GOOD WILL MESSAGE
GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM
DR. LAWRENCE BOMS, CHIEF, UNITAR
Protocol:
On behalf of Dr. Carlos Lopes, the Assistant Secretary-General of United Nations and Executive Director of United Nations Instituted for Training and Research (UNITAR) Family in Geneva and Nigeria, I welcome you all to this epoch-making occasion of the official inauguration of the institute for Humanitarian studies & social Development.
UNITAR is proud to be associated with this Institute because of the commendable foresight of the Board of Trustees, Governing Council and management of the Institute in setting up this ingenious initiative.
Looking at the array of eminent dignitaries who have graced this auspicious event despite their tight schedules, I feel re-assured that we cannot despair of humanity. I join every well meaning person here to confirm that the institute will expand the frontiers of knowledge of service delivery for sustainable development. Please permit me to briefly introduce UNITAR.
On behalf of Dr. Carlos Lopes, the Assistant Secretary-General of United Nations and Executive Director of United Nations Instituted for Training and Research (UNITAR) Family in Geneva and Nigeria, I welcome you all to this epoch-making occasion of the official inauguration of the institute for Humanitarian studies & social Development.
UNITAR is proud to be associated with this Institute because of the commendable foresight of the Board of Trustees, Governing Council and management of the Institute in setting up this ingenious initiative.
Looking at the array of eminent dignitaries who have graced this auspicious event despite their tight schedules, I feel re-assured that we cannot despair of humanity. I join every well meaning person here to confirm that the institute will expand the frontiers of knowledge of service delivery for sustainable development. Please permit me to briefly introduce UNITAR.
About UNITAR
The United Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was established in 1965 as an autonom’s body within the United nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the organization through appropriate training and research.
UNITAR is governed by a Board of Trustees and is headed by an Executive Director who also doubles as Assistant Secretary General of the United Nation Organization. The institute is supported by voluntary contributions from governments. Intergovernmental Organizations, foundations, and other non-governmental sources. Every year UNITAR organizes about 150 training events locally and off-shore to the benefit of more than 10,000 people, and 40,000 participants through e-learning.
UNITAR Mission
UNITAR’s mission is to conduct research on knowledge systems and to deliver quality innovative training for developing the capacity of beneficiaries. Building on our experience we optimize expertise, information and knowledge-sharing to achieve this mission.
It may interest this august audience to know that since 23 March 2006 when the office of UNITAR was inaugurated in Port Harcourt Nigeria, we have been partnering with Federal Government intervention agency NDDC, State Governments, Local authorities, Civil Society Organizations, Non-governmental Organizations, and oil and Gas Companies with the Niger Delta Region in delivery of quality Training and Build Programmes for Sustainable Development.
At the inception of UNITAR activities in the Niger Delta Region, we conducted series of researches and through participatory consultation, highlighted a wide range of issues of felt needs with a chain of causes.
RESPONSE:
In response to the findings, UNITAR developed programmes in six thematic areas. Working in collaboration with public and private partners, we contributed to sustainable development and the achievement of the MDGs, with Peace Building and promotion of Human Rights as our main focus. They are:
1.Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Training and Capacity Building Workshops and Seminars in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution/ Mitigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for the different segment of stakeholders all inclusive. Direct engagement with militant youths and strengthening the capacity of Peace Builders in the Niger Delta Region.
2.Governance and Local Administration Management: Framework for establishment of Institute for Good Governance to address the issues of democracy, corruption, accountability and electoral fraud. Systematic overview of functioning systems and processes in local administration management for broadening understanding of good government at the local government level. Provision of various instruments that strengthen governance structure and building capacity of existing senior civil servants (Permanent Secretaries) through seminars and workshop in Governance and Leadership Development for efficient service delivery. Workshops in Participatory Budgeting and Revenue generation to deepen participatory democracy reduce high incidence of fraud and improve accountability at local authority and state levels.
3. Environmental Protection and Compliance: Creation of institutional and civic awareness of environmental standards for compliance and community mass action for protection of natural resources. Promotion and formation of Action Groups for systematic documentation of environmental profiles and report to inform better policy making and implementation. Development and execution of programmes for industry-specific interests (oil and gas) in Health, safety and environment for civil society organizations, private sector entrepreneurs and political/public office holders.
4.Economic and Social Development Planning: Community development Programmes to enhance the traditional systems of governance at the community level. Stakeholders manner that will also encourage participation, accountability and transparency within their communities. Beneficiaries include community based organizations, local authorities, civil society organizations, private sector and donor agencies. Multi-Stakeholder partnership programmes broaden stakeholders views in managing complex projects. Provides insight into stakeholder engagement, and effective communication strategies in stakeholder management.
