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YOUTHVILLE TRUST

ISSUE #71

...young at heart

Friday, March 25, 2016

Despite challenges, let’s sustain hopes – Young volunteer, Ozuluonye See story on page 31>>

Why I formed my NGO at 21 — Fatima Ganduje From Ibrahim Musa Giginyu, Kano

et’s Talk Humanity (LTH) is a Non-Governmental Organization founded by Malama Fatima Ganduje, the youngest daughter of Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. She said its social and educational services to the Nigerian child project, donated computers enhanced with type to speech, braille keyboard and screen reading software to 1500 students with hearing and visually

impaired cases at the Special Education School (SES), in Tudun Maliki of the state. Fatima said at LTH, there are projects for the disabled and impaired, youth education and women empowerment. She said: “It is apparent that people with special needs are usually neglected in most of our intervention and that is why LTH found it so important to wade into their lives to positively motivate them.” LTH also delivered desktop computers to Makama Memorial

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condary Primary and Secondary u local School in Kiru government. ed It conducted a h for pilot outreach ent of the development omen organized women groups which is benefitting over in 240 families ebeji Kiru and Bebeji ments. local governments. licated It will be replicated at the 42 otherr local atima governments, Fatima said.

 Founder of LTH, Fatima Ganduje.

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 Photo: Simon E. Sunday

Despite challenges, let’s sustain hopes – Young volunteer, Ozuluonye Basil B asiil Ozuluonye is an engineering grad graduate of Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka in Anambra State. In this interview he spoke on the impact of his volunteer effort at improving education. Text by Abubakar Haruna

ow did you initiate your focus on supporting education? I started a NonGovernmental Organisation (NGO), Education Support Project Nigeria (ESPN). I recently authored a book, “The Office of the Citizen”. I founded it as an undergraduate and it is still running. I organised quiz competitions in schools and public speaking competitions annually. We organized these competitions to add value to academic environment and encourage the students to boast their knowledge. We visited many secondary schools and universities.

We awarded scholarships to students that performed well in their schools. As a volunteer myself, we are interested in youth empowerment, empowerment of the girl child, and the campaign for education for all. What is the ESPN meant to achieve? I founded my NGO basically because I believe that organisations should have a certain major of interest in helping students to develop and grow their interest in education and knowledge not just concentrating on music and other social activities and neglecting education. Another reason is to

stimulate academic environment. What are the challenges you face in running your NGO? It’s mostly about the lack of support from public; There is no genuine interest of people in supporting such organisations. Many people want to be in leadership position first before helping. But there are other things individuals can do. What is the motive behind your new book? I wrote the book when I discovered that people push the blame of an underdeveloped society to government alone. They forget

Backpack Spelling App for junior students emerges in Abuja Text by David Abiola & Onyinye Princess Nnamani

n information technology company, Redoubt Limited based in Abuja said it has developed an application that could help students of junior secondary schools improve their spelling and writing skills. The app, Adaora the Spelling Genius, also helps students to speak fluent English language. The Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Nnamdi Christopher Iroaganachi said when he visited Daily Trust this week. The app invention came out of the need to improve the seemingly declining quality of academic performance by junior students, he said. It is segmented into: the Adora spelling genius, auto prose and quick C.V. “Nowadays, the social media has affected students negatively when it comes to spelling and speaking correct English language, this has contributed to mass failure in public examinations,” he said.

VC advocates more interaction among African youth Text from Sikirat Shehu, Ilorin

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has called on African leaders to bridge the existing gap between countries on the continent by creating the platform for regular interaction among African youth. Prof. Ambali said this in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital while receiving members of the Executive Council of the Kenyatta University Students Association (KUSA) Nairobi, Kenya. He said, “They need to be guided because we were all students at some point and we know how we think, so it is very important to support the youth so that they can

learn from our mistakes.” The academic don said the university has consistent academic calendar devoid of students’ unrest because of a consistent dialogue with them. The KUSA President, Mr. Werewere Sam said, “We are here to develop our capacity for the future. As future leaders in Africa, there was a critical need for close contact and interaction between students across the continent in order to address the collective challenges confronting African countries.” The President of the University of Ilorin Students’ Union, Mr. Idris Alao noted that the visit offers an avenue for African students to interact.

that people who are in the streets are also part of the government. So I want people to understand that they are partners in progress with the government. The title of the book, ‘Office’ is to signify that every citizen in his office should respect the law of the land and fight against corruption. I don’t like the way I see our country and the continent being pushed back from the helm of affairs globally whereas we know that we have abundant resources that can take us to the highest position. Let us sustain hope even though we are facing challenges now, the ideology of Nigeria is a great one!

Corps member donates skills centre for Bauchi inmates Text from Balarabe Alkassim, Bauchi

corps member serving in Bauchi State has donated a skills acquisition centre for inmates at the Bauchi prison. Sani Bello Imam, a Batch A corper said the community development effort is to help teach the inmates how to make liquid soap, as well as washing and starching the traditional Hausa cap. Imam noted that the inmates, without doubt, deserve to lead a better life and need to acquire the best skills to enable them carry on in life while discouraging them from crime after they are set free. “No doubt, it’s a place the society must give strong attention to.

Hope is the only bee that makes honey without flowers – Robert Green Ingersoll

This is because; they are part of me and you. The prison is a place known for producing world leaders. Late Nelson Mandela and President Obasanjo were once prisoners, and even the President, Muhammadu Buhari once suffered the same fate too,” he said. The Comptroller of Prisons, Bauchi State Command, Alhaji Sidi Muhammad commended him for the gesture. He said, “Sani Imam deserves to be commended for working in partnership with the prison towards the rehabilitation of our inmates to live a crimefree and self-supporting life on discharge.”

