aiesec benue project booklet
DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Nigeria, AIESEC Benue and Projects for the entity with Job descriptions.TRANSCRIPT
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• Introduction to the Entity
• Introduction to Nigeria – Benue
• History of Benue
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• Culture
• Currency/Exchange rate
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• Opportunities - GCDP
• Projects – Project Care Initiative, Project REAL WORLD, Hotel And Events Management, Emergency/laboratory Unit & Language marathon.
CONTENT
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• Getting ready
• Nigerian VISA
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• Vaccination
• Immunisation
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• EP Experience
• Cost of living
CONTENT
Welcome
Greetings from Benue, We would like to share some thoughts,
perspectives and realities with all of you through this booklet.
Firstly, the year has been so amazing with new directions, product
innovations, re-branding to boost and burst the volume of exchanges and
stakeholders across the network. But not just about the numbers but for the
main reason(s) why we all joined the organization, to look within and shine
outward.
For us at AIESEC in Benue, there have been several realizations,
which have made us what we are today and what we will be in the future.
Like any other entity in the network, we strive to live the ways of an AIESECer.
AIESEC Benue is like any other entity that strives to live the six
AIESEC values daily. We imbibe a strong way of being passionate about
whatever we are doing. We are driven by the need of our immediate
community, full of ambition and growth. At the same time being one of
the most hospitable you will get to encounter.
For the team and entity at AIESEC in Benue, 2015 is the year to
build, grow, connect and matter. 2015 is the year to GROW LIKE NEVER
BEFORE!! So whether it is raising an EP, a TN, going for a meeting,
planning an event or even doing a single roll call. We put our best
intention into and want to MAKE IT COUNT. Above everything, we look
forward to i rease AIESEC’s i pa t through reati g as a y opportunities that can be valuable for everyone.
AIESEC BENUE Executive Board 15|16
INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIA
NIGERIA - Officially the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising
36 states and its Territory, Abuja. The country is located
in West Africa and shares land borders with the
Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in
the east, and Niger in the north. Its coast in the south
lies on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean.
There are over 500 ethnic groups in Nigeria, of
which the three largest are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.
The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River
running through the country. This name was coined by
Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Lugard, a British
colonial administrator, in the late 19th century. The
British colonized Nigeria in the late nineteenth and
early twentieth century. Nigeria became independent
in 1960.
Nigeria is roughly divided in half
between Christians, who mostly live in the
South and central parts of the country, and
Muslims, concentrated mostly in the north. A
minority of the population practice traditional
and local religions, including the Igbo and
Yoruba religions. Nigeria, known as "the Giant
of Africa", is the most populous country in
Africa and the seventh most populous country
in the world. Nigeria has been identified as a
regional power, it also has regional hegemony,
and major influence within its region.
History of Benue
Located in north-central geopolitical zone
of Nigeria, Benue State was created out of
the old Benue-Plateau State in 1976 with
its headquarter is Makurdi. The state is
divided into twenty three local
government areas which include Ado,
Agatu, Apa, Buruku, Gboko, Guma, Gwer-
East, Gwer-West, Katsina-Ala, Konshisha,
Kwande, Logo, Makurdi, Obi, Ogbadibo,
Ohimini, Oju, Okpokwu, Otukpo, Tarka,
Ukum, Ushongo Vandeikya. History Benue
State was created on February 3, 1976
from the former Benue-Plateau State in
which the Igala and Bassa people were
brought from Kwara State.
The desire of the Igala people to
rejoin their Kith and Kin led to the
creation of Kogi State in 1991
leaving Benue State with its present
boundaries. The state derives its
name from River Benue, the second
largest in the country and the most
prominent geographical feature in
the state. People & Culture With a
population of 4,780,389 (2006
census), the state is made of several
ethnic groups: Tiv, Idoma, Igede,
Etulo, Abakpa, Jukun, Hausa,
Akweya and Nyifon. The Tiv are the
dominant ethnic group, occupying
14 local government areas, while
the Idoma and Igede occupy
the remaining nine local government areas.
