Ahmad Bello, I was
born in Indabawa quarters, layin kapet
47 years ago in present Kano Municipal
Local Government. I attended Wudil
Special Primary School from 1978‐
1983, I proceed to Wudil Teachers
College from 1984‐1987, I was
transferred to Government Arabic
Teachers College Hadejia where I
attained Grade 11 Teachers Certificate
in 1989. I gained admission into Bayero
University, Kano to study Bachelor Arts
in Mass Communication from 1991‐
1994. I served in Governors Office
Abeokuta 1995/96. I started my
academic carrier at FCE Osiele,
Abeaokuta as Assistant Lecturer, I later
transferred my service to COE Ilorin in
2000 and that was the year I got
admission for Masters Degree in Hausa
Cultural Studies from Bayero
University, Kano in 2003. I later
transferred my service for the second
time to FCE Zaria as Lecturer 1 in 2006,
I gained admission for Doctor in
Philosophy in 2008‐2013. Presently, I
am a Chief Lecturer at grade level 15. I
am blessed with Children and two
wives.
2. You are The Honorary Secretary of
the Nigeria Scout Association ‐ could
you highlight to us your experience
since being on the office.
I gained the process of minutes
writing and programming all NEC and
AGM meetings into order. Even though
as academician I found it interesting to
be in the mixed of members of the
Council where by members always
disagree to agree in meetings and by
doing so that doesn't mean one is a
sabotage, rather it is a process of
putting thing right in scouting ways
through individual differences.
3. Can you appraise the performance
of the present leadership of TSAN in
the last 3years?
The present leadership for the
past three years came out of crisis
situation and has been trying to adapt
to the reality of moving from the old
scouting to new era to conform to
World standard. What is permanent in
life is “change” and the process of the
“change” is never possible without
trying times, challenges and expected
or unexpected adaptations which can
only be achieved in patience,
understanding and in collective team
work. The leadership has not only
opened the eyes of members of
Association to proper way of Scouting
but has equally achieved a number of
landmarks both within and outside the
Africa continent. In summary, the
leadership can be classified to have
performed above average.
4. The NSA has not over the past
years held any Outing that could
attract International Scouters
what is your office doing to
see that this happens?
I beg to disagree with
your
stateme
nt that
the NSA
has not
held any
outing
that
could
attract
Internation
al scouters.
Except of course if I do
not understand what you
actually meant. However,
I believe that the NSA has
performed well to its
ability in the phase of the
numerous challenges it
has faced both at home
and in the Continent.
Scouters in the country
have not only taken part in
Jamborees outside the
country but have also
attended meetings and gathering of
scouting of international standard.
However, if your question is directed at
our NSO organizing events that will
bring scouts from outside the country
to participate, then I will say that
“Rome was not built in a day” with
little patience and cooperation from
all, we shall be there.
Regarding what my office is doing
to make it happen, you should know
that every segment of the Association
has its own function, my office is
always prepared to assist those
concern with programming to achieve
their planned events. Remember, I am
also a trainer who has been making
PERSONALITY OF THE MONTHAn interview with Honourary National Secretary
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contributions towards developing the
required manpower to move us
forward.
5. On what area do you think Scouting
had made greatest achievement
Scouting has made its greatest
achievements in the area of training
and creating awareness for the young
leaders coming up in the Association.
Whether we are making right or wrong
is not the immediate concern but the
fact that our various training activities
has been able to increase our
membership is one achievement and
when these members are
recruited what we make of
them is yet another
challenge we must face.
6. In what area do you
think Scouting could
contribute significant social
impart in Nigeria, a country
of over 170millon, and what strategic
action has the organisation put in
place to achieve these?
The area in which we can make
considerable impact socially and
otherwise is in the adage of “catching
them young” by going down to the
grassroot to make scouting an affair of
the young people. To be specific, we
must ensure that our impact are felt in
the grassroot by establishing scouting
training units in schools, communities
and areas where young people are
found.
The strategic action in place to
achieve this grassroot impact is the
efforts to return scouting to the
schools and assisting those in training
to form more troops in the locality.
Furthermore, opportunities are given
to young person to experiment their
talents towards meeting these
objectives.
7. Can you highlight to us what has
improved in the administration
compare to former executive
Scouting positions are
continuum, so one can only talk of
improving on what was met in office.
