I am Ntui Oben Obi Agbor, a vibrant, dynamic and committed Cameroonian youth with a great vision to transform my community and make it better than I met it. I believe I have all what it takes to bring the necessary changes I so much desire to see in my community and the world at large.
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| Dean of the Univeristy of Buea Faculty of Arrs and HOD History (from left to right) |
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Speaking during the opening of the workshop, the Dean of the University of Buea Faculty of Arts (Professor Nol Alembong) appreciated the effort of Local Youth Corner Cameroon, Actions for Change Cameroon as well as partners such as the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network Cameroon, Students of the University of Buea Peace and security Programme and the University of Buea American Corner for making the project a reality and for setting the paste for others to follow. In his words, he called on participants to take serious the resources from the workshop and fully engage in it. On Behalf of the organizing team, Mr. Ntui Oben Obi gave a brief description on the concept of the project laying emphasis on its main aim to bridge the gap between the academia and professionals which is a necessity for sustainable peace in the world. Also speaking during the Opening Ceremony, Mr. Tangnang Andrew who is the secretary of Local Youth Corner Cameroon threw some light on the mission of Local Youth Corner the its numerous works done in the domain of peace, Security and youth de-radicalisation . To crown the opening ceremony, Dr. Ndille Roland expressed his gratitude to the various bodies which partnered for the project and especially the project initiators who have worked all through to make the workshop a great success. |
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| networking between the professionals and the academia |
At the end of the workshop, participants expressed the desire to be part of the next series. With the achievements of the pilot phase of the project, the organizers were motivated to continue despite the challenges encountered during the first series. |
| Percy Alain, Singing for peace |
Launched on 25 June, the 2016 D'Girls Holiday program organized by Rural Women Development Center (RUWDEC) Buea finally came to a wonderful end. For over two months, participants of the program were drilled on leadership, entrepreneurship, peace, arts work community service and lots more.The program brought together emerging and inspiring leaders from the South West Region whose inspiration steered up the desire of young people and forceed them think positive about themselves and their communities. Some of the trainers during the program were; Mr.Churchill Mambe, Mr.Ntui Oben Obi Agbor,Miss Morfaw Ruddy, Marilyn Ndjemo, Mirabel Ngong, Konda Delphine, Ruddy Yoland, Djeumo Cyrille, Etaka Edia and lots more.
some of the participants of the program were able to produce paper bags, design clothes, make beats, flower jars and beautiful picture frames. one of the most inspiration aspects of the program was the orphanage visit where the participants and staff of RUWDEC had the opportunity to visit the Roots 4 Kids orphage at Bokova-Buea. They planted trees, did cleaning, had a motivational session with Mr.Ntui Oben Obi Agbor, shared gifts and many other interesting things with children at the orphanage. with all the richness of the program, some parents who were present could not hide their feelings, they thanked the management of RUWDEC for the brilliant initiative and promised to guide their children in accomplishing their dreams.The participants went home with wonderful gifts and Certificates of participation offered by RUWDEC and partners.
With the close of the 2016 D'Girls holday program, the organising committee of the program can now rest to continue some time next year with the preparation of the 2017 Edition which many parents await.
The workshop
which brought together youths from some parts of Cameroon was aimed at
educating them especially those in rural communities on the United Nations Global
Citizenship Education and its importance in solving the problems of the world.
Speaking during the Workshop, The workshop Initiator Mr.Ntui Oben Obi, President of Actions
for Change Cameroon who participated in the Second Youth Leadership Workshop in Busan, Republic of Korea shared
his experience in Korea and emphasized on the introduction of GCED in all
aspects of the society. The workshop had inspirational presentations from Mr. Takang Kelly Tabe-Coordinator of
Education Cameroon (EduCam), Mr. Ngale David-coordinator of Youth Engaged for Development
(YED), Mr. Teboh Sylvanus-Coordinator of the University of Buea Debate Club and
interim National Vice president, Cameroon Debate Association, Mr. Awanto Ernest, Miss Noela Lyonga of Noela Lyonga Foundation
and many others. The various speakers emphasized the need for young people to
take actions towards the implementation of Global Citizenship education in
their respective communities. In a more practical way, participants were
divided into different groups to work on different topics which were then
presented towards the close of the workshop. The various topics treated during the breakout session included: climate change, Culture, Peace,
Entrepreneurship and capacity building. All these were looked at on a global
level.
Finally the second Youth Leadership Workshop of GCED taking place in Busan, South Korea was launched today 12 June, 2016. The launching ceremony took place at the Trinity Hall of the Busan University of Foreign Studies. Speaking during the occasion, the various speakers (DR. Utak Chung-Director of APCEIU, Ms. Min Jeong KIM-Head of Secretariat UNSG GEFI, Dr. Hae Lin Chung-President of BUFS, Mr. Jeong-hee WON-Mayor of Geumjeong-gu) all congratulated the 49 participants from 39 countries for making it to the workshop and for their ongoing and past projects. It is worth nothing that the participants were carefully selected based on their works on Global Citizenship Education. The various participants from Africa, Arab States, Asia-Pacific Region, and Europe and North America were introduced and invited to gain content during the workshop which will be of great importance in the building of a great world. GCED embodies Peace, Development, Tolerance, International Understanding, Education, Citizenship etc.
During the opening Ceremony, an appraisal of Global Citizenship Education was made and participants were implored to be more committed in making the world a better place through positive actions.For the next next three days, participants shall be enriched and equipped with knowledge and materials on the a fore mentioned subject which will be a booster to their diverse activities. The official launching of the Second Edition of GCED thus paths the way for more exchanges at the beautiful Busan Campus and which shall act as a melting of port of better ideas and networking.
