The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Isolo Local Branch, recently organized a training program for school prefects from selected secondary schools in Isolo, Lagos. The training, held at the Isolo Community Hall, was conducted in partnership with Lagos Isolo Leo Club and Be The Change Initiative. The program aimed to build the capacity of young people and encourage them to take ownership of their future. NYCN Isolo Coordinator, Damilola Kushimo, stated that the training was designed to equip the prefects with leadership skills and prepare them for the transition from school leadership to community and global leadership.
The training program, themed "Lead to Serve," focused on empowering the participants to lead by example and educate their peers on security and social vices, including substance abuse. According to Kushimo, the participants were expected to promote security and educate their peers against social vices. The program also aimed to strengthen the understanding of leadership and values among the participants. The NYCN Isolo Coordinator lauded the local government, traditional institution, and other individuals who supported the initiative.
A participant, Lawal Tobiloba, shared his experience, stating that the training had changed his perception of leadership. He noted that being a leader was more about responsibility than position. Tobiloba emphasized that achieving a high goal required great sacrifice. Another participant, Oluwaseun Ogunsanya, also shared her experience, stating that the program strengthened her understanding of leadership and values. She expressed her intention to share the lessons with her peers.
The training program was well-received by the participants, who expressed their appreciation for the initiative. The program provided a platform for the participants to interact with other leaders and learn from their experiences. The NYCN Isolo Coordinator, Damilola Kushimo, expressed his gratitude to the local government, traditional institution, and other individuals who supported the initiative.
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has been actively involved in various initiatives aimed at empowering young people. The organization has been working to promote leadership and responsible citizenship among young people. The NYCN Isolo Local Branch has been at the forefront of this effort, organizing various programs and activities to engage young people.
The training program for school prefects is part of NYCN's efforts to build the capacity of young people. The program was designed to equip the participants with leadership skills and prepare them for future challenges. The NYCN Isolo Coordinator emphasized the importance of leadership and responsible citizenship among young people.
The participants' feedback suggests that the training program was successful in achieving its objectives. The program provided a valuable learning experience for the participants, who expressed their intention to apply the lessons learned in their future endeavors. The NYCN Isolo Local Branch plans to continue organizing similar programs to empower young people.
Key points
- The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) trains school prefects from Isolo, Lagos, on leadership and responsible citizenship.
- The training program, themed "Lead to Serve," focuses on empowering participants to lead by example and educate their peers on security and social vices.
- The program aims to build the capacity of young people and prepare them for the transition from school leadership to community and global leadership.
