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Complements of the season.....It’s a brand new Friday in 2016. We bring you an exciting edition of the youth-friendly magazine, YOUTHVILLE. Eresi Uche and Oluwatobi Amoo were best students in different courses that were offered at the Nigerian Law School (NLS) as they bagged prizes at the recent 2015 call-to-bar ceremony in Abuja. They spoke on how their family leanings shaped their career choices. Read the exciting interview in our REFLECTIONS page. Our SHOWTIME page has lots of beautiful stories today. One of such is tips for giving first aid. Its quite crucial as such emergencies do happen around us often. But how do we manage the situation? The Titus (Mackerel) fish is right on the FOOD segment. Read why you will need to consume more of it. Get details right there. Bashir Suleiman Zuntu, a fabric designer and founder of BZ Designs said businesses could be challenged by the failing economy and poor incentives. Despite this, few including his venture are thriving. Read the secrets to his advancement in BIZWIZ. While you are still joyful for being signed unto a foreign club, they turn around to sack you hours later. Which of the top clubs did this? Its in SPORTSVILLE! Ace comedian, Bovi Ugboma said youth can excel if they are focused. A first class Computer Science graduate made some significant impact in Osun school this week. Read these and more in today’s BACKPACK page. Don’t miss your copy of Daily Trust YOUTHVILLE. Always remember no one does it better than we do. It’s DAILY TRUST YOUTHVILLE for the young at heart. Stay connected with us by joining us on Facebook: DAILY TRUST YOUTHVILLE and be a part of our growing community. Follow us on Twitter: @DT_YouthVille Be here with us next week. The Team wishes our esteemed readers a Happy New Year today and beyond.
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Childhood learning may shape youth’s career
Law School graduates-Eresi, Tobi-speak Eresi Eresi Uche and Oluwatobi Amoo were best students in different courses at the Nigerian Law School (NLS) as they bagged prizes at the recent 2015 call-tobar ceremony held in Abuja. They spoke to YOUTHVILLE about their exploits in Law and how their family leanings to the profession shaped their choices in this interview. Text by Mulikat Mukaila
Eresi Uche, 22, is from Ohafia local government in Abia State but was raised in Lagos State. After her first and second schools in Lagos, she went to University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) where she obtained an LL.B degree. She had her legal education at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos campus before being called to bar.
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hy did you choose law? My earliest influence was my late grandfather, Hon. Justice Anaga K. Uche who rose to a High Court Judge. My attraction to law when I was younger, was the wig and gown and the pride the profession attracts. As I grew older I decided that my strengths lie in advocacy and Law is the best way to harness those strengths. How does it feel to be tops at the Law School? I feel blessed and am eternally grateful to God. When I first saw my result, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It is overwhelming. What was the prize package for the achievement? I won a book titled “Fifty Years of Legal Education In Nigeria - Challenges and Next Steps” and a cash prize of N50,000. I also won other prizes for being the best in Criminal and Civil Litigation just as I emerged the third best overall student. There are perceptions that Law School is more hectic than the five years at the
university. Do you share in this? At first it was more hectic but we learned the system with time and developed a pattern and things became easier. What were your challenges in school? There were numerous challenges like adjusting to the rigorous lectures, keeping up with assignments and class presentations. All these challenges contributed to an excellent work ethic and precision. How would you stand out in this seemingly competitive profession? Well, I believe my drive and passion will stand me out but I also believe that there is enough room in the sky for all the stars to shine. What areas of Law are you specialized in? I don’t have any for now. I believe that with the exposure that I will gain from practice I can then decide. What do you find exciting about the profession? The dynamics of the law are extremely exciting and also its unpredictability. What barrier in the profession are you hoping to cross? The profession still has undertones of female marginalization and I hope to overcome them. Do you have other role models other than your grandfather? I greatly admire my aunty, Hon. Justice Stella Nwakanma who was acting Chief Judge of Abia, and Awa Kalu SAN who was once Attorney General of Abia State for their stellar achievements in the legal profession. What are your aspirations and your words to youth? I intend to go into private practice. If I hadn’t read Law, I would have gone for Medicine and Surgery. It is the most impactful profession to me. I urge fellow youth to trust God, work hard and believe in themselves. They should not let anyone dissuade them from achieving their dreams.
