CSIG Conference 2021

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CSIG Conference

… Scaling Human Capital

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Lagos: 126 Okota Road, Isolo, Lagos.

26 – 30 May 2021 Abuja, Nigeria.

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Welcome Address from President, Upsurge International Welcome to the 1st Annual Coalition of Students In Governance (The African Edition).

The Coalition of African Students in Governance Team, our amazing facilitators, sponsors, partners and I welcome you to the first annual “COALITION OF STUDENTS IN GOVERNANCE SUMMIT”.

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Welcome Address from President, Upsurge International

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Welcome Address from Coordinator, Coalition of Students in Governance (CSIG)

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Welcome to Abuja, Nigeria

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About Upsurge International

Our goal here is to deliver cutting edge skills and capacity building tools to current and potential Student Government leaders/Student Union Government Leaders/Student Representative Council, Leaders of Legitimate Student Organizations on campus, and Advisors.

About CSIG

More than ever before; it is evident that this is the time to Challenge, Inspire, Ignite and Empower a new generation of leadership champions in Africa who will pioneer bold initiatives and make a significant impact on our higher institutions of learning in Africa.

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Over the next few days, you will be experiencing an immersive student leadership training, intellectual conversation, ideas and solutions to critical concerns. You will also be connecting with other campus leaders from other institutions. I believe you will be leaving the CSIG better than you came.

Our facilitators are ready to give you their best.

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Meet the Facilitators

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How We Treat Each Other

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Our team is ready to serve you!

I believe you are the changemakers Africa needs, you are our very first set, and I have great expectations…I believe in you, determined to set the pace for the next generation.

Africa is desperately in need of your BEST TODAY! Again, Welcome to CSIG 2021. We are here and ready to serve you!

Respectfully

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Message from CSIG Team Members

Success Ekpenyong President & Founder UPSURGE International upsurgeinternational@gmail.com

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Welcome Address from Coordinator, Coalition of Students in Governance CSIG) Good day Leaders, Thank you to each one of you for being here with us today.

We are delighted to gather leaders who agreed to carry the baton of influence in your various campuses. We welcome those of you who were with us last year, 2020, and the new leaders who joined us this year, 2021.

Today marks a journey that will revolutionize how Student leaders think and use influence in confronting old and new problems on their Campuses, Communities, and Nation.

This event is designed to allow you reflect on what leadership truly means.

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Are you still using an old and unsustainable model of Leadership style?

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Why are you as a Student leader filling that position of influence on your campus and not someone else?

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Is your Campus better off with someone else as their Student Leader?

Welcome to Abuja, Nigeria

This event is to challenge your thinking and help you review your beliefs about leading others.

You will go through a comprehensive CURRICULUM to help you build leadership CAPITAL, make relevant COLLABORATIONS, create an exciting COMMUNITY where things work, and develop CLOUT that can scale impact at an exponential level.

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We trust you brought your A-game. We are confident you will be a better version than when you first entered this program.

We expect you to imbibe better beliefs, habits, and models that will better serve you and the world.

There will be two conferences (trainings) like this, and this is the first, you are expected to go through both. The second one will happen in a few months.

Both were designed to help you become a well-rounded leader that can manage the scarcest commodity on the planet - TRUST. Are you ready for CSIG 2021?

Let's do this!

Nelson Ugbogo, CSIG Coordinator, Upsurge International

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About Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Its southern coast is on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean.

Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, is the largest city in Nigeria and the continent of Africa.

Nigeria has been home to several indigenous pre-colonial states and kingdoms since the second millennium BC, with the Nok civilization in the 15th century BC marking the first internal unification in the country. The modern state originated with British colonization in the 19th century, taking its present territorial shape with the merging of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1914 by Lord Lugard. The British set up administrative and legal structures while practicing indirect rule through traditional chiefdoms. Nigeria became a formally independent federation on October 1, 1960.

It experienced a civil war from 1967 to 1970, followed by a succession of democratically-elected civilian governments and military dictatorships, until achieving a stable democracy in the 1999 presidential election; the 2015

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election was the first time an incumbent president had lost re-election.

