The Programme Report for all activities for 2008

[NWODI Daniel Chinedu]

At exactly 4:15pm on 29th November 2008 we call the meeting to an order.

ESF creed read by the ESF coordinator Mr. NWODI Daniel, Apology by Kelechi Ifedi, Nurudeen and Marius.

Recognition: Nwodi Daniel, Johnpaul Akozie, Damilare Asiru, Tosin, Akan Nassirath, Eufrasia, Emmanuel Agu, and Timothy Nwodi.

The following has accepted to be our PATRONS:
• Prof. Awannou Norbert The V.C. Universite d’Abomey Calavi Republic of Benin.
• Rev. Nsaka Ogom, Ministry of Education Delta State
• Chief Segun Ogunye, The Protocol Officer, First Bank, Nigeria Plc
• Mr. Purswani J. L. Johny, The Managing Director, Honda Motors Republic of Benin
• Mr. Tessy Eudes, Director CALET Cotonou Republic of Benin
• Mr. Musu Abubakar Musa, The Consular Nigeria Embassy Republic of Benin.
• Mr. Omo-Omoruyi Osahon, Assistant Director, Tiens, Republic of Benin

The following has accepted to be our ADVISERS:
• Jc salmon Olalekan Otun, Assistant Advert Manager, The Guardian Newspaper, Nigeria.
• Mrs Jeanne Frances Maduakor, Direct-rice Ovation International, Cotonou.
• Pastor Rotimi Oluwaseyitan, Assistant Pastor, Action Faith, Cotonou
• Mrs. Alvanis Ojukwu, Supervisor, American Airline, Cotonou
• Pastor Adeolu Adewunmi, Winners Chapel International, Cotonou
• Madam Moreen D’Almeida, Alex’s Hotel, Cotonou
• Mrs. Shade Biggar, Direct-rice Seuoia, Cotonou.

Our Partners:
Network of African Youth For Development
Takingitglobal
Positive Outreach Foundation, Ota Ogun State, Nigeria
The Nigeria Cultural Studies Network, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Seme, Lagos State, Nigeria
KEFEE Peace Foundation, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
School Buggie Television, Lagos Nigeria
All Africa Students Union, Ghana
Radio Univers, Calavi, Benin
Rotaract Club Akowonjo, Lagos State, Nigeria
National Association of Nigerian Students’ (NANS) Joint Campus Committee (JCC) Lagos Axis
Association De Semi Di, Cotonou, Benin
UNESCO Universite D’Abomey Calavi, Republic of Benin
Red Cross Universite D’Abomey Calavi, Republic of Benin
Excellent Youth Outreach, Cotonou, Benin
Nigerian Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Ivory Coast Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Guinea Equatorial Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Ghanaian Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Gabonnaise Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Indian Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Togolese Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Chinese Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Congolese Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Libanese Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Beninese Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Nigerien Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin
Tchadian Students’ Association, Cotonou, Benin

ESF 2008 Programme Activities:
1st Feb.: Participated, The relaunch of TMA Awards organised by Students of Houdegbe North American University, Cotonou.

8th Feb: Organised, Nigerian Students’ Association Orientation and Welcome Bash @ Universite D’Abomey Calavi, Benin.

12th Feb: Participated, MTN Foundation Launching @ Benin Marina Hotel, Cotonou

17th Feb: Organised, St. Valentine Students Beach Fiesta @ The Beach Close to Palasi Des Congres, Cotonou.

26th – 28th Feb: Courtesy Visit to Ghana, Media Interview on Unique Fm 95.7

1st Mar. Organised, International trip to University of Lagos, National Art Theatre, Badagry Museum, Lagos.

11th April Organised, Orientation Concert on the Handball Court of the Universite d’Abomey Calavi, Republic of Benin. (UAC)

16th April Organised, Interview of new members at Hassan II UAC

17th April Organised, Novelty Match at Benin Marina Hotel Ex Sheraton with the Lebanese team

18th April Organised, Leadership Seminar at Hassan II UAC

19th April Organised, Induction Ceremony at CODIAM Cotonou Republic of Benin

7th – 8th May Participated, The Nigeria Cultural Studies Network (NCSN) in Collaboration with Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State. Interdisciplinary Conference on People & Cultures in Nigeria. @ Olusegun Obasanjo, Auditorium, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State.
ESF presented the paper on “The Role of Nigerian Youth in the fight against Corruption”
11th May Participant, Celebration of Bob Marley’s Day organized by Art Students
@ Universite d’Abomey Calavi, Republic of Benin.

25th May Organised, 2nd Anniversary Ceremony with the Children of SOS @ the SOS Village Calavi, Benin.

23rd – 29th Nov. Participated, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Awareness Campaign on the Prevention of Illicit Drug Crop Cultivation, Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Nigeria. South – West Zone. Theme: Total Commitment to Drug-Free Nigeria.

1st Dec. Participated, World Aids Day Organised by the Ministry of Health, Republic of Benin @ National Stadium, Cotonou.

2nd Dec. Lagos State Government, Ministry of Education, 2008 Jam Feast @ Adeyemi Bero Memorial Hall, The Secretariat, Alausa, Lagos State

14th Dec. KEFEE Peace Foundation Launching @ night shift Colusium, Ikeja, Lagos.

I Akan Nassirath, The Secretary of ESF move the motion for the registration of the organisation. Seconded by Agu Emmanual.

Announcement:
There is an upcoming event at Sango Ota an HIV/AIDS Awareness Novelty Football Match with Positive Outreach Foundation Ota on the 26th December 2008 @ Local Govt. School 3, Behind Intercontinental Bank, Sango Ota, Ogun State.

The next meeting has been adjourned to 3rd January 2009.

Happy Xmas & New Year.