National Youth Council of Nigeria: Strategic Plan 2011-2015

STRATEGIC PLAN

FOR THE

NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA

[2011 -2015]

2 | N Y C N S t r a t e g i c P l a n 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 5

Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4

Normative Framework for the NYCN Strategic

Plan and Implementation Framework .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6

SECTION ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8

1.1 Preamble .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8

1.2 Definition of Youth .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9

1.3 Youth Profile .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9

1.4 Structure of the Strategic Plan .. .. .. .. .. .. 10

1.5 2011 Work-plan .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11

2.0 VISION, MISSION AND VALUES .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11

2.1 Vision .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11

2.2 Mission .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11

2.3 Values .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11

3.0 PRINCIPLES AND PRIORITIES .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12

3.1 Principles .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12

3.2 Priorities .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13

SECTION TWO

1.0 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 15

1.1 Preamble .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 15

1.2 History .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 15

1.3 Objectives .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 15

1.4 Organisational Structure .. .. .. .. .. .. 15

1.5 Significance of the Council.. .. .. .. .. .. 16

1.6 Affiliations .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16

1.7 Sponsorship .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 17

1.8 Implementation of the Strategic Plan .. .. .. .. .. 17


2.0 SWOT ANALYSIS .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18

3.0 THEMATIC AREAS FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN .. .. .. .. .. 19

3.1 Introduction .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 19

3.2 NYCN Organisational Development .. .. .. .. .. 19

3.3 Youth Development .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 19

3.4 Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS .. .. .. .. .. .. 19

3.5 Youth, Agriculture, Employment and Poverty .. .. .. .. 20

3.6 Youth, Governance and Security .. .. .. .. .. 20

3.7 Youth, Sports and Recreation .. .. .. .. .. .. 20

SECTION THREE

1.0 STRATEGIC PLAN 2011-2015 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 22

2.0 WORK PLAN 2011-2012 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 31

3.0 STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 43


Abbreviations and Acronyms

AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

CBN Central Bank of Nigeria

CEDAW UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women

CLTC Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre

CRC UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

CSOs Civil Society Organizations

DFID Department for International Development

FMOH Federal Ministry of Health

FMOIA Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs

FMOI&C Federal Ministry of Information and Communication

FMOWA Federal Ministry of Women Affairs

FMYD Federal Ministry of Youth Development

FOS Federal Office of Statistics

GBV Gender based Violence

HCT HIV Counselling and Testing

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus

LGA Local Government Area

M&E Monitoring & Evaluation

MDGs Millennium Development Goals

NACA National Agency for the Control of AIDS

NAN News Agency of Nigeria

NAPTIP National Agency for the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons

NBS National Bureau of Statistics

NCCE National Commission for Colleges of Education

NEPAD New Partnership for Africa’s Development

NGO Non-Governmental Organisation


NPC National Planning Commission

NPHCDA National Primary Health Care Development Agency

NPopC National Population Commission

NUC National Universities Commission

NUJ National Union of Journalists

NYSC National Youth Service Corps

NYCN National Youth Council of Nigeria

NYDC National Youth Development Centre

PLWHA People Living with HIV and AIDs

SFH Society for Family Health

SRH Sexual and Reproductive Health

UN United Nations

UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS

UNDAF United Nations Development Assistance Framework

UNDP United Nations Development Programme

UNESCO United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation

UNFPA United Nations Population Fund

UNIC United National Information Centre

UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund

UNIFEM United Nations Development Fund for Women

USAID United States Agency for International Development

VYO Voluntary Youth Organisation

WHO World Health Organisation

YDF Youth Development Fund

YFC Youth Friendly Centres

YFHS Youth-Friendly Health Services

YSOs Youth Serving Organizations


Normative Framework for the NYCN Strategic Plan and Implementation Framework

International Instruments

a. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

b. International Youth Charter

c. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

d. UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women

(CEDAW)

e. ILO Conventions 138 and 183 on the Minimum Age for Work and on the Elimination of

the Worst Forms of Child Labour

f. UN Convention on Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols on trafficking in

persons, small arms and light weapons and migrant smuggling

g. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court etc;

Continental Instruments

a. AU Youth Charter and Policies

b. AU Convention on the Rights and Welfare of the African Child

Regional

a. ECOWAS Youth Policy

b. ECOWAS Humanitarian Policy

c. ECOWAS Social Policy

d. ECOWAS Plan of Action on Combating Trafficking in Persons

National

a. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999; Chapter 2 on Fundamental

Objective and Directive Principles of State Policy and Chapter 4 on Fundamental

Human Rights

b. National Youth Policy

c. National Youth Employment Action Plan

d. New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)

e. Vision 20:2020

SECTION ONE


1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Preamble

Youth is a period which is both of extreme importance in the development of any nation as well

as a sensitive period for the individual youth and by extension, the nation and society as a whole.

Youth are not only actual leaders in some role or the other but are also future leaders and,

potentially and actually, the greatest investment in any country’s development. The extent to

which the youth of any nation possesses the assets of intelligence, responsibility, creativity and

patriotism determines the potential of a nation for development.

With Nigeria’s population being predominantly young, the present administration has given due

consideration to the significance of the youth in socioeconomic and political development and has

found it most desirable to initiate the National Youth Development Policy. This is to facilitate

purposeful, focused and well articulated effort at tapping the energy and resourcefulness of the

youth thereby harnessing their potentials for growth and development of the country. This resolve

and commitment to the development of the youth has been reinforced by resolutions of various

international organisations which draw attention to the need to concretely address the problems

of the youth and empower them (e.g. The Commonwealth Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment

approved in May 1998).

The National Youth Development Policy is an official declaration of the importance of the youth in

National development. It is indicative of the readiness of the Federal Government to meet needs

and aspirations of the youth as well as seek solutions to their problems. It sets guidelines for all

stakeholders to empower the youth to realize their potentialities and take advantage of the

opportunities available to make positive contributions to the well-being of their communities and

the society as a whole.

The policy has taken into account the range of problems faced by the youth whilst anticipating the

challenges that they are likely to confront and outlining appropriate objectives, policies,

programmes and implementation plans to be executed so as to empower the youth as active

participants in the shaping of the political and economic destiny of our nation.

The Policy also recognizes that youths are not a homogeneous category and that differences exist

among them. Therefore, the Policy contains provisions that will address the specific and special

needs of each several identified target groups. Furthermore, the Policy is informed by the

provisions of Chapters II (Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy) and IV

(Fundamental Rights) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, provisions which

demand the involvement of all Nigerians as equal partners and stakeholders in the task of

building and developing our nation.

Finally, the Administration recognizes that the youth are a particular segment of the national popu

lation that is sensitive, energetic, active and in the most productive phase of their life as citizens.

Hence, the Government is committed to this progressive, creative and all-inclusive National Youth

Development Policy to generate maximum expression of youthful creativity and productivity,

ingenuity and freedom in the context of an appropriate environment for self-expression, self-

sustenance and self-actualization by the youth.