Nigeria is a multinational state inhabited by more than 250 ethnic groups speaking 500 distinct languages, all identifying with a wide variety of cultures. The three largest ethnic groups are the Hausa–Fulani in the north, Yoruba in the west, and Igbo in the east, together comprising over 60% of the total population. The official language is English, chosen to facilitate linguistic unity at the national level. Nigeria's constitution ensures freedom of religion and is home to some of the world's largest Muslim and Christian populations, simultaneously. Nigeria is divided roughly in half between Muslims, who live mostly in the north, and Christians, who live mostly in the south; indigenous religions, such as those native to the Igbo and Yoruba ethnicities, are in the minority.

About Abuja Abuja is the capital and eighth most populous city of Nigeria. Located in the center of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), it is a planned city built mainly in the 1980s. It replaced Lagos, the country's most populous city, as the capital on 12 December 1991.

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh-most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 206 million. Its economy is the largest in Africa, the 26th-largest in the world by nominal GDP, and 25thlargest by PPP. Nigeria is often referred to as the "Giant of Africa", owing to its large population and economy and is considered to be an emerging market by the World Bank.

Abuja's geography is defined by Aso Rock, a 400-metre (1,300 ft) monolith left by water erosion. The Presidential Complex, National Assembly, Supreme Court and much of the city extend to the south of the rock. Zuma Rock, a 792-metre (2,598 ft) monolith, lies just north of the city on the expressway to Kaduna.

As of 2015, the city is experiencing an annual growth of at least 35%, retaining its position as the fastest-growing city on

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria

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the African continent and one of the fastest-growing in the world. As of 2016, the metropolitan area of Abuja is estimated at six million persons, placing it behind only Lagos as the most populous metro area in Nigeria.

The city is served by the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Abuja is known for being one of the few purpose-built capital cities in Africa, as well as being one of the wealthiest.

Abuja is Nigeria's administrative and political capital. It is also a key capital on the African continent due to Nigeria's geo-political influence in regional affairs.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abuja

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About Coalition of Students in Governance (CSIG)

About Upsurge International

The rise of Africa will remain a fairy tale if it

OBJECTIVES

lacks the corresponding critical mass of leaders

VISION

OUR PROJECTS

that will facilitate its possibilities and aspiration

Scaling of human capital development as

Emerging Professionals' Mentorship

continent has been ravaged by poor leadership,

a force for strategic transformation.

Program (EPMP)

she lays helpless trying to rise from the

This is a professional program that

nightmares of those who have abused her.

MISSION •

Accelerate and push the limits of knowledge, stimulate creativity to

provide workplace skills and winning

There are over 28,000 universities in Africa with

edge for young people in navigating the

each university having tens of thousands of

terrains of a successful career.

students. These spaces bear the potential to

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become breeding grounds for developing the

plaguing humanity today through our

This is a program that challenges a

next generation of leaders given the right

unique projects.

community of student leaders across

environment, incentives, motivation,

universities and higher institutions to

mentorship, resources and relevant learning to

take on the continent's most pressing

flourish.

generate solutions to global concerns

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for the next generation. For far too long the

To Inspire and ignite “the changemaker in everyone” amplify their positive expression and providing a platform (of opportunities and growth development) for the emergence of great impacts in communities, organizations, nations and the world.

developmental challenges.

CSIG plans to make every year count in these

Facilitate knowledge exchange for CSIG target audience to shift paradigms on leadership.

Re-tool student leadership to deliver excellence and impact to their community.

Foster collaboration across communities of student leaders.

Inspire self-transformation, national orientation and birth new champions.

Establish a student leadership network supported by mentors and opportunities for development.

Inspire servant and transformational leadership.

Charge Africa

universities by engaging students and their

This is a program created to give life and

leadership strategically. build the right attitude,

hope to the African continent. It was

understand perspectives, shift orientations,

designed to inspire, start, and scale the

strengthen values, and expand their leadership

Student Government Executives.

culture of volunteerism and community

capabilities in a manner that positions them to

service in Africa.

impact on their communities and nation at

Leaders of Student-Led Clubs, Initiatives, and Organizations.

