BRIEF
Development in human society has many-sided process. At the individual level, it implies increased skill and capacity, greater freedom, creativity, self-discipline, responsibility and material well-being. The three facets of development include life sustenance, self esteem and freedom(UNDP/NPC 1997). In life sustenance development is concerned with the provision of basic needs, like food shelter and clothing.
Self-esteem is concerned with the feeling of self-respect and independence. Freedom on the other hand is described as freedom from the three evils of want, ignorance and squalor
No man is free if he cannot choose i.e. if he is imprisoned by living on the margin of subsistence with no education and skills. Thus development can occur when there has been an improvement in basic needs. When economic progress has contributed to a greater sense of self-esteem for the country and individuals within it and when material advancement has expanded the range of choice for individual.
This explained the reason why this organization (NCYD) is in existence. It seeks for development process that is responsive to social needs, significant reduction in abject poverty, promotes the development and utilization of human resources and skills and which is environmentally friendly and dynamic
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PAST PROGRAMMES
1.A seminar on "NIGERIA YOUTH: PRESENT STATUS; FUTURE GOALS" The programme was organized in Lagos State University (LASU) at the University auditorium on August 31st 1998. The Former Commissioner Of Information, Sport And Culture in Lagos State Comrade Ayodele Elesho chaired the seminar. It was aimed at exposing the vital Role of youth in nations building.
2."A THREE-DAY ENLIGHTENMENT PROGRAMME ON AIDS" was organized at the Enugu State University Of Technology. Over 5000 students and staff were in attendance. Fela Aids foundation HIV/AIDS information handbooks were distributed.
3.A workshop on "POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND THE ROLE OF NGOS/CBOS" organized on the 16th and 17th of May 2000 in Lagos State. The programme was to be chaired by Mr. Mbaya Kankwenda the Resident Representatives of UNDP in Nigeria but was represented by Mr. Chris Obukwelu from his office.
4.A Weeklong workshop was organized for the Lagos State University community and 10 secondary schools from Monday 14th - Saturday 19th of February 2000. The major theme was "HIV/AIDS EDUCATION BY WAY OF PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CARE FOR HIV POSITIVE AND AIDS PATIENTS". It was jointly organized by: GLOBAL ALERT FOR DEFENCE OF YOUTH AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED (GADYLP) NATIONAL CENTRE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (NCYD,) UNITED NATIONS OF YOUTH-NETWORK NIGERIA (UNOY) AND HIV/AIDS CARE SOLIDARITY CAUCUS (HACSOC)
5.A workshop on "DRUG ABUSE: CAUSES, EFFECT AND EFFECTIVE CONTROL MEASURES", was organized in Ogun State.The workshop was aimed at exposing the danger of drug abuse such as depression, stimulation and disorganization thereby causing serious ill health and eventually social malady on the youths.
6.A seminar on "ECOWAS IN THE NEXT MILLENNIUM". The seminar was organized to look back at the role of Nigeria in ECOWAS and its effect on Nigeria foreign policy.
7.Organisation of "CLEAN UP ACTIVITIES"in Abuja. The activities were aimed at propagating cleanliness within the community.
8.Organisation of workshop entitled "THE ROLE OF PRIVATE SECTOR IN WASTE MANAGEMENT"it was aimed at inclining the private sector in the government programme of waste minimization.
9.A week long workshop was organized for all Youths Leaders in tertiary institution in Lagos
10.Commencement of "COMPUTER LITERACY AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT" in Amuwo Odofin L.G.A.
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