National Youth Council Plan Strategic Plan 2011-2015 by Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Nigeria

STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE

NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA [2011 -2015]

Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms ..

Normative Framework for the NYCN Strategic Plan and Implementation Framework .. SECTION ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION ..

1.1 Preamble ..

1.4 Structure of the Strategic Plan

1.5 2011 Work-plan ..

2.0 VISION, MISSION AND VALUES ..

1.2 Definition of Youth 1.3 Youth Profile ..

2.1 Vision

2.2 Mission

2.3 Values

3.0 PRINCIPLES AND PRIORITIES

3.1 Principles ..

3.2 Priorities ..

SECTION TWO 1.0 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 1.1 Preamble ..

1.2 History

1.3 Objectives ..

1.4 Organisational Structure 1.5 Significance of the Council.. 1.6 Affiliations ..

1.7 Sponsorship

1.8 Implementation of the Strategic Plan

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2.0

SWOT ANALYSIS

3.2 NYCN Organisational Development

3.3 Youth Development

3.5 Youth, Agriculture, Employment and Poverty

3.6 Youth, Governance and Security

3.0 THEMATIC AREAS FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN 3.1 Introduction

3.4 Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS

3.7 Youth, Sports and Recreation

SECTION THREE 1.0 STRATEGIC PLAN 2011-2015 .. 2.0 WORK PLAN 2011-2012 ..

3.0 STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS ..

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Abbreviations and Acronyms AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

CBN

Central Bank of Nigeria

CEDAW

UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women

CLTC

Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre

CRC

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

CSOs

Civil Society Organizations

DFID

Department for International Development

FMOH

Federal Ministry of Health

FMOIA

Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs

FMOI&C

Federal Ministry of Information and Communication

FMOWA

Federal Ministry of Women Affairs

FMYD

Federal Ministry of Youth Development

FOS

Federal Office of Statistics

GBV

Gender based Violence

HCT

HIV Counselling and Testing

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

LGA

Local Government Area

M&E

Monitoring & Evaluation

MDGs

Millennium Development Goals

NACA

National Agency for the Control of AIDS

NAN

News Agency of Nigeria

NAPTIP

National Agency for the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons

NBS

National Bureau of Statistics

NCCE

National Commission for Colleges of Education

NEPAD

New Partnership for Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Development

NGO

Non-Governmental Organisation 4|NYCN StrategicPlan20 11-2015

NPC

National Planning Commission

NPHCDA

National Primary Health Care Development Agency

NPopC

National Population Commission

NUC

National Universities Commission

NUJ

National Union of Journalists

NYSC

National Youth Service Corps

NYCN

National Youth Council of Nigeria

NYDC

National Youth Development Centre

PLWHA

People Living with HIV and AIDs

SFH

Society for Family Health

SRH

Sexual and Reproductive Health

United Nations

UNAIDS

Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS

UNDAF

United Nations Development Assistance Framework

UNDP

United Nations Development Programme

UNESCO

United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation

UNFPA

United Nations Population Fund

UNIC

United National Information Centre

UNICEF

United Nations Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fund

UNIFEM

United Nations Development Fund for Women

USAID

United States Agency for International Development

VYO

Voluntary Youth Organisation

WHO

World Health Organisation

YDF

Youth Development Fund

YFC

Youth Friendly Centres

YFHS

Youth-Friendly Health Services

YSOs

Youth Serving Organizations

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Normative Framework for the NYCN Strategic Plan and Implementation Framework International Instruments a. Universal Declaration of Human Rights b. International Youth Charter c. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) d. UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) e. ILO Conventions 138 and 183 on the Minimum Age for Work and on the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour f. UN Convention on Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols on trafficking in persons, small arms and light weapons and migrant smuggling g. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court etc; Continental Instruments a. AU Youth Charter and Policies b. AU Convention on the Rights and Welfare of the African Child Regional a. ECOWAS Youth Policy b. ECOWAS Humanitarian Policy c. ECOWAS Social Policy d. ECOWAS Plan of Action on Combating Trafficking in Persons National a. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999; Chapter 2 on Fundamental Objective and Directive Principles of State Policy and Chapter 4 on Fundamental Human Rights b. National Youth Policy c. National Youth Employment Action Plan d. New Partnership for Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Development (NEPAD) e. Vision 20:2020

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SECTION ONE

1.0

INTRODUCTION

1.1

Preamble

Youth is a period which is both of extreme importance in the development of any nation as well as a sensitive period for the individual youth and by extension, the nation and society as a whole. Youth are not only actual leaders in some role or the other but are also future leaders and, potentially and actually, the greatest investment in any countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development. The extent to which the youth of any nation possesses the assets of intelligence, responsibility, creativity and patriotism determines the potential of a nation for development. With Nigeriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population being predominantly young, the present administration has given due consideration to the significance of the youth in socioeconomic and political development and has found it most desirable to initiate the National Youth Development Policy. This is to facilitate purposeful, focused and well articulated effort at tapping the energy and resourcefulness of the youth thereby harnessing their potentials for growth and development of the country. This resolve and commitment to the development of the youth has been reinforced by resolutions of various international organisations which draw attention to the need to concretely address the problems of the youth and empower them (e.g. The Commonwealth Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment approved in May 1998). The National Youth Development Policy is an official declaration of the importance of the youth in National development. It is indicative of the readiness of the Federal Government to meet needs and aspirations of the youth as well as seek solutions to their problems. It sets guidelines for all stakeholders to empower the youth to realize their potentialities and take advantage of the opportunities available to make positive contributions to the well-being of their communities and the society as a whole. The policy has taken into account the range of problems faced by the youth whilst anticipating the challenges that they are likely to confront and outlining appropriate objectives, policies, programmes and implementation plans to be executed so as to empower the youth as active participants in the shaping of the political and economic destiny of our nation. The Policy also recognizes that youths are not a homogeneous category and that differences exist among them. Therefore, the Policy contains provisions that will address the specific and special needs of each several identified target groups. Furthermore, the Policy is informed by the provisions of Chapters II (Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy) and IV (Fundamental Rights) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, provisions which demand the involvement of all Nigerians as equal partners and stakeholders in the task of building and developing our nation. Finally, the Administration recognizes that the youth are a particular segment of the national popu lation that is sensitive, energetic, active and in the most productive phase of their life as citizens. Hence, the Government is committed to this progressive, creative and all-inclusive National Youth Development Policy to generate maximum expression of youthful creativity and productivity, ingenuity and freedom in the context of an appropriate environment for self-expression, selfsustenance and self-actualization by the youth.

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1.2

Definition of Youth

The way in which a nation defines its youth is related to the objective conditions and realities that exist in its immediate environment. In the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a youth is defined as a citizen of Nigeria of aged between 18 to 35 years. This age bracket represents the most active, volatile and yet vulnerable segment of the country’s population socio-economically, emotionally and in other respects.

