Quarterly Report of NYSC-CDS Achi Unit, E-SKY as the Head of Corpers

QUARTERLY REPORT

OF

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE

ACHI UNIT

OJI-RIVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.

AS AT JULY, 2013.

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NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE, ACHI UNIT.

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OJI-RIVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.

QUARTERLY REPORT OF ACHI C.D.S. UNIT AS AT JULY, 2013.

INTRODUCTION:

ACHI unit of NYSC-CDS group is composed of corps members that were posted to Achi Community, Oji-River Local Government Area of Enugu State.

The unit, since April 2013, operates NYSC/Road Safety Club, under the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Enugu Sector Command. However, in response to the role of corps members to help sensitize and educate the people in the community on vital issues of life and environmental maintenance, Mass Literacy and Environmental group have been included.

As a result, “ACHI NYSC-CDS” is currently operating ROAD SAFETY CLUB/MASS LITERACY/ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION.

Hence, all corp member serving in Achi function mainly as members of Road Safety Club, Mass Literacy Group and Environmental Group. Therefore, the entire corps members unanimously operate and carry out projects on the three (3) aspects of the group.

“ACHI NYSC-CDS” as at the time of report, has a population of about fifty-one batch C, 2012/2013 and batch A, 2013/2014 corps members. The corpers are distributed in different places of primary assignment as follows:

(1)Aforc International School, Achi - (1 Corper)                       (6)Akwu Community School, Achi - (3 Corpers)                                         (2)Amaetiti Community School, Achi - (1 Corper)                    (7)Anglican Grammar School, Achi - (12 Corpers)                                      (3)Central School, Achi - (4 Corpers),                                            (8)Community Primary School, Adu-Achi - (7 Corpers)                         (4)Corpus Christi College, Achi - (14 Corpers)                           (9)Cottage Hospital, Umo Achi - (1 Corper)                                            (5)Model Community School, Isikwe - (7 Corpers)                  (10)Our Lady Rainbow of Peace, Achi  - (1 Corper)

ACTIVITIES OF THE CDS:

Venue: The CDS meeting is usually held at a section of St. Mary Cathedral Church, Court Junction, Achi.

Signage: There is a Signpost with “ACHI NYSC-CDS” written on it, as well as two Banners usually hanged at every CDS day for easy identification.

Time/Duration: The CDS is held every Thursdays with official commencement by 10a.m. and the meeting lasts for about 2 to 3 hours.

CDS Rules/Laws and Disciplinary Act: The entire corps members are guided by the codes of the NYSC Bye-Laws as well as in-house Disciplinary Rules and Regulations. These are read at the CDS meetings frequently and disciplinary actions are taken against defaulters.

Attendance: The unit has Attendance Book into which attendance of each corp member is taken at every CDS meeting and punctuality is strictly observed. The rule is that any corper that comes to CDS later than 10:15a.m. risks sanction.

CDS Minutes: The minutes of previous CDS meetings is usually read to the house at the commencement of a new meeting. Prior to this, the National anthem, NYSC anthem and self-introduction of each corp member is done in order to encourage self-familiarization.

CDS Agenda:

The major activities and programmes at each CDS meeting include:

CORPERS’ WELFARISM: Issues relating to the general welfare of corps members are discussed and those within our reach are taken care of. These include support for corpers in need, visitations, health issues, welcoming and accommodating new corps members, celebrating passing out corpers etc.

NYSC/ROAD SAFETY CLUB

ü  FRSC Lectures: Lectures are delivered to corps members at the CDS meeting on intervals. This is usually done in two folds; (1)Guest  Lectures are given by FRSC officials in the likes of the H.O.D-FRSC, Enugu Sector Command, at least once every month right at our CDS spot. (2)In-house Lectures done by the P.P.A. Heads (corpers) of various schools based on lecture roster.

ü   FRSC Practical: We do carry out our FRSC practical on every first and last Thursdays of the month, which include Traffic control and road use sensitization in the community.

ü  FRSC Projects: Members give ideas on viable and developmental projects to be embarked upon in the community. Feasibility studies are done to enable prompt execution.

MASS LITERACY

ü  Various issues on how to educate, sensitize and encourage the people in the community to pursue good and quality education are discussed.

ü  Motivational Talks are given by corps members.

ü  Mass Literacy Project; which centres on organizing educative programmes as Quiz and Debate competitions among various schools in Achi.

ENVIRONMENTAL SANITAITON

                Issues relating to maintaining clean and safe environment are discussed.