Most of the people are farmers while the
inhabitants of the riverine areas engage in
fishing as their primary occupation.
The people of the state are famous for their
cheerful and hospitable disposition as well as
rich cultural heritage. Geography Attractions
Eating Out Shopping Hotels Gallery occupying a
land mass of 32,518sqkm, Benue State lies
within the lower river Benue in the middle belt
region of Nigeria. Its geographic coordinates
are longitude 7° ’ a d ° ’ East. Latitude °
’ a d ° ’ North; a d shares ou daries with five other states namely: Nassarawa to the
north, Taraba to the east, Cross-River to the
south, Enugu to the south-west and Kogi to the
west.
Weather/Climate, Benue State has a
tropical sub humid climate, with two
distinct seasons which are wet season
and dry season. The wet season lasts
for seven months is between April and
October, while the dry season comes
between November and March.
Temperatures are generally very high
during the day, particularly in March
and April. Along the river valleys, these
high temperatures plus high relative
humidity produce
inclement/debilitating weather
conditions. The state also shares a
common boundary with the Republic
of Cameroun on the south-east.
Makurdi, the state capital, for example, records
average maximum and minimum daily temperatures of
35°C and 21°C in summer and 37°C and 16°C in winter,
respectively. Cities & Towns Other important cities and
towns include Makurdi, Gboko, Katsina-ala, Vandeikya,
Obi, Okpokwu, and Ogbadibo.
Benue state has three universities: Federal
University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State
University, Makurdi, and University of Mkar, Mkar,
Gboko. It has two polytechnics: Benue State Polytechnic,
Ugbokolo and Fidei polytechnic, Gboko as well as the
Akperan Orshi college of Agriculture Yandev. There are
about four colleges of education which are Federal
College of Education Agasha, College of Education Oju,
College of Education Kastina Ala.
CULTURE
Benue State possesses a rich and diverse
cultural heritage, which finds
expression in colourful cloths, exotic
masquerades, supplicated music and
dances. Traditional dances from Benue
State have won acclaim at national and
international cultural festivals. These
dances include Ingyough, Ange,
Anchanakupa and Swange among the
Tiv, and Anuwowowo and Odabaru
among the Idoma.
Fishing festivals and communal
hunting expeditions are colourful and
memorable social events among
various communities. live and die at a
ripe old age transform into the state of
ancestors who must be appeased
anytime a social occasion is to start. In
the imagination of the Tiv kwagh-hir
theatre, spirits
manifest in many fantastic forms
performing various activities as are
carried among human
beings.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
It is not possible to exhaustively list a wide array of tourist
attractions of Benue State here. But the major ones which the state can
hold out glaringly to prospective tourists include: The Natural Scenic Sites
Such as the isolated hills of Ushongo, Mkar, and Harga, mountains of Turan
and Ikurav-Ya, the hills and ring dykes around Ikyogen and Anwase as well as
the Apdibila hills in Oju Local Government Area.
The Mountainous views on the border with Cameroon and Cross
River State are simply beautiful. Apart from the beautiful River Benue Beach
at Makurdi the state capital, which serves as a recreational spot, the sandy
river beaches of River Katsina-Ala provide a scenic view during the dry
season when the water level falls.
CURRENCY / EXCHANGE RATE
DOLLAR NAIRA CEFA NAIRA
$ 1 N 199 1000 cefa N300
$1000 N199,000 10,000 cefa N3000
OPPORTUNITIES At AIESEC Benue, we have been able to narrow down the needs of
the society as an LC, and we can say that Incoming exchange in Global
Community Development Program (IGCDP) is our strong suite, alongside
Incoming Global Internship program (iGIP) with helping the youths
experience the full potential by giving value to the new members of the
community we however, introduced more programs for self development as
well organisational development. Our programs are centered on community
development, youth leadership, child welfare, education and literacy. We try
to engage our interns and as well deliver an awesome experience to them.