1.3

Youth Profile

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and accounts for approximately one-sixth of Africa’s people. She has a population of 150 million and a growth rate of 2.5% per annum. Of Nigeria’s total population, 66.9% are literate. The literacy rate for females is 62.4% compared to 71.3% for males. Furthermore, 64% of Nigerians live below the international poverty line of US $1.25 per day. Predominantly, Nigeria’s population is young with over 78% of the total population aged between 0 and 35 years. The total population of the youth (15 – 34 years) is 51 million, with 25.9 million (50.5%) being males and 25.4 million (49.5%) being females. The youth thus constitute 33% of the total population equivalent to one out of every three Nigerians. However, being a vulnerable group with peculiar but unmet needs and aspirations, a majority of the youth face several problems highlights of which include the following: Inadequate parental care; Non-availability of suitable sports and recreational facilities; Moral decadence in the society; Lack of appropriate role models; Religious fanaticism; Cult activities Political manipulation of youth organisations; Unemployment and under-employment; Poor education; Breakdown of family values; and Indiscipline. In addition to these, mounting health and social welfare problems are also substantial issues. For example, although between 43% and 53% of youths are sexually active, but most of these youths lack adequate education and services to promote and protect their reproductive health. The rapidly increasing rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is also of significant concern. The 9|NYCN StrategicPlan20 11-2015

estimated prevalence rate of HIV in adults aged between 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 49 years is 3.1 and 2.6 million people are living with AIDS. The youth being the most vulnerable to these disease conditions, suffer the lack of proper care and treatment. Similarly, a number of youths suffer different types of disabilities ranging from deafness to mental disorder. Rehabilitation and vocational training centres for the disabled are however grossly inadequate and ill equipped leading to grave living conditions and sometimes death. The crisis of youth unemployment in Nigeria has over the years led to a myriad of circumstances which has painted the country badly in the international scene. Although the percentage of educated youths has been on the increase in the past five years, several youths still lack access to education. The quality of the education being provided is another problem which is telling on the quality of workers available for employment. These problems affect the youth adversely making them vulnerable to for those who have employment, low income levels, poor working conditions and various forms of exploitation. Others who are unemployed frequently engage in manual labour, street hawking, petty trading, crime and other social vices. The extent of problems which confront Nigerian youths require committed and determined effort on the part of all stakeholders in order to help them achieve their potentials and make them appropriate partners in the task of national development. These problems need to be addressed urgently to ensure that youths are empowered to play active roles in nation building and development.

1.4

Structure of the Strategic Plan

The peculiarity of the Nigerian situation necessitates that appropriate action leading to visible change be embarked upon within the next five years. This strategic plan, in keeping with the former is to cover 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2015. The strategies are structured around six thematic areas condensed from the eighteen themes outlined in the National Youth Policy. These themes are 1. NYCN Organisational Development 2. Youth Development 3. Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS 4. Youth, Agriculture, Employment and Poverty 5. Youth, Governance and Security 6. Youth, Sports and Recreation

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1.5

2011 Work-plan

A work-plan for the period 2011 to 2012 is anticipated. The 2011 work-plan is conceived of as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;INCEPTION PLANâ&#x20AC;? to serve as a bridge between the assumed zero implementation status of the NYCN for 2010 and main operationalization of the Strategic plan from the year 2012. As such, the work-plan should be focused on achieving optimization of capacities and an initial level of critical mass in operational efficiency of the NYCN at national and sub-national levels. Implementation of the work-plan should span national and sub-national (State) levels and shall take the following into consideration: 1. Convergence Associated activities shall be executed together as a means of saving costs, reducing duplication and ensuring complementary effects. 2. Cross cutting issues Cross cutting issues such as gender and conflict shall be duly mainstreamed and taken into consideration in implementation of the Strategic Plan and work-plan. Accordingly specific instruments providing doctrine and training on these and other areas shall be developed in due course. 3. Multi-level Implementation The Strategic plan and work-plan shall be implemented at both National and State levels and monitoring and evaluation as well as project coordination shall anticipate this reality

2.0

VISION, MISSION STATEMENT AND VALUES

2.1 Vision To build a cohesive platform, for facilitating innovative initiatives for connecting young people to a means for a sustainable future 2.2 Mission Statement To channel the youthful energy of young people into a vision for accelerated self and national development 2.3 Values NYCN endorses all the values and principles enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the National Youth Policy and all International instruments on youth development. Particularly, the core values of the National Youth Council of Nigeria are; 1. Patriotism A Patriot is someone who loves, supports, and is prepared to serve their country. As members of the NYCN, we will always be patriotic about Nigeria at all times. We will uphold and defend our country as occasion arises.

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2. Equity The NYCN will function as an organisation that shows no favouritism but is fair to all. We will eschew all forms of discrimination whether by gender, age, tribe, or religion. 3. Volunteerism Volunteerism can be defined as contributing one's time or talents for charitable, educational, social, political, or other worthwhile purposes, usually in one's community, freely and without regard for compensation. This will be our attitude to service in the Council. 4. Representation The NYCN will be a properly represented organisation with her voice being a force in all areas of governance in Nigeria. All members of the NYCN will adequately represent their various constituencies expressing their pertinent concerns. 5. Accountability The NYCN shall display complete transparency and shall be accountable to its members as well as its various publics for all its actions. There shall be the concerted promotion of responsibility, financial probity and a real commitment to desirable results amongst Nigerian youth. 6. Innovation/Creativity The quest for innovation in the delivery of our mandate to Nigerian youth and employment of creativity in talking problems at the local, state and national levels shall be hallmarks of our efforts. 7. Excellence The NYCN will strive, as organization to surpass ordinary standards of quality in all our dealings and we will conduct ourselves in such a manner as to draw respect and admiration from all.

3.0

PRIORITIES AND PRINCIPLES

The following priorities and principles will direct the NYCN in the fulfilment of its vision and goals. 3.1

Priorities 1. Community Contribution We contribute as active citizens of the country through service and leadership to our communities. This gives us a sense of belonging and ownership towards the society. 2. Human Capital Development We focus on developing young people and their organisations because we recognise that youths are the pillars of development.

