JCI Nigeria SouthWest May Newsletter

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

Celebrang Success and Encouraging Contribuons: A Message from the JCI Nigeria Southwest Editor-in-Chief

Dear Esteemed Members,

It is with great pleasure and pride that I extend warm greengs to each and every one of you as the Editor-in-Chief of our esteemed South West region. As we navigate through the intricacies of community engagement and impacul iniaves, I am delighted to share some of the remarkable stories and accomplishments that have shaped our region in recent mes.

Over the past months, our dedicated members have demonstrated unwavering commitment and passion towards creang posive change in our communies. From organizing impacul projects to fostering meaningful partnerships, our efforts have truly made a difference in the lives of those we serve. Our region has been at the forefront of promong health and wellness awareness, entrepreneurship, leadership and the likes, conducng numerous campaigns and workshops to educate and empower individuals and through strategic collaboraons with like-minded organizaons and stakeholders, we have been able to amplify the impact of our projects and reach a wider audience.

I would like to express my hearelt gratude to all our members who have contributed relessly to the success of these iniaves. Your dedicaon, passion, and hard work are truly commendable, and I am immensely proud to be part of such an inspiring and dynamic team.

As we look towards the future, I encourage each and every one of you to connue sharing your ideas, insights, and experiences with us. Your contribuons are invaluable in shaping the narrave of our region and driving posive change in our communies. Together, we can achieve even greater heights and make a lasng impact on the world around us.

Thank you once again for your unwavering support and commitment. Let us connue to work together towards a brighter and more prosperous future for all.

Warm regards,

Damilola Omowaiye Editor-in-Chief

JCI Nigeria Southwest

2024 JCI NIGERIA SOUTHWEST AREA TEAM

JCIN AMB. SEGUN S. OMOTOSHO Executive Vice-President

ADEDOYIN OLUWABUSOLAMI Area Secretary

SEGUN E. KOMOLAFE Director of Projects & Programs

ALAWODE OLANREWAJU Director of Growth & Development

JCIN AMB. IDARAESIT MICHAEL National Vice-President (District 1)

ABEL BABATUNDE BADMUS Director of Communication

DAMILOLA OMOWAIYE Editor - In - Chief

JCIN AMB. AKINBODE ABITOGUN National Vice-President (District 2)

CVC SouthWest

TAIWO ADENIYI - AYODELE Director of Skills & Development

ABDUL AZEEZ MOHAMMED Director of Partnership & Sponsoship

IGWE RICHARD

ABIMBOLA IYUNAJELADEWURA METDirector of SDGs

ASENUGA MOTUNRA Director for 100% Efficiency

AKPALA IBUKUNOLUWA PersonalAssistant to EVP

AYOBAMI OGUNNIYI ExecutiveAssistant

ROBIN A. KINGSLEY Director of Special Duties

KEHINDE JCI RISE

HARUN OPEYEMI TIAMIYU

AJISAFE

FROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S DESK

Dear esteemed members,

As we step into the second quarter of the year, I want to extend my warmest welcome to all our esteemed members and reflect on the past month's memorable events. The 2024 JCI Nigeria Southern Conference, held from April 18th to April 21st in the vibrant city of Uyo, has le an indelible mark on our collecve experience.

The conference, which drew over 200 members from various parts of the country, was graced by the presence of the Internaonal Vice President of JCI assigned to Nigeria, Rosemary Mothuso from Botswana, and the JCI Nigeria President, JCIN Amb. Sandra Ekene Efemuaye, adding a global and naonal perspecve to our discussions and acvies.

One of the highlights of the Southern Conference was the diverse range of training sessions offered, including workshops on Speak Like a Boss, emoonal intelligence, and an Entrepreneurship masterclass. These sessions saw significant parcipaon from our members, aligning with JCI's mission to empower young leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to posively impact their communies.

Feeding during the conference was not just a necessity but an opportunity for networking and camaraderie. Each mealme provided a plaorm for members to engage in meaningful conversaons, exchange ideas, and forge new connecons.

In addion to the enriching training sessions, the conference also featured a variety of recreaonal acvies to foster team building and relaxaon.

From board games to swimming acvies to pares and the likes, because truly “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”.

The climax of the conference was the award ceremony, where outstanding individuals and local organizaons were recognized for their contribuons and achievements. It was a moment of celebraon and inspiraon as we applauded the dedicaon and hard work of our members in driving posive change within our organizaon and beyond.

The Southern Conference would not have been successful without you. You made it work.

This is an appreciatory message to all the members of JCI Nigeria and all the senators for making the 2024 JCI Nigeria Southern Conference a success. I say “Thank You”.

As we move forward into the new month, let us carry the spirit of collaboraon, learning, and excellence that characterized the Southern Conference with us, as we connue to strive towards our goals of personal and collecve growth.

Warm regards,

JCIN Amb. Segun S. Omotosho

Execuve Vice President

JCI Nigeria, South West

The highly ancipated 2024 Southern Conference, fondly dubbed IsongOwongo, marked the commencement of an unforgeable journey. The vibrant city of Uyo set the stage for an immersive experience that promised to leave a lasng impression on all who aended. With a plethora of training sessions and excing acvies outlined, delegates from diverse local organizaons across Nigeria eagerly descended upon the conference venue, brimming with ancipaon and enthusiasm.

- Arrival/ Hangout

- COC/LOC Meeng

- EXCO Meeng

- Board Meeng

- Naonal President's Hosng

The day kicked off with the Arrival/Hangout session, providing aendees with an opportunity to connect, mingle, and foster new friendships. Amidst the buzz of excitement, crucial meengs took place behind the scenes, including the COC/LOC Meeng, EXCO Meeng, and Board Meeng, where strategies were discussed, and plans were set in moon to ensure the smooth execuon of the conference.

