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Immigration: A death-trap?
Related to country: Nigeria

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I replied a bloq the other day about immigration jobs in Nigeria. I would want to believe now, that I was correct about my views.

Imagine the number of young people that lost their lives during the just concluded Immigration recruitment excercise. I will keep on advising young Nigerians to sit back and think about stuffs they could actually use their hands to do that could fetch them some mega bucks.

White collar jobs were not meant for everyone! Imagine the number of lives lost! 2 in Abia, 7 in Kaduna, probably more elsewhere! These are the lives of potential impactors; the next Wole Soyinkas; the next Dora Akunyilis; potential change agents!

These guys were not trained personnels to have been forced to undergo such an herculean task. Atleast, First Aid kits or an Ambulance with trained personnels would have been assigned to every state carrying out the recruitment excercise to resuscitate lives. One would believe that most of these young people probably might have had one heart disease or the other left unattended considering the environmental impact of our today's 'Nigeria'.

I would suggest that, future applicants should be subjected to X-ray examinations before recruitment and the provision of medical experts with required tools to be in full gear during the next recruitment excercise.

We cant afford to lose any more lives!
While mourning, I pray that souls of the departed find rest in the bossom of Abraham. Amen!

Any news from your area??

July 14, 2008 | 8:53 AM Comments  0 comments



Nollywood Vs Issues
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Hi,
I dont know if you think about this too! Recently, we have witnessed a big 'BOOM' in the Nigerian entertainment scene especially in Nollywood. Ramsey Nouah vs Ini Edo, Zack Orgi vs Sandra Achums, Mike Ezuruonye vs Kamilla Mbrekpe and so on....

Love today, Baba tomorrow, Aki and Pawpaw today, Little rats tomorrow...
When are we going to produce something better....

Considering the number of home movies produced daily, do you think Nollywood encourages the involvement of young people in tackling key issues?

We know that most young people especially, young school leavers stay 'glued' to their TV sets watching 'Nollywood-produced' movies. Dont we think that if Nollywood produced movies that showcase the involvement of young people in tackling key issues, that 'youth activism' would have a place in the minds of young people in Nigeria?

I think we need to address this issue. We can sign up petitions urging Nollywood to produce movies that encourage youth involvement. I think this might work or what do you think??

June 28, 2008 | 2:15 PM Comments  1 comments



Zimbabwe Must Live
Related to country: Zimbabwe

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It is on the news! It is everywhere! Zimbabwe is in trouble! Last night, I watched with keen interest on MTV, where young people questioned Mr. Tsvangirai bout the recent development in Zimbabwe.

I have carefully observed that Mugabe is operating with young people in Zimbabwe. The ones I saw with Matchets, Rifles, Guns, Sticks, Axes and all sorts of deadly weapons were the young ones of Zimbabwe. Guess who stands a better chance to stop this....?

You're right! The YOUNG PEOPLE! Now the million dollar question.... HOW?

I'm still wondering what young people can do to stop this violence and erstore peace to the panic-stricken Zimbabwe. Those wasted lives are the lives of potential TIG members! These are lives of potential agents of change!

I am soliciting for an online forum where young people can contribute their ideas to our Zimbabwean brothers. If you're in support of this, let me know.

Its no use wasting time to say much. I opt for ACTION

Wont you join me?


June 17, 2008 | 2:44 PM Comments  1 comments



7-Point-Agenda Serie A
Related to this project: CLC-West Africa- Nigeria Project
About this event: TakingITGlobal CLCWA Nigeria 2nd National Conference onThe President Seven Point Agenda- Youth Engagment and Participation

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Accessing President Yar'Adua's 1 year in office, has any impact been made on you as a young Nigerian? Considering his seven points agenda....

Send your replies to aniekanekah@yahoo.com

We sincerely write to ask for your permission to publish your responses on our magazine 'Young Activists Magazine' coming out June 21st, 2008.

June 9, 2008 | 3:27 PM Comments  0 comments



Young Activists Magazine
Related to this project: CLC-West Africa- Nigeria Project

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Hi Everyone,

I am sure we might have heard about Young Activists Magazine by now.

We'll be going to the press this month end and as a sign of committment and love for CLCWA, I am creating a column tagged "Initiative Watch" for CLCWA members that have pet projects in their community.

Please use this opportunity to showcase your initiative to the world.

Send the name of your initiative (organization), contact details, working area, contact numbers and names. Please dont forget to include the working area of your organization.

We're also accpeting articles and dateline fo submission is just a week from today.

When did I post this blog??
Go check it out....

Please send your detials to yamagng@yahoo.com with the name of your organization in the subject space.

For more information, please dont hesitate to email me on aniekanekah@yahoo.com or call me on +234 806 9387465

Hoping to hear from you soonest.

Aniekan Ekah

May 14, 2008 | 3:57 AM Comments  0 comments

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Be the Change!
Related to country: Bhutan

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If you had just a day to live, what would you do to change the world??

May 13, 2008 | 12:25 PM Comments  0 comments

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Young Activists Magazine
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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

We are introducing ‘YOUNG ACTIVISTS” magazine to you!
This magazine will provide a platform for young people to write about the issues they face daily and seek possible solutions to them. This is a new magazine that would satisfy the urge of every youth in Nigeria. We are seeking young adults who are mostly passionate and enjoy writing about the engagement and involvement of young people in issues, want to vent about life issues to contribute essays, stories, opinions, poems, and advice.

We will be getting stuff on daily basis. Areas to be covered include: Human Rights and Equity, Education, Environment, Family & relationships, Health & sexuality, Identity & race, Law & crime, Media, arts & leisure, Money & work, Politics, Conflicts and governance, Reviews, Technology and Innovation, Social affairs, Sports, Values & religion and World affairs.

Please get in touch with us if you would like to be a part of YOUNG ACTIVISTS magazine.
Perhaps you:
•have great ideas for future articles
•are interested in writing an article or column for YOUNG ACTIVISTS.
•can help with photographs for stories in upcoming issues
•have suggestions on improving the format and style of the magazine or website.
•have some ideas on how YOUNG ACTIVISTS magazine can reach more readers out there.

Please feel free to email us on aniekanekah@yahoo.com or call +234 (806) 938 7465, +234 (808) 535 0336, +234 (802) 429 3798 today.

Aniekan Ekah
Young Activists Magazine
Nigeria