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3. Multi-cultural Appreciation We appreciate the diverse cultures that exist in our country and we utilize this diversity to create unity. 4. Co-ordination and Monitoring We co-ordinate and monitor the activities of young people and youth organisations towards effective re-engineering of the Youths for national development. 5. Youth Integration in Governance We advocate for the full integration of youths in governance including decision making in all tiers of government. 3.2

Principles 1. Transformational community development with youths as full partners. 2. Youth development is holistic and shall be developmentally appropriate to fit the specific situation of the youth concerned. 3. Youth development strategies are place based and reflect local needs. 4. Youth shall be engaged in decision making and meaningful roles. 5. Young people are assets not liabilities

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SECTION TWO

1.0

INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

1.1

Preamble

The National Youth Council of Nigeria is the apex body of all Voluntary Youth Organisations in Nigeria, duly registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission and sub-vented by the Ministry. It is the authoritative voice of the Nigerian Youth as it is the link between Government and the Youth. 1.2

History

In the wake of Nigeria's independence various bodies and like minded organisation harmonised to form unions and umbrellas to support the growth and success of the new Republic. Voluntary Youth Organisations (VYOs) merged to form the NYCN on August 28, 1964. The council was formerly recognised by parliament as the umbrella organisation of all legitimate uniformed and non-uniformed VYOs in Nigeria. 1.3

Objectives

The Objectives of the Council shall be: 1. To co-ordinate the various programmes of all the nationally recognized voluntary Youth Organizations and State Youth Councils. 2. To study various problems confronting the Nigerian Youth and find means of alleviating same; 3. To be responsible for active mobilization of youth for Youth Development programmes nationwide. 4. To contribute, comment and give recommendation on important national issues as they relate to and affect the Nigerian Youth. 5. To ensure that all international engagements by nationally recognized VYOs are properly cleared with the Federal Ministry responsible for Youth Affairs through the Council before such engagements are undertaken. 6. To evaluate at the end of the year the programme of activities of nationally recognized VYOs, State Youth Councils and FCT Abuja Youth Council and submit its recommendations to the Federal Ministry responsible for Youth Affairs. 7. To ensure effective participation of the NYCN in International Youth activities. 8. To serve as training ground for Youth as future leaders of the country. 1.4

Organisational Structure

NYCN by law and status is a non-political, non-religious, non-selective and the apex body to supervise all nationally recognized voluntary youth organization and state youth council. The Council has a chapter in every state of the Federation (including the FCT) and in all of the 774 Local Government Areas in the Country. It has over 37,000 member Voluntary Youth Organisations (VYOs) affiliated at its National, State and Local Government levels. It also has Vice Presidents in charge of each of the six geo-political zones. The National Grand Patron is the sitting President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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The NYCN is led by a National Executive Council (NEC). The NEC is headed by a president who is deputized by one deputy president. These executives are elected for a term of 3 years of not more than two terms. They are at the apex of the organisation and thus administer all issues concerning youth at the national level. Other executives according to hierarchy are six vice presidents drawn from the six geo-o-political zones of the country, the secretary general, the assistant secretary general, the financial secretary, the treasurer, the legal officer, the public relation officer, social secretary, the auditor, six ex-officio and the headquartersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ex-officio. The congress is the group of affiliated VYO's and states chapters of youth council. There are eight board of trustees members which are prominent citizens from each of the geo-political zones. The Federal Ministry of Youth Development offers supervisory function. A. National Executive Committee 1. President 2. Deputy President 3. Six (6) Vice Presidents (one for each geopolitical zone) 4. Secretary General 5. Assistant Secretary General 6. Financial Secretary 7. Treasurer 8. Publicity Secretary 9. Internal Auditor 10. Legal Adviser 11. Seven (7) Ex-officio members (one) for each of the six geo political zones and one of whom shall be for the seat of the Council Headquarters. 12. Immediate Past President B. Management Committee C. Board of Trustees D. Directorates 1.5

Significance of the Council

The National Youth Council of Nigeria is significant for the following roles: 1. It is the stationary authoritative voice of Nigeria Youths. 2. It is the country's sole representative at the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) and International Conventions of Youth. 3. It is the government recognised umbrella organization for all VYOs at the National, State and LGA levels of the country.

1.6

Affiliations

It is affiliated to World Assembly of Youth (WAY), Pan Africa Youth Union (PAYU) and West Africa Youth Union (WAYU).

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1.7

Sponsorship

The FMYD provides potential for sponsorship and relationships between NYCN and donor organisations is immensely great. With the present interest and support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Council has an opportunity for referral to other UN organisations.

1.8

Implementation of the Strategic Plan

Establishment of National Administrative Secretariat The NYCN has so far, operated a structure based on its elected leaders at both national and subnational levels. While this is, no doubt a necessary feature of its adherence to internal democracy, the requirement for a professional cadre of programme officers and fully established and operational administrative secretariats becomes more apparent by the day. This will be needed if the organization is to achieve its much desired status as a professionally run not for profit organization capable of accessing and appropriately utilizing funds from a variety of sources in achieving its aims. In the execution of this Strategic Plan, the NYCN shall establish an administrative secretariat and develop a professional cadre of young program staff to work with the directorates in the execution of the programs of the NYCN under the supervision of the NEC. The coordination and program implementation system of the NYCN shall also prioritize the development of appropriate systems of financial accounts and records as are required by law and are crucial to proper organizational governance. State Administrative Secretariats There shall also be established State level Administrative Secretariats with professional cadre officers selected through open and competitive processes from amongst young Nigerians. The basis for selection shall be determined in written regulations by the NEC. Staff of the Secretariat at State level shall be responsible for implementation of this Strategic Plan within the State under the supervision of the State Chapter Coordinator and the State leadership of the NYCN. Reporting State Chapter Coordinators shall be responsible for ensuring that reports are prepared and transmitted to the National Secretariat latest by the 31st of July each year for the preceding year as their contributions to the NYCN Annual report.

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2.0

SWOT ANALYSIS

An environmental scan of the NYCN and application of the SWOT reveals a number of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats which serve to either provide leverage for the success of endeavours of the NYCN or to act as hindrances and obstacles. Strength 1. Numerical strength and spread across Nigeria. 2. Access to the highest corridors of power in the Nigerian government 3. Vibrant leadership and membership 4. Diversity of membership 5. Dynamism of the Council 6. Platform for leadership development

Weakness 1. Defective Constitution 2. Weak organisational structure 3. Problems of managerial and technical capacity 4. Inadequate financial base and incapacities in the area of fund raising 5. Inadequate knowledge and research base 6. Lack of expert support 7. Lack of internal cohesion

Opportunities 1. Existence of democratic governance in Nigeria and an improved space for social dialogue; 2. Political will within governance circles as shown by the establishment of a Ministry of Youth Development and adoption of the National Youth Policy 3. Recognition of the importance of youth and creation of ministries and parastatals to address youth issues by Federal and State governments. 4. Broad bilateral and multi-lateral donor interest in support for national development and specifically youth development initiatives in Nigeria 5. Presence of many vibrant youth volunteer organizations spread along the landscape 6. Availability of viable media organizations likely to be sympathetic to the youth cause 7. Presence of former members of Council in various positions of responsibility in Federal, State and Local Government levels 8. International conventions and treaties bordering on youth development 9. Youth friendly leaders

Threats 1. Inconsistency of standards by the FMYD 2. Inadequate funding 3. Partisan politicization of the NYCN by unprincipled politicians 4. Negative perception of the Council by some individuals and organisation

