SAED and CDS Programmes et Social Activities (Day 5 in Camp)

3/8/21

Today is actually my happiest day in camp. I enjoyed myself sooooo much.

Moral was so high!!!

We started the day by waking up very early as usual. The bugle sounded at exactly 5:00am. Haven woken up earlier to freshen up and dress up, all I did was just to wear my sneakers and move out of the room.

We all filed out of our various groups to the parade ground. The National anthem was recitedafter which the platoon at work, platoon 7 took over.

Platoon 7 prayed, gave exhortation and sang praises and worship. After which we had our drills and Man O'War activities.

All this lasted till 6:30am when we went for lectures on NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entreneurship Development. We were told that the Lagos State Government and NYSC scheme at large is interested in empowering her Youths. Even as we work white collar jobs we need to have a skill as well.

Even the rich wants more money 💰hence the need to be involved in one or two other money rewarding skill.

This ended by 7:30am

After the lectures we went for our meal, I ate my own meal at the volleyball Court because we had rehearsal till 9am when the SAED Program started in full.

The Saed program started at exactly 9:15am. Right before it started we were told that the King and his chieves will be coming on a visit to our camp to make us aware of the cultural values of Lagos.

So, we were taught how to greet the King of Lagos, Oba Akinlolu. The females are to kneel, while the male prostrate while saying Katie's

Knowing fully well that the three dominant and major tribes in Lagos are the Yoruba's, Igbo's and Hausa's.

The program started fully, there was a showcase of various skills one can acquire such as, Cosmetology, automobile, food processing, ICT, Beautification and of course Catering which was the SAED unit I joined.

After this presentation, the Oba(King) of Lagos's representative, his chieves and one of his princes came up to the high table.

Youth Corp members from the three tribes came out to give them a befitting welcome. I took some pictures because it was such a wonderful experience.

The most wonderful news was that the yoruba guy that sang praises was favoured as, the number one Corp member in Lagos State, that is the state coordinator gave him a permanent slot to serve at the King's Palace receiving all entitlement of the King's subject.

They also gave them a token each.

The Prince came up to teach us about the cultures of Lagos State. Places one should go and where one shouldn't. He said we should ensure to be of good report as there are lots to learn and know about Lagos State and all this can only be achieved by following the laid down guidelines.

Then there was also a presentation by CDS groups.

I joined the Sustainable Development Goal(SDG), we had our meeting by 3pm to 5pm, I love this CDS unit as I'll love to solve problems of the community long term with minimum resources.

We went back to join the others on parade, till 6: 30pm when the parade ended.

By 7 we ate our dinner, which was Jollof rice and meat. Delicious 😋😋😋😋

Then the real competition began, drama and cultural dance competitions.

Drama Topic: The Youth and Covid-19 translating from the new normal to the new norm,

Platoon 4 started with their drama presentation

They had 10 mins each. Platoon 4 were still on the 3rd scene when their time was up.

Platoon 8 was next on the list, below is a picture of one of the scenes of the drama shows the President giving an awareness to the masses on Covid-19.

Platoon 5 came next and here's a scene from their drama

The cultural dance came next and it was such a wonderful performance.

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Lead image: I took it after my SDG program, as I love the beauty of the bird.

Luckily today;

I successfully added a Corp member from Lagos Nigeria to read.cash community.

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