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Why I’m supporting the ‘Pink Ribbon’ cancer campaign — Miss Karu 2016 M Loveth Ambrose is a 26 year Miss old lady from Akwa Ibom state. A Criminology student at the National Open O University of Nigeria (NOUN), Loveth L grew up in Karu and was recently crown cr Miss Karu Ambassador 2016. In this th interview with YOUTHVILLE, she is working wo on youth empowerment and her efforts effo in the war against cancer. Text by Simon E. Sunday @SimonEchewofun & Latifat Opoola @LatifatOpoola

ow did you get to win the crown? I have always desired a platform where I can impact in the society. I am inspired when I watch other beauty queens go for contests and emerge winners and then roll out their plans for their society. The opportunity came when Karu Carnival Pageant 2015 was announced, I quickly subscribed, and pushed through the processes and finally won the crown in December 2015 and the reign will end in December 2016. Clinching the crown was the favour of God, then composure and confidence. Intellectual ability also contributed because we were all sounded out to ensure we shall be

good representatives of the constituency. How will you impact on people’s life around you during your reign? This crown lasts for a year, and this is the third month into my reign. Basically, my focus is more on the girl child education, eradication of child labour, and youth empowerment. In the medium term, I intend to set up a mini skill acquisition centre for few trainees to start with here. They will be trained on hairdressing, make up arts, barbing, tailoring, fabric, and bag making. I have already commenced the production of branded books to be distributed to pupils of the public primary school, Karu as part of my child education campaign. The donation will hold soon as it is meant to inculcate the reading and writing culture on the

pupils. I intend to lend my voice to the Pink Ribbon Campaign, which is the campaign against cancer. You will agree with me that this disease has affected most people, and the fact is that, if you are not infected by it, you are affected by it, because one would have known someone who suffered from the disease. What are some challenges, Nigerian youth face today? Well, it all began with poor parenting. When parents neglect their duties, the result is social vices like armed robbery, drug addiction, kidnapping, prostitution, thuggery, terrorism and ultimately unemployment. But I think, with concerted efforts towards value re-orientation, especially on the growing kids, we can get back the sanity we desire in our society.

BUSINESSNEWS >> Don’t be hyped by being a ‘CEO’, expert says Text by Victoria Onehi

inuola Oluleye started her business from her pocket money few years ago. From buying and selling clothes to designing handbags and now, event planning. He seven year old brand has four fulltime staff and 20 contract staff. Tinuola who holds a degree in Accounting and a Masters in Business Administration, in this interview said one must meet needs in a unique way to excel. Managing a business is not complicated, understand your vision Managing a business is not complicated, if you understand clearly the vision and mission of the business. The new generation “CEO” don’t understand what it means to be in business, they are usually hyped on the word CEO! You

must understand relevance, forecasting, profit analysis, cash monitoring and profit margins and stay fully focused on growth. Do these to carve a niche in the business… To carve a niche, search for a need or necessity and then satisfy that need in your uniquely talented way. That hardly can be duplicated. Some of the best tips to help you succeed are: Focus on

the vision, Plan and be open, Entertain constructive criticism and feedbacks. I turned my passion for ‘success’ into reality I am passionate about being successful and I am fully focused on that goal. I am turning 29 this year and I am amazingly happy to have achieved at least 40% of my goal. Rough journey, but it is totally worth it. Start small, save from small to grow capital Start small and always make profit no matter how small. Turn one kobo to five naira. I started by selling clothes in my car. I would come home for breaks and use my pocket money to buy clothes; I will drive to offices, pop the trunk open and sell. Now, I style actresses like Juliet Ibrahim and I have been running my brand now for seven years.

 Caption: Almajiri Tsangaya Model Primary School in Bauchi.

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VP’s wife drums support for the needy Text by Simon E. Sunday @SimonEchewofun

ife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo has called on Nigerians to support the needy in the society. Mrs. Osinbajo gave the charge at the Commonwealth Award of Excellence to the President and Founder of Mass Literacy for the Less Privileged and the Almajiri Initiative (MALLPAI) Foundation. She said: “What mothers are known for is making the cry stop and MALLPAI Foundation has stood itself as a mother in its environment.” Wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Mrs Aisha Bagudu said education of the less privileged children is a

priority of the foundation. Other areas she said are eradicating extreme poverty, health issues and assistance in agriculture and craft making. The seven year old foundation having branches across the country also plans to assist the girl-child, the deaf, blind, crippled, internally displaced persons and people living with HIV and AIDS. Mallpai recently partnered with National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to give free health care to 10,000 people. It also donated free healthcare services including drugs, food items, insecticides, fabrics and wheelchairs to the disabled.

SPORTSVILLE Sport: FIFA introduces award against discrimination Text by Ibrahim Kabiru Sule @ikabirsule

n annual FIFA Diversity Award to recognise outstanding organisations, group initiative and or a personality standing up for diversity and antidiscrimination in football, has been adopted by the world governing body and will be inaugurated in July. The annual award, announced on Monday, to mark the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, is among the recommendations made in 2013 by the Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination.

Your heart is just a beatbox for the song of your life – Sandi Thom

“We have started to work with special match observers to help us punish breaches of conduct in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. However, another important element of fighting discrimination is proactive work and educational initiatives that foster and celebrate diversity in all its forms,” said FIFA President, Gianni Infantino. South Africa’s Tokyo Sexwale, who contested the FIFA presidency in February, Moya Dodd, Jaiyah Sealua and Ghana’s Gerald Asamoah have made it to the 11-member jury, due to their various contributions in the crusade against discrimination in the game.