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3.0

THEMATIC AREAS

3.1

Introduction

This strategic plan is takes into cognizance the thematic areas identified by the NYP as critical focus areas for achieving youth development. These thematic areas have however been regrouped with NYCNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circle of influence in mind to six key themes around which its activities for the next five years have been structured. These thematic areas are: 1. NYCN Organisational Development 2. Youth Development 3. Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS 4. Youth, Agriculture, Employment and Poverty 5. Youth, Governance and Security 6. Youth, Sports and Recreation 3.2 NYCN Organisational Development As an organisation, the NYCN has been in existence for the past 30 years. Founded as the focal youth organization to be the voice of the Nigerian youth, it occupies a strategic position in national development. However, no organization will achieve its mission, goals and objectives without an adequate structure which can carry its weight and provide a framework for the execution of its programs and projects. Thus, organizational development for the NYCN becomes a priority theme for the next five years. 3.3 Youth Development Youth development can be described as the active process by which young people are engaged, equipped and empowered to be active citizens in society. This is characterised by a purposeful strength-building approach. This thematic area which aims at building upon the creative capacities inherent within each young person covers all issues relating to the development of the Nigerian Youth including but not limited to education, skills development, culture and family life, information and communication technology (ICT), environment, and science and technology. 3.4 Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS The African Youth Charter succinctly states that every young person shall have the right to enjoy the best attainable state of physical, mental and spiritual health. This thematic area addresses the formulation and implementation of programmes to enhance the health of the Nigerian Youth. The furtherance of the campaign and creation of awareness as it concerns human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) are major focus areas.

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3.5 Youth, Agriculture, Employment and Poverty Over a sixth of the world population live below the poverty line. This statistic becomes more appalling when figures from developing countries are in question. In Nigeria, abject poverty plagues millions of young people and is manifested not only in financial limitations resulting especially from the lack of a viable means of livelihood, but also through limited access to public amenities such as potable water, good roads and decent accommodation. The increasing rate of youth unemployment in our country is also a major challenge to national development thus the importance of this thematic area. 3.6 Youth, Governance and Security The security of life and property as it borders on good governance cannot be overemphasized. The present day Nigeria is challenged with numerous security issues at the centre of which are the youths. Youths are directly involved in the perpetration of crimes some violent in nature such as the Jos crisis, Boko Haram crisis, bomb blasts and several instances of kidnappings. Also, youths are the major group affected by these crimes. As a strategy to addressing these problems and more, an increase in the participation of youths in governance has been suggested. This is therefore the focus of this thematic area. 3.7 Youth, Sports and Recreation Participation in sports and recreation is largely a youth affair. This important part of life is sometimes under emphasized and not given due attention secondary to lack of, and or adherence to policies that guide and promote its development. Strategies in this thematic area focus on building a culture among youths that values sports and recreation whilst increasing camaraderie between youths of different tribes thereby fostering national unity.

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SECTION THREE

1.0

STRATEGIC PLAN 2011 - 2015

THEMATIC Area - NYCN Organisational Development Strategic Goal 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; To reposition the NYCN as an organization with full capacity with which to fulfil its mandate Responsible S/No Strategy/Activities Success Indicator Sources of Verification Institutions Organizational Copies of report of Institutional review and development of the review successfully organizational review ; NYCN including conduct of organizational completed; NYCN, FMYD, Copies of Manual of 1 review and development of Manual of Organizational UNFPA Operations and Road Operations (MOP) and development of a operational policies in map for capacity road-map for Capacity Building (CB) place building Organization has financial accounts and Copies of financial Preparation of Financial and Audit Report NYCN, FMYD, 2 audit available for accounts and audit of the NYCN UNFPA NYCN and external report partners Report of Leadership capacities NYCN, FMYD, Organizational 3 Leadership Retreat for NYCN NEC developed through UNFPA, CLTC, Assessment (OSAT) the retreat UNDP Report of the Retreat Review of literature and development of draft guidelines Development of FMYD/NYCN Guidelines NYCN, FMYD, Copy of guidelines and 4 completed. for VYOs UNFPA report of workshop Workshop to consider and adopt guidelines conducted

Timeline

2011

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Development of Data base of registered VYOs

Completion of review of existing lists of registered voluntary youth organizations; Data base in place with directory and contacts list for organizations

Review of current NYCN Constitution

Consultative workshop on constitutional review of NYCN conducted; Draft Amendments to the NYCN Constitution Adopted and constitutional amendment carried out; Re-registration of the NYCN /Chartering

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA, Other development partners

Report of review of existing lists Existence of data base electronic and hardcopy

2012

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA

Report of consultative workshop ; Copies of draft of new constitution ; Certified copies of reregistered constitution with the CAC

2011

Report of Desk Review; Report of workshop; Report of advocacy sessions with the National Assembly

2012

Desk review of Legislation for establishment of NYCN completed ; 7

Development of draft bill for Statutory Establishment of the National Youth Council of Nigeria

NYCN, FMYD, Workshop to consider UNFPA, NASS draft bill held ; Advocacy meetings with the National Assembly Committees on Youth Development

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Annual Reviews on Implementation of the Strategic Plan

Training of Trainers (ToT) program for development of capacities of the NYCN and voluntary youth organizations

Annual Report prepared; Annual review meeting held Workshops in 6 geopolitical zones held; In-house training sessions held by the trainers in their organizations

NYCN, FMYD

Copies of Annual report; Report of Annual Review meeting

Annually; Start 2011

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA, FMOE; Voluntary Youth Organizations

Reports of Zonal workshops ; Reports of in-house training sessions

2011 – 2012

THEMATIC Area – Youth Development Strategic Goal 2 – S/No Strategy/Activities

Success Indicator

Responsible Institutions

Advocate for increment and effectiveness in educational funding by all tiers of government

Advocacy events for 100% of present percentage or 26% of total budget successfully held

NYCN, FMYD, FMOE, UNFPA, UNESCO, WB, ETF, UBEC, ASUU, ASUP, MDGs, NANS, EFA, NUT, NERDC

Advocacy for establishment or strengthening of existing scholarship programmes (on local, state and federal government levels) for indigent youth based on access by merit

Merit based scholarship awards in place, New scholarship programmes established

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA, FMOE, UBEC, NUT, NOA, MDGs

Sources of Verification

Timeline

Reports of advocacy meetings at Federal and State levels ; 2012 – 2013 Federal and State Budgetary allocation for education Reports on Scholarships awarded; New Reports of scholarship programmes created

2012 – 2013

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Explore and promote systems for accelerated/competence based and remedial education

Systems for accelerated/ competence based and remedial education identified and implemented

Implement a program for development of rural libraries

Rural libraries established ; Youth in rural schools benefit from libraries program

Promotion of education, science and technology parks

Plan for park development, establishment of parks

Collaboration with NANS and the NUC to integrate Guidance and Counselling (focusing on life skills) into orientation programs of all tertiary institutions

Guidance and Counselling seminars in tertiary institutions

National Reading campaign using youth volunteers as reading coaches in local areas