Exchange participant are provider with good working environment, housing
accommodation, food and other social necessities.
PROJECT AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS
LANGUAGE MARATHON
Language Marathon Focuses on teaching and learning of foreign languages such as
French, Latin and English languages in pre-primary, primary and post primary schools
in Benue. The intern will have the opportunity to share his culture and experiences
with children and teachers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Department the intern will be working : Project Management
Job Description 1 : Teaching of French Language and English Language in schools
Job Description 2 : The intern will share the culture and values of his people and
country with the learners and the community
Job Description 3 : The intern will also organize language related competitions among
schools
Job Description 4 : The intern will organize programs that will motivate the parents in
encouraging their children on foreign language learning
Measurable results expected from the intern : The number of competitions organized,
the rate of fluency by learners and the response of parents towards foreign language
learning such as French
Preparation required from the intern before arrival : Any learning material that will
facilitate his teaching
Details on the Working Conditions : Personal Workspace
: Any Other
Other Details of the Working Conditions : The intern will have opportunity to organize
French clubs and extra language classes for his /her financial gain
Learning points that the intern might obtain during the internship : Presentation skill,
pro-activeness, team management, Cross-cultural understanding
Additional information a potential candidate may require for the Internship : An intern
with basic knowledge of English will be appreciated
PROJECT AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS
PROJECT REAL WORLD
Job Description Design strategies for gaining attention from the communities, rape and Trafficked
victims
Facilitate sessions during campaign and talk shows
Counsel rape and Trafficked victims and young people who stand a chance of
becoming victims in the near future
Provide suggestions for programmes and strategies that could foster sustainable
awareness and education on human trafficking and sex violence
(TN-In-NG-JS-2014-2272)
Skills :
Operating systems, Software Development Frameworks, Project Management
Training/ Facilitating skills, Presentation skills, PC User Skills, Internet User Skills,
Adobe
Languages : English Language and French
Backgrounds : OTHEREDUCATION
Issues : Gender Rights and Children Rights
Study levels : No study levels defined
Learning points : Facilitation Skill, Counselling Skill, The Position Of Nigerian Laws On
Human Trafficking And Sex Violence, Team Experience, Cross Cultural Understanding
Expected results : %number of communities engaged in the project, %number of
persons that would volunteer to join REAL WORLD cub and help create awareness
after the project so as to ensure sustainability of the project
PROJECT CARE INITIATIVE
Job Description
The Trainee will facilitate and deliver sessions on project days based on the learning
module of the ASK Project at High schools, Orphanages and Communities. The ASK
project is a PEER-EDUCATOR project Which make the students educate their other
peers. Trainee will travel to communities within and Outside Benue state to generate
information about the current realities on HIV/AIDS and how to go about them.
The Trainee will facilitate and deliver sessions on project days based on the learning
module of the ASK Project. The trainee will carry out Weekly evaluation on Project
activities for the week. Trainee will organize Learning Circles for Schools, Orphanages
and the University. The trainee will organize a come and ASK day which is focused on
the output of the general implementation of the Project. Trainee will work with host LC
in functional area like External relations to raise TNs to help trainee integrate into LC
activities.
(TN-In-NG-JS-2012-2163)
PROJECT AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Skills : Project Management, Presentation skills, Internet User Skills, Waste & Water
Management
Languages : English
Backgrounds : EDUCATION
Issues : Sexually transmitted diseases, Sanitation and hygiene
Study levels : No study levels defined
Learning points : Understand the realities of HIV/AIDS in Africa and newer Initiatives to
solve them.
: Project facilitation and Management skills.
: Work with and international team that will give you a diverse cultural
experience
EMERGENCY/LABORATORY UNIT
Job Description
Responding to medical/health problems presented by patients including history taking,
diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral to appropriate department
Assessing and supervising hospital health information data
Assessing and supervising hospital health information data
Assist the medical officer in theatre during surgery, major and minor operations.