Participatory approaches to strengthening community development associations consolidates local democratic systems. In rural development planning, stakeholders are guided on the planning of Local economic empowerment and development strategies (LEEDS) which affect livelihood of the vulnerable women and youths and also contribute to the achievement of the MDGs. Monitoring and evaluations prepares participants on the fundamentals of M&E in development project management. It explores the tools of M&E and focuses on the triple constraints of cost, time and quality and effective resources management.
5.Business Development: Developing business plans for SMEs for practitioners Enterprise development for owning viable businesses. Microfinance appreciation and development for enterprise development trainers, civil society organizations and private sector investors. UNITAR/HP Micro accelerated programme (MAP) for introduction of ICT support and strategies. UNOSAT imagery and satellite solutions for several socio-economic deployment and environmental monitoring of disaster prone regions.
EMPLOYMENT GENERATION, POVERTY REDUCTION, SUSTAINABLE PEACE AND PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS: Among other successful programmes, we developed and delivered specifications for technical training and capacity development of youths and graduates from Niger Delta region to enable them acquire hands on industry based skills in the following options: Millwright, welding, instrumentation, drilling, cable tray, scaffolding, safety management, procurement and transportation.
The impact of the new initiatives is lauded by private and public institutions that have since started training youths in the programme in Norway and Namibia. The programme which also supports the Federal Government Amnesty initiatives ensures adequate manpower for the Nigerian Local Content Policy of 70% in 2010.
In fact, all stakeholders in Niger Delta region have at different forums acknowledge UNITAR’s extant contributions as a panacea for peace, security and long awaited social justice in the embattled region. As at april 30, 2010, 932 participants have benefited from UNITAR training and capacity building programmes. In consideration of UN gender sensitivity, out of this number, 709 are men while 223 are women. We need not bore your excellencies with our verifiable record of achievements.
Humanitarian services: As an agency of the UN, UNITAR has been managing knowledge globally, and we are convinced that the challenges of humanitarian services are enormous. There is need for knowledge driven collaboration, partnership and participation of all-inclusive stakeholders to achieve the goals of sustainable humanitarian service delivery.
That is why we congratulate the institute for this bold initiatives in choosing to offer alternative education, capacity building and development of skills to individuals and organizations involved in humanitarian services. We also congratulate all individuals, organizations and institutions who are contributing towards the achievement of the noble cause of this IHSD. UNITAR loves the ideals of the institute and will collaborate with her in relevant areas to contribute to the achievement of her laudable goals. Finally, we felicitate with all awardees and graduates who are being honoured today. God bless you all. Thanks for reading.
The United Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was established in 1965 as an autonom’s body within the United nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the organization through appropriate training and research.
UNITAR is governed by a Board of Trustees and is headed by an Executive Director who also doubles as Assistant Secretary General of the United Nation Organization. The institute is supported by voluntary contributions from governments. Intergovernmental Organizations, foundations, and other non-governmental sources. Every year UNITAR organizes about 150 training events locally and off-shore to the benefit of more than 10,000 people, and 40,000 participants through e-learning.
UNITAR Mission
UNITAR’s mission is to conduct research on knowledge systems and to deliver quality innovative training for developing the capacity of beneficiaries. Building on our experience we optimize expertise, information and knowledge-sharing to achieve this mission.
It may interest this august audience to know that since 23 March 2006 when the office of UNITAR was inaugurated in Port Harcourt Nigeria, we have been partnering with Federal Government intervention agency NDDC, State Governments, Local authorities, Civil Society Organizations, Non-governmental Organizations, and oil and Gas Companies with the Niger Delta Region in delivery of quality Training and Build Programmes for Sustainable Development.
At the inception of UNITAR activities in the Niger Delta Region, we conducted series of researches and through participatory consultation, highlighted a wide range of issues of felt needs with a chain of causes.
RESPONSE:
In response to the findings, UNITAR developed programmes in six thematic areas. Working in collaboration with public and private partners, we contributed to sustainable development and the achievement of the MDGs, with Peace Building and promotion of Human Rights as our main focus. They are:
1.Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Training and Capacity Building Workshops and Seminars in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution/ Mitigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for the different segment of stakeholders all inclusive. Direct engagement with militant youths and strengthening the capacity of Peace Builders in the Niger Delta Region.
2.Governance and Local Administration Management: Framework for establishment of Institute for Good Governance to address the issues of democracy, corruption, accountability and electoral fraud. Systematic overview of functioning systems and processes in local administration management for broadening understanding of good government at the local government level. Provision of various instruments that strengthen governance structure and building capacity of existing senior civil servants (Permanent Secretaries) through seminars and workshop in Governance and Leadership Development for efficient service delivery. Workshops in Participatory Budgeting and Revenue generation to deepen participatory democracy reduce high incidence of fraud and improve accountability at local authority and state levels.