1.2 Definition of Youth

The way in which a nation defines its youth is related to the objective conditions and realities that

exist in its immediate environment. In the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a youth is defined as a

citizen of Nigeria of aged between 18 to 35 years. This age bracket represents the most active,

volatile and yet vulnerable segment of the country’s population socio-economically, emotionally

and in other respects.

1.3 Youth Profile

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and accounts for approximately one-sixth of

Africa’s people. She has a population of 150 million and a growth rate of 2.5% per annum. Of

Nigeria’s total population, 66.9% are literate. The literacy rate for females is 62.4% compared

to 71.3% for males. Furthermore, 64% of Nigerians live below the international poverty line of

US $1.25 per day.

Predominantly, Nigeria’s population is young with over 78% of the total population aged

between 0 and 35 years. The total population of the youth (15 – 34 years) is 51 million, with

25.9 million (50.5%) being males and 25.4 million (49.5%) being females. The youth thus

constitute 33% of the total population equivalent to one out of every three Nigerians. However,

being a vulnerable group with peculiar but unmet needs and aspirations, a majority of the youth

face several problems highlights of which include the following:

Inadequate parental care;

Non-availability of suitable sports and recreational facilities;

Moral decadence in the society;

Lack of appropriate role models;

Religious fanaticism;

Cult activities

Political manipulation of youth organisations;

Unemployment and under-employment;

Poor education;

Breakdown of family values; and

Indiscipline.

In addition to these, mounting health and social welfare problems are also substantial issues. For

example, although between 43% and 53% of youths are sexually active, but most of these

youths lack adequate education and services to promote and protect their reproductive health.

The rapidly increasing rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency

Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is also of significant concern. The


estimated prevalence rate of HIV in adults aged between 15 – 49 years is 3.1 and 2.6 million

people are living with AIDS. The youth being the most vulnerable to these disease conditions,

suffer the lack of proper care and treatment.

Similarly, a number of youths suffer different types of disabilities ranging from deafness to

mental disorder. Rehabilitation and vocational training centres for the disabled are however

grossly inadequate and ill equipped leading to grave living conditions and sometimes death.

The crisis of youth unemployment in Nigeria has over the years led to a myriad of circumstances

which has painted the country badly in the international scene. Although the percentage of

educated youths has been on the increase in the past five years, several youths still lack access to

education. The quality of the education being provided is another problem which is telling on the

quality of workers available for employment. These problems affect the youth adversely making

them vulnerable to for those who have employment, low income levels, poor working conditions

and various forms of exploitation. Others who are unemployed frequently engage in manual

labour, street hawking, petty trading, crime and other social vices.

The extent of problems which confront Nigerian youths require committed and determined effort

on the part of all stakeholders in order to help them achieve their potentials and make them

appropriate partners in the task of national development. These problems need to be addressed

urgently to ensure that youths are empowered to play active roles in nation building and

development.

1.4 Structure of the Strategic Plan

The peculiarity of the Nigerian situation necessitates that appropriate action leading to visible

change be embarked upon within the next five years. This strategic plan, in keeping with the

former is to cover 2011 – 2015. The strategies are structured around six thematic areas

condensed from the eighteen themes outlined in the National Youth Policy. These themes are

1. NYCN Organisational Development

2. Youth Development

3. Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS

4. Youth, Agriculture, Employment and Poverty

5. Youth, Governance and Security

6. Youth, Sports and Recreation


1.5 2011 Work-plan

A work-plan for the period 2011 to 2012 is anticipated. The 2011 work-plan is conceived of as

an “INCEPTION PLAN” to serve as a bridge between the assumed zero implementation status of

the NYCN for 2010 and main operationalization of the Strategic plan from the year 2012. As

such, the work-plan should be focused on achieving optimization of capacities and an initial level

of critical mass in operational efficiency of the NYCN at national and sub-national levels.

Implementation of the work-plan should span national and sub-national (State) levels and shall

take the following into consideration:

1. Convergence

Associated activities shall be executed together as a means of saving costs, reducing

duplication and ensuring complementary effects.

2. Cross cutting issues

Cross cutting issues such as gender and conflict shall be duly mainstreamed and taken into

consideration in implementation of the Strategic Plan and work-plan. Accordingly specific

instruments providing doctrine and training on these and other areas shall be developed

in due course.

3. Multi-level Implementation

The Strategic plan and work-plan shall be implemented at both National and State levels

and monitoring and evaluation as well as project coordination shall anticipate this reality

2.0 VISION, MISSION STATEMENT AND VALUES

2.1 Vision To build a cohesive platform, for facilitating innovative initiatives for connecting young people to a means for a sustainable future 2.2 Mission Statement To channel the youthful energy of young people into a vision for accelerated self and national development 2.3 Values NYCN endorses all the values and principles enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the National Youth Policy and all International instruments on youth development. Particularly, the core values of the National Youth Council of Nigeria are;

1. Patriotism

A Patriot is someone who loves, supports, and is prepared to serve their country. As members

of the NYCN, we will always be patriotic about Nigeria at all times. We will uphold and

defend our country as occasion arises.


2. Equity

The NYCN will function as an organisation that shows no favouritism but is fair to all. We will

eschew all forms of discrimination whether by gender, age, tribe, or religion.

3. Volunteerism

Volunteerism can be defined as contributing one's time or talents for charitable, educational,

social, political, or other worthwhile purposes, usually in one's community, freely and without

regard for compensation. This will be our attitude to service in the Council.

4. Representation

The NYCN will be a properly represented organisation with her voice being a force in all

areas of governance in Nigeria. All members of the NYCN will adequately represent their

various constituencies expressing their pertinent concerns.

5. Accountability

The NYCN shall display complete transparency and shall be accountable to its members as

well as its various publics for all its actions. There shall be the concerted promotion of

responsibility, financial probity and a real commitment to desirable results amongst Nigerian

youth.

6. Innovation/Creativity

The quest for innovation in the delivery of our mandate to Nigerian youth and employment of

creativity in talking problems at the local, state and national levels shall be hallmarks of our

efforts.

7. Excellence

The NYCN will strive, as organization to surpass ordinary standards of quality in all our

dealings and we will conduct ourselves in such a manner as to draw respect and admiration

from all.

3.0 PRIORITIES AND PRINCIPLES

The following priorities and principles will direct the NYCN in the fulfilment of its vision and goals.

3.1 Priorities

1. Community Contribution

We contribute as active citizens of the country through service and leadership to our

communities. This gives us a sense of belonging and ownership towards the society.

2. Human Capital Development

We focus on developing young people and their organisations because we recognise

that youths are the pillars of development.


3. Multi-cultural Appreciation

We appreciate the diverse cultures that exist in our country and we utilize this

diversity to create unity.

4. Co-ordination and Monitoring

We co-ordinate and monitor the activities of young people and youth organisations

towards effective re-engineering of the Youths for national development.

5. Youth Integration in Governance

We advocate for the full integration of youths in governance including decision

making in all tiers of government.

3.2 Principles

1. Transformational community development with youths as full partners.

2. Youth development is holistic and shall be developmentally appropriate to fit the

specific situation of the youth concerned.

3. Youth development strategies are place based and reflect local needs.

4. Youth shall be engaged in decision making and meaningful roles.

5. Young people are assets not liabilities

SECTION TWO


1.0 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

1.1 Preamble

The National Youth Council of Nigeria is the apex body of all Voluntary Youth Organisations in

Nigeria, duly registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission and sub-vented by the Ministry. It

is the authoritative voice of the Nigerian Youth as it is the link between Government and the

Youth.

1.2 History

In the wake of Nigeria's independence various bodies and like minded organisation harmonised

to form unions and umbrellas to support the growth and success of the new Republic. Voluntary

Youth Organisations (VYOs) merged to form the NYCN on August 28, 1964. The council was

formerly recognised by parliament as the umbrella organisation of all legitimate uniformed and

non-uniformed VYOs in Nigeria.

1.3 Objectives

The Objectives of the Council shall be:

1. To co-ordinate the various programmes of all the nationally recognized voluntary Youth

Organizations and State Youth Councils.

2. To study various problems confronting the Nigerian Youth and find means of alleviating

same;

3. To be responsible for active mobilization of youth for Youth Development programmes

nationwide.

4. To contribute, comment and give recommendation on important national issues as they

relate to and affect the Nigerian Youth.

5. To ensure that all international engagements by nationally recognized VYOs are properly

cleared with the Federal Ministry responsible for Youth Affairs through the Council before

such engagements are undertaken.

6. To evaluate at the end of the year the programme of activities of nationally recognized

VYOs, State Youth Councils and FCT Abuja Youth Council and submit its recommendations

to the Federal Ministry responsible for Youth Affairs.

7. To ensure effective participation of the NYCN in International Youth activities.

8. To serve as training ground for Youth as future leaders of the country.

1.4 Organisational Structure

NYCN by law and status is a non-political, non-religious, non-selective and the apex body to

supervise all nationally recognized voluntary youth organization and state youth council. The

Council has a chapter in every state of the Federation (including the FCT) and in all of the 774

Local Government Areas in the Country. It has over 37,000 member Voluntary Youth

Organisations (VYOs) affiliated at its National, State and Local Government levels. It also has

Vice Presidents in charge of each of the six geo-political zones. The National Grand Patron is the

sitting President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.


The NYCN is led by a National Executive Council (NEC). The NEC is headed by a president who is

deputized by one deputy president. These executives are elected for a term of 3 years of not

more than two terms. They are at the apex of the organisation and thus administer all issues

concerning youth at the national level. Other executives according to hierarchy are six vice

presidents drawn from the six geo-o-political zones of the country, the secretary general, the

assistant secretary general, the financial secretary, the treasurer, the legal officer, the public

relation officer, social secretary, the auditor, six ex-officio and the headquarters’ ex-officio. The

congress is the group of affiliated VYO's and states chapters of youth council. There are eight

board of trustees members which are prominent citizens from each of the geo-political zones. The

Federal Ministry of Youth Development offers supervisory function.

A. National Executive Committee

1. President

2. Deputy President

3. Six (6) Vice Presidents (one for each geopolitical zone)

4. Secretary General

5. Assistant Secretary General

6. Financial Secretary

7. Treasurer

8. Publicity Secretary

9. Internal Auditor

10. Legal Adviser

11. Seven (7) Ex-officio members (one) for each of the six geo political zones and one of

whom shall be for the seat of the Council Headquarters.

12. Immediate Past President

B. Management Committee

C. Board of Trustees

D. Directorates

1.5 Significance of the Council

The National Youth Council of Nigeria is significant for the following roles:

1. It is the stationary authoritative voice of Nigeria Youths.

2. It is the country's sole representative at the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) and

International Conventions of Youth.

3. It is the government recognised umbrella organization for all VYOs at the National, State

and LGA levels of the country.

1.6 Affiliations

It is affiliated to World Assembly of Youth (WAY), Pan Africa Youth Union (PAYU) and West

Africa Youth Union (WAYU).


1.7 Sponsorship

The FMYD provides potential for sponsorship and relationships between NYCN and donor

organisations is immensely great. With the present interest and support from the United Nations

Population Fund (UNFPA), the Council has an opportunity for referral to other UN organisations.

1.8 Implementation of the Strategic Plan

Establishment of National Administrative Secretariat

The NYCN has so far, operated a structure based on its elected leaders at both national and sub-

national levels. While this is, no doubt a necessary feature of its adherence to internal democracy,

the requirement for a professional cadre of programme officers and fully established and

operational administrative secretariats becomes more apparent by the day. This will be needed

if the organization is to achieve its much desired status as a professionally run not for profit

organization capable of accessing and appropriately utilizing funds from a variety of sources in

achieving its aims.

In the execution of this Strategic Plan, the NYCN shall establish an administrative secretariat and

develop a professional cadre of young program staff to work with the directorates in the

execution of the programs of the NYCN under the supervision of the NEC. The coordination and

program implementation system of the NYCN shall also prioritize the development of appropriate

systems of financial accounts and records as are required by law and are crucial to proper

organizational governance.

State Administrative Secretariats

There shall also be established State level Administrative Secretariats with professional cadre

officers selected through open and competitive processes from amongst young Nigerians. The

basis for selection shall be determined in written regulations by the NEC.

Staff of the Secretariat at State level shall be responsible for implementation of this Strategic

Plan within the State under the supervision of the State Chapter Coordinator and the State

leadership of the NYCN.

Reporting

State Chapter Coordinators shall be responsible for ensuring that reports are prepared and

transmitted to the National Secretariat latest by the 31st of July each year for the preceding year

as their contributions to the NYCN Annual report.


2.0 SWOT ANALYSIS

An environmental scan of the NYCN and application of the SWOT reveals a number of strengths,

weaknesses, opportunities and threats which serve to either provide leverage for the success of

endeavours of the NYCN or to act as hindrances and obstacles.

Strength

1. Numerical strength and spread across Nigeria.

2. Access to the highest corridors of power in the Nigerian government

3. Vibrant leadership and membership

4. Diversity of membership

5. Dynamism of the Council

6. Platform for leadership development

Weakness

1. Defective Constitution

2. Weak organisational structure

3. Problems of managerial and technical capacity

4. Inadequate financial base and incapacities in the area of fund raising

5. Inadequate knowledge and research base

6. Lack of expert support

7. Lack of internal cohesion

Opportunities 1. Existence of democratic governance in Nigeria and an

improved space for social dialogue; 2. Political will within governance circles as shown by the

establishment of a Ministry of Youth Development and adoption of the National Youth Policy

3. Recognition of the importance of youth and creation of ministries and parastatals to address youth issues by Federal and State governments.