However, the present administration
did not inherit anything from the
previous administration. Remember
that the administration
came out of crisis
situation
and no one
in the
present
lead
ership can boost of getting any
handing over from those who have
occupied these positions in the past.
Measuring what was improved upon
therefore could not be significantly
understood for the fact that we started
on a fresh note.
8. What steps is being taking to
establish an admin office
The issue of establishing
administrative office is that of finance.
However, you will remember that the
attempt by the Chief Commissioner to
create an operational office in Benin is
still being considered by the Council
but the main challenge is that of
proximity. There are so many benefits
to be achieved if we can create our
administration office in Abuja which is
the seat of government and central to
every part of the federation. The HNS
can be able to visit office at least two
times in a week to over the staff and
report back to the CS and CC.
9. What plans are in place by
TSAN to pro actively engaged
the youth for fun filled scouting
inline with global best
practices?
Everyone says that what they
are doing is towards the
“boy/girl” that scouting is
meant for. For the past three
years, we have involved young
person in various offices and
have given them support
towards ensuring that they
occupy positions of leadership.
A number of young persons
have been appointed to offices
and have been guided towards
making positive use of the
opportunities given to them.
10. What is your administration
doing to foster Gender Balancing in
Scouting considering the social
structure in some parts of the country
where women are not granted that
freedom of association?
It is a matter of time and strategy,
when those women in the Association
are able to stretch their areas of
coverage to these other areas, we shall
be having gradual coverage, afterall
“slow and steady wins the race”.
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LEADERSHIP AWARENESS WORKSHOP ON
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL IMPACT
FOR SCOUT LEADERS AND COMMISSIONERS
IN OGUN STATE.
COMMUNIQUÉ
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL IMPACT
As part of efforts to expand Scouting into Socio‐economic,
Religious, Ethnics and Cultural Communities where it is
currently non‐ existent or weak, a One Day Leadership
Awareness Workshop organised by the National Headquarters of the
Scout Association of Nigeria for Scout Leaders and Commissioners in
Ogun State Scout Council has been held.
The workshop which was held at the Staff Development thCentre, Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta on Saturday 16 July 2016 was attended
by fifty (5O) participants and benefitted the presence of Distinguished
Personalities including Prince Remi Adetayo M.D, Moving media, HRH
Oba Alani Taylor, Olu of Kobape and President Egba Provincial Scouts
Council and the Chief Imam of Owu land, Imam Kehinde.
The participants thereafter came up with a Seven Point
Communique.
1. Commended the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle
Amosun CON, FCA, and the Ogun State House of Assembly
for the Pronouncement and resolution on the return of
Extracurricular Activities in Schools.
2. Called for a formal directive by the State Commissioner for
Education, Science and Technology creating a specific time
on the School timetable for such extra‐curricular activities to
allow Voluntary Uniform Organisations, especially the Scout
Association to utilize such time for the training of the boys
and Girls.
3. Urged the Commissioner for Education to further enlist the
interest of Principals in identifying and Sponsoring two (2)
teachers for Scout leadership training to be organized by the
Ogun State Scout Council during the long vacation.
4. Solicited Government approval for free use of School
Compound for Scout Camps and trainings.
5. Appeal to the State Government to support the rehabilitation
of the Scout Headquarters in Ita‐Iyalode, Abeokuta to a
befitting status for day to day running of the Scout
Association as well as provision of a Bus utility vehicle for the
Association.
6. Appeal to the Government, Organized Private Sector,
Philanthropic individuals and Humanitarian Associations to
come to the aid of Ogun State Scout Council in the provision
of resources for training, programmes and Administrative
purposes.
7. That the Ogun State Scout Council keep up proactive
activities in community services for social impact as well as
reach out to all segment of the Society towards meeting the
vision of making Scouting a leading educational movement
for the Youth.
SCOUTS:MAKING AN IMPACT ON THEIR SOCIETY
By: Obinna Gaspar Ibole ANTC Social Impact
Over time, the Boys Scouts Association has remained a formidable
force in the shaping and impacting on the lives of very many great
men and world leaders. Record has it that most renowned
personalities since the inception of Scouting have at one time or the other gone
through the Scout Training and this has affected their performance and
association and influence on their environment.