3. Environmental Protection and Compliance: Creation of institutional and civic awareness of environmental standards for compliance and community mass action for protection of natural resources. Promotion and formation of Action Groups for systematic documentation of environmental profiles and report to inform better policy making and implementation. Development and execution of programmes for industry-specific interests (oil and gas) in Health, safety and environment for civil society organizations, private sector entrepreneurs and political/public office holders.
4.Economic and Social Development Planning: Community development Programmes to enhance the traditional systems of governance at the community level. Stakeholders manner that will also encourage participation, accountability and transparency within their communities. Beneficiaries include community based organizations, local authorities, civil society organizations, private sector and donor agencies. Multi-Stakeholder partnership programmes broaden stakeholders views in managing complex projects. Provides insight into stakeholder engagement, and effective communication strategies in stakeholder management.
Participatory approaches to strengthening community development associations consolidates local democratic systems. In rural development planning, stakeholders are guided on the planning of Local economic empowerment and development strategies (LEEDS) which affect livelihood of the vulnerable women and youths and also contribute to the achievement of the MDGs. Monitoring and evaluations prepares participants on the fundamentals of M&E in development project management. It explores the tools of M&E and focuses on the triple constraints of cost, time and quality and effective resources management.
5.Business Development: Developing business plans for SMEs for practitioners Enterprise development for owning viable businesses. Microfinance appreciation and development for enterprise development trainers, civil society organizations and private sector investors. UNITAR/HP Micro accelerated programme (MAP) for introduction of ICT support and strategies. UNOSAT imagery and satellite solutions for several socio-economic deployment and environmental monitoring of disaster prone regions.
EMPLOYMENT GENERATION, POVERTY REDUCTION, SUSTAINABLE PEACE AND PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS: Among other successful programmes, we developed and delivered specifications for technical training and capacity development of youths and graduates from Niger Delta region to enable them acquire hands on industry based skills in the following options: Millwright, welding, instrumentation, drilling, cable tray, scaffolding, safety management, procurement and transportation.
The impact of the new initiatives is lauded by private and public institutions that have since started training youths in the programme in Norway and Namibia. The programme which also supports the Federal Government Amnesty initiatives ensures adequate manpower for the Nigerian Local Content Policy of 70% in 2010.
In fact, all stakeholders in Niger Delta region have at different forums acknowledge UNITAR’s extant contributions as a panacea for peace, security and long awaited social justice in the embattled region. As at april 30, 2010, 932 participants have benefited from UNITAR training and capacity building programmes. In consideration of UN gender sensitivity, out of this number, 709 are men while 223 are women. We need not bore your excellencies with our verifiable record of achievements.
Humanitarian services: As an agency of the UN, UNITAR has been managing knowledge globally, and we are convinced that the challenges of humanitarian services are enormous. There is need for knowledge driven collaboration, partnership and participation of all-inclusive stakeholders to achieve the goals of sustainable humanitarian service delivery.
That is why we congratulate the institute for this bold initiatives in choosing to offer alternative education, capacity building and development of skills to individuals and organizations involved in humanitarian services. We also congratulate all individuals, organizations and institutions who are contributing towards the achievement of the noble cause of this IHSD. UNITAR loves the ideals of the institute and will collaborate with her in relevant areas to contribute to the achievement of her laudable goals. Finally, we felicitate with all awardees and graduates who are being honoured today. God bless you all. Thanks for reading.
Personal Development And Empowerment
We instill professionalism, efficiency and value
Prof. Mkpa A. Mkpa
We employ knowledge driven teaching, research and practical works to produce highly qualitative graduates as social development practitioners; social networkers; instructors and administrations of social and non-profit services.
ihsdsec@yahoo.com, info@ihsd-ng.org
We offer professional courses on humanitarian and non-profit services, conduct professional examinations and recruit professional members and volunteers
Barrister Mirian Ezinwa Onu hails from Onicha Mbaise, In Ezinihitte Local Government of Imo State. She graduated from from Faculty of law university of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State in 2001, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. She is the Managing Solicitor of Lumen Christi Consult, a firm of Barristers, Solicitors and Arbitrators located in, Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria. She is also associate member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom and also a member of the Nigeria Chapter.