A highlight of the day was the Naonal President's JCIN Amb. Sandra Ekene Efemuaye hosted a momentous occasion where the esteemed leader of JCI Nigeria under the leadership of the Naonal President JCIN Sandra Ekene Efemuaye warmly welcomed everyone and set the tone for the days ahead. With a spirit of camaraderie and shared purpose, parcipants embarked on this extraordinary journey, ready to learn, grow, and make meaningful contribuons to their communies and beyond. As the curtains drew close on Day 1, ancipaon soared for the adventures and discoveries that awaited in the days ahead.

Pictures highlight;

1.Pictures of delegates on arrival, during registraon, hangout et al

2.Pictures of the COC/LOC in a meeng

3.Pictures during the Exco/Board meeng

4.Picture of Naonal President whilst hosng the delegate Day 1

Day 2

- Aerobics

Day 2 of the electrifying 2024 Southern Conference, IsongOwongo, burst into acon with a burst of energy and enthusiasm as parcipants kicked off the day with an invigorang aerobics session. With each team bringing their A-game, the atmosphere crackled with determinaon and vitality as delegates rallied to revitalize their fitness prowess.

Aerobics isn't just about breaking a sweat; it's a dynamic fusion of movement and music that elevates both body and spirit. As parcipants stretched, twisted, and lunged to the rhythm, endorphins surged, boosng mood and movaon for the day ahead. Beyond the physical benefits, aerobics enhances cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, and improves flexibility, laying the foundaon for a vibrant and resilient body.

During the aerobic session, bonds were forged, and friendship flourished, creang a sense of unity and shared purpose among parcipants. Energized and empowered, delegates emerged from the aerobics session ready to tackle the challenges and harness the opportunies that lie ahead.

- Morning Show

Aer the aerobics was the morning show humbly facilitated by Seyi Odebode as he warmed delegates up for the day

- First Timers Briefing

The First-Timers Briefing session served as a vital plaorm for both exisng members and prospecve ones who were stepping into the vibrant world of the Southern Conference for the first me. It provided a comprehensive educaon on the core principles and values of JCI, meculously outlined in our constuon. Moreover, it was a springboard, propelling aendees to gear up for a series of impacul events that awaited them throughout the conference.

- Skill Development Session 1 (Training 1, 2 & 3)

At the just concluded 2024 JCI Nigeria Southern Conference tagged #IsongEnwongo 2024, we had tailored training sessions designed for our delegates to transform their leadership potenals and career trajectories to meet the demands of the labour market.

We had an array of disnguished seasoned facilitators and industry leaders who impacted the knowledge and shared the best pracces with our delegates held at the Watbridge Hotel, Uyo on the 19th of April, 2023, each training session lasng for 1 hour 30 minutes including engagements, quesons and answers from the parcipants.

Here is the breakdown of the conference training sessions

Building Sustainable Structures using the JCI Acon Framework Onuma

- JCI Senator George

Employability Skills

- JCIN Amb. Joel Adepoju

The Brand called JCI (Mainly for Local Organizaon Presidents and Directors of Communicaons) - JCIN Amb. Ayodeji Akinwande

- Skill Development Session 2 (Training 4, 5& 6)

Culvang Emoonal Intelligence for a Balanced Life -

JCI Sen Ayo Muritala

The Future of Work: Navigang Digital Skills and Career Opportunies - Victoria Ndu

Who will Bell the Cat - JCIN Amb. Mariam Omolara Mohammed

- Skill Development Session 3 (Training 7 & 8)

Leading with Purpose

Speak like a Boss

- JCI Sen. Anthony Egonu

- Dr Oluwaseun Robinson

Parcipants were acvely engaged through group discussions, interacve acvies and praccal acvies. At the end of the training sessions, parcipants beer understood all the training topics and aconable strategies to use the lessons learned in real-life situaons.

Surveys were conducted aer the training sessions to get feedback from the parcipants on ways the skills development team could do beer, about 80% of the parcipants menoned they were amazed and fulfilled with the sessions given past experiences and requested for more me to be allocated to training for more insighul engagements.

'Learning never exhausts the mind' and we look forward to more engaging and insighul training at all other conferences at the Area and Naonal levels.

- Opening Ceremony

- Senate Hangout

- Local Organizaons Night (Dinner)

- Aer party

3

- Aerobics

- Alumni/Noble House

- Entrepreneurship Masterclass

- Theme Session/CYEA

- Meet and Greet with IVP Rose

- Press Conference

- Games/Picnic/Lunch

- Banquet Cocktail/Red Carpet

- Banquet/Closing Ceremony

- Aer party

In Conclusion;

I am deeply grateful for the journey we've traversed thus far, and it's with humility that I extend my appreciaon. Firstly, to the Almighty for His grace and the success we've achieved. Secondly, to our esteemed Naonal President, JCIN Ambs. Sandra Ekene Efemuaye, whose unwavering support and guidance have been pillars of strength throughout. It is her trust in us that has empowered us to excel.

I also extend my gratude to my dedicated Area Team members, whose steadfast support has been unwavering through every challenge and triumph. It is our shared commitment to the ideals of JCI that enables me to stand before you today as the Execuve Vice President of JCI Nigeria. Together, we connue to uphold the values of leadership and service, forging ahead with determinaon and unity.