Increased reading ability of youths in rural areas

Develop an NYCN Master Plan for Youth Development with specificity for National, State and Local levels

Master plan available and utilized for advocacy in developing blueprints

NYCN, FMYD, UNDP, WB, UNESCO, NCCE, NBTE, Number and efficacy of Adult Education authorities, accelerated education Educational Institutions and systems in active use other development partners e.g. MTN

2011 – 2012

NYCN, FMYD, MDGs, NCCE, NBTE, UBEC, UNAID, WB, FMOE, UNESCO,

Reports of program execution

2012

Copy of plans and MOU’s with relevant authorities ; Physical visits to parks

2012 – 2014

NYCN, FMOE, FMYD, MDGs, WB, UNAID, UNESCO, UBEC, ETF, NDDC, PTDF, other development partners

FMOE, UBEC, UNESCO, NUC, NANS, NCCE, ASUU, Reports of seminars and ASUUP, WB, MDGs, other events UNAID, Reports of higher NYCN, NYSC, FMOE, achievement in reading UNFPA, UNESCO, WB, and better results in NOA, National Library, English language other development examinations in partners educational institutions NYCN, NYSC, FMYD, FMOE, UNFPA, UNESCO, NOA, State and Local Governments

Copy of Master Plan ; Reports of advocacy meetings;

Annually, Pilot in 2011

2012-2015

2013 – 2015

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Organize Annual Youth Summits as a platform for measuring progress made in achieving goals of the National Youth Policy Organize community based awareness and enlightenment programme on climate change and environmental preservation through rally and town hall campaigns Advocacy for clear and effective environmental protection policy by all tiers of government Organize a national workshop on climate change and its effects on our world

Youth Summit held towards articulating youth interests and measuring progress recorded

NYCN, FMYD, NYSC, UNFPA, UNESCO, NOA, UNICEF, UNDP etc.

Reports of the National Youth Summit

Annually; Start 2012

Increased enlightenment amongst communities

NYCN, MDG, WB, UNESCO, UNAID

Reports, Government publications

2013

Environmental protection policy

NYCN, NASS, MDG

Reports of advocacy meetings; copies of environmental policies

2013

Increased enlightenment on climate issues

NYCN, MDG, WB, UNESCO, UNAID

Workshop report

2013

Reports from fairs

2013

NYCN, FMST,FMOE, UNFPA, UNESCO, WB, UNAID, MDG other development partners

Organize science and technology fairs

S&T fairs

Organize science and technology quizzes/contests in secondary and tertiary institutions

S&T Quizzes/ Contests

NYCN, FMST,FMOE, UNFPA, UNESCO, WB, UNAID, MDG other development partners

Quizzes/ Contests reports

2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2015

Commit stake holders to increase corporate investment in ICT Related Projects in schools and communities

Increased investment

NYCN, NCC, NOA, FMST, NASS,

Reports

2015

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THEMATIC Area – Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS Strategic Goal 3 – To champion massive improvement in health provision for Nigerian youths and the entire Nigerian populace Sources of S/No Strategy/Activities Success Indicator Responsible Institutions Verification NYCN, NTA, AIT, UNFPA, FMOH, WHO, SFH, FHI, NACA, OXFAM, CHAN, Media UNAID, USAID, CEPA, Radio 25 Campaign on SRH rights of young people programmes Media reports Nigeria executed

Advocate for increase in the provision of drugs and treatment of people living with AIDS

Effective advocacy programs with authorities

NYCN, UNFPA, FMOH, WHO, SFH, FHI, NACA, OXFAM, CHAN, UNAID, USAID, CEPA, MDGs

Develop a Standard resource material for mainstreaming sexual and reproductive health education/family life education into activities of VYOs

Standard resource material developed

NYCN, UNFPA, FMOH, FMOE, WHO, SFH, FHI, NACA, OXFAM, CHAN, UNAID, USAID, CEPA, MDGs

Joint sensitization activities with NURTW and other associations in the informal sector on HIV/AIDS and SRH

Sensitization programmes carried out

NYCN, UNFPA, FMOH, WHO, SFH, FHI, NACA, OXFAM, CHAN, UNAID, NURTW, USAID, CEPA, MDGs

Reports of advocacy events; Evaluation reports on situation relating to provision of drugs for PLWA Copies of the resource material Standard resource material ; Training of Trainers report on application of the material

Reports of sensitization ; reports of knowledge and perceptions surveys conducted

Timeline

2011 – 2015

2012 – 2015

2011

2011 – 2015

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THEMATIC Area – Youth, Agriculture, Employment and Poverty Strategic Goal 4 – To champion the provision of a wide range of vocational, flexible employment opportunities, decent working conditions, and life skills which will in turn enable youths in Nigeria to find and maintain gainful employment and sustainable livelihood Responsible S/No Strategy/Activities Success Indicator Sources of Verification Timeline Institutions Agreement to NYCN, FMYD, FMOE, Advocate for the establishment of vocational establish UBE, NBTE, NUT, Reports, centres 29 training and apprenticeships centres across the 2012 vocational ASUU, ASUUP, established country training centres UNESCO, WB, NASS Increased use of NYCN, NOA, FMYD, Made in Nigeria campaign to ensure Reports on consumption 30 Made in Nigeria Other development 2013 consumption of locally manufactured goods of MiN goods goods partners NYCN, FMYD, NASS, Advocacy for the provision of youth career NOA, WB, USAID, Youth centres in Report of activities of 31 guidance and counselling centres in all LGAs of MDGs 2012 LGAs the Youth Centres the country

Advocate for effective utilization of the National Youth Development Centre (NYDC) and Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC)

Effective utilization of the NYDC and CLTC

NYCN, FMYD, NOA, MDGs, FMOE, UNESCO, WB, PTDF, ETF, other development partners

NYDC activity report

2011

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THEMATIC Area – Youth, Governance and Security Strategic Goal 5 – To ensure the reduction of youth participation in conflict and violence Responsible S/No Strategy/Activities Success Indicator Institutions Increased youth participation in NYCN, NASS, INEC, 33 Sensitization on Voter’s Registration voter’s NOA, VYOs registration exercise Sensitization Workshops against Electoral Reduction in NYCN, NASS, INEC, 34 Violence and Malpractice for youths in electoral violence NOA, VYOs collaboration with political parties Production of Information, Education and VYOs, NYCN, FMYD, Communication (IEC) materials and Availability of IEC NOA, NASS, Civil 35 dissemination on civic responsibility of citizens in materials Society, other voting for credible candidates development partners Support VYOs focused on combating crime and Increased NYCN, VYOs, NDLEA, 36 drug abuse effectiveness WOTCLEF 37

Advocate to partners to provide access to rehabilitation for young people who are drug users

Organize institution wide campaign against cultism and youth delinquency utilizing the arts

Organize capacity building workshops on Conflict prevention and peace building – special emphasis on the Niger-Delta region of the country