AREAS OF FOCUS

large.

(EHLITE): Education | HealthCare

The goal of CSIG is to ignite a community of

Leadership | Technology & Innovation

student leaders across higher institutions and

Enterprise | Sports & Entertainment

formal organizations for greater development and service to the continent's most pressing challenges.

TARGET POPULATION

Student activist on campus.

Aspiring leaders with credible track record of impact on their campus and community .

Student advisors and Student Affairs representatives.

Student leaders (Universities, Polytechnics, College of Education, Health Technologies etc.)

Past Student Leaders (community)

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Meet the Facilitators Ayodele Dami (New Jersey, US) Customer Service Expert/ CEO. Ayodell Group/ Administrator UPSURGE Intl.

Sam Oye | (Abuja, Nig) Leadership and Relationship Coach CEO, Springtime Leadership Consult/ UPSURGE Int. Board of Director

Olumide Olugbenle (Lagos, Nig) Leadership and Organizational Dev. Coach Senior Faculty at the Institute for National Transformation/ UPSURGE Intl. Counselor

Dr. Gregory Lan I. PhD (Chicago, US) Organizational Dev Expert/ Founder Leading Light Network/ UPSURGE Intl. Board of Director

Joshua Bolona | (Orlando, US) Data Analyst, Youth Community Organizer/ Former Student Government President -Uni. Of Central Orlando Fl (US. Largest University).

Rachel Allen | (Orlando, US) Educator and Faculty at Valencia College Orlando FL Director, Peace and Justice Institute FL/ UPSURGE Intl. Counselor

Tochukwu Ifemene (Abuja, Nig) Youth Dev. & Business Consultant/ Faculty at The Institute for National Transformation/ Director of Strategy / Counselor at UPSURGE Intl.

Kingsley N. T. Bangwell (Abuja, Nig) Youth Development Expert/ Founder Youngstars Foundation Nig/ UPSURGE Intl. Board of Director

Success Ekpenyong | (Tampa Fl, US) Youth Development Strategist MS. Business Analytics & Information Systems (Data Analyst)/ Former Student Government President -Valencia College Orlando.

Team Lead, Upsurge International.

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HOW WE TREAT EACH OTHER

How we treat each other Our Practice of Respect and Community Building Create a hospitable and accountable community: We all arrive in isolation and need the generosity of friendly welcomes.

Bring all of yourself to the work in this community. Welcome others to this place and this work, and presume that you are welcomed as well. Hospitality is the essence of restoring community

Listen deeply.

Listen intently to what is said; listen to the feelings beneath the words.

Strive to achieve a balance between listening and reflecting, speaking and acting.

Create an advice free zone: Replace advice with curiosity as we work together for peace and justice.

Each of us is here to discover our own truths. We are not here to set someone else straight, to “fix” what we perceive as broken in another member of the group.

Practice asking honest and open questions:

Give space for unpopular answers.

Answer questions honestly even if the answer seems unpopular. Be present to listen, not debate, correct or interpret.

Speak your truth:

Practice slowing down:

You are invited to say what is in your heart, trusting that your voice will be heard and your contribution respected. Own your truth by remembering to speak only for yourself. Using the first person “I” rather than “you” or “everyone” clearly communicates the personal nature of your expression.

Simply the speed of modern life can cause violent damage to the soul. By intentionally practicing slowing down we strengthen our ability to extend non violence to others—and to ourselves.

When things get difficult, turn to wonder.

If you find yourself disagreeing with another, becoming judgmental, or shutting down in defense, try turning to wonder: “I wonder what brought her to this place?” "I wonder what my reaction teaches me?” “I wonder what he's feeling right now?

Respect silence: Silence is a rare gift in our busy world. After someone has spoken, take time to reflect without immediately filling the space with words. This applies to the speaker, as well – be comfortable leaving your words to resound in the silence, without refining or elaborating on what you have said.

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All voices have value.

Hold these moments when a person speaks as precious because these are the moments when a person is willing to stand for something, trust the group and offer something they see as valuable.