ü  Environmental Practical: Practical cleaning of the environment and public places most especially the market places are done and community people are also being sensitized alongside.

“ACHI NYSC-CDS” ACHIEVEMENTS

The unit for the past three months has been able to record success in the following areas:

ON ENVIRONMENTAL:

ü  Bi-monthly Sanitation of public places (majorly Market place and other observed areas that needs such service)

ü  Enlightening the people in the community on Waste Management, maintaining clean environment and preventing likely environmental hazards such as flood and diseases.

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Below is photographic evidence;

Corps members clearing the market officials section of Ozudaa Int’l Market.

Corps members on mass cleaning of the popular Ozudaa Int’l Market, Achi.

ON FRSC:                                                                                                                                    

ü  Procurement of FRSC Jacket to aid our practical.

ü  NYSC/FRSC Identity Cards from FRSC Enugu Sector Command, for members.

ü  Certificates from FRSC Enugu Sector Command, for passing out members.

ü  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (a joint project of Batch C, 2012/2013 and Batch A, 2013/2014). The project is in three folds:

(i) Road Signs (5 units, erected at 5 School points across Achi)

(ii) Zebra Crossing Marking (at 5 different School points)

(iii) Sensitization Stickers for Road Users (attached on public vehicles especially for taxi drivers)

                FRSC Project Cost Implications:

                                *Road Signs (5 units at N3,000 each)                                       = N15,000

                                * Zebra Crossing Marking (5 at N2,700 each)                        = N13,500

                                *Stickers (100 pieces at N30 per one)                                     = N3,000

                                *Miscellaneous Expenses (Logistics/Transport)                 = N5,500

                                                *Total                                                                                   = N37,000

                Source of Fund:

                                Voluntary contributions from Batch C, 2012/2013 and Batch A, 2013/2014 corps members.

A view of our STICKER below:

ON MASS LITERACY:

ü  Time to time enlightenment and sensitization of school students and community people.

ü  PROPOSED MASS LITERACY PROJECT scheduled for September 2013 upon schools’ resumption for third term.

Details of the Mass Literacy Project: The project is on QUIZ AND DEBATE COMPETITION among all schools, in Achi community both public and private.

                                *Quiz Competition - for Primary schools

                                *Debate Contest - for Secondary schools

                Progress made on the Proposed Mass Literacy Project:

                                *Letter of notification has been sent to schools in Achi.

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                *Letter of notification has been sent to invited dignitaries for their support in the likes of; the Secretary Education Authority Oji L.G.A, School Principals/Head Teachers, Igwe.

Project Benefits: Participating schools and winning students will be awarded Certificate of Participation, Award plague, Material gift, Monetary rewards.

OUR CHALLENGES:

It is expedient to reveal some challenges facing corps members and the CDS group in the unit which include:

Ø  Corpers’ Welfare:  More attention should be given to improve the general welfare of corps members. Some employers are doing very little to cater for the needs of corpers serving in their schools/establishments, propelled with lack of care and motivation.

Ø  Accomodation: Some employers still fail to provide accommodation for corpers in their schools/ establishments. This makes some corpers to spend huge money to secure accommodation for themselves and in most cases the rented apartments are usually far away from the places of primary assignment.

Ø  Thursdays CDS Observance: Many of the employers give no regard to Thursdays CDS. In many schools, the management do assign compelling duties to serving corps members, while claiming that the CDS is not that necessary.

Ø  Fund and Sponsorship: Lack of necessary sponsorship and funding from the community to help in financing and executing benefiting CDS projects. For instance, we would not have been able to actualize most of our CDS projects if not for the voluntary donation from corps members.

RECOMMENDATION

                It can be observed that the suggested solutions below if put into due consideration, in essence will fortify the activities of corpers in Achi unit and help bring more positive changes in the community and NYSC scheme.

o   The NYSC authorities should send a circular to all schools or establishments or re-visit all employers in the unit, letting them know the importance of corpers’ welfare and that accommodation is a necessity.

o   Circular should be sent to all employers in the unit to alert them that Thursdays has been officially set aside for corpers’ Community Development Service programme.

o   The NYSC officials should help sensitize the community through the community leaders to provide necessary assistance and support to corps members whenever the need arises.

CONCLUSION

In view of the above, the entire corps members in Achi community are doing well to contribute immensely towards the development of people of Achi and Achi community as a whole. This is in the fulfilment of the clarion call and in observance of the NYSC scheme and Motto; “Service and Humility” and towards the development of our beloved nation Nigeria.