This is not accidental because the founder and World Chief Scout
Lord Baden Powell planned the scouting program to be such that would assist
members in building a better world than they met it, and that has remained the
intent and mission of scouting to this day.
Not trying to bore you the reader with long stories and referencing,
this write-up is geared towards showing how practical a Scout can
make his or her impact felt which are all geared
t o w a r d s t h e a t t a i n m e n t o f t h e
M i s s i o n Statement of Scouting
which is to bring up youths that would
be self reliant and d e p e n d e n t a n d
extremely useful to themselves and to
their society and a hope for a better and
g r e a t e r t o m o r r o w considering that the youths of
today shall become the leaders of tomorrow.
HOW CAN THESE BE ACHIEVED?
Firstly, to be a Scout is not in name, it must be reflected in every aspect of the
member life. A scout is identified by his ways of dressing. It is true that the
hood does not make the monk, but the hood must first designate that one is in
the monk profession then other attributes of the monk profession will
manifest. In other words, a Scout must take pride in wearing the appropriate
Scout uniform that MUST single him or her from the others in the crowd.
You cannot show you are a scout when you are shabbily dressed and
or wobbly dressed to be branded a Scout. Take extreme note of this point.
Scouts are guided by the rules which are embedded in their Scout Laws which
may be referred to in religious parlance as the ten commandments of
Scouting which stipulate the dos and don'ts in scouting.
These are laws the scout learns and internalize to become the
CREDO of his or her every action wherever he is found. These laws are so
simple that putting them into practice is like one breathing in and out
unconsciously. We shall to the laws later.
Secondly, every scout must as of compulsion be so humane that each time his
utmost concern must be what he or she can do to create a better world and make
better his or her best. This is where the Scout Promise comes into play because
every Scout is expected to master and internalize the meaning of the Scout
promise which requires each scout to observe the tri principles and
expectations in scouting – do his duty to God and country, help other people at
all times, and principally to obey the scout laws.
Having said this far, what then is expected of a Scout while
impacting on his environment?
Scouts operate as groups which are simply called TROOPS, and the
troop is where these scouts assemble to gather their knowledge and training
formally and informally. Each troop
You
cannot show you
are a scout when you
are shabbily dressed and
or wobbly dressed to be
branded a Scout.
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has a leader and the number of members ranges from two to eight and or may be
more but not that wieldy for effective management. Each troop is made up of
boys and girls from same locality and in most cases of near same age, and it is
here that the impacting commences.
Troops can carry out activities that will bring about changes in their
environment. There are numerous of such activities and programs, but most
importantly, that the boys and girls from time to time are seen in their uniform
rendering some services and carrying out community activities are ways scouts
can impact on their society and environment.
Aside the above, scouts by their training are too technically minded that they are
never lost in any situation they may find themselves. By their training which are
non formal the scouts can carry out numerous activities beyond their
expectations and even age. These are what the scout acquires by the numerous
training program and field activities they are engaged in the course of their
scouting activities.
Since troops are normally owned by either by a community, an
institution or organization, it is possible and most likely that scouting activities
should focus on those areas that will benefit their sponsors – who are the
“owners – administrators” of the Troop. BP in his book “Scouting For
Boys” encouraged scouts that the only payment they could make to who
allows them a space to use for camping facilities is to clean up the
environment after each use and to from time to time make effort to
render extra unsolicited assistance to the owner of the place
– hence we say “one good turn deserves another”.
Scouts impacting on their society and
environment can come in very many forms. There are
numerous sponsored programs now that scouts can
engage in to make their impacts felt and most of these are
too practical enough that they just cost nothing to achieve
aside the fact some group of young boys and girls
assemble together as scout to carry out a simple project
in the course of their scouting activities.
Let us look at some of these activities and
see how they could be achieved unconsciously. A scout
troop is formed in a primary school after all formalities are accomplished. By
rule, meetings are not meant to last longer than two hours and at least held once
a week. These little kids in their enthusiasm to make their mark decide to carry
out a program that may be “OUR TRANSITION PROGRAM” the aim would
be for each child to leave a legacy that would stand to show that they passed
through that institution and left an imprint to show. The leader on obtaining
permission to develop a small forestry of flowers decides to ask the children to
each bring one plant of their choice for planting. Let us stop here for awhile and
imagine what the children would bring. Imagine if each child brings a plantain
or banana sucker and these are planted in lines to make a banana of plantain
plantation, project your mind to what happens in the next eight to nine months
when the plantain or banana may be due for harvesting. But supposing these
children decide to each bring a mango or pear seedling and these again lined up
as plantation, project your mind to what happens at about the time the children
may have been old enough to leave the school. They can happily point to each
plant to say “I PLANTED THAT”.
