Report on YALI-Cross River Monthly General Meeting held at American Corner Calabar on Saturday 22nd October, 2022.
Time: 10am.
The meeting started
with the registration of members and participants ,while PRO Cynthia Maduekwe moderated the session from the Agenda.
Over sixty (60) persons attended the meetings as the state coordinator TM Tony Ebigwai welcomed everyone to the meeting.
He thanked the specially-abled people who have joined the meeting and said YALI is an inclusive organization that is open to young people living in Africa .
No discrimination and the opportunity here is for all. Among our Special Guest were David Francis (Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni) and Gloria Henry TSN (The resource Person).
She did talked on Topic Creating jobs in this comtemporary age.
She took Yalians on the journey of recognizing the power of volunteering which has taken her to where she is today, as she uses her platform to engage and encourage people on Entrepreneurship and setting up their own business.
The Speaking Nightingale as she is popularly called highlighted points on the importance of entrepreneurship: to identify problems, create solution, develop the economy of the state and community.
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She encouraged young people to build structure around their businesses by having a business name registered with CAC, having a business plan, understanding money, studying people and having a mentor/ coach. Her voice was powerful and convincing. David Francis also shared his experience and opportunities as a Mandela Washington Fellow, his life in America during the six weeks course and the impact of the fellowship in his life. This has given him a network that is invaluable as a Tech Expert and as a young person.
Other engagement during the meeting include events and project lined up for the year end like YALI4SCHOOL Event and End of the Year Dinner and Award’s. The Program Manager Comfort Ovat and Deputy coordinator Uket Friday spoke on this event which is coming up in November and December respectively.
Victory Markson the Social Media Assistant thrilled Yalians with the Power of Social Media in this 21st century. The meeting wouldn’t have ended without the Meet and Greet session. It was a time to connect with new friends, businesses and acquaintances. Who knows what could come out of this session? .. Your guess is as good as mine .
Thanks to the Specially abled persons led by Iquo Mkpang to join YALI Network.
From the desk of the Secretary, We remain grateful to everyone who did attends the meeting today and we promise to keep our New Secretariat opened on or before the next meeting and event in November .
Thanks you.
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Etteh Isaiah
Secretary,
Young African Leaders Initiative, Cross River State Hub.