Maintain confidentiality: Create a safe space by respecting the confidential nature and content of discussions held in the group. Allow what is said in the group to remain there.

Suspend judgment: Set aside your judgments. By creating a space between judgments and reactions, we can listen to the other, and to ourselves, more fully.

Identify assumptions: Our assumptions are usually invisible to us, yet they undergird our worldview. By identifying our assumptions, we can then set them aside and open our viewpoints to greater possibilities.

A great question is not ambiguous, personal and provokes anxiety.

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DINNER Q/A Q/A DIALOGUE OLUMIDE OLUGBENLE

MR. NELSON UGBODO

Opening/ Welcome/ Ground Rules

SUCCESS EKPENYONG

X-raying your Student Government

DR RACHEL ALLAN DAMY AYODELL

LUNCH BREAK Q/A Q/A – SUCCESS DIALOGUE EKPENYONG DEPARTURE

Qualities of an Effective Democratic Student Leadership on Campus Conflict Resolution / Peace Building on Campus ( Peace and Justice Institute) Excellence in Service Centered Leadership/ Feedback/ Survey Strategy

TOCHUKWU IFEMENE

Intentional Leadership/ Leaving a Legacy / Visionary Leadership/ Seeing Greatness in your Students/ Transformational Leadership

REV. SAM OYE

Exhibiting Excellence in Self and Creative Leadership as a Student Leader

JOSHUA BOLONA

Improving Process and Student Participation in Elections on Campus

MS PATRICK NDIFREKE / MS UKAM MARY

The Leadership Conversation

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Deadly Mistakes of Student Government

MR NELSON/ MS DAMI

Post Conference Requirement Conversation for Second Semester

MR OLUMIDE OLUGBENLE

10 Powerful Lessons from President Lee Kwan Yew for African Future Leaders/ Fighting Corruption in Student Leadership and It's Implication on the African Society.

DR. GREGORY LAN

Life Management ( Critical Factors for a Fulfilled Life)

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GROUP REFLECTION BREAK FAST WAKE UP EVENT

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KINGSLEY BANGWELL

UKAM MARY

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GROUP REFLECTION BREAK FAST WAKE UP

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9:00 AM 9:50AM

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DR. GREGORY LAN

5:45 PM 6:00PM -6:00 7:00PM PM 4:30 PM 5:45 PM 3:50 PM 4:20 PM

Q/A SAM OYE Q/A DIALOGUE TOCHUKWU IFEMENE

1:00 PM 3:00 PM

3:10 PM 3:50PM

JOSHUA BOLONA Q/A DIALOGUE SESSION 7

12:15 PM 12:45 PM 11 :30AM 12:15PM 10:45 AM 11:15 AM 10:00AM 10:45AM

LUNCH BREAK

3:50 PM 4:20 PM 3:10 PM 3:50PM

Q/A KINGSLEY N.T.B Q/A – DIALOGUE SUCCESS EKPENYONG

1:00 PM 3:00 PM

Q/A DIALOGUE RACHEL ALLAN LUNCH BREAK

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5:45 PM 6:00PM -6:00 7:00PM PM 4:30 PM 5:45 PM

MOVIE NIGHT AYODELE DAMI

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5:45 PM 6:00PM -6:00 7:00PM PM 3:50 PM 4:20 PM 3:10 PM 3:50PM

4:30 PM 5:45 PM

ARRIVAL

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Welcome participant. Never forget that "On the road to success, there is always room to share appreciation and gratitude for other people's successes. Feeling gratitude for other people raises our own vibration, while adding cement to the bricks we lay. Finding the best qualities in others allows us to build those qualities within ourselves. And when we focus on our personal growth with open hearts and minds, the speed with which we construct dramatically increases, because all the while, we are attracting more like energy and like-minded people into our lives to assist us"... Anonymous.

- Freky Stephen -

Welcome to the Maiden Edition of CSIGs! We are super excited to host you and believe you will be challenged in every way to rise higher in leadership after the next few days! Keep an open mind, learn, and unlearn.

Damy Ayodele Administrator Upsurge

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