IKORODU SETS AGOG AS BEST BRAINS EMERGE

The need to re-introduce Prize Giving Day to promote academic excellence at both Primary and Secondary Schools has again been emphasized.

OVERALL BEST STUDENT,MISS ESTHER OMOTOSHO

A Member of Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency 1, Mr Sanai Agunbiade made the call during the grand finale of Best Brain Contest he organised for Public Primary and Secondary Schools in Ikorodu today.

Mr Agunbiade implored schools to organise more academic competitions to propel students to read rather than paying to much attention on inter- house sports.

In a speech, former Commisione for Agriculture in Lagos State, Chief Kaoli Olusanya challenged students at all levels to read wide to become responsible individuals to themselves & the nation at large.

The Best Brain Contest in English Language, Mathematics & Civic Education which attracts two best students from each school in Ikorodu produced Miss Esther Omotosho of Odogunyan Grammar School,Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area of Lagos State as Overall best Student and went home with over One Hundred Thousand Naira and other valuables.

The event climaxed with presentation of Plaques, Trophies and Cash prizes to the best Schools and their representatives in each category of the contest witnessed by people from all walks of life including Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor, Mr Saheed Ibikunle.

LAGOS INAUGURATES YOUTH COUNCIL

SA TO THE GOV ON YOUTH DEV, DR DOLAPO BADRU

The newly inaugurated leadership of National Youth Council of Nigeria Lagos State Chapter have been challenged  act within the confines of the law. 

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth development, Doctor Dolapo Badru threw the challenge during the inauguration of the newly elected executives of the umbrella body of youth organization in the State at Alausa, Lagos.  

DEP. CHAIRMAN, GEN. SEC & THE CHAIRMAN, PRINCE GBADEBO

Doctor Badru who warned that excessiveness on the part of any youth or Youth organization would not be tolerated implored the new youth leadership to prepare themselves for future challenges.

Also speaking, the Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Ad-Committee on Youths and Sports, Honourable Lawrence Ayeni identified peace and love among youth as the major unifying factor to produce responsible youths in the State.

In his acceptance speech, the Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, Honourable Taofeek Gbadebo  noted that his team would compliment the State effort to achieving its vision and mission for the youth who he described as the future of the Country

LAGOS YOUTH CHAIRMAN, PERM. SEC. MIN. OF YOUTH
 & SPORTS  & THE SA TO THE GOV. ON YOUTH DEV.

The event was witnessed by top State functionaries and youth representatives across the centre of Excellence.

THE NEED OF TODAY

Man has been grouped into three stages according to sociological classification of people, which are: 1-14 years of age as infant group, 15-40 years of age as youth age, 40 years and above as adult.

Many Scholars have observed that, the youth of any society makes or mar the society. The activities of the youth is as result of the experience gathered in their immediate environment mostly from what they hear and sea around them, at school, at home, Church, Mosque, political meetings what they see in their Community and political leaders. 

Needs differs to different groups independently but all need shelter, quality education, qualitative health care service and other facilities that will make life more meaningful. But, despite our natural and human resources many people live in shanties, substantial number of our children are out of school, a good number of communities lacks functional Heath Care Centre and our youths continue to roam the streets aimlessly as a result of unemployment. Those who are engaged are not only under employed but are used like donkeys, yet our leaders claimed to be preparing us for the future.

Where is that future? Who leads the future? And for who? Many of our people have become third class citizens in their father land. We eat like slaves, we patronize tokunbo markets, wear tokunbo clothes including underwear's and shoes. Our under graduates attend lectures for 2 months and sit at home for 10 months. Our leaders who were beneficiaries of free education and scholarship even to study abroad has now made education the right of their children alone due to astronomical increase in school fees. Yet, we continue to sing praises and glorify these leaders who have looted the treasury under the pretense of serving the masses. 

Unfortunately, they are at one time or the other students leader and youth like myself. Do they still have focus? Are they still serving their father land or the cabal?  What actually do we need today?

No doubt, our society is need of youths, who are driven by passion for excellence, commitment and clear headedness to ensuring an habitable community for all. The youth, in old and recent times are the pillar of renaissance in any community, the secret of development and the bearer of flag of any idea.

Greatest Nigerian youths, you have a lot of duties, your responsibilities are enormous, the community has countless rights on you. Therefore, you have to think a lot, work hard, to make clear your positions,you have  to come for the rescue of the society and give it its complete rights.

 Frankly speaking, the role of the youth is highly essential because they connect the past to the future. They are to ensure continuity of orderliness. We can do it.

