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PAramount Ruler Recieves The Earth Charter Document
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Adekunle Eniola(ECYG OGUN,Secetary presenting the EarthCharter Document to the Apena Of Egbaland to the Admiration of the Alake of Egbaland(paramount ruler)

September 1, 2009 | 8:27 AM Comments  0 comments

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ECYG OGUN PRESENTS THE EARTH CHARTER DOCUMENT TO THE PARAMOUNT RULER OF EGBALAND, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA (ALAYELUWA OBA ADEDOTUN AREMU GBADEBO)
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Earth Charter youth group led a delegation of young people to the palace of the Alake of Egbaland as part of activities marking the international youth day 2009. The traditional/cultural institutions of south western part of Nigeria are sacred to the people, the major custodians and such traditions are paramount rulers: they are holding a priestly role and the overall custodian of the traditions and culture. In view of this understanding,
Leke Obadimu (ECYG, OGUN coordinator and e-GLO, Alumni, spring 2008) led team members and youth leaders to interact with the paramount ruler and to share the vision of the Earth Charter and consequently present him a copy of the Earth Charter document.

On arrival at the office, the paramount ruler welcomed the Earth charter youth group to the palace. Responding to the greetings of the kabiyesi
(Kabiyesi means King in Yoruba)ToluLeke Obadimu introduced the vision of Earth Charter of building a just, sustainable and peaceful world .He said that the Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable and peaceful global society. At a time when major changes in how we think and live are urgently needed, the Earth Charter challenges us to examine our values and to choose a better way. It calls on us to search for common ground in the midst of our diversity and to embrace a new ethical vision shared by growing numbers of people in many nations and culture throughout the world. In furtherance to passing down the vision of Earth charter , earth charter youth groups were formed all over the world, he said ECYG,Ogun was formed in April 2008 and she has carried out various youth development projects.

An interaction ensued with the kabiyesi on the role and responsibility of the traditional institutions at fostering a just and sustainable world.
Responding , Kabiyesi responded by thanking the group for a good vision of building a just and sustainable world, appreciating the youths for recognizing the salient role the cultural and traditional institutions play at achieving a just world.,

Kabiyesi gave a profound history of various aspect of our culture. He specifically emphasized that one major key to fostering a sustainable society is to always speak the truth at all times, no matter the circumstance you find yourself. He said that Yorubas have a cultural value of truth at all times. The responsibility of every culture is to uphold the truth at any given time and circumstance. The Kabiyesi further encouraged the youths to identify with their cultural values and always be good ambassadors.

The high point of the visit was the presentation of the Earth Charter Document to Kabiyesi by Adekunle Eniola (ECYG Ogun, secretary) it was received by the Apena of Egbaland while the Kabiyesi reconceived it from him with deep admiration of team members. He promised to read it and join the rest of the world at endorsing the document.
On the receiving team of the kabiyesi included Hon. Fasiu Bakene (Member, House of Assembly, Ogun state), Apena of Egbaland.
The kabiyesi gave a royal blessing to the team members with a royal prayer.
The visit ended with a photo session of the team members namely Leke Obadimu, Fatona emmanuel,Bello Ahmed,Adekunle Eniola,Biola bakare Ohiri ChiChi, temitayo Ogunde, Meme Sylvia, Ronke odebiyi, Dare ogunjimi,Omowunmi Akanke(GYCA,Ogun) Akinbo Adedamola( National Focal Person, GYCA Nigeria),Patrick Onabule,Gloria ofili,odekoya modupe




September 1, 2009 | 8:16 AM Comments  0 comments

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Indeed
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Can the Virtual worlds of online communities Help development in the offline, real world?
Those were the questions that jumped out of my mouth when I first saw the e-GLO application. In order to satisfy my curiosity, I applied and fortunately I was selected after going through an online interview as one of 40 participants around the world.

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

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

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



June 15, 2008 | 5:03 AM Comments  0 comments

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The Gateway city
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Ogun State-In February 1976, the territory now called Ogun State was carved out of the old Western State by the military administration of General Murtala Muhammed and General Olusegun Obasanjo. The new State was made up of the former Abeokuta and Ijebu provinces of the former Western State, which itself came into being when it was carved out of former Western Region in 1967.
Ogun State is otherwise known as the Gateway State. This is in recognition of its pioneering role in education, medicine, law and divinity, on the one hand, and its strategic position as the link by road, rail, air and sea to the rest of the country. It will soon become the internet gateway to the rest of the world.
Apart from Abeokuta, the capital, which is an important market centre-and a terminus of the roads and railways coming from Lagos and other parts of the country, there are also major towns and communities like Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode, lIaro and others that can serve as good markets for products of the mining industry in Ogun State....

www.ogunstate.gov.ng





June 8, 2008 | 8:04 PM Comments  0 comments

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WHAT DO I SEE ????????
Related to country: Nigeria

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I see the restructuring of Africa's giant:
A giant being awakened out of history
A giant being strenghtened to cease the moment
A giant being enligthened to create her future

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

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

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

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



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


April 23, 2008 | 12:21 AM Comments  0 comments

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