http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/ What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/533835 Please find a short survey below. It will be appreciated if you are [...]]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:11:00 EST http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/533835 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/529565 _________________________________________
A major boost was given to Nigeria’s quest for foreign investment inflow at the weekend as the country was named the least vulnerable economy in the world, according to a report, Global Economics, compiled by a team of experts from Merrill Lynch.
Merrill Lynch is one of the world’s [...]]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:11:00 EST http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/529565 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/508274 _____________ 
Dear all,
 
We write to invite you to the African Youth Day celebration which we are coordinating with the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations in New York on Monday November 3, 2008 from 8.30am to 2.00pm (breakfast and Lunch will be provided). The event [...]]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:10:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/508274 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/488293  
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Tackling the Niger-delta Challenge
A statement by Nigeria’s representative to the Commonwealth Regional Youth Caucus on youth involvement in the development of the Niger-delta region
 
Abuja, September 27, 2008: At the Rivers State youth summit in June 2008, the Honourable Minister of [...]]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:09:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/488293 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/470361
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria is glad to announce the call for Internet Safety, Security and Privacy Initiative for Nigeria (ISSPIN) “Ambassadors”.
 
The challenge of making the internet as safe as possible is often treated lightly by many individuals, corporations, governments and other establishments in developing [...]]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:09:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/470361 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/443783 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:07:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/443783 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/396203 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:06:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/396203 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/390763 #8221; Even though, media reports always brand the Niger-Delta as a place of negative and criminal activities, I must make [...]]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:06:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/390763 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/385911 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:06:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/385911 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/372235 Brussels, May 26-27, 2008
Faced with the rising perils and uncertainties of the digital/postmodern era, we embark on setting a new course that will enable us to navigate in these turbulent waters. Our aim is to deepen our understanding of this new reality and the ways in which it affects the way we [...]]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/372235 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/361187 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:04:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/361187 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/355259 I have been travelling alot lately. This is the fourth trip I will make outside Nigeria in the last one month, 3 to the UK and one to the United States. This trip is particularly spectacular, I have been invited by His Excellency to join him on a visit to the state of Misissippi, [...]]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:04:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/355259 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/349961 Special Roundtable Forum for Nigerian Youth in the Diaspora Preparatory event for the Young Citizens for Sustainable Development Conference Saturday March 29, 2008Salmon Youth Conference Center in Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsay, London This is a consultation of Nigerian youth in the Diaspora: to exchange ideas on Nigeria’s long term development plans including the Niger-delta [...]]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:03:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/349961 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/346475 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:03:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/346475 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/333743 February 10, 2008
AN OPEN LETTER TO AFRICA#8217;S PRESENT AND FUTURE LEADERS
#8220;This continent has suffered too much.… We need the assistance and commitment of … young leaders to continue to speak up on behalf of the poor and the marginalized, and seek a better life for all#8221;
– Archbishop Desmond Tutu, April [...]]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:02:00 EST http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/333743 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/329055 My work in HIV/AIDS over these few years has taught me many things. One of [...]]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:01:00 EST http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/329055 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/319625 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:12:00 EST http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/319625 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/298909  In a world that has seen AIDS for 25 years, critical leadership is required from all sectors to stop the epidemic. Many lessons have been learnt, yet the solution to the myriad problems faced by communities are yet to be adequately addressed, and [...]]]> Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:12:00 EST http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/298909 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/289347 These past six days, I have been in Entebe Uganda for the Commonwealth Youth Forum, which preceds the Commonwealth Heads of government meeting. I am here with Ms. Ewajesu Asala as co-participants from the Nigerian government. This year#8217;s theme is: Breaking the Barriers: Unleashing Young people#8217;s potential [...]]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:11:00 EST http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/289347 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/273457 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:10:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/273457 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/269467 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:10:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/269467 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/248429 I want to use this opportunity to wish our Ethiopian colleagues a very happy Ethiopian Millennium celebration. The new millennium for most of us is 7 years old, but for our coleagues in this great African Country, today marks the begining of the new millennium.
It should be noted that the African Union and [...]]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:09:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/248429 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/245541 In this light, I am expected to make a presentation on the status of youth development efforts in [...]]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2007 07:08:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/245541 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/245543 #8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;#8212;-
Due to the current security situation in the Niger-delta and
particularly in Bayelsa state, we are sorry to [...]]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:08:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/245543 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/245545  Venue: Bishop House Hotel #35 Ndele Street/ end of Worgu Street D/line Port Harcourt.
Time: 9.00-17.00 daily.
 Registration is free of charge but you MUST register ahead of the [...]]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:08:00 EDT http://DABESAKI.tigblog.org/post/245545 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111