Support community health workers counselling and facilitating sessions on health and
community development
(TN-In-NG-JS-2013-2238)
PROJECT AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Skills : Network management and data transmission, Operating systems, PC User Skills,
Internet User Skills, Client Servicing Skills and Word press.
Languages : English
Backgrounds : ECONOMICS, MEDICINE, FIRST AID AND PSYCHOLOGY
HOTEL AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT
Job Description
Determine the BEST method for the production of various food types
Supervise the processes and strategies for producing delicacies
Research on the BEST method of producing delicious food for the locality
Research on the modern ways of carrying out BAKING, and CATERING
Evaluate sales based on the demand of the time
(TN-In-NG-JS-2013-2228)
PROJECT AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Skills : Network management, Team Management, Marketing / Selling skills, PC User
Skills, Internet User Skills, Cooking Skills, Innovative.
Languages : English
Backgrounds : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FOOD / NUTRITION STUDIES
Learning points : Opportunity to know more about African culture, intercontinental
dishes, baking, catering and the opportunity to professionalize experiences
Expected results : The Rate of patronage starting from the period the internship starts
compared to the previous times
EP EXPERICE
GETTING READY
All visa applications and
payment of fees are to be made through
the Nigeria immigration Website at
https:portal://immigration.gov.ng. After
filling the online form, print out the form
and submit. Proceed to the payments
section and make the payment. Be sure
to print out confirmation of payment
and attach to the application. These
documents should be mailed to the
Embassy with a PROCESSING FEE of
$30.00 per applicant, in money order
addressed to the Embassy of Nigeria. If
expedited service is required, the
processing fee is $85.00 in money order.
When travelling to Nigeria, an international
vaccination certificate against yellow fever
is required. A Cholera vaccination certificate
is also required if coming from an infected
area. As a precaution against cholera,
visitors should drink or use only boiled or
bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. Anti-
malaria prophylaxis and TB inoculation are
recommended. Visitors should seek the
latest medical advice on inoculations at
least three weeks prior to departure.
TIPPING In restaurants a 10% tip is adequate if a
service charge hasn't already been added.
Negotiate taxi fares before embarking on a
journey; remember that fares are usually
increased for tourists so tipping isn't
necessary. Porters should be tipped
accordingly.
THE BUDDY SYSTEM
AIESEC Benue provides each Trainee with an AIESEC Buddy who
is to be your main contact person. Your buddy is supposed to answer
your questions and help you with your integration and introduction into
the Nigerian culture and way of life. Upon your first day of arrival, your
Buddy is expected to take you to your place of work and show you your
way around until when you are confident to move around alone.
At times, the Buddy might be unavailable to live up to the
duties, so therefore the Incoming Exchange Team (ICX) will assist where
need be. If you have not been given an AIESEC Buddy, kindly relay this
information to the LCVP in charge.
RECEPTION CULTURE
We pick up our interns from Airport and Bus
terminals. We call it <<< ARIVAL >>> and all our reception team
members do this during their members terms at least once. We
organise tours, culture nights, welcome party and farewell
party for our interns.
At AIESEC Benue, we provide the following:
FREE ACCOMODATION
SIMCARDS
FREE FOOD
FREE TOURS
EP BUDDY
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
LCP AIESEC BENUE (AJU JOSHUA) - +2347055676398 +2348182721738
Email: [email protected]
LCVP IGCDP (AGOCHA KINGSLEY) - +2348131299575
Email: [email protected]
LCVP MAC (NGBEDE MATTHEW) - +2348092186237 +2347053876983
Email: [email protected]
DO YOU WANT TO
MISS THIS
OPPORTUNITY?
Be Action Driven
Gain International Working Experience
Solve World Issues
Develop Yourself Live Free
Eat New Food
Travel Round The World
Discover A Different Culture
Meet New People
Come Experience Naija
AIESEC Benue Awaits You
THANK YOU