Empowering Young Cizens for Personal Growth

In This Issue:

- Financial Stress Management: Unraveling the Mysteries of Financial Well-being

- Mental Awareness Session: Nurturing Minds, Enriching Lives

- Impact and Future Iniaves: Building Resilient Communies

Financial Stress Management: Unraveling the Mysteries of Financial Well-being

Led by the esteemed JCIN Naonal Treasurer, Amb John Adeoye, our Financial Stress Management session provided a deep dive into the intricacies of financial wellness.

Parcipants were equipped with invaluable insights into idenfying the root causes of financial strain, recognizing early signs of financial pressure, and adopng praccal strategies to build resilience. Through engaging case studies and interacve exercises, members delved into real-life scenarios, fostering collaborave problem-solving and empowering each other to navigate financial challenges with confidence.

Mental Awareness Session: Nurturing Minds, Enriching Lives

Dr. Ajagun Olufemi, Head of Operaons at Hallmark HMO, spearheaded an enlightening Mental Awareness Session, emphasizing the importance of priorizing mental well-being for overall health and producvity. From understanding common mental health disorders to recognizing early signs and implemenng prevenve measures, parcipants gained invaluable knowledge to safeguard their mental health. Praccal self-care ps and dispelling myths surrounding mental healthcare further empowered individuals to nurture their well-being and seek support when needed.

Impact and Future Iniaves: Building Resilient Communies

The impact of our holisc wellness sessions reverberates through the tesmonies of our members, who reported significant breakthroughs in their personal development journeys.

Encouraged by their progress, JCI Abeokuta Hills remains steadfast in its commitment to organizing addional series with diverse facilitators. By nurturing well-rounded and resilient young cizens, we connue to empower our members to thrive personally and professionally, shaping a brighter future for our community.

At JCI Abeokuta Hills, we believe in the power of holisc development to transform lives and communies. Join us as we embark on a journey of growth, learning, and empowerment. Together, let's build a future where every individual thrives, mentally, financially, and beyond.

Stay Connected with JCI Abeokuta Hills: Website: www.jciabeokutahills.org JCI Abeokuta Hills Facebook: www.facebook.com/jciabeokutahills @JCI_Abeokuta Twier: www.twier.com/jci_abeokuta @jciabeokutahills Instagram: www.instagram.com/jciabeokutahills

Contact Us: For inquiries and partnership opportunies, please email us at info@jciabeokutahills.org

Thank you for being a part of our journey towards holisc wellness and personal growth. Together, we thrive!

In a significant stride towards enhancing educaon and fostering sustainable development, Baobab+ has joined forces with JCI Abeokuta Hills to bring solar lighng to schools in Ogun State. This iniave aims to revitalize the reading culture among secondary school students and create a conducive learning environment.

The "Unleash A Child's Potenal Project" was launched at Bapst Girls' College Idi Aba on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

The project is in line with Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 7." The project had in aendance the CEO of Baobab+ Nigeria Mr Kola Osinowo, the CCO Mr Kolawole Oguntuase dignitaries and representaves from the Ministry of Educaon, Associaon of Secondary Student Teachers, Ogun State, the President of the Bapst Girls Alumni Associaon to

menon a few.

This project is in line with the SEE agenda that's focused on Strategic partnerships and Sustainable Projects.

We appreciate the Baobab+ team for this strategic partnership and are poised to keep creang posive i m p a c t s i n o u r c o m m u n i t y .

JCI CONTINENTALLAGOS

Our efforts were focused on fostering entrepreneurship, raising awareness about mental health, and providing professional development opportunies for our members.

SME Bootcamp Project Launch:

We kicked off the month with the virtual launch of our SME Bootcamp Project. This iniave is designed to equip SME owners with the necessary tools for success in today's challenging economic landscape.

Our opening ceremony featured a thought-provoking discussion on "Posioning for Growth and Sustainability in the Face of the Current Economy," led by President Anuoluwapo Ajala and Vice President Dolapo Oyeleke.

Addionally, we hosted a virtual training session conducted by Ayo-Bankole Akintujoye, focusing on the reasons behind small business failures. The project will connue in the coming months with mentorship development opportunies for parcipants.

Mental Health Awareness Campaign - Phase II:

Connuing our commitment to mental health awareness, we partnered with for the JCI ASO second phase of our campaign tled "Save a Soul." To engage our members and the community, we organized a "Health Walk for Mental Health" at Jabi Park, Abuja. The event was well-aended and brought together disnguished members from both JCI chapters, including 2005 Naonal President JCI Sen Anifowose Kelani and 2023 Naonal President JCI Sen. Aairu B. Abdullahi.

April Skill-Up Weekend:

Our monthly tradion of Skill-Up Weekend connued in April, providing invaluable learning opportunies for our members. JCI Senator Temi Alade-Mustapha led a session on , while 2023 Naonal President JCI Sen "Developing a strong saving culture"

Aairu B. Abdullahi shared insights on "Stakeholder Engagement and the Power of Emoonal Intelligence in People Management".

These acvies represent our ongoing commitment to personal and professional development, community engagement, and making a posive impact in our society.

Project 1: Mental Health Awareness

The Mental Health Awareness Project was a joint collaboraon between JCI Connental Lagos and JCI Aso which was divided into 3 phases.

The 2 phases which have been done in previous months were;

Phase 1: A virtual session for both Local Organisaon members on mental health lecture

Phase 2: A 9km health walk held through Jabi Lake/Park, Abuja to create awareness of mental health

The 3rd phase was executed at the Medium Security Custodial Centre by counseling the inmates, providing free dental services, distribung toiletries such as toothpaste and toothbrushes, donang of educaonal books and clothing, and having one-on-one counseling sessions on mental health issues.

A total of 96 inmates were present at the Mental Health Awareness Presentaon and 62 inmates registered for the dental checkup and 10 had private counseling.