These and other simple ways are how Scouting can impact on their
society and environment. If we stretch it further to the community, when these
little kids in their scout uniform happily carry their tools “knives, hoes,
shovels and all” to go road
SCOUTS: MAKING AN IMPACT ON THEIR SOCIETY.clearing and filling up potholes and leveling bumps on the road, they are in
essence rendering service to their community.
At this point we may ask: what is the need for all these show of
unsolicited assistance. And that brings us to what our Founder BP told us in his
book “Scouting for Boys” that it is by rendering service to our immediate
environment that our worth and values are noted.
The Scouts are mere volunteers and do not engage in any activity that
is money yielding i.e. delving into commercial ventures, but Scouts can mildly
solicit for fund through engaging in small activities often tagged “BOB – a –
JOB” in which scouts move around within their vicinity carrying an
authorization card allowing to render services in exchange for small 'dash'
which the donor must fill in the job card. However when Scouts have
established their presence in their vicinity and are known for their service
delivery without charge, they stand in a better chance of soliciting for financial
assistance from their host community. Such solicitations may be as a result of
when the troop or group has needs to execute any project, like acquiring
equipments that would help them in their scouting affairs, or soliciting for
assistance to go on a far away scouting program like jamborees or state
camps and all.
When scouts have actually made their impact felt on their immediate
vicinity they now enjoy the opportunity garnering attention when the
need arises and in times of need.
These are some of the advantages that accrue to scouts when they make
their impact felt within the society and environment they find
themselves.
In summary, scouts should in earnest make all efforts to be
integrated in any environment they may be operating, not only
to be seen as a youth and young people's organization but
also a group capable of manipulating their environments for
the best benefit of all.
Scouting program as designed consciously
brings up the youths to become reasonable and
articulated members of their society who in the
course of their life impact positively on their
society as witnessed in the history of many world renowned leaders whose
childhood started and was nurtured by their exposure to scouting training and
the list is long to start enumerating all but briefly we can proudly say that our
former Head of State President OLUSEGUN OBASANJO graduated through
scouting to become an Eagle Scout even before his exposure to military
leadership and his civilian encounter. The Ghanaian Former Head of State
JERRY RAWLINGS is to this day an active Scout and has been featuring
prominent on the Africa and World Scout Scene. Most if not majority of
American Presidents were Scouts and professed it till the end of their lives. In
our civil society in Nigeria, hardly can you mention Scouting without seeing
those who would happily and joyfully tell you ”I WAS ONCE A SCOUT” and
we simply correct them by making them understand that “ONCE A SCOUT
ALWAYS A SCOUT”.
So to all of us younger scouts, let us be conscious of the fact that our
exposure to scouting is not just a part-time hobby but a journey to a life long
exposure that will lead to always and proudly say
WE ARE CREATING A BETTER WORLD.
..CONTD
Obinna Gaspar Ibole
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Are you interested
in Cubing?
A boy/girl becomes a Cub Scout by Investiture, as describes in “The Cub Scout Leaders Handbook”,
during which he/she makes the Cub Scout Promise. He/She is then known as a Tenderpad, and is entitled to wear Cub Scout uniform and badges and must be registered as in Rule 179 on the HBR.
To become a Cub Scout, a boy or girl must have attained the age of six years but not have reached his/her eleventh birthday. He/She may not continue to be a Cub Scout after he/she has reached his/her twelfth birthday.
Before being invested, he/she must satisfy the C.S.L. that he/she knows the Cub Law and Promise in his/her mother tongue, or English, the Salute, the Grand Howl, and their meanings.
I. After Investiture as a Tender pad, A Cub Scout proceeds to qualify as a Bronze Arrow Cub Scout and afterwards as a Silver Arrow Cub Scout by passing the tests laid down in the “Proficiency Badge Tests Handbook”.