HISTORIAN, ACCOMPLISHED PUBLIC SERVANT AND INTELLECTUAL BUREAUCRAT
Nonye Nweke is the founder and CEO of Cerebral Palsy Center (CpCenter) the first center in Nigeria to solely manage children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) a congenital disorder that affects part of developing infant’s brain. CpCenter since inception in 2010 has provided children with CP with free therapies, care, boarding and respite to the families.
Adaora Onyechere, Is a Broadcast Journalist Extraordinaire, An Enigmatic, mind gripping On AIR Personality with African Independent Television AIT.Her intellectual Foray on Kaakaki the African Voiceadds that deep, intuitive edge that wasn’t existent afore, Producer and Presenter of AIT’s Gender Agenda Africa’s Number 1Premium program detailing the issues from across Africa on Gender on AIT.
Sadiya Umar Farouq hails from Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State of Nigeria. She grew up in Zamfara State and attended the Federal Government Girls College, Gusau, Zamfara State. Sadiya Umar Farouq, upon completion of her Secondary education, proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State where she studied Business Administration, with specialization in Actuarial Science. She also earned two Masters Degrees; Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from ABU in 2008 and 2011, respectively.
Tunde Oderinde is a seasoned program manager with over 20 years of experience in project design and implementation, specializing in private sector and market development across a range of sectors, including the agribusiness industry.
Mr. Okechukwu Jude Chinedu is a Graduate of Accountancy. He attended Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku, Federal Polytechnic Oko and Adasin University Akoko.
ROTARIAN STANLEY CHINAEMEREM EGEGE was born to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Egege from Obi-Ngwalocal government area of Abia State.
Sir (Chief) Emmanuel Mark (JP) was born in Port Harcourt and he hails from Omagwa Town in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Dr. Abali Chuku is a post-independence child having been born on November 23, 1962 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He hails from Amaeke Item, Bende Local Government in Abia State.
Chief Igdan Godwin was born on 2rd July, 1956, in the city of Benin Edo State. He attended St. Peter Primary School in Benin City and kpolo Grammar School in Edo State. He did his A/level in Holy Trinity Grammar School Sabon Gida Ora, Edo State.
He is the President Founder of a Tv/Radio Reality Magazine Program Called Brekete. Transmitted on Love FM104.5 Mondays-Fridays 7.30am-8.30am and ON DaarSat TV Station.
MR. Felix Ndukwe (JP)was born on the 141H of April, 196S, in Abiriba, Abia State. He has been involved in so many Humanitarian activities which include:
She is a self motivated, creative, analytical, proactive and highly intuitive woman. Born on 3rd March 1970, She bagged her degree in Mass Communication from University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1994.
Was born on 21st September 1965 in Miango Bassa LGA of Plateau State.
Mrs. Joy Sheila Bob-Manuel is presently the Director- General of the Legal Aid Council Nigeria. She is the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the organization where she is responsible for managing the day-day affairs of the Council together with a team of management staff of the most senior Directors of the Council.
He was among the Nigerian ambassadors to Ghana who helped to strengthen the establishment of Ghana Network of People living with HIV and AIDS in 2005.
Barr. (Mrs.) Maimagani Justina Avong was born at Gidan Bako Zagon Kataf, Kaduna State, in the year 1961 into the family of John and Rose Bako. Barr.
Sakeenah Salvador Bakori an indigene of Lagos State, was born on June 22nd 1954 to Professor Ismail Balogun who happened to be the first Professor of Islamic and Arabic Studies in West Africa.
Ralph Uka Okoro is a Sociologist, though a Federal Civil Servant with the Nigeria Custom Service; he is very passionate about humanitarian services and is committed to the amelioration of the conditions of the poor and providing succour to the needy that come across him.
Dr. Muhammad Muhammad Saleh is a medical doctor with (MBBS) degree and a master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) and Business Management (MBM).
Rev. Mr. Godwin Inalegwu Abba is the founder and President, WORD ALIVE CENTRE INTERNATIONAL, with its Headquarter at Gwarimpa, Abuja-Nigeria and has branches in some major districts in the Abuja Metropolis.
Pastor Mrs. Anthonia Adegbemi, she was born on the 22nd of February 1956, by Late Chief Julius Obanla and Late Madam Comfort Obanla at Ikare-Akoko in Akoko West of Ondo State, Nigeria.
Mrs. Ukwuori N. Kalu was born into the family of Elder UdeOkerekeUche of blessed memory and Madam Udunma Ude Okereke Uche of Abiriba Community in Ohafia Local Government Area in Abia State. Mrs, Kalu started her career with the Nigeria Prison Service in 1982.
Mr. Ozigi Michael Aziz was born on the 11th of February 1975, into a Christian home in Okene Kogi State. He attended University Staff Primary School and University Secondary School respectively, before he proceeded to Federal Government College, llorin (WASC).