Mainstream civic education, human rights and conflict education material into curricula and activities of all voluntary youth organizations

Increased access to rehabilitation Reduction in cultism and youth delinquency Capacity building workshops held ; Curricula and programs reflect concerns

NYCN, VYOs, NDLEA, WOTCLEF, other development partners

Sources of Verification

Timeline

Voter’s register, Reports, Government publications

2011

Reports of sensitization workshops

2011

Copies of IEC materials ; reports of dissemination activities

2011

Programme reports from VYOs Reports from NDLEA, WOTCLEF, other government publications

2013 2013

NYCN, VYOs, NDLEA, WOTCLEF

Reports from tertiary institutions

2013

NYCN, NOA, FMYD, Faith-based Organisations,

Workshop reports,

2013

NYCN, NOA, FMYD, FMOE

Reports of workshop for mainstreaming; reports of train the trainers workshops; Program evaluation reports

2013- 2015

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THEMATIC Area – Youth, Sports and Recreation Strategic Goal 10 – Facilitate the creation of culture that values sports and recreation among youths Responsible S/No Strategy/Activities Success Indicator Institutions NYCN, FMOE, FMYD, Increased Organize sports competition between youths at UNFPA, UNAID, 41 camaraderie Local, State and Federal government levels UNESCO, other between youths development partners Building more Advocate for the building of more community NYCN, FMYD, other 42 sports and sports and recreation centres development partners recreation centres

Sources of Verification

Timeline

Reports,

2013

Sports and recreation centres

2013 – 2015

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2.0 2011 WORK-PLAN Thematic Area – NYCN Organisational Development Program/Project 1 Title – Institutional review and development of the NYCN including conduct of organizational review and development of Manual of Operations (MOP) and development of a roadmap for Capacity Building (CB) S/No

Activity

Expected Outcome

Success Indicator

Identification and engagement of a consultant

Appropriate competence made available through a consultant to the NYCN for organizational development

Consultants TOR ready and recruitment completed

Conduct of organizational review utilizing desk review of literature, conduct of interviews , use of focus group discussions etc

Situation of the NYCN accurately portrayed with major organizational needs identified

Successful conduct of review

Development of draft Manual of Operations and Capacity Building roadmap etc

NYCN organizational policies developed and available for guidance in administration and programming

3 Days Consultative workshop to consider report of organizational review and tools developed

Feedback received and enriches the documents developed

Objectives  To conduct a review of NYCN organizational structures and performance  To develop organizational tools for the management of the NYCN  To conduct training on application of tools for NYCN NEC Sources of Verification

Responsible Institutions

Copy of TOR; Consultancy contract;

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA

Reports of desk review of literature, interviews , FGDs

Consultant/NYCN/FMYD/ UNFPA

Manual of Operations and Capacity building road map complete

Copies of drafts

Consultant

Workshop held

Report of workshop

NYCN, FMYD, UNFAP, Consultant

Timeline

Budget (₦)

Status

N4,000,000

N3,500,000

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5 day Training Workshop on application of Manual of Operations (including programming) and capacity building roadmap implementation

Capacities of NEC developed towards implementation of the Strategic Plan

Production of Manual

Copies of manual available at all NYCN chapter offices and used to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in operations

Workshop held

Report of workshop ; workshop evaluations and pre and post tests

NYCN, FMYD, UNFAP, Consultant

N4,500,000

Number of Manuals produced

Copies of manual produced, invoice from printer

NYCN, FMYD, UNFAP,

N200,000

Total N12,200,000

Objectives

Program/Project 2  To prepare financial Accounts and Audit for the NYCN Title – Preparation of Financial and Audit Report of the NYCN S/No

Activity

Prepare internal Statement of Accounts

Engagement of External Auditor to audit accounts

Expected Outcome A True picture of NYCN finances available Provide audited accounts as a means of shoring up organizational and internal and public credibility

Success Indicator

Sources of Verification

Responsible Institutions

Timeline

Budget (₦)

Account available

Copy of the Internal Statement of Accounts

NYCN, FMYD

2ND to 3rd Quarter

Audit report concluded

Copy of Audit report

External Auditors; NYCN ; FMYD

2nd to 3rd Quarter

N1,000,000

Total

N1,000,000

Status

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Objectives  To hold a workshop for NYCN NEC for the development of leadership capabilities for development of the Strategic plan  To provide a platform for NYCN leaders to evaluate the performance of the NYCN Sources of Budget Verification Responsible Institutions Timeline Status (₦)

Program/Project 3 Title – Leadership Retreat for NYCN NEC S/No

Activity

Expected Outcome

Success Indicator

Engagement of Consultant

Competent support available to NYCN for leadership development

Consultant engaged

Capacities of NYCN NEC built

Workshop conducted

Retreat for NYCN executive

Copy of Tor for consultant ; Copy of consulting contract Report of workshop ; workshop evaluations and pre and post tests

Program/Project 4 Title – Development of FMYD/NYCN Guidelines for VYOs S/No

Activity

Engagement of Consultant

Development of draft Framework and Guidelines

Expected Outcome Competent support available to NYCN for development of Framework and Guidelines for NYCN and VYO’s relations with the FMYD Draft Framework and Guidelines for development of VYO’s and to regulate relations between the FYMD and VYOs available

Success Indicator

Consultant engaged

Review of literature complete; draft Framework and guidelines ready

NYCN, FMYD,

1st Quarter 2011

N1,500,000

NYCN, FMYD

1ST Quarter 2011

N4,500,000

Total

N3,000,000

Objectives  To develop draft Framework and Guidelines for Relations and development of VYOs  To hold a workshop for validation of the Guidelines Sources of Budget Verification Responsible Institutions Timeline Status (₦)

Tor; Consulting contract

NYCN, FYMD

3rd- 4th Quarter

Copy of framework and guidelines

Consultant

3rd -4th Quarter

N1,500,000

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Validation workshop for framework and Guidelines

Publication of the framework and Guidelines

Framework and Guidelines become instrumental to development of VYO’s and regulate relations with the FMYD Development of VYO’s through wide publication of framework and guidelines and usage

Workshop held

Report of workshop

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA, Consultant

3rd – 4th Quarter

N4,500,000

Document published

Copies of publication

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA

3rd – 4th Quarter

N300,000

Total

Program/Project 5 Title – Review of current NYCN Constitution S/No

N6,300,000

Objectives  To Constitute a committee for amend the constitution of the NYCN  To hold a meeting to consider proposed amendments  To review the constitution of the NYCN for application Sources of Budget Verification Responsible Institutions Timeline (₦)

Activity

Expected Outcome

Success Indicator

Formation of Constitutional Amendment Committee Committee collates views of NYCN Members and other stakeholders

