AIESEC BENUE PROJECT BOOKLET

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• Introduction to the Entity

• Introduction to Nigeria – Benue

• History of Benue

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• Culture

• Currency/Exchange rate

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• Opportunities - GCDP

• Projects – Project Care Initiative, Project REAL WORLD, Hotel And Events Management, Emergency/laboratory Unit & Language marathon.

CONTENT

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• Getting ready

• Nigerian VISA

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• Vaccination

• Immunisation

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• EP Experience

• Cost of living

CONTENT

Welcome

Greetings from Benue, We would like to share some thoughts,

perspectives and realities with all of you through this booklet.

Firstly, the year has been so amazing with new directions, product

innovations, re-branding to boost and burst the volume of exchanges and

stakeholders across the network. But not just about the numbers but for the

main reason(s) why we all joined the organization, to look within and shine

outward.

For us at AIESEC in Benue, there have been several realizations,

which have made us what we are today and what we will be in the future.

Like any other entity in the network, we strive to live the ways of an AIESECer.

AIESEC Benue is like any other entity that strives to live the six

AIESEC values daily. We imbibe a strong way of being passionate about

whatever we are doing. We are driven by the need of our immediate

community, full of ambition and growth. At the same time being one of

the most hospitable you will get to encounter.

For the team and entity at AIESEC in Benue, 2015 is the year to

build, grow, connect and matter. 2015 is the year to GROW LIKE NEVER

BEFORE!! So whether it is raising an EP, a TN, going for a meeting,

planning an event or even doing a single roll call. We put our best

intention into and want to MAKE IT COUNT. Above everything, we look

forward to i rease AIESEC’s i pa t through reati g as a y opportunities that can be valuable for everyone.

AIESEC BENUE Executive Board 15|16

INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIA

NIGERIA - Officially the Federal Republic of

Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising

36 states and its Territory, Abuja. The country is located

in West Africa and shares land borders with the

Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in

the east, and Niger in the north. Its coast in the south

lies on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean.

There are over 500 ethnic groups in Nigeria, of

which the three largest are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.

The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River

running through the country. This name was coined by

Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Lugard, a British

colonial administrator, in the late 19th century. The

British colonized Nigeria in the late nineteenth and

early twentieth century. Nigeria became independent

in 1960.

Nigeria is roughly divided in half

between Christians, who mostly live in the

South and central parts of the country, and

Muslims, concentrated mostly in the north. A

minority of the population practice traditional

and local religions, including the Igbo and

Yoruba religions. Nigeria, known as "the Giant

of Africa", is the most populous country in

Africa and the seventh most populous country

in the world. Nigeria has been identified as a

regional power, it also has regional hegemony,

and major influence within its region.

History of Benue

Located in north-central geopolitical zone

of Nigeria, Benue State was created out of

the old Benue-Plateau State in 1976 with

its headquarter is Makurdi. The state is

divided into twenty three local

government areas which include Ado,

Agatu, Apa, Buruku, Gboko, Guma, Gwer-

East, Gwer-West, Katsina-Ala, Konshisha,

Kwande, Logo, Makurdi, Obi, Ogbadibo,

Ohimini, Oju, Okpokwu, Otukpo, Tarka,

Ukum, Ushongo Vandeikya. History Benue

State was created on February 3, 1976

from the former Benue-Plateau State in

which the Igala and Bassa people were

brought from Kwara State.

The desire of the Igala people to

rejoin their Kith and Kin led to the

creation of Kogi State in 1991

leaving Benue State with its present

boundaries. The state derives its

name from River Benue, the second

largest in the country and the most

prominent geographical feature in

the state. People & Culture With a

population of 4,780,389 (2006

census), the state is made of several

ethnic groups: Tiv, Idoma, Igede,

Etulo, Abakpa, Jukun, Hausa,

Akweya and Nyifon. The Tiv are the

dominant ethnic group, occupying

14 local government areas, while

the Idoma and Igede occupy

the remaining nine local government areas.

Most of the people are farmers while the

inhabitants of the riverine areas engage in

fishing as their primary occupation.

The people of the state are famous for their

cheerful and hospitable disposition as well as

rich cultural heritage. Geography Attractions

Eating Out Shopping Hotels Gallery occupying a

land mass of 32,518sqkm, Benue State lies

within the lower river Benue in the middle belt

region of Nigeria. Its geographic coordinates

are longitude 7° ’ a d ° ’ East. Latitude °

’ a d ° ’ North; a d shares ou daries with five other states namely: Nassarawa to the

north, Taraba to the east, Cross-River to the

south, Enugu to the south-west and Kogi to the

west.

Weather/Climate, Benue State has a

tropical sub humid climate, with two

distinct seasons which are wet season

and dry season. The wet season lasts

for seven months is between April and

October, while the dry season comes

between November and March.

Temperatures are generally very high

during the day, particularly in March

and April. Along the river valleys, these

high temperatures plus high relative

humidity produce

inclement/debilitating weather

conditions. The state also shares a

common boundary with the Republic

of Cameroun on the south-east.

Makurdi, the state capital, for example, records

average maximum and minimum daily temperatures of

35°C and 21°C in summer and 37°C and 16°C in winter,

respectively. Cities & Towns Other important cities and

towns include Makurdi, Gboko, Katsina-ala, Vandeikya,

Obi, Okpokwu, and Ogbadibo.

Benue state has three universities: Federal

University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State

University, Makurdi, and University of Mkar, Mkar,

Gboko. It has two polytechnics: Benue State Polytechnic,

Ugbokolo and Fidei polytechnic, Gboko as well as the

Akperan Orshi college of Agriculture Yandev. There are

about four colleges of education which are Federal

College of Education Agasha, College of Education Oju,

College of Education Kastina Ala.

CULTURE

Benue State possesses a rich and diverse

cultural heritage, which finds

expression in colourful cloths, exotic

masquerades, supplicated music and

dances. Traditional dances from Benue

State have won acclaim at national and

international cultural festivals. These

dances include Ingyough, Ange,

Anchanakupa and Swange among the

Tiv, and Anuwowowo and Odabaru

among the Idoma.

Fishing festivals and communal

hunting expeditions are colourful and

memorable social events among

various communities. live and die at a

ripe old age transform into the state of

ancestors who must be appeased

anytime a social occasion is to start. In

the imagination of the Tiv kwagh-hir

theatre, spirits

manifest in many fantastic forms

performing various activities as are

carried among human

beings.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

It is not possible to exhaustively list a wide array of tourist

attractions of Benue State here. But the major ones which the state can

hold out glaringly to prospective tourists include: The Natural Scenic Sites

Such as the isolated hills of Ushongo, Mkar, and Harga, mountains of Turan

and Ikurav-Ya, the hills and ring dykes around Ikyogen and Anwase as well as

the Apdibila hills in Oju Local Government Area.

The Mountainous views on the border with Cameroon and Cross

River State are simply beautiful. Apart from the beautiful River Benue Beach

at Makurdi the state capital, which serves as a recreational spot, the sandy

river beaches of River Katsina-Ala provide a scenic view during the dry

season when the water level falls.

CURRENCY / EXCHANGE RATE

DOLLAR NAIRA CEFA NAIRA

$ 1 N 199 1000 cefa N300

$1000 N199,000 10,000 cefa N3000

OPPORTUNITIES At AIESEC Benue, we have been able to narrow down the needs of

the society as an LC, and we can say that Incoming exchange in Global

Community Development Program (IGCDP) is our strong suite, alongside

Incoming Global Internship program (iGIP) with helping the youths

experience the full potential by giving value to the new members of the

community we however, introduced more programs for self development as

well organisational development. Our programs are centered on community

development, youth leadership, child welfare, education and literacy. We try

to engage our interns and as well deliver an awesome experience to them.

Exchange participant are provider with good working environment, housing

accommodation, food and other social necessities.

PROJECT AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS

LANGUAGE MARATHON

Language Marathon Focuses on teaching and learning of foreign languages such as

French, Latin and English languages in pre-primary, primary and post primary schools

in Benue. The intern will have the opportunity to share his culture and experiences

with children and teachers.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department the intern will be working : Project Management

Job Description 1 : Teaching of French Language and English Language in schools

Job Description 2 : The intern will share the culture and values of his people and

country with the learners and the community

Job Description 3 : The intern will also organize language related competitions among

schools

Job Description 4 : The intern will organize programs that will motivate the parents in

encouraging their children on foreign language learning

Measurable results expected from the intern : The number of competitions organized,

the rate of fluency by learners and the response of parents towards foreign language

learning such as French

Preparation required from the intern before arrival : Any learning material that will

facilitate his teaching

Details on the Working Conditions : Personal Workspace

: Any Other

Other Details of the Working Conditions : The intern will have opportunity to organize

French clubs and extra language classes for his /her financial gain

Learning points that the intern might obtain during the internship : Presentation skill,

pro-activeness, team management, Cross-cultural understanding

Additional information a potential candidate may require for the Internship : An intern

with basic knowledge of English will be appreciated


PROJECT REAL WORLD

Job Description Design strategies for gaining attention from the communities, rape and Trafficked

victims

Facilitate sessions during campaign and talk shows

Counsel rape and Trafficked victims and young people who stand a chance of

becoming victims in the near future

Provide suggestions for programmes and strategies that could foster sustainable

awareness and education on human trafficking and sex violence

(TN-In-NG-JS-2014-2272)

Skills :

Operating systems, Software Development Frameworks, Project Management

Training/ Facilitating skills, Presentation skills, PC User Skills, Internet User Skills,

Adobe

Languages : English Language and French

Backgrounds : OTHEREDUCATION

Issues : Gender Rights and Children Rights

Study levels : No study levels defined

Learning points : Facilitation Skill, Counselling Skill, The Position Of Nigerian Laws On

Human Trafficking And Sex Violence, Team Experience, Cross Cultural Understanding

Expected results : %number of communities engaged in the project, %number of

persons that would volunteer to join REAL WORLD cub and help create awareness

after the project so as to ensure sustainability of the project

PROJECT CARE INITIATIVE

Job Description

The Trainee will facilitate and deliver sessions on project days based on the learning

module of the ASK Project at High schools, Orphanages and Communities. The ASK

project is a PEER-EDUCATOR project Which make the students educate their other

peers. Trainee will travel to communities within and Outside Benue state to generate

information about the current realities on HIV/AIDS and how to go about them.

The Trainee will facilitate and deliver sessions on project days based on the learning

module of the ASK Project. The trainee will carry out Weekly evaluation on Project

activities for the week. Trainee will organize Learning Circles for Schools, Orphanages

and the University. The trainee will organize a come and ASK day which is focused on

the output of the general implementation of the Project. Trainee will work with host LC

in functional area like External relations to raise TNs to help trainee integrate into LC

activities.

(TN-In-NG-JS-2012-2163)


Skills : Project Management, Presentation skills, Internet User Skills, Waste & Water

Management

Languages : English

Backgrounds : EDUCATION

Issues : Sexually transmitted diseases, Sanitation and hygiene

Study levels : No study levels defined

Learning points : Understand the realities of HIV/AIDS in Africa and newer Initiatives to

solve them.

: Project facilitation and Management skills.

: Work with and international team that will give you a diverse cultural

experience

EMERGENCY/LABORATORY UNIT

Job Description

Responding to medical/health problems presented by patients including history taking,

diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral to appropriate department

Assessing and supervising hospital health information data

Assessing and supervising hospital health information data

Assist the medical officer in theatre during surgery, major and minor operations.

Support community health workers counselling and facilitating sessions on health and

community development

(TN-In-NG-JS-2013-2238)


Skills : Network management and data transmission, Operating systems, PC User Skills,

Internet User Skills, Client Servicing Skills and Word press.

Languages : English

Backgrounds : ECONOMICS, MEDICINE, FIRST AID AND PSYCHOLOGY

HOTEL AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Job Description

Determine the BEST method for the production of various food types

Supervise the processes and strategies for producing delicacies

Research on the BEST method of producing delicious food for the locality

Research on the modern ways of carrying out BAKING, and CATERING

Evaluate sales based on the demand of the time

(TN-In-NG-JS-2013-2228)


Skills : Network management, Team Management, Marketing / Selling skills, PC User

Skills, Internet User Skills, Cooking Skills, Innovative.

Languages : English

Backgrounds : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FOOD / NUTRITION STUDIES

Learning points : Opportunity to know more about African culture, intercontinental

dishes, baking, catering and the opportunity to professionalize experiences

Expected results : The Rate of patronage starting from the period the internship starts

compared to the previous times

EP EXPERICE

GETTING READY

All visa applications and

payment of fees are to be made through

the Nigeria immigration Website at

https:portal://immigration.gov.ng. After

filling the online form, print out the form

and submit. Proceed to the payments

section and make the payment. Be sure

to print out confirmation of payment

and attach to the application. These

documents should be mailed to the

Embassy with a PROCESSING FEE of

$30.00 per applicant, in money order

addressed to the Embassy of Nigeria. If

expedited service is required, the

processing fee is $85.00 in money order.

When travelling to Nigeria, an international

vaccination certificate against yellow fever

is required. A Cholera vaccination certificate

is also required if coming from an infected

area. As a precaution against cholera,

visitors should drink or use only boiled or

bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. Anti-

malaria prophylaxis and TB inoculation are

recommended. Visitors should seek the

latest medical advice on inoculations at

least three weeks prior to departure.

TIPPING In restaurants a 10% tip is adequate if a

service charge hasn't already been added.

Negotiate taxi fares before embarking on a

journey; remember that fares are usually

increased for tourists so tipping isn't

necessary. Porters should be tipped

accordingly.

THE BUDDY SYSTEM

AIESEC Benue provides each Trainee with an AIESEC Buddy who

is to be your main contact person. Your buddy is supposed to answer

your questions and help you with your integration and introduction into

the Nigerian culture and way of life. Upon your first day of arrival, your

Buddy is expected to take you to your place of work and show you your

way around until when you are confident to move around alone.

At times, the Buddy might be unavailable to live up to the

duties, so therefore the Incoming Exchange Team (ICX) will assist where

need be. If you have not been given an AIESEC Buddy, kindly relay this

information to the LCVP in charge.

RECEPTION CULTURE

We pick up our interns from Airport and Bus

terminals. We call it <<< ARIVAL >>> and all our reception team

members do this during their members terms at least once. We

organise tours, culture nights, welcome party and farewell

party for our interns.

At AIESEC Benue, we provide the following:

FREE ACCOMODATION

SIMCARDS

FREE FOOD

FREE TOURS

EP BUDDY

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

LCP AIESEC BENUE (AJU JOSHUA) - +2347055676398 +2348182721738

Email: [email protected]

LCVP IGCDP (AGOCHA KINGSLEY) - +2348131299575


LCVP MAC (NGBEDE MATTHEW) - +2348092186237 +2347053876983


mailto:[email protected]



DO YOU WANT TO

MISS THIS

OPPORTUNITY?

Be Action Driven

Gain International Working Experience

Solve World Issues

Develop Yourself Live Free

Eat New Food

Travel Round The World

Discover A Different Culture

Meet New People

Come Experience Naija

AIESEC Benue Awaits You

THANK YOU

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AIESEC BENUE PROJECT BOOKLET