WHEN YOUR FOLLOWERS DON’T TRUST YOU

The five letter word “TRUST” is as powerful as the word “LOVE” but many people are yet to realize its potency. No true love exists between the husband and the wife, this, no doubt is the major cause of crisis at home, offices, religion, business and even in politics.

For us, as youths, trust is expensive and very hard to earn like money. You are disappointed when you are not trusted either by parents, siblings or your boss. But what happens when the leadership you entrusted with political power lack TRUST?

It's impossible for you to be the perfect youth. You're going to make mistakes, whether you want to or not. But when it comes to trust, you need to understand something. The degree to which your people give you their trust needs to match the degree to which you prove yourself trustworthy.

What Should A Leader Who Is Critized for Bad Policies Do?

uble because of your selfishness and dishonesty? If you want their trust, you have to conduct yourself honestly, responsibly and open minded.Such leader need to ask himself if his behaviour is worthy of their trust. Look at your activities. Have you as the Council Chairman, Governor or the President been honest about where you've been going and what you've been doing in the past? Have you been in tro

It's not easy being a leader, I mean a servant leader. Some leaders have already lost  their sense of shame  due to dishonesty. They amaze wealth meant for the Country yet, claimed to be serving the masses and their fatherland.  Many leaders worry about their followers being rude. Others don't care. There are leaders who are involved in illicit affairs. They go to strip clubs and bars and get up to all sorts of mischief themselves. As role models they have surely failed. They give their children too much money and the result is that teenagers today cannot distinguish between their needs and wants.

Choose your path today. Decide whether or not you want to make a difference, not only in your life, but in the lives of those you lead. Then, work towards regaining your followers trust. Build up a record of trustworthy and responsible behavior to put an end to insurgence.

 Remember, a good leader must:

·         Be financially responsible.

·         Respect peoples opinion

·         Know that protests is part of democracy

·         Apologise when you have made a mistake.

·         Speak the truth and Be honest in his affairs.

To me, it is never too much for a leader who has failed to protect the interest of the masses that voted him into power to quit. Leadership is all about service with dignity.

 NIGERIA MUST BE GREAT!

DEFEND YOUR RIGHT! PROTECT YOUR GOAL(S)!

The unwelcome new year gift in Nigeria has continue to generate reactions, protests & mass strike actions by Youths, Students, Labour, Civil Societies and in fact the entire Nigerians. No doubt, this lingering crisis on the removal of fuel subsidy is enough to twat in individuals goals or resolutions in year 2012.

As the protest continue lets quickly review our goals for 2012 taking into consideration the present challenges.  Whether your goal is personal or work oriented, you must be very clear on what the goal is. Your goal should be specific and the achievement of the goal should be quantifiable so that you will know when you have attained it. If you are not passionate about achieving your goal then think about setting a different goal, because without passion, you will not be genuinely motivated and nor will you enjoy the process of trying to achieve the goal. If you are not passionate about your goal will you feel good about achieving it?

Do You Believe in Your Goal(s)?

 Living is for a purpose hence, goal setting is important in human life. But, why waste time setting goals to achieve things that are outside of your moral belief systems. You won't be happy with the doing of it or the achieving of it. Your goals should support your values or support your ability to live your values. Ensure that you live life well whilst you go about achieving your goal

Is Your goals documented?

The simple process of writing down your goals on paper will cement your motivation and make real the ideas in your mind. Even better if you then pin up your goal somewhere where you will see it every day. This will shore up your determination and perseverance particularly if you feel at times that your goal achievement activities are falling short of the mark. Remain committed!

You should also document the steps you need to take in order to achieve your goal - in other words write down a plan. This is a discipline that will keep you focused and enable you to enjoy the journey towards your goal as you take each step on your path to the success.

Fellow Nigerian Youths, as you Protest against the removal of fuel subsidy which of course is a just cause think of goal(s), think safety and think future.

DEFEND YOUR RIGHTS! PROTECT YOUR GOALS!

WHERE ARE THE YOUTHS?

FELLOW YOUTHS
Youth is the period between childhood and adulthood. It spans from about the age of 15years to 35years. It is the period when many of us begin experiment with life, go on adventures to find out who we are, our purpose in life, how we can get can the best out of our life,etc. Hence, it is a time in our life where we make us or mar us and these influence our future-i.e develop virtues or vices. Our Choice(s) therefore at this point in our lives and what we channel our energies towards will determine the future we make for ourselves.