Platform for consideration of amendments established

Committee formed

Report of inaugural meeting

NYCN

N2,000,000

Collation of views completed

Reports of consultative meetings, interviews and desk studies

NYCN

N1,000,000

Meeting held

Report of meeting; copy of draft amended constitution

NYCN

N3,000,000

Draft amendment is passed

Copy of amended constitution ; report of successful amendment process

NYCN

N3,000,000

Presentation of Draft Amended constitution to NYCN NEC

Passage of Amended Constitution

Varied input into the amendment gathered NEC is able to receive and consider proposed amendments Amended Constitution serves as core of NYCN reforms

Total

Status

N9,000,000

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Program/Project 6 Title – Annual Reviews on Implementation of the Strategic Plan S/No

Activity

Expected Outcome

Identification and engagement of a consultant to facilitate the process

Development of a template for reporting from NYCN State and National chapters

Review meeting to consider consolidated report prepared by consultant

Appropriate expertise available for the NYCN Template will capture essential tasks and measure progressive outcomes Review meeting will serve as avenue for lessons learnt, identification of challenges and will enable strategization for the future

Success Indicator

Objectives  To develop a template for reports from NYCN National and State Chapters  To prepare a consolidated report on implementation of the NYCN Strategic plan  To hold a review meeting on implementation of the strategic plan Sources of Budget Verification Responsible Institutions Timeline Status (₦)

Contract entered into with consultant

Copy of TOR; and copy of contract

NYCN, UNFPA; FMYD

2nd – 3rd Quarter

1,000,000

Template developed

Copy of template

Consultant , NYCN, FYMD, UNFPA

3rd Quarter

300,000

Meeting held

Report of meeting

NYCN, FYMD, UNFPA, consultant

4th quarter

3,000,000

Total

4,300,000

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Program/Project 7 Title – Training of Trainers (ToT) program for development of capacities of the NYCN and voluntary youth organizations

Objectives  To identify a consultant to develop specialized training program and conduct training of trainers  Training of trainers workshops held in six geopolitical zones  Beneficiaries of the TOT to provide training within their organizations Sources of Budget Verification Responsible Institutions Timeline Status (₦)

Activity

Expected Outcome

Success Indicator

Identification and engagement of a consultant Consultant prepares training material based on organizational needs assessed ; trainers pre-selected to ensure optimization of TOT

Relevant expertise available for the project

Consultant engaged

Consultants TOR, copy of contract

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA

1st quarter

Organizational needs factored into training of Trainers program

Needs assessment conducted and training materials developed

Copy of needs assessment document; Copies of training materials

Consultant

1st to 2nd Quarter

Consultant , NYCN, VYO’s

2nd to 3rd Quarter

N21,000,000

Trained trainers, NYCN, VYO’s

3rd to 4th Quarter

N1,200,000

Total

34,200,000

Training of Trainers workshops in six geopolitical zones

Trainers carryout inhouse training activities

NYCN leaders at State and National levels capacities developed to execute NYCN mandate and strategic plan Trainer trained at workshops pass on relevant skills and capacities to their organizations

Training workshops carried out

In-house training carried out

Reports of training workshops

Reports of in-house training

N12,000,000

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Thematic Area – Youth Development Objectives  To Identify providers of quality accelerated learning/competence Program/Project 8 based education Title – Explore and promote systems for accelerated/competence  To conduct pilot workshops for students on the efficacy of identified based and remedial education systems  To conduct pilot workshops for teachers on the identified systems Budget Success Sources of Verification Responsible S/No Activity Expected Outcome Timeline Status Indicator Institutions (₦) 1.

Identification and engagement of service providers

Expertise for accelerated/competence based learning programs available

Internal presentation of systems of learning to NYCN and partners

NYCN and partners achieve an understanding of accelerated learning systems

5 days Pilot workshop for Students (venue Abuja)

5 days Pilot workshop for teachers (venue Abuja)

Students exposed to accelerated learning systems

Teachers exposed to accelerated learning systems

Contract with service provider

Copy of contract and tor

NYCN, UNFPA, FMYD

Meeting held

Report of meeting and evaluation

NYCN, UNFPA, UNESCO ; FMYD, MOE, NCCE, UBEC

2nd quarter

N3,500,000

Report of workshop; workshop evaluation; pre/post tests

Service provider; NYCN, UNFPA; FMYD, MOE, UNESCO ; students

2nd quarter

N2,000,000

Report of workshop; workshop evaluation; pre/post tests

Service provider; NYCN, UNFPA; FMYD, MOE, UNESCO ; teachers

2nd Quarter

N2,000,000

Workshop held

1st quarter

N4,500,000

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2 day Presentation of outcomes of the workshops to stakeholders

Stakeholders are able to evaluate the effects of the training systems

Meeting held

Report of presentation meeting

Service provider; NYCN, UNFPA; PTA, ETF; FMYD, MOE, UNESCO ; etc

3rd Quarter

N1,000,000

Total N13,000,000

Objectives  To conduct an assessment of guidance and counselling practices in Program/Project 9 selected Nigerian Tertiary Institutions Title – Collaboration with NANS and the NUC to integrate Guidance  To hold a workshop on developing Guidance and Counselling workplans and curricula for tertiary institutions and Counselling (focusing on life skills) into orientation programs of  Implementation of work-plans and curricula in specific pilot institutions all tertiary institutions  Post project evaluation of impact of implementation of work-plans and curricula Budget Success Sources of Verification Responsible S/No Activity Expected Outcome Timeline Status Indicator Institutions (₦) Engagement of a consultant to supervise Needed expertise Consultant Copy of contract and NYCN, UNFPA, 2nd 1. N3,000,000 assessment and available engaged TOR FMYD Quarter facilitate workshop Assessment carried out Assessment reveals Consultant ; in select tertiary current state of guidance Report of field NYCN; FMYD ; institutions, NYCN and counselling practice assessment in select Assessment UNFPA ; 3rd 2. members utilized for and impact on institutions ; copies of N1,000,000 conducted Tertiary quarter data collection ; development of young questionnaires and institutions ; consultant to carryout persons in tertiary checklists PTAs collation and analysis institutions

Workshop with Guidance counsellors in institutions assessed on developing work-plans and curricula

Guidance counsellors have viable work-plans for engaging freshmen and other students and are equipped to deal with life-skills requirements for students

Workshop held

Copy of assessment of tertiary institutions; Workshop report

Consultant ; NYCN; FMYD, MOE; UNFPA; UNESCO; UNICEF; World Bank; PTA; Tertiary institutions etc.

3rd Quarter

N6,000,000

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Implementation of work-plans and curricula by guidance counsellors , with NYCN members observing

Workshop on post project evaluation

Students and other beneficiaries are availed of guidance counselling and life skills education Stakeholders are able to assess the efficacy of implementation of workplans and curricula implementation

Implementation carried out by Guidance Counsellors ;

Workshop held

Reports of implementation and Monitoring reports by NYCN Members

NYCN, Guidance counsellors

4th Quarter into 2012

N2,000,000

Copy of post project assessment report ; Report of workshop

NYCN, Guidance counsellors; consultant ; UNFPA, UNICEF, UNESCO, World Bank; PTA, etc.