Project 2: SME Mentorship Program

The SME Mentorship Program is designed to assist over 30 SMEs with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for business success with the primary goal of establishing sustainable mentor-mentee relaonships.

Sub-divided into three phases, the first and second phases which entail applicaon and onboarding, engagement, and training were completed in previous months.

For the third phase, assessments were carried out and successful mentees made it to the next stage of the program. We delegated mentees to their mentors and the program kicked off, with general classes to educate mentees and weekly assessments to monitor the progress of the program and handle related concerns efficiently.

Successful mentees (10) who completed the program will be presented to the General assembly in our next physical business meeng and allow them to pitch their Business for support.

Project 3: JCI Connental Lagos May

Skill Up

Weekend

The May Skill Up Weekend was held virtually and featured two insighul sessions aimed at enhancing our members' knowledge and capabilies in key areas relevant to their professional growth.

Session 1: Product Development

The first session, focusing on Product Development, was a comprehensive exploraon of the processes involved in creang and launching successful products.

Parcipants were engaged in interacve discussions, and the session equipped aendees with the knowledge needed to start a career in product development.

Session 2: Digital Markeng for Business

The second session centered on Digital Markeng for Business, offering parcipants valuable insights into the strategies and tools necessary for effecve online markeng. Led by a seasoned digital markeng professional, the session provided parcipants with aconable strategies to enhance their online presence and drive

b u s i n e s s g r o w t h .

The May Skill Up Weekend was a resounding success, furthering our commitment to providing meaningful development opportunies for our members. By focusing on crical areas such as product development and digital markeng, we are helping our members stay compeve and thrive in their professional journeys.

JCI IKEJA

COMMIT TO QUALITYHEALTHAND DENTALOUTREACH IN COMMEMORATION OF WORLD HEALTH DAY2024.

The commit to quality health, medical and dental outreach took place at 39 Shia Street, Dopemu Agege community on the 6th of April,2024. This event was held to commemorate World Health Day.

We had partners including Medical Doctors, Registered Nurses, Densts, Flour Mill Nigeria (FMN), Agbelebu foundaon, Agege Local Government and representaves from the Lagos State AIDS Agency, who aended to the people of the Dopemu community by providing consultaons, tesng, and treatments.

The outreach began with parcipant registraon, with over 208 individuals registered. They had their blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and body weight checked by the Nurses. 50 children had malaria parasite test done.

Addionally, they received consultaons from medical doctors and were given prescribed drugs as needed. Dental care services were provided adequately. Parcipants also received comprehensive health educaon on adopng healthy lifestyles.

The event was covered by a media crew from TVC, which aired the outreach on TVC News. Interviews were conducted with the Chairperson, the President, Vice President, and some parcipants.

We were also honored by the presence and support of JCI Ikeja members, who parcipated in the medical processes as well. Overall, the outreach was a resounding success.

Introducon: The online event tled "Staying at the Forefront of Emerging Technologies" was successfully hosted on April 5th, 2024, at 6:00 PM Nigerian Time via the Zoom plaorm. The event aimed to explore and discuss the latest trends and innovaons in the tech industry, focusing on how individuals and businesses can adapt and thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies.

JCI IKEJA TECH ACADEMY

PROGRAM IN MAY

This program is an occasion of great significance where we aim to put together to inspire young individuals to be successful as entrepreneurs and to make business owners upscale their businesses.

As we efficiently engage entrepreneurs which is a designed to be sustainable for the future, following the SEE agenda.

Theme: Saturday, 18th May, 2024

Embracing Change; recipe for business growth and development.

Date: L'eola Hotel, Maryland Ikeja

Venue: 10amTime:

1. The event commenced with a warm welcome and introducon to the Welcome Address: theme of staying ahead in the tech industry.

2. A keynote speaker delivered a compelling address on the importance Keynote Speech: of embracing emerging technologies and their impact on various sectors.

3. A panel of experts engaged in a dynamic discussion covering topics Panel Discussion: such as arficial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cybersecurity, and data analycs.

4. Parcipants had the opportunity to ask quesons and interact with the Q&A Session: speakers, gaining valuable insights and clarificaons.

5. Real-world case studies were presented, showcasing successful Case Studies: implementaons of emerging technologies and their benefits.

6. The event concluded with Closing Remarks: closing remarks, emphasizing the importance of connuous learning and adaptaon in the tech landscape.

Parcipant Engagement: The event witnessed acve parcipaon from a minimum of 24 parcipants to a maximum of 43, demonstrang a keen interest in the subject maer.

Parcipants engaged in thought-provoking discussions, asked insighul quesons, and exchanged ideas, contribung to alively and enriching atmosphere throughout the program.

Feedback and Success Metrics: Post-event surveys and feedback indicated a high level of sasfacon among parcipants, with many expressing appreciaons for the informave sessions, interacve format, and networking opportunies. Key success metrics included posive feedback rangs, increased knowledge and awareness of emerging technologies, and networking connecons established during the event.

Conclusively, the "Staying at the Forefront of Emerging Technologies" event was a resounding success, bringing together a diverse group of professionals and enthusiasts to explore, learn, and collaborate on the future of technology. The engaging discussions, expert insights, and networking opportunies made it a valuable experience for all parcipants, reaffirming the importance of staying abreast of emerging trends in the tech industry.

Overall, the event contributed significantly to fostering knowledge sharing, networking, and innovation within the tech community, setting a positive tone for future engagements and initiatives in the field of emerging technologies and reaffirming the importance of staying abreast of emerging technologies for personal and professional growth.