4. Broad bilateral and multi-lateral donor interest in support for national development and specifically youth development initiatives in Nigeria

5. Presence of many vibrant youth volunteer organizations spread along the landscape

6. Availability of viable media organizations likely to be sympathetic to the youth cause

7. Presence of former members of Council in various positions of responsibility in Federal, State and Local Government levels

8. International conventions and treaties bordering on youth development

9. Youth friendly leaders

Threats 1. Inconsistency of standards by the

FMYD 2. Inadequate funding 3. Partisan politicization of the NYCN

by unprincipled politicians 4. Negative perception of the Council

by some individuals and organisation


3.0 THEMATIC AREAS

3.1 Introduction

This strategic plan is takes into cognizance the thematic areas identified by the NYP as critical

focus areas for achieving youth development. These thematic areas have however been re-

grouped with NYCN’s circle of influence in mind to six key themes around which its activities for

the next five years have been structured. These thematic areas are:

1. NYCN Organisational Development

2. Youth Development

3. Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS

4. Youth, Agriculture, Employment and Poverty

5. Youth, Governance and Security

6. Youth, Sports and Recreation

3.2 NYCN Organisational Development

As an organisation, the NYCN has been in existence for the past 30 years. Founded as the focal

youth organization to be the voice of the Nigerian youth, it occupies a strategic position in

national development. However, no organization will achieve its mission, goals and objectives

without an adequate structure which can carry its weight and provide a framework for the

execution of its programs and projects. Thus, organizational development for the NYCN becomes

a priority theme for the next five years.

3.3 Youth Development

Youth development can be described as the active process by which young people are engaged,

equipped and empowered to be active citizens in society. This is characterised by a purposeful

strength-building approach. This thematic area which aims at building upon the creative capacities

inherent within each young person covers all issues relating to the development of the Nigerian

Youth including but not limited to education, skills development, culture and family life, information

and communication technology (ICT), environment, and science and technology.

3.4 Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS

The African Youth Charter succinctly states that every young person shall have the right to enjoy

the best attainable state of physical, mental and spiritual health. This thematic area addresses the

formulation and implementation of programmes to enhance the health of the Nigerian Youth. The

furtherance of the campaign and creation of awareness as it concerns human immunodeficiency

virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH)

are major focus areas.


3.5 Youth, Agriculture, Employment and Poverty

Over a sixth of the world population live below the poverty line. This statistic becomes more

appalling when figures from developing countries are in question. In Nigeria, abject poverty

plagues millions of young people and is manifested not only in financial limitations resulting

especially from the lack of a viable means of livelihood, but also through limited access to public

amenities such as potable water, good roads and decent accommodation. The increasing rate of

youth unemployment in our country is also a major challenge to national development thus the

importance of this thematic area.

3.6 Youth, Governance and Security

The security of life and property as it borders on good governance cannot be overemphasized.

The present day Nigeria is challenged with numerous security issues at the centre of which are the

youths. Youths are directly involved in the perpetration of crimes some violent in nature such as the

Jos crisis, Boko Haram crisis, bomb blasts and several instances of kidnappings. Also, youths are

the major group affected by these crimes. As a strategy to addressing these problems and more,

an increase in the participation of youths in governance has been suggested. This is therefore the

focus of this thematic area.

3.7 Youth, Sports and Recreation

Participation in sports and recreation is largely a youth affair. This important part of life is

sometimes under emphasized and not given due attention secondary to lack of, and or adherence

to policies that guide and promote its development. Strategies in this thematic area focus on

building a culture among youths that values sports and recreation whilst increasing camaraderie

between youths of different tribes thereby fostering national unity.

SECTION THREE


1.0 STRATEGIC PLAN 2011 - 2015

THEMATIC Area - NYCN Organisational Development

Strategic Goal 1 – To reposition the NYCN as an organization with full capacity with which to fulfil its mandate

S/No Strategy/Activities Success Indicator Responsible Institutions

Sources of Verification Timeline

1

Institutional review and development of the NYCN including conduct of organizational review and development of Manual of Operations (MOP) and development of a road-map for Capacity Building (CB)

Organizational review successfully completed; Organizational operational policies in place

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA

Copies of report of organizational review ; Copies of Manual of Operations and Road map for capacity building

2011

2 Preparation of Financial and Audit Report of the NYCN

Organization has financial accounts and audit available for NYCN and external partners

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA

Copies of financial accounts and audit report

2011

3 Leadership Retreat for NYCN NEC Leadership capacities developed through the retreat

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA, CLTC, UNDP

Report of Organizational Assessment (OSAT) Report of the Retreat

2011

4 Development of FMYD/NYCN Guidelines for VYOs

Review of literature and development of draft guidelines completed. Workshop to consider and adopt guidelines conducted

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA

Copy of guidelines and report of workshop

2011


5 Development of Data base of registered VYOs

Completion of review of existing lists of registered voluntary youth organizations; Data base in place with directory and contacts list for organizations

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA, Other development partners

Report of review of existing lists Existence of data base electronic and hardcopy

2012

6 Review of current NYCN Constitution

Consultative workshop on constitutional review of NYCN conducted; Draft Amendments to the NYCN Constitution Adopted and constitutional amendment carried out; Re-registration of the NYCN /Chartering

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA

Report of consultative workshop ; Copies of draft of new constitution ; Certified copies of re-registered constitution with the CAC

2011

7 Development of draft bill for Statutory Establishment of the National Youth Council of Nigeria

Desk review of Legislation for establishment of NYCN completed ; Workshop to consider draft bill held ; Advocacy meetings with the National Assembly Committees on Youth Development

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA, NASS

Report of Desk Review; Report of workshop; Report of advocacy sessions with the National Assembly

2012


8 Annual Reviews on Implementation of the Strategic Plan

Annual Report prepared; Annual review meeting held

NYCN, FMYD

Copies of Annual report; Report of Annual Review meeting

Annually; Start 2011

9 Training of Trainers (ToT) program for development of capacities of the NYCN and voluntary youth organizations

Workshops in 6 geopolitical zones held; In-house training sessions held by the trainers in their organizations

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA, FMOE; Voluntary Youth Organizations

Reports of Zonal workshops ; Reports of in-house training sessions

2011 – 2012

THEMATIC Area – Youth Development

Strategic Goal 2 –

S/No Strategy/Activities Success Indicator Responsible Institutions Sources of Verification Timeline

10 Advocate for increment and effectiveness in educational funding by all tiers of government

Advocacy events for 100% of present percentage or 26% of total budget successfully held

NYCN, FMYD, FMOE, UNFPA, UNESCO, WB, ETF, UBEC, ASUU, ASUP, MDGs, NANS, EFA, NUT, NERDC

Reports of advocacy meetings at Federal and State levels ; Federal and State Budgetary allocation for education

2012 – 2013

11

Advocacy for establishment or strengthening of existing scholarship programmes (on local, state and federal government levels) for indigent youth based on access by merit

Merit based scholarship awards in place, New scholarship programmes established

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA, FMOE, UBEC, NUT, NOA, MDGs

Reports on Scholarships awarded; New Reports of scholarship programmes created

2012 – 2013


12 Explore and promote systems for accelerated/competence based and remedial education

Systems for accelerated/ competence based and remedial education identified and implemented

NYCN, FMYD, UNDP, WB, UNESCO, NCCE, NBTE, Adult Education authorities, Educational Institutions and other development partners e.g. MTN

Number and efficacy of accelerated education systems in active use

2011 – 2012

13 Implement a program for development of rural libraries

Rural libraries established ; Youth in rural schools benefit from libraries program

NYCN, FMYD, MDGs, NCCE, NBTE, UBEC, UNAID, WB, FMOE, UNESCO,

Reports of program execution

2012

14 Promotion of education, science and technology parks

Plan for park development, establishment of parks

NYCN, FMOE, FMYD, MDGs, WB, UNAID, UNESCO, UBEC, ETF, NDDC, PTDF, other development partners

Copy of plans and MOU’s with relevant authorities ; Physical visits to parks

2012 – 2014

15

Collaboration with NANS and the NUC to integrate Guidance and Counselling (focusing on life skills) into orientation programs of all tertiary institutions

Guidance and Counselling seminars in tertiary institutions

FMOE, UBEC, UNESCO, NUC, NANS, NCCE, ASUU, ASUUP, WB, MDGs, UNAID,

Reports of seminars and other events

Annually, Pilot in 2011

16 National Reading campaign using youth volunteers as reading coaches in local areas

Increased reading ability of youths in rural areas

NYCN, NYSC, FMOE, UNFPA, UNESCO, WB, NOA, National Library, other development partners

Reports of higher achievement in reading and better results in English language examinations in educational institutions

2012-2015

17 Develop an NYCN Master Plan for Youth Development with specificity for National, State and Local levels

Master plan available and utilized for advocacy in developing blueprints

NYCN, NYSC, FMYD, FMOE, UNFPA, UNESCO, NOA, State and Local Governments

Copy of Master Plan ; Reports of advocacy meetings;

2013 – 2015


18

Organize Annual Youth Summits as a platform for measuring progress made in achieving goals of the National Youth Policy

Youth Summit held towards articulating youth interests and measuring progress recorded

NYCN, FMYD, NYSC, UNFPA, UNESCO, NOA, UNICEF, UNDP etc.

Reports of the National Youth Summit

Annually; Start 2012

19

Organize community based awareness and enlightenment programme on climate change and environmental preservation through rally and town hall campaigns

Increased enlightenment amongst communities

NYCN, MDG, WB, UNESCO, UNAID

Reports, Government publications

2013

20 Advocacy for clear and effective environmental protection policy by all tiers of government

Environmental protection policy

NYCN, NASS, MDG Reports of advocacy meetings; copies of environmental policies

2013

21 Organize a national workshop on climate change and its effects on our world

Increased enlightenment on climate issues

NYCN, MDG, WB, UNESCO, UNAID

Workshop report 2013

22 Organize science and technology fairs S&T fairs

NYCN, FMST,FMOE, UNFPA, UNESCO, WB, UNAID, MDG other development partners

Reports from fairs 2013

23 Organize science and technology quizzes/contests in secondary and tertiary institutions

S&T Quizzes/ Contests

NYCN, FMST,FMOE, UNFPA, UNESCO, WB, UNAID, MDG other development partners

Quizzes/ Contests reports

2013 – 2015

24 Commit stake holders to increase corporate investment in ICT Related Projects in schools and communities

Increased investment NYCN, NCC, NOA, FMST, NASS,

Reports 2015


THEMATIC Area – Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS

Strategic Goal 3 – To champion massive improvement in health provision for Nigerian youths and the entire Nigerian populace

S/No Strategy/Activities Success Indicator Responsible Institutions Sources of Verification

Timeline

25 Campaign on SRH rights of young people Media programmes executed

NYCN, NTA, AIT, UNFPA, FMOH, WHO, SFH, FHI, NACA, OXFAM, CHAN, UNAID, USAID, CEPA, Radio Nigeria

Media reports 2011 – 2015

26 Advocate for increase in the provision of drugs and treatment of people living with AIDS

Effective advocacy programs with authorities

NYCN, UNFPA, FMOH, WHO, SFH, FHI, NACA, OXFAM, CHAN, UNAID, USAID, CEPA, MDGs

Reports of advocacy events; Evaluation reports on situation relating to provision of drugs for PLWA

2012 – 2015

27

Develop a Standard resource material for mainstreaming sexual and reproductive health education/family life education into activities of VYOs

Standard resource material developed

NYCN, UNFPA, FMOH, FMOE, WHO, SFH, FHI, NACA, OXFAM, CHAN, UNAID, USAID, CEPA, MDGs

Copies of the resource material Standard resource material ; Training of Trainers report on application of the material

2011

28 Joint sensitization activities with NURTW and other associations in the informal sector on HIV/AIDS and SRH

Sensitization programmes carried out

NYCN, UNFPA, FMOH, WHO, SFH, FHI, NACA, OXFAM, CHAN, UNAID, NURTW, USAID, CEPA, MDGs

Reports of sensitization ; reports of knowledge and perceptions surveys conducted

2011 – 2015


THEMATIC Area – Youth, Agriculture, Employment and Poverty Strategic Goal 4 – To champion the provision of a wide range of vocational, flexible employment opportunities, decent working conditions, and life skills which will in turn enable youths in Nigeria to find and maintain gainful employment and sustainable livelihood



29 Advocate for the establishment of vocational training and apprenticeships centres across the country

Agreement to establish vocational training centres

NYCN, FMYD, FMOE, UBE, NBTE, NUT, ASUU, ASUUP, UNESCO, WB, NASS

Reports, centres established

2012

30 Made in Nigeria campaign to ensure consumption of locally manufactured goods

Increased use of Made in Nigeria goods

NYCN, NOA, FMYD, Other development partners

Reports on consumption of MiN goods

2013

31 Advocacy for the provision of youth career guidance and counselling centres in all LGAs of the country

Youth centres in LGAs

NYCN, FMYD, NASS, NOA, WB, USAID, MDGs

Report of activities of the Youth Centres

2012

32

Advocate for effective utilization of the National Youth Development Centre (NYDC) and Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC)

Effective utilization of the NYDC and CLTC

NYCN, FMYD, NOA, MDGs, FMOE, UNESCO, WB, PTDF, ETF, other development partners

NYDC activity report 2011


THEMATIC Area – Youth, Governance and Security

Strategic Goal 5 – To ensure the reduction of youth participation in conflict and violence



33 Sensitization on Voter’s Registration

Increased youth participation in voter’s registration exercise

NYCN, NASS, INEC, NOA, VYOs

Voter’s register, Reports, Government publications

2011

34 Sensitization Workshops against Electoral Violence and Malpractice for youths in collaboration with political parties

Reduction in electoral violence

NYCN, NASS, INEC, NOA, VYOs

Reports of sensitization workshops

2011

35

Production of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and dissemination on civic responsibility of citizens in voting for credible candidates