Long live Achi Corpers - Long live Achi Community!

Long live NYSC!!

Long live Enugu State - Long live Nigeria!!!

Signed: ___________________

            Corper Kolawole Y. Salis

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             (Unit Head, Achi CDS Unit)

ATTENDANCE                                                                                                                                   

S/N	NAME	STATE CODE	POST HELD	REMARK
1	SALIS,  KOLAWOLE  YUSUF	EN/12C/057	UNIT HEAD
2	ADEBANJO  BUSOLA	EN/12C/1085	DEPUTY UNIT HEAD
3	ADENIRAN  ISRAEL	EN/13A/1636	GEN. SECRETARY
4	FAKEYE  ADEYEMI	EN/13A/1189	ASS. GEN. SECRETARY
5	AKINFOLARIN  OLANIKE	EN/12C/1319	FINANCIAL SECRETARY
6	OKOLI  CHIOMA	EN/13A/205	TREASURER
7	OGBAN  MICHAEL	EN/12C/1598	PROVOST
8	ELEGBEDE  GBENGA	EN/13A/1546	PRO
9	JOHNNY EMMANUEL	EN/13A/501	DIRECTOR OF SOCIALS
10	OGEDENGBE  KELVIN	EN/13A/804	WELFARE OFFICER 1
11	OGAL  IGEYEDINI	EN/13A/837	WELFARE OFFICER 2
12	NJEPU  UZONNA	EN/13A/1623	ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR
13	OYEYEMI  KAYODE	EN/13A/1304	NCCF PAPA
14	SALAWU ALIU	EN/13A/685	MCAN PAPA
15	OJO  AYODELE	EN/13A/521	PPA HEAD, Anglican Grammar Sch, Achi
16	IROROVEVA  VICTOR	EN/13A/1776
17	UGIAGBE  LILIAN	EN/13A/216
18	SOREMEKUN  ABAYOMI	EN/12C/1205
19	ADENIYI  ABIODUN	EN/13A/1312	PPA HEAD, Central Sch, Achi
20	ONYEKWERE  ONYINYECHI	EN/13A/881
21	INUMOH  ABIMBOLA	EN/13A/1448
22	AYANLADE  OPEYEMI	EN/13A/239
23	OBEMBE  VICTORIA	EN/12C/1105
24	CHIOMA  STELLA	EN/12C/1705
25	ADOGBEJI  WISDOM	EN/12C/348	PPA HEAD, Akwu Community School
26	IYEDOH  MARTIN	7   EN/12C/627	PPA HEAD, Aforc International School
27	BOYEDE  STELLA	EN/12C/1162	PPA HEAD, Our Lady Rainbow of Peace
28	DR. OSHEVIRE CHARLES	EN/12C/2187	PPA HEAD, Cottage Hospital, Umo Achi
29	AJAYI  OLUWABUKOLA	EN/13A/204
30	OJO  ADEBISI	EN/13A/1632
31	OKOH  CYRIL	EN/13A/1637
32	AKEREDOLU  OLUWASEUN	EN/13A/1643	MASS LITERACY COORDINATOR
33	ANYANWU  FLORA	EN/12C/1243
34	OJIKE  NICODEMUS	EN/12C/2910
35	USHIE  HANNAH	EN/12C/1665
36	ADEBIYI  ADEDAYO	EN/12C/1167
37	OKAFOR  BLESSING	EN/12C/777
38	OYEYEMI  FOLASHADE	EN/12C/1358
39	IYIOLA  BUSOLA	EN/12C/1540
40	EJOHWOMU RUKEVWE	EN/12C/1638
41	WOJUADE  ADENIYI	EN/12C/1585
42	ADETOLAJU  VICTOR	EN/12C/0761	PPA HEAD, Corpus Christi College
43	ITYAV IGBER  PERAPERA	EN/13A/2605
44	AKEM TORKUMA	EN/13A/3005
45	AISHI ORSHI  EDWARD	EN/13A/3002
46	OJO  TEMITOPE	EN/12C/2100
47	AGBOOLA  OLALEKAN	EN/13A/1176	PPA HEAD, Model Community Sch  Isikwe
48	AKPAN  HANNAH	EN/13A/407
49	UGBUWE  ESEOGHENE	EN/13A/2256
50	BAFPA  GODBLESS	EN/13A/774
51	NYONG  HANNAH	EN/12C/1177	PPA HEAD, Amaetiti Community Sch

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UPDATE: Eleven corps members from the batch B, 2013/14 have recently been posted to serve in Achi Community. www.google.com