On Saturday, May 18th, 2024, the Innovave Enterprise Seminar took place at L'eola Hotels, Maryland, drawing aendees from various locaons for a transformave session themed "Embracing Change: Recipe for Business Growth and Development." The seminar featured prominent speakers: David Lanre Messan on embracing change, Seunfunmi Bolanriwa on design thinking, Damilare Fakorede on leveraging technology, and Adegoke Omotola on leadership and digital transformaon.

The event began with insighul speeches by Chairperson JC Babatunde Akindele and Local Organizaon President Omowunmi Fakoya. David Lanre Messan and the panelists led dynamic discussions and interacve acvies, enhancing parcipants' understanding of embracing change for business growth. Online parcipants also engaged in the session.

Damilare Fakorede emphasized using arficial intelligence for business innovaon, while Seunfunmi Bolanriwa highlighted the importance of design thinking and customer-focused research. Adegoke Omotola discussed how leaders can transform businesses through technology adopon, data-driven decisions, and enhanced efficiency. The speakers' professionalism and real-life examples made the presentaons clear and engaging.

The seminar included a panel session where speakers interacted with the audience, making it an impacul experience. Disnguished guests included JCIN President Sandra Efemuaye and NVP District 1 Idara Michaels, along with notable figures from other local organizaons, adding diversity to the event.

Businesses were pitched, networking opportunies flourished, and gis were won by parcipants. As the seminar concluded, aendees le with valuable insights and a renewed commitment to applying the principles of embracing change and leveraging technology for business transformaon.

JCI AKURE APRIL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The April General Assembly of JCI Akure was held on 28th April, 2024 at the Royal Birds Hotel, Alagbaka GRA, Akure. The event was aended by the local organizaon's members, Intending members and guests who gathered to discuss the chapter's achievements, upcoming projects, and strategic plans for the remainder of the year. The meeng served as a plaorm for the members to share their insights, voice their concerns, and collaborate on iniaves that would posively impact on the vision of our Local Chapter. The proceedings were marked by a sense of camaraderie and a shared commitment to the organizaon's mission of promong personal development, community involvement, and global understanding.

The business meeng was a producve and informave gathering for the local organisaon The meeng began with the inducon of new members who were warmly . welcomed aertheir oath and introduced to the rest of the JCI Akure family. This was followed by a review of the local organisaon first quarter's financial reports, providing valuable insightsinto the organizaon's performance and growth trajectory. Also the Projects and events executed were all presented while challenges faced during the preparaons were discussed and soluons profered should such challenges be encountered during subsequent projects.

The laer half of the meeng was dedicated to training sessions, where members had the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge, equipping t h e m w i t h t h e necessary tools to c o n t r i b u t e m o r e effecvely to the local o r g a n i s a o n ' s o b j e c v e s .

Overall, the meeng was a resounding success, reinforcing the team's commitment t o t ra n s p a re n c y, connuous learning, and sustained progress. The General Assembly was well-aended, with a total of 26 persons present, including our esteemed trainer, Mrs. Temitope Momoh (President of Ondo State Instute of Quanty Surveyors, Ondo State Chapter). Members present demonstrated a keen interest in the subject maer (Purposeful Intent to Make an Outstanding Impact for Humanity) and acvely engaged in the discussions, seeking clarificaon and providing valuable insight throughout the session.

Mrs. Momoh's experse and effecve teaching methods ensured that the training was both informave and engaging, leaving the aendees well-equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply in their respecve roles. The successful turnout and posive feedback from the parcipants underscored the importance of this training iniave and its impact on enhancing members overall competence and professional development.

Five new members were inducted and JC Godsgi Odutayo was sworn in as the 2024 Convenon Commiee Chairman.

JCI AKURE HELD HER SECOND INTENDING MEMBERS TRAINING

The Directorate of Growth in conjucon with the Directorate of Skills organized the second intending members training in 2024 for JCI Akure. The training was held virtually via zoom on the 13th of April, 2024 and facilitated by JC Adebisi Michael Oladeji. The training lasted for about 3 hours.

Ensuring member retenon and driving connuous growth are paramount priories for our organizaon. We recognize that the long-term success and sustainability of our community is directly ed to our ability to maintain and expand our member base. Our strategic iniaves are laser-focused on delivering exceponal value, fostering deeper engagement, and culvang a vibrant, loyal ecosystem of members who are invested in our mission and vision. By consistently improving our offerings, enhancing the member experience, and proacvely addressing their evolving needs, we are commied to not only retaining our exisng members but also aracng new individuals who share our core values and aspiraons. Member retenon and growth are the cornerstones of our organizaonal development, and we will connue to make this a central focus in all our

decision-making and execuon.

JCI AKURE ORGANIZED VISIT TO THE HISTORIC IDANRE HILLS FOR HIKING

JCI Akure in an effort to create strong family bond amongst members and intending members organized an hiking to the ancient Idanre Hills on the 1st of April, 2024. The hiking which was well aended by members, intending members, friends and family was full mind blowing moments as we visit historic sites on the Idanre Hill.

Idanre Hill, located in Ondo State, Nigeria, has become a popular desnaon for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The challenging yet rewarding hike up the hill offers more than just physical exercise; it provides an opportunity for bonding and improving overall health

The scenic views from the top of the hill, coupled with the sense of accomplishment, make the journey worthwhile. The feelings created a deeper connecon within the parcipants as we navigate the winding paths and overcome the physical obstacles together. Moreover, the strenuous acvity helps to promote cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and boost mental well-being, making the Idanre Hill hike a holisc experience that benefits both the body and the mind.

JCI ROCKCITY

W O R L D H E A LT H D AY

On April 7, 2024, JCI Rockcity had a mental awareness seminar to commemorate Internaonal Mental Health Day, aligning with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.

The theme was: My Health, My Right: Overcoming Depression Amidst an Economic Downturn.

The trainer was Dr. Jibril Abdulmalik of the Asido Foundaon. The project goals are:

● Create awareness for mental health, including emoonal, psychological, and social well-being.

● To create awareness that mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood to old age.

We also had a health challenge in which we parcipated.

- No soda challenge

- Work out challenge

- Drinking water challenge

- Taking walks challenge

- Reading and meditang challenges.

The webinar resulted in:

- Increased Awareness and Understanding: Parcipants gained a deeper understanding of mental health, recognized signs, and learned about seeking help.

- Reduced Sgma: Parcipants became more accepng and supporve, contribung to a cultural shi in reducing mental health sgma.

- Improved Mental Health Literacy: Parcipants enhanced their knowledge of resources, treatments, and self-care strategies.

- Behavioral Changes: Parcipants adopted healthier pracces, and coping mechanisms, and sought help when needed, leading to improved mental health outcomes.

- Advocacy and Acon: Some parcipants became mental health advocates, promong policy changes and organizing support groups.

- Impact Beyond Parcipants: The webinar's influence extended to families, friends, colleagues, and social networks, creang a ripple effect of posive change.

The topic for this month was “EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND CUSTOMER SUCCESS.”

JCIN Amb. Ayodeji Oliver spoke extensively on the topic. Our take-home was:

1. Effecve communicaon strategies serve as a cornerstone for achieving customer success by establishing strong connecons, managing expectaons, and fostering customer loyalty.

2. Implemenng clear and concise communicaon techniques enables businesses to understand and address customer needs, minimize misunderstandings, and deliver exceponal customer experiences.

3. Proacve communicaon, acve listening, and personalized interacons are key strategies that enhance customer sasfacon, resolve issues promptly, and drive long-term success in today's compeve market.

APRIL BUSINESS MEETING

For the first me, JCI Rockcity had an online business meeng in which we had about 50 people in aendance. We also inducted a new member, Bright Sopekan, into the JCI Rockcity family.

SOUTHERN CONFERENCE

We had our members aend the event.

We executed a project, Ogun Youth Development Summit 2.0 (OYDS) last year that brought us naonal recognion for our local organisaon. We won an award for the best local growth and development program project.

JCI PRESENTER COURSE

As part of our ongoing efforts to build quality leadership, JCI Rockcity organized a JCI PRESENTER TRAINING on This was May 25th. a physical training session that had 8 parcipants in aendance.

The training was highly impacul, and all the parcipants expressed gratude to JCI Rockcity for organizing this valuable session. The trainer for the session was JCI Senator Henry Adedokun.

The key highlights of the Presenter Course include:- The key lessons gained from the JCI Effecve Presentaon Course include:

1. Structured frameworks for different types of presentaons, such as: - Project proposals - Sales presentaons - Project status reports

2. Hands-on parcipaon in presentaon acvies

3. Creang and delivering a full presentaon to apply learned concepts

4. Acvies to demonstrate the process of creang an effecve presentaon

5. Exploraon of techniques and strategies to enhance presentaon self-confidence

6. Developing essenal presentaon skills for personal and professional contexts

Overall, the JCI PRESENTER COURSE was a valuable learning experience for the parcipants, and it aligns with JCI Rockcity's commitment to developing quality leaders within the organizaon.

MAY BUSINESS MEETING

On Sunday, May 19th, 2024, the

Junior Chamber Internaonal (JCI) Rockcity hosted its monthly

Business Meeng. The meeng

took place at the Connental Suites, IBB Boulevard, CBN Road,

Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State,

b e g i n n i n g a t 2 : 3 0 P M .

T h e m e e n g w a s a d a z z l i n g display of colors and paerns, represenng the diverse cultural are.

During the meeng, the aendees were treated to an enlightening presentaon on the impact and benefits of volunteerism within the JCI organizaon. The trainer, JCI Sen.

Henry Adedokun passionately emphasized how JCI has been instrumental in culvang dynamic leaders within the local community.

A highlight of the event was the "Moment with Alumni" session, where JCI Sen. Alj. Moruf Popoola shared his personal JCI journey. His inspiring account underscored the transformave power of the organizaon, movang the aendees to further engage in its p r o g r a m s a n d i n i a v e s .

Furthermore, the meeng was graced by the presence of Hon. Olamide Lawal, the Special Assistant to the governor, who was the special guest of the month.

Hon. Lawal reinforced the trainer's message, extolling JCI's role in developing the next generaon of business leaders.

He emphasized that JCI will connue to be a driving force in empowering individuals and shaping the future of the community.

Overall, the meeng was a testament to the dedicaon and commitment of JCI Rockcity's members and their unwavering pursuit of excellence.

JCIN FEDPOFFA

MATRICULATION AWARENESS AND RECRUITMENT DRIVE

“Empowering

the Next Generaon”

On April 24, 2024, Junior Chamber Internaonal Nigeria, Federal Polytechnic Offa, joined forces with the instuon's matriculaon ceremony to introduce new students to our humanitarian organizaon!

Our team of dedicated members engaged in one-on-one interacons with over 100 students, offering warm congratulaons and well wishes on their new academic journey.

We shared our passion for community service and highlighted the benefits of joining our local organizaon, inspiring many to genvolve and make a posive impact!

We connected with students from diverse backgrounds and interests, listening to their aspiraons and concerns.

Our members shared their own experiences and movaons for joining JCI, sparking excitement and enthusiasm among new intake.

Welcome, new students! We're thrilled to have you join our community of young acve cizens and look forward to working together to create posive change in our community!

