Jamboree 2009

One hundred and thirty-eight young people from various secondary schools in Lagos State on Friday, August 21, 2009 converged at the AHI Youth Centre to celebrate the annual Jamboree/ Teens’ fiesta. Out of school youth were not left out either as the theme, "Take the Lead - Youth Making a Difference" was all- embracing.

The event provided participants with information on sexuality and reproductive health issues as well as to prepare young people for the new academic session.

Some of the challenges of growing up such as time management and peer pressure were discussed. The session was facilitated by, Mrs. Josephine Muyiwa- Afolabi of AHI. She informed participants on the need, importance and the benefits of good time management, setting goals and achieving them at specified period of time.

A motivational talk by Mr. Ekpenyong Bassey (Keppy), a popular Nigerian actor and motivational speaker rounded up the event. Tips on how young people can be successful in life; bring honour to their families and country were expatiated. He gave an example of Mary Slessor who helped to stop the killing of twins in Calabar, Nigeria through her ability to hold unto her belief and her fearlessness. He therefore, enjoined young people to cultivate the habit of reading and researching so as to be well informed. At the end, questions and answers followed which he duly answered.