II. After gaining the Silver Arrow, he/she may qualify for special Proficiency Badges shown in the “ P r o f i c i e n c y B a d g e Te s t s Handbook”
III. After gaining the Silver Arrow, he/she may continue to Gold A r r o w a s s h o w n i n t h e “ P r o f i c i e n c y B a d g e Te s t s Handbook.”
Except in special circumstances approved by the D.C., a Pack may not consist of more than thirty‐six (36) Cub Scouts. The training of Cub Scout must be kept as distinct as possible from that of Scout, Venture, and Explorer. The Pack is divided into Sixes, each consisting of Six Cub Scouts, including the Sixer and Second.
CUB SCOUT SIXERA Sixer is a Cub Scout appointed by the
CSL to lead a Six of Cubs. A Second is a Cub Scout appointed by the CSL to assist the Sixer and take his/her place when absent. One of the Sixers may be called “Senior Sixer”, if desired. He/She must be a Silver Arrow Cub Scout.
SIXERS' COUNCILThe Sixers' Council is an informal body composed of the Scouters of the Pack, the Sixers and, if desired, the Seconds. The function of the Sixers' Council is to decide matters of internal administration.
CUB INSTRUCTORThe CSL may with approval of the SL concerned obtain the services of a Scout, or with the approval of D.C. and of the Girl Guide Captain concerned, of a Guide o r
a Ranger
to act as a Cub Instructor.
CUB SCOUT UNFORM
A Cub Scout wears uniform as follows:
Hat ‐ A Green Beret
Scarf ‐ of the Group colour, worn with a woggle
Jumper ‐ green with short sleeves
Short – Khaki
Shoulder 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 G ro u p , wo r n o n t h e r i g ht shoulder or on both according to the custom of the Group.
The following optional articles may be worn by Cub Scouts. Canvass Shoes, or
Sandals, Haversack –N.B. Hose must not be worn.
CUB SCOUT BADGESA Cub Scout wears the following Badges:
In Uniform A Cloth World Scout Badge worn on the left breast of the jumper.
In Uniform A Cloth Badge known as the “Nigeria Emblem” worn on the right breast.
In ordinary Clothes A button hole or broach form of the Badge described in (i)
SENIOR SIXERA Senior Sixer wears badges as for a Sixer, but with three yellow armlets.
SIXERA 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 in the HBR.ii. In ordinary clothes, a buttonhole Badge similar to that described in
Rule 195 in the HBR, but, inWhite metal.
SECONDA Second wear Badges as for a Cub Scout and in addition, in uniform, one armlet of yellowbraids, half an inch wide, above the left elbow.
CUB SCOUTS CAMPS
The following rules, additional to those in Rules 244 to 247 apply in the case of camps for Cub Scouts.
Some form of clean, permanent s h e l t e r, l a r g e e n o u g h t o accommodate all the Cub Scouts in camp, must be available in case of rain.
In normal circumstances, there should be at least one adult for every Six Cub Scouts in Camp. In no circumstances, should a Cub Scouts camp be held with less than two adults.
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1. FORM A - First Registration of Recruits. 2. FORM AA - First Registration of Local Association 3. FORM AB - Annual Re-registration of Group 4. FORM AAB - Annual Re-registration of Local Association 5. FORM B - Annual Re-registration of Members 6. FORM BB - Local Association Constitution Draft. 7. FORM CC - Registration of a New Group 8. FORM CPP - Camp Permit 9. FORM GG - Application for Permit or Warrant 10. FORM GC - Annual Census Return 11. FORM GGC - Nomination for Appointment as Commissioner 12. FORM GGD - Nomination for Appointment as District Leader 13. FORM GGC/B - Appointment as a State Scout Commissioner or Assistant State Scout Commissioner 14. FORM T1 - Application for Proficiency Badges 15. FORM Regs. 1A - Monthly Registration Records Return 16. FORM Reg. 1B - Monthly Re-Registration Records Return 17. FORM R1 - Troop Activity Report 18. FORM AW I - Recommendation for an Award for Good Service. 19. FORM AW II - Application for Gallantry Services. 20. FORM AW III ‐ Application for Long Service Decoration.