Tobi Oluwatobi Ayobode Amoo is a graduate of the University of Ilorin. He had his Law School enrolment in Kano campus. I was motivated to read Law from childhood I chose to study Law at a very tender age when I did not even understand what Law was all about. My dad is a lawyer and I grew up knowing him as a compendium of so much knowledge. He had an answer for every question arising from my little inquisitive mind, so I grew up with the impression that a lawyer knows everything and I wanted to have that kind of knowledge. I feel elated having excelled in the field I am grateful to God for His grace. I also feel happy because it is a good starting point in my career. The prizes I got I got a Law journal, certificate and cash prize. I saw Law School as more challenging… Yes, it was more challenging and demanding due to the large volume of knowledge to process within a limited period of time. But it was equally interesting. I had challenges in school but I overcame them The academic nature of Law School was generally challenging. Physically, the very cold and harsh weather was a challenge but thank God we overcame. My plans ahead I intend to learn from the very finest practitioners in the profession and to strive to ensure excellence in any work associated with my name. With God on my side, I believe I will stand out. I intend to specialize in Corporate and Commercial Law Practice, while taking up Private Practice. The versatility of the profession is what I love the most. It provides an opportunity to engage in various areas of life, provided it is governed by Law. The profession also has nobility that brings respect to legal practitioners. I have models and I want youth to stand tall I have various role models in life. In the legal profession, Dapo Akinosun (Partner, Simmons Cooper Partners) is my role model amongst others. For fellow youth, it is very possible. With focus and hard work, you can be anything you want to be.
Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough - Og Mandino
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Drama scripting: Tips for perfecting your skills
Text by Victoria Bamas @sinach360 lubukola Ogunniyi is a drama script writer who has worked and written for British Council’s Radiophonics workshop, BBC Media Action’s Gatanan Gatanan Ku, Story Story (Radio drama), Wetin Dey (TV drama) among others. In a chat with YOUTHVILLE, the Bayero University, Kano graduate who scripts both in Hausa and English gave some tips that could help budding scriptwriters.
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Olubukola said the first thing a budding writer should do is read, “Every potential writer should be willing to read as much as they want to write. “After reading you need to keep an open mind she said “You should have an open mind free of borders for imagination,” she said. With an open mind, such a
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person should try out different writing poem, prose and drama after which they can know which they prefer she explained. While Olubukola enjoined potential writers to “find a muse for inspiration.”
Mackerel: A highly nutritious fish
FOODNEWS>> Text from Sikirat Shehu, Ilorin ackerel is one of the highly recommended oily fish for a healthy diet. It is also known as maccarello. The slim torpedoshaped fish is found in deep temperate and tropical waters. It is rich in essential oils, vitamins and minerals. However, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids occur in high quantities in the fish. It contains vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E and K. Various minerals also occur richly in the fish and these include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and selenium. The fish also called ‘Titus’ contains protein and the antioxidant Coenzyme Q10, studies have shown.
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The fish also contains good amounts of vitamins B12 and selenium, which have been found helpful in the treatment of cancer. Mackerel fortifies the immune system. It supports the functions of organs that have been weakened by sickness. Omega-3 fatty acids act as an anti-inflammatory agent, help in the management of arthritis and also help to lower the risk of some cancers and heart disease. Inclusion of oily fish in the diet improves the condition of the blood as that promotes better heart health. The fatty acids reduce bad cholesterol levels, yet maintain good cholesterol levels. They make blood vessels more elastic, which facilitates improved
blood flow and lower blood pressure. Cleaner, thinner blood reduces the risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease and prevents constriction of arteries. The rich calcium content in the fish also helps to normalize heartbeat and regulate blood pressure. To reduce the risk of heart disease, it is recommended that two servings of oily fish are included in the diet each week.