Availability of IEC materials

VYOs, NYCN, FMYD, NOA, NASS, Civil Society, other development partners

Copies of IEC materials ; reports of dissemination activities

2011

36 Support VYOs focused on combating crime and drug abuse

Increased effectiveness

NYCN, VYOs, NDLEA, WOTCLEF

Programme reports from VYOs

2013

37 Advocate to partners to provide access to rehabilitation for young people who are drug users

Increased access to rehabilitation

NYCN, VYOs, NDLEA, WOTCLEF, other development partners

Reports from NDLEA, WOTCLEF, other government publications

2013

38 Organize institution wide campaign against cultism and youth delinquency utilizing the arts

Reduction in cultism and youth delinquency

NYCN, VYOs, NDLEA, WOTCLEF

Reports from tertiary institutions

2013

39

Organize capacity building workshops on Conflict prevention and peace building – special emphasis on the Niger-Delta region of the country

Capacity building workshops held ;

NYCN, NOA, FMYD, Faith-based Organisations,

Workshop reports, 2013

40 Mainstream civic education, human rights and conflict education material into curricula and activities of all voluntary youth organizations

Curricula and programs reflect concerns

NYCN, NOA, FMYD, FMOE

Reports of workshop for mainstreaming; reports of train the trainers workshops; Program evaluation reports

2013- 2015


THEMATIC Area – Youth, Sports and Recreation

Strategic Goal 10 – Facilitate the creation of culture that values sports and recreation among youths



41 Organize sports competition between youths at Local, State and Federal government levels

Increased camaraderie between youths

NYCN, FMOE, FMYD, UNFPA, UNAID, UNESCO, other development partners

Reports, 2013

42 Advocate for the building of more community sports and recreation centres

Building more sports and recreation centres

NYCN, FMYD, other development partners

Sports and recreation centres 2013 – 2015


2.0 2011 WORK-PLAN

Thematic Area – NYCN Organisational Development

Program/Project 1 Title – Institutional review and development of the NYCN

including conduct of organizational review and development of Manual of Operations (MOP) and development of a road-

map for Capacity Building (CB)

Objectives

To conduct a review of NYCN organizational structures and performance

To develop organizational tools for the management of the NYCN

To conduct training on application of tools for NYCN NEC

S/No Activity Expected Outcome Success Indicator

Sources of Verification

Responsible Institutions Timeline

Budget

(₦) Status

1. Identification and engagement of a consultant

Appropriate competence made available through a consultant to the NYCN for organizational development

Consultants TOR ready and recruitment completed

Copy of TOR; Consultancy

contract; NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA N4,000,000

2.

Conduct of organizational review utilizing desk review of literature, conduct of interviews , use of focus group discussions etc

Situation of the NYCN accurately portrayed with major organizational needs identified

Successful conduct of review

Reports of desk review of literature, interviews , FGDs

Consultant/NYCN/FMYD/ UNFPA

3.

Development of draft Manual of Operations and Capacity Building roadmap etc

NYCN organizational policies developed and available for guidance in administration and programming

Manual of Operations and

Capacity building road map complete

Copies of drafts Consultant

4.

3 Days Consultative workshop to consider report of organizational review and tools developed

Feedback received and enriches the

documents developed

Workshop held Report of workshop NYCN, FMYD, UNFAP,

Consultant N3,500,000


5.

5 day Training Workshop on application of Manual of Operations (including programming) and capacity building roadmap implementation

Capacities of NEC developed towards implementation of the Strategic Plan

Workshop held

Report of workshop ; workshop evaluations

and pre and post tests

NYCN, FMYD, UNFAP, Consultant

N4,500,000

6. Production of Manual

Copies of manual available at all NYCN chapter offices and used to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in operations

Number of Manuals produced

Copies of manual produced, invoice

from printer NYCN, FMYD, UNFAP, N200,000

Total N12,200,000

Program/Project 2 Title – Preparation of Financial and Audit Report of the NYCN

Objectives

To prepare financial Accounts and Audit for the NYCN




Budget

(₦) Status

1. Prepare internal

Statement of Accounts

A True picture of NYCN finances

available

Account available

Copy of the Internal Statement of

Accounts NYCN, FMYD

2ND to 3rd

Quarter

2. Engagement of External Auditor to audit accounts

Provide audited accounts as a

means of shoring up organizational and internal and public credibility

Audit report concluded

Copy of Audit report External Auditors; NYCN ;

FMYD 2nd to 3rd Quarter

N1,000,000

Total N1,000,000


Program/Project 3 Title – Leadership Retreat for NYCN NEC

Objectives

To hold a workshop for NYCN NEC for the development of leadership capabilities for development of the Strategic plan

To provide a platform for NYCN leaders to evaluate the performance of the NYCN




Budget

(₦) Status

1. Engagement of

Consultant

Competent support available to NYCN

for leadership development

Consultant engaged

Copy of Tor for consultant ;

Copy of consulting contract

NYCN, FMYD, 1st

Quarter 2011

N1,500,000

2. Retreat for NYCN executive

Capacities of NYCN NEC built

Workshop conducted

Report of workshop ; workshop evaluations

and pre and post tests

NYCN, FMYD 1ST

Quarter 2011

N4,500,000

Total N3,000,000

Program/Project 4 Title – Development of FMYD/NYCN Guidelines for VYOs

Objectives

To develop draft Framework and Guidelines for Relations and development of VYOs

To hold a workshop for validation of the Guidelines




Budget

(₦) Status

1. Engagement of

Consultant

Competent support available to NYCN for development of

Framework and Guidelines for NYCN and VYO’s relations

with the FMYD

Consultant engaged

Tor; Consulting contract

NYCN, FYMD 3rd- 4th

Quarter N1,500,000

2. Development of draft

Framework and Guidelines

Draft Framework and Guidelines for development of VYO’s and to regulate relations between the FYMD and VYOs available

Review of literature

complete; draft Framework and guidelines ready

Copy of framework and

guidelines Consultant

3rd -4th Quarter


3. Validation workshop for framework and

Guidelines

Framework and Guidelines become

instrumental to development of

VYO’s and regulate relations with the

FMYD

Workshop held Report of workshop

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA, Consultant

3rd – 4th Quarter

N4,500,000

4. Publication of the framework and

Guidelines

Development of VYO’s through wide

publication of framework and

guidelines and usage

Document published

Copies of publication

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA 3rd – 4th Quarter

N300,000

Total N6,300,000

Program/Project 5 Title – Review of current NYCN Constitution

Objectives

To Constitute a committee for amend the constitution of the NYCN

To hold a meeting to consider proposed amendments

To review the constitution of the NYCN for application




Budget

(₦) Status

1.

Formation of Constitutional Amendment Committee

Platform for consideration of

amendments established

Committee formed

Report of inaugural meeting

NYCN N2,000,000

2.

Committee collates views of NYCN

Members and other stakeholders

Varied input into the amendment gathered

Collation of views

completed

Reports of consultative meetings, interviews and desk

studies

NYCN N1,000,000

3. Presentation of Draft Amended constitution

to NYCN NEC

NEC is able to receive and

consider proposed amendments

Meeting held Report of meeting;

copy of draft amended constitution

NYCN N3,000,000

4. Passage of Amended

Constitution

Amended Constitution serves as core of NYCN

reforms

Draft amendment is

passed

Copy of amended constitution ; report

of successful amendment process

NYCN N3,000,000

Total N9,000,000


Program/Project 6 Title – Annual Reviews on Implementation of the Strategic

Plan

Objectives

To develop a template for reports from NYCN National and State Chapters

To prepare a consolidated report on implementation of the NYCN Strategic plan

To hold a review meeting on implementation of the strategic plan




Budget

(₦) Status

1.

Identification and engagement of a

consultant to facilitate the process

Appropriate expertise

available for the NYCN

Contract entered into

with consultant

Copy of TOR; and copy of contract

NYCN, UNFPA; FMYD 2nd – 3rd Quarter

1,000,000

2.

Development of a template for reporting from NYCN State and

National chapters

Template will capture essential

tasks and measure progressive outcomes

Template developed

Copy of template Consultant , NYCN, FYMD,

UNFPA 3rd

Quarter 300,000

3.

Review meeting to consider consolidated report prepared by

consultant

Review meeting will serve as

avenue for lessons learnt,

identification of challenges and will

enable strategization for

the future

Meeting held Report of meeting NYCN, FYMD, UNFPA,

consultant 4th

quarter 3,000,000

Total 4,300,000


Program/Project 7 Title – Training of Trainers (ToT) program for development of capacities of the NYCN and voluntary youth organizations

Objectives

To identify a consultant to develop specialized training program and conduct training of trainers

Training of trainers workshops held in six geopolitical zones

Beneficiaries of the TOT to provide training within their organizations

Activity Expected Outcome Success Indicator



Budget

(₦) Status

1. Identification and engagement of a

consultant

Relevant expertise available for the

project

Consultant engaged

Consultants TOR, copy of contract

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA 1st

quarter N12,000,000

2.

Consultant prepares training material

based on organizational needs

assessed ; trainers pre-selected to ensure optimization of TOT

Organizational needs factored into training of

Trainers program

Needs assessment

conducted and training

materials developed

Copy of needs assessment document;

Copies of training materials

Consultant 1st to 2nd Quarter

3. Training of Trainers

workshops in six geopolitical zones

NYCN leaders at State and National

levels capacities developed to execute NYCN mandate and strategic plan

Training workshops carried out

Reports of training workshops

Consultant , NYCN, VYO’s 2nd to 3rd Quarter

N21,000,000

4. Trainers carryout in-

house training activities

Trainer trained at workshops pass on relevant skills and capacities to their

organizations

In-house training carried out

Reports of in-house training

Trained trainers, NYCN, VYO’s

3rd to 4th Quarter

N1,200,000

Total 34,200,000


Thematic Area – Youth Development

Program/Project 8 Title – Explore and promote systems for accelerated/competence

based and remedial education

Objectives

To Identify providers of quality accelerated learning/competence based education

To conduct pilot workshops for students on the efficacy of identified systems

To conduct pilot workshops for teachers on the identified systems



Responsible Institutions

Timeline Budget

(₦) Status

1. Identification and

engagement of service providers

Expertise for accelerated/competence

based learning programs available

Contract with service provider

Copy of contract and tor

NYCN, UNFPA, FMYD

1st quarter

N4,500,000

2. Internal presentation of systems of learning to NYCN and partners

NYCN and partners achieve an

understanding of accelerated learning

systems

Meeting held Report of meeting and

evaluation

NYCN, UNFPA, UNESCO ;

FMYD, MOE, NCCE, UBEC

2nd

quarter N3,500,000

3. 5 days Pilot workshop

for Students (venue Abuja)

Students exposed to accelerated learning

systems Workshop held

Report of workshop; workshop evaluation;

pre/post tests

Service provider;

NYCN, UNFPA; FMYD, MOE, UNESCO ; students

2nd quarter

N2,000,000

4. 5 days Pilot workshop

for teachers (venue Abuja)

Teachers exposed to accelerated learning

systems Workshop held

Report of workshop; workshop evaluation;

pre/post tests

Service provider;

NYCN, UNFPA; FMYD, MOE, UNESCO ; teachers

2nd Quarter

N2,000,000


5.

2 day Presentation of outcomes of the workshops to stakeholders

Stakeholders are able to evaluate the effects of

the training systems Meeting held

Report of presentation meeting

Service provider;

NYCN, UNFPA; PTA, ETF; FMYD, MOE, UNESCO

; etc

3rd Quarter

N1,000,000

Total N13,000,000

Program/Project 9 Title – Collaboration with NANS and the NUC to integrate Guidance and Counselling (focusing on life skills) into orientation programs of

all tertiary institutions

Objectives

To conduct an assessment of guidance and counselling practices in selected Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

To hold a workshop on developing Guidance and Counselling work-plans and curricula for tertiary institutions

Implementation of work-plans and curricula in specific pilot institutions

Post project evaluation of impact of implementation of work-plans and curricula




Timeline Budget

(₦) Status

1.

Engagement of a consultant to supervise

assessment and facilitate workshop

Needed expertise available

Consultant engaged

Copy of contract and TOR

NYCN, UNFPA, FMYD

2nd Quarter

N3,000,000

2.

Assessment carried out in select tertiary institutions, NYCN

members utilized for data collection ;

consultant to carryout collation and analysis

Assessment reveals current state of guidance and counselling practice

and impact on development of young

persons in tertiary institutions

Assessment conducted

Report of field assessment in select

institutions ; copies of questionnaires and

checklists

Consultant ; NYCN; FMYD ;

UNFPA ; Tertiary

institutions ; PTAs

3rd quarter

N1,000,000

3.

Workshop with Guidance counsellors in institutions assessed on developing work-plans

and curricula

Guidance counsellors have viable work-plans for engaging freshmen and other students and are equipped to deal

with life-skills requirements for students

Workshop held Copy of assessment of

tertiary institutions; Workshop report

Consultant ; NYCN; FMYD, MOE; UNFPA;

UNESCO; UNICEF; World

Bank; PTA; Tertiary

institutions etc.

3rd Quarter

N6,000,000


Thematic Area – Youth, Health and HIV/AIDS

Program/Project 10 Title – Campaign on SRH rights of young people

Objectives

To hold sensitization sessions on SRH on media platforms

S/No Activity Expected Outcome Success Indicator Sources of Verification


Timeline Budget

(₦) Status

1.