2nd Quarter 2012

N6,000,000

Total

18,000,000

Thematic Area – Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS Program/Project 10 Title – Campaign on SRH rights of young people S/No 1.

2. 3.

Activity Identification of young persons with knowledge and experience on SRH issues Identification and negotiations with media organizations for airing Media programs on SRH aired on radio and television

Responsible Institutions

Timeline

Report of meetings with young person’s identified

NYCN

2nd quarter

Media identified and contacted

Report of meetings

NYCN

2nd quarter

Media programs aired

Copies of tapes etc

NYCN, media

3rd quarter

Expected Outcome

Success Indicator

Advocates on SRH amongst young people available

Persons identified

Media agree to provide free airtime for SRH issues Young people sensitized on SRH issues

Objectives  To hold sensitization sessions on SRH on media platforms Sources of Verification

Budget (₦)

Status

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Objectives  To produce detailed information material for mainstreaming SRH/family life education  Uniformity in SRH/family life education through VYOs nationwide Budget Sources of Verification Responsible Timeline Status Institutions (₦) NYCN, NOA, 3rd TOR; Consulting contract N1,500,000 FMOI&C, UNFPA Quarter

Program/Project 11 Title – Develop a Standard resource material for mainstreaming SRH/family life education into activities of VYOs S/No

Activity

Engage services of a consultant

Production of draft resource material on SRH/family life education

Publishing the resource material

Distribution of resource material to VYOs on the Federal, State and Local Government levels

Expected Outcome

Draft resource material produced from detailed literature review

Services of a competent publisher engaged; published resource material Increased number of informed youths

Success Indicator Consultant engaged Review of literature completed; Draft resource material produced and submitted to the NYCN Sponsorship for publishing and distribution secured; Resource material published Resource material distributed to VYOs

Copies of draft resource material

Consultant

3rd Quarter

3rd Quarter Copies of the published resource material

Reports from distribution exercise;

NYCN, NOA, FMOI&C

NYCN

N800,000

3rd Quarter

N500,000

Total N2,800,000

Program/Project 12 Title – Joint sensitization activities with NURTW and other associations in the informal sector on HIV/AIDS and SRH S/No

Activity

Expected Outcome

Success Indicator

Secure sponsorship

Adequate funds for sensitization available

Sponsors approached; Sponsorship secured

Objectives  Educate the youth in the informal labour sector on HIV/AIDS and SRH  Run a pilot 1-day sensitization activity in 6 states chosen from each geo-political zone Budget Sources of Verification Responsible Timeline Status Institutions (₦) NYCN Account balance

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA , FMOH, FHI, UNAID, Action Aid,

2nd Quarter

N50,000

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Engage the services of a consultant

I day planning meeting with NYCN implementers in States

Organize meetings with the leadership of the NURTW and other associations in chosen states

Execute plan

Development of a Sensitization plan for each state including times, venue, other associations, type of sensitization activity Implementers capacity developed towards program execution

Sensitization plan developed

Consultant contract; Copies of sensitization plan

NYCN, Consultant

2nd Quarter

N1,000,000

Meeting held

Report of planning meeting

NYCN, consultant , UNFPA

3rd Quarter

N2,000,000

Partnership agreement

Signed agreement

Copies of signed partnership agreement

NYCN, NURTW, other associations

3rd Quarter

N800,000

Ongoing execution support from Consultant

Sensitization activities carried out in 6 states

Reports;

NYCN, Consultant, FMYD, UNFPA,

3rd – 4th Quarter

N3,000,000

Total N7,200,000

Thematic Area – Youth, Governance and Security Program/Project 13 Title – Sensitization on Voter’s Registration S/No

Activity

Expected Outcome

Success Indicator

Engage services of a media consultant

Plan of action for the sensitization program including dates, duration, choose media channels; Budget is estimated

Plan developed; Budget drawn

Objectives  To run a 4-week media campaign to encourage young people to register in the Voter’s Registration exercise  Budget Sources of Verification Responsible Timeline Status Institutions (₦)

Copies of plan and budget

NYCN

1st Quarter

N3,800,000

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Secure sponsorship

Execute sensitization plan

Funds available for the 4-week sensitization program Weekly media campaign

Sponsorship secured

NYCN Account balance

Media campaign aired

TV/Radio program

Program/Project 14 Title – Production of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and dissemination on civic responsibility of citizens in voting for credible candidates S/No

Activity

Expected Outcome

Engage services of consultant

Production of draft IEC material on civic responsibility

Draft IEC material from detailed literature review

Publishing the IEC material

Services of a competent publisher engaged; published IEC material

Distribution of IEC material through VYOs on the Federal, State and Local Government levels

Increased number of informed youths

Success Indicator Consultant engaged Review of literature completed; Draft IEC material produced and submitted to the NYCN Sponsorship for publishing and distribution secured; IEC material published IEC material distributed through VYOs

NYCN, NASS, INEC, NOA, FMOI&C, Political parties NYCN, Consultant

1st Quarter 1st Quarter Total N3,800,000

Objectives 

Sources of Verification TOR; Consulting contract

Responsible Institutions NYCN, NOA, FMOI&C, UNFPA

Timeline

Budget (₦)

1st Quarter

N1,500,000

Copies of draft IEC material

Consultant

1st Quarter

Copies of the published IEC material

NYCN, NOA, FMOI&C

1st Quarter

N1,200,000

Reports from distribution exercise;

NYCN

2nd Quarter

N1,000,000

Status

Total N3,700,000 GRAND TOTAL

N118,500,000

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3.0 STAKE-HOLDERS ANALYSIS Successful Implementation of this Strategic Plan of action can only be achieved in collaboration with numerous State and Non State stake-holding Agencies. Consequently an analysis of Stakeholders involved in youth development efforts includes the following:    

INTERNATIONAL, CONTINENTAL AND REGIONAL ACTORS NATIONAL LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS SUB-NATIONAL LEVEL (STATE LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS) LOCAL AND COMMUNITY LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS

S/No

Stake-holding Level

Actors

International, Continental and Regional

a. United Nations Agencies i.e. UNFAP, UNICEF, UNODC, ILO, IOM, UNDP, WFP, UNOCHA, UNESCO b. The African Union, ECOWAS. c. Bilateral Donors i.e. Donor countries and Agencies such as USAID, DFID, GTZ, JIKA, CIDA, SIDA , Carnegie Foundation, Ford Foundation etc.

National level

a. b. c. d. e. f.

The Federal Government of Nigeria , The Presidency National Assembly Federal Ministries Private Sector Organizations at the National Level National NGO’s Faith Based organizations at the National Level including Churches and Islamic Organizations

State Level

a. State Governments, b. Private Sector Organisations in States, c. Faith based organisations in States

Local and community Levels

a. Local Government b. Local organisations that support community development

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