PAD A GIRL CHILD

On May 28th, 2024, JCIN FEDPOFFA embarked on an impacul project, "Pad a Girl Child," aimed at promong menstrual hygiene and challenging societal norms and taboos surrounding menstruaon.

The project was conducted in two schools, Ansarul Islam Senior Secondary School Offa and St. Clare's A n g l

The project began with an educaonal session at Ansarul Islam Senior Secondary School Offa, where girls were taught about "Breaking the Sgma: Challenging Societal Norms and Taboos Surrounding Menstruaon" under the global theme "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld." The session was led by guest speaker Mrs. Oyebanji Olubukola, General Hospital Offa NHIA Desk Officer, who addressed the girls' quesons an

The management staff of Ansarul Islam Senior Secondary School Offa expressed their sincere appreciaon to JCIN FEDPOFFA for bringing this program to their female students, acknowledging the posive impact on their m e n s t r u a l h y

The project team then proceeded to St. Clare's Anglican Girls' Grammar School Offa, where the students showed exceponal parcipaon and acve engagement during the program. The girls listened aenvely, asked quesons, and made valuable contribuons to the d i s c u s s i o n .

At the end of the training, the girls were able to idenfy and share what they had learned during the program.

The project team distributed a total of 550 pads to the girls in both schools, promong menstrual hygiene and d i g n i t y .

The success of the Pad a Girl Child Project was made possible through the collecve effort of the JCIN FEDPOFFA, donors, and supporters who contributed through donaons, promoon, and other forms of support. The project's impact is a testament to the power of collaboraon and community engagement in empowering young girls and promong menstrual h y g i e n e a w a r e n e s s .

On behalf of the president, chairperson, and planning commiee for the Pad a Girl Child Project, we extend our gratude to everyone who contributed to the project's success. We celebrate this achievement and look forward to connued impact and progress in promong menstrual hygiene and dignity for all girls.

JCIN FUNAAB REPORT FOR APRIL 2024

The major acvity of the month on the local organizaon was week long virtual skill up webinar from the Directorate of Skills and Development themed ''POUND SAPA”. clarity of the subject of discourse.

This was aimed at enabling human capacity development of members and the focus cuts across career, personal and professional development. Asides all of these, consideraon was put into equipping interested parcipants with three parcular skill set which are Graphics Design, Meta ads, (Facebooks) and Content Wring because these skills are in high demand.

Also it was of utmost importance to also enlighten the parcipants beyond the need to get skilled or upskill but also make them see the need to moneze these skill set and increase their earning potenal. Hence, it is themed ''POUND SAPA”.

The Skill up session flagged off on Tuesday, 30th of April with by Isaac CV CLINIC Mascot the Founder and Project Lead at ValYou Impact. He shared extensively on the art of craing a winning CV, common mistakes to avoid and many things to put into considering to be disnguished in the compeve future of work.

Victory Oghenevo, the founder of the PM Tribe,a resource community for Aspiring and professional project management on Wednesday,1st May shared on the Basics of Project Management, opportunies therein and industry insights. It was a very good me to also see the relevance and the increasing demand of Project Managers as stated by Forbes.

We hosted Esther Abiade, the HR generalist at Tek Experts Nigeria on Thursday 2nd of May as she facilitated on in which The Art of Acing Interviews she dived into the purpose of an interview, expectaons of the recruiter and preparaon techniques to increase the chances of recruitment. It was eye opening and the parcipants asked a lot of quesons gained more insight and

The virtual session wrapped up on Friday 3rd of May with Covenant Odedele, the Team Lead of Students on LinkedIn facilitang on LinkedIn Opmizaon. It enlightened parcipants on the disncve importance of LinkedIn admist other social media plaorms, how to leverage on Links as an undergraduate to get opportunies and posion for global relevance, demysfied myths and facts influencing people's percepon and praccally engaging the audience how to make the most of the plaorm.

The physical session had to be rescheduled to a later date in May due to change in the school academic calendar and also to ensure proper planning.

JCIN FUNAAB REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

Following the one week long virtual skill up session in April. The local organizaon further extended the training into a physical session covering Meta Ads, Graphic design and Content Wring. It was focused on hands-on learning experience where parcipants get praccal knowledge of these skill sets.

facilitated the Graphics Design Obasanjo Adeniji session , “ ” . Designing like a PRO

He shared on the need for balance, emphasis and unity in design and further allowed the parcipants pracalize what they're been taught.

facilitated the Meta (Facebook) Sherifdeen Sanni, Ads session, which “Facebook Ads Gold mine” covers Introducon, Seng up and launching campaign, advanced targeng and retargeng strategies for successfull campaigns with visible examples of running a campaigns.

facilitated the Content Wring Damilola Shiu session, “Basics and Essenals of Content Wring“, covering the techniques for effecve content wring, digital tools for content wring and the various niches in content wring.

The skill up session was wrapped up POUND SAPA with an Entrepreneurship session focused on business owners with JCI Ambassador Ifeoluwa Adesanya on the 19th of May at the 3rd Business Meeng.

We had a total of twenty one parcipants for the physical session held on the 18th of May.

TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HELD ON THE 19 OF (BUSINESS MEETING) MAY, 2024 AT WHITE HOUSE, IKEJA GRA

Bringing back beauful highlights from JCI Atlanc May General Assembly, because it turned out to be an extraordinary gathering which we cannot forget in a heartbeat.

During the assembly, we truly had an insighul and educave experience with our disnguished speaker Mahew Olatoke, who ignited our flame of knowledge on the Growing Economy as we delve further into navigang the Current Times in the Country.