Identification of young persons with knowledge and experience on SRH

issues

Advocates on SRH amongst young

people available Persons identified

Report of meetings with young person’s identified

NYCN 2nd

quarter

2. Identification and

negotiations with media organizations for airing

Media agree to provide free airtime

for SRH issues

Media identified and contacted

Report of meetings NYCN 2nd

quarter

3. Media programs on SRH

aired on radio and television

Young people sensitized on SRH

issues

Media programs aired

Copies of tapes etc NYCN, media 3rd

quarter

Total

4.

Implementation of work-plans and

curricula by guidance counsellors , with NYCN

members observing

Students and other beneficiaries are

availed of guidance counselling and life skills

education

Implementation carried out by

Guidance Counsellors ;

Reports of implementation and

Monitoring reports by NYCN Members

NYCN, Guidance counsellors

4th Quarter

into 2012

N2,000,000

5. Workshop on post project evaluation

Stakeholders are able to assess the efficacy of

implementation of work-plans and curricula

implementation

Workshop held Copy of post project assessment report ; Report of workshop

NYCN, Guidance

counsellors; consultant ;

UNFPA, UNICEF, UNESCO,

World Bank; PTA, etc.

2nd Quarter 2012

N6,000,000

Total 18,000,000


Program/Project 11 Title – Develop a Standard resource material for mainstreaming

SRH/family life education into activities of VYOs

Objectives

To produce detailed information material for mainstreaming SRH/family life education

Uniformity in SRH/family life education through VYOs nationwide



Timeline Budget

(₦) Status

1 Engage services of a

consultant

Consultant engaged

TOR; Consulting contract NYCN, NOA,

FMOI&C, UNFPA 3rd

Quarter N1,500,000

2 Production of draft resource material on

SRH/family life education

Draft resource material produced

from detailed literature review


completed; Draft resource material

produced and submitted to the

NYCN

Copies of draft resource material

Consultant 3rd

Quarter

3 Publishing the resource

material

Services of a competent publisher engaged; published

resource material

Sponsorship for publishing and

distribution secured; Resource

material published

Copies of the published resource material

NYCN, NOA, FMOI&C

3rd Quarter

N800,000

4

Distribution of resource material to VYOs on the Federal, State and Local

Government levels

Increased number of informed youths

Resource material distributed to

VYOs

Reports from distribution exercise;

NYCN

3rd Quarter

N500,000

Total N2,800,000

Program/Project 12 Title – Joint sensitization activities with NURTW and other associations in the informal sector on HIV/AIDS and SRH

Objectives

Educate the youth in the informal labour sector on HIV/AIDS and SRH

Run a pilot 1-day sensitization activity in 6 states chosen from each geo-political zone



Timeline Budget

(₦) Status

1 Secure sponsorship Adequate funds for

sensitization available

Sponsors approached; Sponsorship

secured

NYCN Account balance

NYCN, FMYD, UNFPA , FMOH,

FHI, UNAID, Action Aid,

2nd Quarter

N50,000


2 Engage the services of a

consultant

Development of a Sensitization plan for each state including times, venue, other

associations, type of sensitization activity

Sensitization plan developed

Consultant contract; Copies of sensitization

plan

NYCN, Consultant

2nd Quarter

N1,000,000

3 I day planning meeting

with NYCN implementers in States

Implementers capacity developed towards program

execution

Meeting held Report of planning

meeting NYCN, consultant

, UNFPA 3rd

Quarter N2,000,000

3

Organize meetings with the leadership of the NURTW and other

associations in chosen states

Partnership agreement

Signed agreement Copies of signed

partnership agreement

NYCN, NURTW, other

associations

3rd Quarter

N800,000

3 Execute plan Ongoing execution

support from Consultant

Sensitization activities carried out in 6 states

Reports; NYCN,

Consultant, FMYD, UNFPA,

3rd – 4th Quarter

N3,000,000

Total N7,200,000

Thematic Area – Youth, Governance and Security

Program/Project 13 Title – Sensitization on Voter’s Registration

Objectives

To run a 4-week media campaign to encourage young people to register in the Voter’s Registration exercise



Timeline Budget

(₦) Status

1 Engage services of a

media consultant

Plan of action for the sensitization

program including dates, duration, choose media

channels; Budget is estimated

Plan developed; Budget drawn

Copies of plan and budget

NYCN 1st

Quarter N3,800,000


2 Secure sponsorship

Funds available for the 4-week sensitization

program

Sponsorship secured

NYCN Account balance

NYCN, NASS, INEC, NOA, FMOI&C,

Political parties

1st Quarter

3 Execute sensitization plan Weekly media

campaign Media campaign

aired TV/Radio program

NYCN, Consultant

1st Quarter

Total N3,800,000

Program/Project 14 Title – Production of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and dissemination on civic responsibility of citizens

in voting for credible candidates

Objectives



Timeline Budget

(₦) Status

1 Engage services of

consultant

Consultant engaged

TOR; Consulting contract NYCN, NOA,

FMOI&C, UNFPA 1st

Quarter N1,500,000

2 Production of draft IEC

material on civic responsibility

Draft IEC material from detailed

literature review


completed; Draft IEC material

produced and submitted to the

NYCN

Copies of draft IEC material

Consultant 1st

Quarter

3 Publishing the IEC

material

Services of a competent publisher engaged; published

IEC material

Sponsorship for publishing and

distribution secured; IEC

material published

Copies of the published IEC material

NYCN, NOA, FMOI&C

1st Quarter

N1,200,000

4

Distribution of IEC material through VYOs on

the Federal, State and Local Government levels

Increased number of informed youths

IEC material distributed

through VYOs

Reports from distribution exercise;

NYCN 2nd

Quarter N1,000,000

Total N3,700,000

GRAND TOTAL N118,500,000


3.0 STAKE-HOLDERS ANALYSIS

Successful Implementation of this Strategic Plan of action can only be achieved in collaboration with numerous State and Non State stake-holding

Agencies. Consequently an analysis of Stakeholders involved in youth development efforts includes the following:

INTERNATIONAL, CONTINENTAL AND REGIONAL ACTORS

NATIONAL LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS

SUB-NATIONAL LEVEL (STATE LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS)

LOCAL AND COMMUNITY LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS

S/No Stake-holding Level Actors

1. International, Continental and Regional

a. United Nations Agencies i.e. UNFAP, UNICEF, UNODC, ILO, IOM, UNDP, WFP, UNOCHA, UNESCO

b. The African Union, ECOWAS. c. Bilateral Donors i.e. Donor countries and Agencies such as USAID, DFID, GTZ,

JIKA, CIDA, SIDA , Carnegie Foundation, Ford Foundation etc.

2. National level

a. The Federal Government of Nigeria , The Presidency b. National Assembly c. Federal Ministries d. Private Sector Organizations at the National Level e. National NGO’s f. Faith Based organizations at the National Level including Churches and

Islamic Organizations

3. State Level a. State Governments, b. Private Sector Organisations in States, c. Faith based organisations in States

4. Local and community Levels a. Local Government b. Local organisations that support community development

Documents

National Youth Council of Nigeria: Strategic Plan 2011-2015