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Positive Citizenship Course Nigeria
Dear Young Nigerian Professionals,
We write to express our gratitude to all who made the second module of
the Values in Positive Citizenship a success. Our special thanks goes to
A Ray of Hope, Unesco Youth Ambassador for the culture of peace for
making the training a reality and flying Yomi Oloko to Nigeria specifically
for the training. Also, we thank Lanre Akinsuin who helped
out with logistics and Mr. Yomi Oloko for the great knowledge
shared with participants during the training at the International Press
Centre, Ogba Lagos.
The following young professionals were awarded trophies:
1. Kola Osinowo- Overall Best Participant
2. Florence Ogunsanya- Most active female participant
3. Daniel Chijindu - Most active male participant
Hopefully in October, we shall have the next training on Values in
Positive Citizenship.
-- Victor Gotevbe General Manager  Nigerian Professionals International network www.niproinc.com 234-8033057677 Personnel Officer Vanguard Media Limited www.vanguardngr.com BRIEF
REPORT ON THE THREE DAY WORKSHOP ON LIVING VALUES FOR POSITIVE
CITIZENSHIP. The much awaited module II of the
living values for positive citizenship training programme commenced on the
15th June 2007.
The training programme was spread over three days with various sessions
and group activities facilitated by Mr Yomi Oloko of Development Impact
for Nigeria (UK) DAY ONE The workshop started at 9.30 am with introduction from each of the participants and making of the ground rules for the workshop. This was swiftly followed by writing of participant’s expectation on the flip chart. Each participant was also asked to choose various animals they like and their matching qualities and attributes. The main session then commenced, with a reflection on our values, how reflection determines our values and if values does change at any point in time. The twelve values under the Living Values Education Programme were listed and extensively discussed on by participants and they include; Freedom, Tolerance, Peace, Love, Humility, Simplicity, Cooperation, Happiness, Respect, Unity, Responsibility and Honesty. A minute silence was held in
respect of Mr. Bode Omokaro (DIFN), facilitator for the Module I training
workshop. It was followed by a game on sharks, swimming and Islands and
Lunch was then served at 1.15 pm. The 2nd session for the day was on effective listening and participants also discussed ‘Blocks to Effective listening’. This includes; Giving solutions, admonishing, judging, blaming, moralizing, diminishing, sympathizing, distracting and accusations. Mr Wale then handled the 3rd session on Citizenship. The discussion was centered on who a Nigerian is, Rights of a Nigerian Citizen and a reflection on the words of the National anthemn. The day’s session ended with take-home questions for participants on; 1) What do I do that may deprive other Nigerians of their rights. 2) What do you think are the responsibilities of being a Nigerian? DAY TWO The day’s session started with responses from participants about the other day’s activities and their overall feelings. Participants were asked to reflect on an illustration of a glass cup as half-filled or empty. Many participants saw it as half –filled while others saw it the other way round. It was finally agreed that our answers could only be premised on the way we see it. The main session, commenced with a group activity on Honesty. The following questions were considered. 1) Think of a time you appreciated someone else honesty. 2) Think of a time you were appreciated for your act of honesty. Participants broke into syndicate groups to discuss it and responses from various groups were presented by their rappoteurs to the whole house. The house then considered various reflection points on honesty. Participants went on a short break for lunch and later reconvened for the 2nd session. The second session was on Tolerance and participants viewed a 24 minute documentary titled ‘The Imam and Pastor’, which focuses on addressing religious intolerance among people of different faiths. Participants discussed ideas they gained from the documentary vis-à-vis tolerance in our daily living. DAY THREE The day’s session started with a reflection on Cooperation. Participants then discussed the above mentioned value for some minutes. A group activity on the Tower game was carried out by participants to test their knowledge on working together for a common good. Each group then proceeded to build a tower with a firm base. In the end, the tallest structure with the strongest base was identified. The 2nd session of the day was on Simplicity, Respect and Humility. Participants were divided into groups to discuss each value and then produced a role play on the selected value. Each group presented a role play to the whole audience and participants were asked to make comments and inputs. The final session of the workshop was on ‘Moving Forward’. The workshop facilitator Mr. Yemi Oloko examined key components of the three day training, workshop organiser’s expectations from participants and dates for subsequent trainings which will also include a Training of Trainers (T.O.T) workshop. Participants were then provided with an evaluation form to make comments on the three day workshop. The training workshop ended with presentation of certificates to successful participants, and presentation of trophies to three best participants and group photographs. In all, from almost everyone’s opinion the workshop was fantastic, challenging, interesting and rewarding experience.
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