As we reflect on the impact of this training, it's evident that General Assembly le aendees with excitement, knowledge and inspiraon as we connually seek to inspire the future.

The event also provided an excellent opportunity for networking, idea-sharing, and moments of collaboraon as we successfully solidified a Twinning project partnership with JCIN YabaTech in commemoraon of World Environment Day and World Ocean Day as we look forward to making impacul strides together.

Moving forward, our commitment remains steadfast in creang an environment of connuous learning and development, where every member has the opportunity tothrive.

"In the global landscape, let's create local ripples of impact, shaping a world were personal growth sparks community transformaon”.

A Courtesy visit to the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor of Ogun State on Special Dues and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

As part of preparaons for the upcoming Heritage Safety Awareness Event, a delegaon from Junior Chamber Internaonal Nigeria, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) chapter paid a courtesy visit to the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor of Ogun State on Special Dues and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Honorable Damilola Otubanjo on 3rd of May, 2024.

The visit aimed to seek support and collaboraon from the state government for the upcoming event, which focuses on promong safety awareness among young people. The delegaon, led by Adekunle Daniel, President of JCIN MAPOLY, comprising 9 delegates, represenng JCIN MAPOLY.

During the visit, the Senior Special Adviser commended JCIN MAPOLY for its commitment to community service and sustainable development, parcularly in the areas of safety awareness. The delegaon presented an overview of the Heritage Safety Awareness Event, and sought the SSA's support in promong the event and achieving its objecves.

The Senior Special Adviser expressed her willingness to collaborate with JCIN MAPOLY on the event and offered guidance on how to ensure its success.

Discussions also focused on potenal areas of partnership, including educaon, healthcare.

The courtesy visit marked a significant milestone in JCIN MAPOLY's efforts to engage with stakeholders and promote sustainable development.

The visit demonstrated the Local Organizaon's commitment to community service and its willingness to collaborate with government agencies to achieve the SDGs.

SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING WITH JCIN SENATORS

On 18th May, 2024, JCIN MAPOLY members had the honor of joining the JCI Nigeria Senator for a special m o v i e s c r e e n i n g a

The film showcased was "Alagbede" (Blacksmith).

This event was a fantasc opportunity for members to bond with the Senator and other aendees i

The gathering served as an excellent plaorm for JCIN MAPOLY members to connect with the JCI Nigeria Senator, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose within the organizaon. It also allowed members to network and strengthen their relaonships i n a m o r e i n

Overall, the cinema oung with the JCI Nigeria Senator was a resounding success. It strengthened the bonds within our organizaon and provided a memorable experience for all who aended. JCIN MAPOLY looks forward to organizing more events that bring our members together and enhance o u r c o m m u n

JCIN AOPE

ADVOCACY VISIT TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ERUWA, OYO STATE

th On the 17 May, 2024, JCIN AOPE chapter was on the movement of to two secondary ADVOCACY VISIT schools in Ibarapa East local government Eruwa, Oyo State.

FIRST SECONDARY SCHOOL VISITED: Obaseeku Grammar School, Eruwa, Oyo State

SECOND SECONDARY SCHOOL VISITED:

Bapst grammar school, Orita, Eruwa, Oyo state.

It's a great honour today to impact to the life of our young and upcoming leaders of tomorrow and also to contribute to their learning process by donang wring items for the student use such as chalks, Board markers and other useful materials.

EDUCATION A CHILD PROJECT

aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Educaon) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cies and Communies).

The 2024 edion, themed "Develop and Educate, " focused on educang secondary school students about sustai

nd providing them with essenal educaonal materials.

Aer a thorough needs analysis, the planning team, including the Vice President, Director of Projects and Programs, and the team lead, selected Ori Oke Grammar School in Ogbomoso as the beneficiary. On May 17, 2024, the program provided educaonal resources to enhance the students' learning experiences. Over 50 students received school bags, textbooks, pens, and other staonery items.

In addion to supporng students, incenves were given to teachers and school management in recognion of their dedicaon to nurturing future

leaders. Th

connued excellence in educaon and community d

The Educate a Child Project is commied to making a lasng impact through annual iniaves that foster community growth, improve lives, and promote the values of JCI. As a local organizaon, JCIN LAUTECH remains dedicated to its mission of developing future leaders and preparing them for a rapidly changing world.

MATRICULATION AWARENESS PROGRAM

On May 17, 2024, the Junior Chamber Internaonal Nigeria (JCIN) LAUTECH organized a vibrant matriculaon awareness program to commemorate the 2023/24 matriculaon ceremony of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). The event aimed to warmly welcome newly admied students into the university community, fostering a sense of belonging and excitement as they embark o n t h e i r

The program featured an array of engaging acvies designed to celebrate the new students. One of the highlights was the training session themed "The Balance Wheel," which focused on guiding students towards achieving a balanced lifestyle encompassing academics, personal development, and social engagement. This session provided invaluable insights and praccal ps on managing me, seng goals, and maintaining well-being a m i d s t t h e

Addionally, the event offered a free photo shoot, allowing students to capture and cherish their special day with professional-quality photographs. This gesture not only added a fun element to the occasion but also created l

Interacve games were another key aracon, fostering camaraderie and teamwork among the new students. These acvies helped break the ice, enabling students to make new friends and feel more integrated into the LAUTECH c o m m u n i t y .

To further enhance the fesve atmosphere, the program included a variety of giveaways. Students had the opportunity to win excing prizes, adding an element of s

O v e r a l l , t h e J C I N matriculaon awareness program was a resounding success, seng a posive tone for the new students' university experience and reinforcing a welcoming and supporve campus environment.