FASHIONNEWS>> Pageantry: Juliet, 19, is Miss Northeast 2015 Text from Kabiru Anwar, Yola
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ineteen-year-old Juliet Joseph from Adamawa State last Friday emerged Miss Northeast at a beauty contest to promote beauty fair in the region facing varied security challenges in recent times. The pageantry sponsored by M2 Ventures, and E &T Management Nigeria presented awards to the winners at Wanenosom Cinema in Numan town of the state. Rose Clement, 23, who represented Taraba State became
runner-up while Blessing Emos, 24 of Gombe State became the second runner-up. Other awards clinched at the event include Miss Congeniality and the Best Traditional Dress. Founder of the annual beauty pageant, Angelyna Kimu Mindapa described the event as a successful platform for mobilising young talents from the Northeast region of Nigeria. She said the event was initiated out of the need to showcase the beauty of the region and provide opportunities for young ladies to feature in similar events nationwide.
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ou’re walking along the street, and someone collapsed suddenly around you. What do you do? In this New Year, YOUTHVILLE takes steps to enlighten you on the basics of giving first aid to someone in need. The Abuja Site Coordinator of the Aids Healthcare Foundation, Dr. Kema Onu gave handy tutelage on this. First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery. He said that all first aids “only allow one to treat life threatening problems before moving to next part of clinical care and in all conditions, First aid requires the use of the ABCDE of resuscitation.” This strategy, the Resuscitation Council (UK) says include Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure. Dr. Onu said the first thing to do is to ensure personal safety like wearing apron gloves after which you assess patients’ immediate need whether they are conscious or not. If the patient responds normally to your call, then air way is okay, but if he speaks in short sentences, he may have breathing difficulty, failure to respond to your call means the
patient is critically ill. The next assessment requires you to look, listen and feel. “It shouldn’t take more than 30 seconds,” he said. He said the ABCDE could be used for cardiopulmonary resuscitation as he explained the process: The first, ‘Airway’ is to look for any sign of airway obstruction and remove; foreign body biting tongue excessive saliva or phlegm. Tilt the neck upwards allowing atmospheric oxygen to perfuse. ‘Breathing’ requires one to listen and feel for signs of respiratory distress like sweating, or heavy breathing; use of stomach accessory muscles to breath, noisy breathing give oxygen or allow atmospheric air by clearing onlookers and fanning patients. ‘Circulation’ involves looking, listening and feeling for a bleeding victim. ‘Disability’ connote you review ABC and assess level of consciousness, perceive breath of patient for possible drug overdose (alcohol) etc, give analgesic if patient is in pain. And lastly, Exposure means ensuring that the patient is completely exposed. No tight fitting clothing. The medical expert noted that common indications for first aid depend on the age and the clinical condition which could be medical or surgical.
A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others -Ayn Rand
BIZWIZ/SPORTS Failing economy, poor incentives challenge my venture - Zuntu
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o be a great fashion designer one must have great communication skills, must be highly creative and have strong sewing skills among other qualities said Bashir Suleiman Zuntu, the founder of BZ Designs. Zuntu who started his fashion design and tailoring business in 2012 at the backyard of his family house said he has always had a personal sense of style for which he got lots of compliments and wanted to use that style to make some income. The young entrepreneur who holds a Masters Degree in Finance from Coventry University said he learnt the business by first enrolling in a tailoring institute for about 6 months where he learnt some art of designing. He continued to learn on his own after he graduated to perfect
the skill. The indigene of Kubau LGA of Kaduna State in an interview told DT_YOUTHVILLE that his motivation stems from his desire to share his style with other people and also the desire to make income from that. “Also having family members who started before me and seeing how far and how much they’ve achieved in a short period made me want to emulate them and see how far I can go. In fact my sister Fatima Zuntu was the master brain behind the name and concept for my company”. Zuntu, who is 26 years of old, started the business with just enough capital to get him a few sewing machines and register the company as well as get a few fabrics and accessories. He acknowledged that the business is very lucrative. “To succeed in any business, you
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must have to give it your all. To succeed in the fashion industry, you must learn how to deal with clients, deliver within given time frame and keep to your word. On turnover, it varies but we record good returns at the end of the day” he said. He also boasted that his superb designs and prompt delivery attract customers to his business but laments that he faces numerous challenges in the business. “Our challenges are numerous but the most pressing ones are electricity, fluctuating economy and lack of financial incentives from financial institutions to enable us expand the scope of our business,” he said. The best lesson Bashir learnt in the business is to be self-confident and never give up on his dream, adding that it does not matter what one studied in the university, as long as he is open to ideas.