Was born on October 28th, 1977.As we learnt recently, Shettima has being acclaimed on Berekete (Love FM) program for his patriotism, integrity and selfless humanitarian services to Nigeria.
Born 41 years ago (precisely 1973) in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Nigeria. He has carried out many humanitarian/ community services to his credit which includes; Sponsorship of undergraduate junior workers in his company, to obtain WAEC result and obtain degrees in Architecture and Estate Management.
Was born on June 4th 1969 at Aiyebabiri Local Government of Bayelsa State in a Christian home and Rivers state by Marriage.
He is a legendary Nigerian Business Executive, an entrepreneur par excellence, the moving spirit of educational transformation in Nigeria, a philanthropist and humanitarian; born on December 10,1963 in Kaduna were his parents, natives of Uturu, lived then and worked.
A renowned Nollywood Actress-Actress Rita is a very popular actress in the Hollywood and a Veteran Broadcaster who worked in the Anambra Broadcasting Services for many years before venturing full time into the Film Industry.
MR. GBENGA MICHEAL ARULEBA, was born Sixty – One Years ago into the Family of Prince David Aruleba of Ikere-Ekiti.His immense contribution to the establishment of Ray power FM, Nigeria’s Premier Independent Radio Station, broadcasting 24hours, complete indigenous programming was further challenged, as he was pulled along with his team to start off what is today the largest private television station on the continent, Africa In dependent Television (AIT).
Oluwatosin Abimbola Dopkesi was born on July 12,1969 in Lagos, Nigeria, to Prince Kola & Mrs Carolyn Odukoya. Tosin has worked with two multi media organizations as a Presenter and Programme Producer before joining DAAR Communications in 1996. However, her gifts and passion for broadcasting were further exposed when she joined the DAAR Family;
Sir (Dr.) Mike Okiro, CFR, NPM, mni a Fmr. indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, was born on the 24th of July, 1949. While in office he worked tirelessly to provide secure environment for the actualization of Mr. President’s Vision of placing Nigeria among the world’s top 20 economies by the year 2020. This he had ably done by partnering effectively with the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Police Service Commission, in a conscious effort towards repositioning the Nigeria Police Force in the areas of Quality Training, Behavioral and Attitudinal Change, Community Policing and Service Delivery.
Sani Sidi was born on 12th August 1966 in Jere, Kagarko Local government Area of Kaduna State. Alhaji Sani was appointed Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in September 2010 and recently re-appointed for a second term in office by the President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR.
T.B Joshua was born on 12th June, 1963 by Pa Kolawale Balogun and Madam Folarin Aishatu Adesiji Balogun in Ondo state. He was no doubt preordained by God due to the mysteries surrounding his birth. It took his biological mother 15 months of pregnancy before his birth and at a very tender age, he escaped narrowly an accident within the home leading to the inscription name Temitope giving to him-meaning,worthy of thanks.
John Momoh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Channels Television is a renowned broadcast Journalist with a vast experience spanning 33 years.
ed teacher and a good administrator. She is a US trained beautician hence she is called the “lya Oge” and also a peace maker. She is a member of trustees, a patron and chairman to organisations such as Nigerian-South African Chamber of Commerce, Nigeria-American Chamber of Commerce to mention a few.
r Humanitarian Studies and Social Development in 2009 following his outstanding humanitarian track records which equally earned him the award as MOST HUMANITARIAN FRIENDLY GOVERNOR in the same year.
graduate of the Morris Cerullo School of Ministry and Rhema Bible Training Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has attended many Christian Leadership Conferences both home and abroad and was ordained into the full time ministry on the 15th of August 1982.
Dr. Mrs. Aderienne Tikolo is the Head of Newland School in Lagos.
Aderemi Desalu was born on the 29th of August 1962, at the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Lagos State; where he received his primary secondary and tertiary education. He received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the College of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital in 1986, where he passed out with a Distinction. He got his primary FFD from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and has a Certificate in Ethics from the Harvard School of Public Health Boston USA, a Diploma in HIV/ AIDS prevention from the College of Veneral Disease Prevention UK and a Certificate in Institutional Development from the Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA) London, UK. He also has numerous certificates from courses and seminars attended. He was appointed to serve on the Lagos State Transition Committee on Health by the Governor of Lagos State in 1999 and later into the Board of the Lagos State Football Association where he served as the chairman of the Health and Medical Committee. Nigeria, St. James the Great Ang. Church, Ibadan, etc. She is happily married with children served as the chairman of the Health and Medical Committee.
CHIEF (MRS.) GRACE EBUN DELANO