To download Scouting forms search for us on on facebookThe Nigeria Scouters
NHQ - National Headquarters SSHQ - State Scout Headquarters L.A. - Local Association CS - Chief Scout CC - Chief Commissioner ACC - Assistant Chief Commissioner SSC - State Scout Commissioner ASSC - Assistant State Scout Commissioner Div. Comm. - Divisional Scout Commissioner A. Div Comm. - Assistant Divisional Scout Com. D.C. - District Scout Commissioner A.D.C. - Assistant District Scout Com. A.K.L. - Akela Leader D.C.L - District Cub Scout Leader D.S.L. - District Scout Leader D.V.S.L. - District Venture Scout Leader D.E.S.L. - District Explorer Scout Leader G.S.L. - Group Scout Leader C.S.L. - Cub Scout Leader A.C.S.L - Assistant Cub Scout Leader S.L. - Scout Leader A.S.L. - Assistant Scout Leader V.S.L. - Venture Scout Leader A.V.S.L. - Assistant Venture Scout Leader E.S.L. - Explorer Scout Leader A.E.S.L. - Assistant Explorer Scout Leader L.T. - Leader Trainer A.L.T. - Assistant Leader Trainer P.O.R. - Policy, Organization and Rules P.L. - Patrol Leader P.S. - Patrol Second C.O.H. - Court of Honour ADCC - Assistant Deputy Camp Chief DCC - Deputy Camp Chief W.O.S.M. - World Organisation of the Scout Movement W.S.B. - World Scout Bureau. RSO - Regional Scout Organisation.
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ost of the games in this section are for two sides Mor t eams . Where ages and phys i ca l d e v e l o p m e n t a r e
too wide apart the quickest and easiest method is to line up the Troop, tallest on the right and shortest on the left; number—odd numbers form one side and evens the other. Sometimes the marrying of two Patrols achieves the best result.
Some of the major field games should be considered, for example, Basket Ball, Football etc can be use.
Most team games require two particular conditions for their success, the one a fair, firm and intelligent referee or umpire, the other a clearly defined playing area. Those idealists who proclaim that because “A Scout's honour is to be trusted” referees and all such are redundant are begging the question. Most players of organised games are good sports and not without personal honour, yet it is fair to claim that without referees and umpires none of us would ever have been “offside,” still less “L.B.W.” The plain fact is that a sound referee adds greatly to the enjoyment of the game from the players' point of view, and not least of a Scouter's duties is to know absolutely the rules of each and every game his Scouts are likely to play.
As to “marking out the ground,” sufficient to say that it should be done clearly and beyond dispute, that it should be adapted to the number of players taking part and, indeed, to their age.
Such matters, too, as fixing time limits before the game begins are important. Limits which once fixed should be as inexorable .
These things do matter, for without order in our games there is no pleasure, purpose or profit, and because we are Scouts what we attempt should be done both properly and well.
. Wheelbarrow Ground Ball A football and stumps to make a goal are required. The teams, in pairs, make up wheelbarrows. These wheelbarrows form up in the usual way for football and the game proceeds. Only the barrow man may hit the ball—with one of his hands—and by passing, etc., the teams attempt to score goals. The ball must be kept on the ground. Don't play this for too long and change barrow and wheeler frequently
Attack and Defense A ground about 60 yards long with a half-way line. One team at each end guarding a number of objects (one for each member of the team). Each team tries to capture its opponents' treasure and defend its own. A player can only be caught when out of his own half and not when he is returning
with a capture. Prisoners are put behind their captors' base and must be released before any more objects can be taken. O n l y o n e p r i s o n e r o r object can be released or taken at a time. Team with most objects and fewest men prisoners wins.
HEADQUARTERSPatrols are allowed two minutes to make a mental photograph of the clubroom and its contents. They then go outside and the Umpire makes a few alterations, such as opening a closed window, exchanging positions of wall charts, altering time of clock, etc., etc.Patrols are then recalled and are given five minutes to decide on what the alterations are. Scouts report anything noticed to their own Patrol Leaders and not to the Umpire. Patrol Leaders report in turn to the Umpire, when called on, and indicate what they think the alterations are.One point is allowed for each correct item and two are deducted for each imaginary one. Patrol Leaders will use their discretion as to what alterations suggested they will
intimate to the Umpire.
SEEING WHAT YOU SEETwo simple articles, say a pencil and a box of matches, are placed on a table. Patrols are allowed one minute each to examine and freely handle the articles. The Patrol Leader presenting the most accurate and full description of the articles wins.For example, a Patrol Leader saying "A green pencil and a box of Swan Vestas" would lose to one who said "A green unpointed copying ink pencil, about 9 inches long, made by Messrs. George Rowney & Co., and a box of Swan Vestas, manufactured by Messrs. Byrant & May, containing 24 unused matches." OBSERVATIONYou have often seen a penny postage stamp, haven't you? Can you describe such a stamp accurately?Get a piece of paper and a pencil and write down all the details you can remember.When you have done this, (and you will be surprised how little you do remember), get another sheet of paper and a
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Make another list of the details with the stamp before you. Look at it closely. Make sure that you have missed nothing.
Now compare your two lists and you will see the difference between seeing things and observing them.Try this game out with other articles such as a penny, a pen-knife, a postal order, etc. WHOSE HAND?Equal numbers of Patrols are formed up on opposite sides of the room. One side is allowed a minute to memorize the hands of the other side and these are allowed a minute to memorize the hands of the first side. One side then goes behind a curtain and a certain number of hands are put through. The remainder, by Patrols, decide as to the ownership of the hands exhibited.The sides then change over and the same number of hands are put through the curtain and the Patrols outside the curtain decide as to whose hands they are. The Patrol with the most correct wins.This game can also be played as "Whose feet?" "Whosenose?" "Whose shadow?" "Whose voice?"
WHO HAS MOVED?For four Patrols: Two Patrols are seated in a circle and the other two Patrols are given a few seconds to note the positions of the players. The Patrols who are not seated are then taken out of the room. Not more than six, but not necessarily any, of the seated players change places.The two Patrols then re-enter the room and are given a minute for each Patrol Leader to report, quietly, to the Umpire what the changes are. The teams then change places and, after seeing the positions of the seated players, the Patrols which previously were seated leave the room and return to ascertain and report the changes. One mark is allowed for each correct item and two are deducted for each imaginary one. The Patrol with the most marks wins. ERRORS IN UNIFORMAn officer appears in the clubroom with definite errors in uniform. No reference whatever is made to these inaccuracies. After a reasonable interval the Officer leaves the room and the Patrols are informed that the Officer concerned had certain errors in uniform and are given five minutes to consult by Patrols as to what the errors were. (Patrol Leaders need not accept all suggestions submitted by Scouts.) Patrol Leaders report in turn. One mark allowed for each correct item and two marks deducted for each imaginary one.
WHAT'S IN THE PICTURE? Cut a picture from any newspaper or magazine and paste it on strong white paper or cardboard.The picture should have a considerable amount of detail in it.Hand the picture to each Patrol in turn giving them 30 seconds per Patrol to scrutinize it.Then set a number of questions to test the observation and memory powers of the Patrols; each P.L. to submit his Patrol's majority view on each question in writing.The sample picture given is purposely of a simple nature and is taken from the Boy's Own Paper.The Patrol giving the most correct series of answers wins.Suitable questions for the picture given might be: What is the Artist's name? How many boys are sitting up in bed? Is the man wearing boots or shoes? How many bed-knobs are visible? What is lying on the floor? How many hands are visible? Is the man wearing a collar? What is he holding in his right hand? Is the man's right or left hand the higher? How many people are there in the picture?
Prince Uche at GSAT Conference In Kenya, July 2016 Prince Uche at GSAT Conference In Kenya, July 2016
HRM ADDRESSING PARTICIPANTS AT DISI WORKSHOP IN OGUN STATE
THE 7ASJ SCARF
Participants Group Photo at DISI Workshop in Ogun
The 7ASJ Management Team meet in Edo State with Dr. Gab. Aletor
B.P’s FOOTPRINT. A true Footprint of the Founder of Boy Scouts
THE 7ASJ NIGERIA SCOUT TEAM UNIFORM
These cubs are from Faith Christian School Abuja and performed to show They are Scouts and to introducetheir Cub flag at the end of year Ceremony in their school recent in July 2016
BTC Kano 2016
The Scout Association of Nigeria Celebrates PA. Lasaki on his 90th Birthday
THE WEDDING OF PASTOR ELVIS OF DELTA STATE