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he first and the only African player to win the highest individual award in world football, George Weah has said that commitment and perseverance have been the factors behind his success both in sport and as a politician. He said his achievements in sport have helped in realising the life-time ambitions, thereby having iota of on complaints over his football career. The 1995 world footballer, in an interview with FIFA website, however admitted his regret of not playing a world cup match with his Liberia national team side, despite his solo accolades. “Whatever you do in life, you have to do it
with commitment and perseverance. That was my approach on the football field and that is my approach now in politics. I am committed to helping my people and my country, just as much as I was committed to helping my team when I was a player. “I will always be involved in sport, and I am the chair of the Sports Commission. Sport is so important to people. It can help people. I am where I am today because of football, and if I can give back something to the people of Liberia, then I want to do that,” he said. After hanging his boots, he won election in 2014 for a place on the Liberian Senate, which makes him the first sportsman George Weah at the UNITAID elected to the legislature in the press conference at the United African country. Nations on June 2, 2006.
Barcelona sacks youth team player hours after he’s signed Stories by IBRAHIM KABIRU SULE @ikabirsule
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panish champion, Barcelona has announced the sacking of one of its youth team players eight hours after signing him. The club said Sergi Guardiola’s newly signed contract has been terminated after it emerged that the player had once posted “offensive tweets” about the club and the city. “FC Barcelona has decided to terminate the contract signed with Sergi Guardiola, after finding that he had published offensive tweets about the club and Catalonia,” the club announced in its website early Tuesday. Guardiola, had joined Barca B on Monday, but upon a stern protest by supporters of the club over the tweets, Barcelona took the decision to fire the young player. Two years ago, the 24-year-old forward had posted comments hostile to Catalonia and showed his support for Real Madrid, Barcelona’s arch rival.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started - Mark Twain
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Glo Ambassador UN to plan roles
urges YOUTH for youth on SDGs to embrace Text by Ibrahim Kabiru Sule @ikabirsule
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A Miss Usman Rabiyat Ajibola, a corps member poses with officials after her computer laboratory project was commissioned at a secondary school in Ife East Area LGA, Ile-Ife town of Osun State recently.
1st Class Corper donates computers to Osun school Stories by Simon E. Sunday @SimonEchewofun
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first class graduate from Rhema University and serving corps member, Rabiyat Usman Ajibola has donated a computer laboratory to a secondary school in Ife East, Ile-Ife town of Osun State. Drafted to complete her one-year service
by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Rabiyat who read Computer Science said the project was her modest contribution to the school. The Batch C corper at the project commissioning said she chose the school and the project as part of her Community Development Service (CDS), an initiative designed by NYSC for serving corps members to leave behind a legacy in the immediate community where they served.
Learning tool: Pupils score high on Words Barn More pupils and students are using the learning tool, Words Barn to advance their knowledge skills. The contest tool which is available at Google Playstore, creates platform for youth to test their vocabulary and intellectual skills in a game form. Young Francisca Okafor emerged with
87 points to become the highest scorer in the YOUTHZ STARS 3 edition, while Adetola Modupe scored 68 points, Janet Cole got 55 points in the contest. The next competition is titled YOUTHZ STARS3 starting this Sunday. Join the league of players and prove your intellectual mettle along with friends!
ce comedian and Glo brand Ambassador, Bovi Ugboma has urged youth to be hard working to get the best things in life including being signed on for endorsement deals with high-flying firms. He gave the advice whle fielding questions from fans at the Globacom Pavilion, Bar Beach, Victoria Island during the ongoing Globacomsponsored One Lagos. He advised aspiring entertainers to be focused if they wish to excel in their field. Bovi who confirmed he signed a Glo endorsement deal in July 2015 noted that: “Brand endorsement relationships are symbiotic in nature.” The comedian also tasked youth on working towards achieving industry and professional excellence before seeking for fame, adding that the reason many of the supposed stars fizzle out quickly is their focus on fame only. The fans also had opportunity to interact with other Globacom ambassadors, like Basketmouth and Burna Boy who responded to their questions. At the Agege Stadium, Glo subscribers trooped to the Pavilion where a Nollywood actor and brand ambassador, Adekola Odunlade signed hundreds of autographs while counselling youth to shun social vices. The Glo’s ‘One Lagos Fiesta’ ran at once at five places: Bar Beach, Ikorodu Town Hall; Badagry School; Agege Stadium and Epe Youth Centre.
he United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has said that a youth event focusing on the specific roles of global youth in the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the next 15 years will hold in April 2016 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The youth event, said UN, will follow the Global Forum that brings together government heads of state and foreign ministers, prominent personalities and experts as well as current and potential partners from academia, media, and the private sector. UN said in its website on Tuesday that “Up to 150 youth from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds with outstanding track records in intercultural dialogue and youth work will be selected as participants of the Youth Event and the 7th UNAOC Global Forum in Baku. “The Youth Event will also have an online component with the aim of maximizing the exchange of ideas among participants and preparation for the actual event.” At the end of the event, said UN, it is expected that the set objectives would be realised, which include among others “providing a framework for selected 125150 young people from diverse backgrounds to meaningfully participate in the UNAOC Global Forum.
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Holds convocation, January 15 The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has said its convocation comes up between January 15 and 16, 2016. Get more details via: http://nou.edu.ng/uploads/ fileuploads/lfXVvmeReL1451385807.pdf
Success Corner! Winners clinch N2.2m prize in UBA Essay contest Text by Simon E. Sunday @SimonEchewofun
T From left: Managing Director, UBA Foundation, Ms. Ijeoma Aso, GMD/CEO, UBA Plc, Mr. Phillips Oduoza and DMD, UBA Plc, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka with the winners of 2015 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition: 1st prize winner, Miss Emediong Uko of British Nigerian Academy, Abuja (middle); 2nd prize winner Miss Enonuoya Starish of Lagoon School Lagos (right); and 3rd prize winner Miss Eze Ugochinyere, Golden of Living World Academy, Aba, at the grand finale at UBA House in Lagos recently.
hree winners of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) annual National Essay Competition recently clinched cash prizes worth N2.250million at the grand finale and award ceremony in Lagos. Miss Emediong Uduak Uko, 15, from the British Nigerian Academy, Abuja won the first prize of N1million education grant. Emediong who beat over 3,326 contestants in the contest to emerge the overall best said she aspires to be a medical doctor as she is good at sciences. The first and second runner-up, Miss Starish Enonuya of The
Lagoon School, Lagos and Eze Ugochinyere from the Golden of Living Word Academy School, Abia, got cash prizes of N750,000 and N500,000 educational grants. Unveiling the winners, the Group Managing Director, Mr. Phillips Oduoza lauded the 12 finalists describing them all as winners just as he presented a laptop as a consolation prize to the finalists. Tasking them on improved reading culture, he said: “Reading is essential to broaden your knowledge and most importantly youths should maintain self-discipline. UBA Foundation believes in sustainability and in supporting the environment where we operate, and that is why we have earmarked a certain percentage of our profit to this end.”
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe