Between July 2013 to December 2013, All Federal Government Academic Institutions in Nigeria embarked on a 5 Month Strike Activities which had significant effect on Undergraduates in Nigeria as students were made to stay at home for these periods. Initiatives of Change, Nigeria recognized these periods as vital and crucial moments and needed to get something done to empower the youths. A four days workshop on project management was done for 36 university students from 11-14 November, 2013 at the MRA/IofC Centre in Lagos.
One of the fastest and most polite ways to save an economy and strengthen democracy is to educate the youths. IofC Nigeria had to make a decision to be part of the change and not the problem. Project Management Education is fundamental to business growth and economic development and we identified that knowledge in this subject may be of critical importance to the development of the Nigeria Labour and Economic Market.
The Objectives of the training were;
Introduce MRA|IofC to the participants
To create and connect between the Values of MRA and the Projects of these young ones
To educate Undergraduates in the subject of Project Management
To create an opportunity for leaders among youths to collaborate
Give them ample opportunity to Volunteer with the Organization
During the four days, the students were taken through different sessions among them Quality management, Human resource management, Ethical leadership, Conflict management and Risk management amongst others.
Hafeez took the participants through the values of MRA, vision of the organization and the historical background of the change projects of IofC International. This session engaged the participants in the core structural system of the organization; helping them understand the necessity of volunteering and social engagement.
The importance of self connection was explained to the participants. MRA teaches a time of deep reflection; listening to the deep thoughts from within. This spiritual process helps connect with oneself, drawing from inside the inspirations beyond logical analysis. The Game of Chess, when properly learned helps us connect to the deep thoughts in the inside of a man.
The last day of the forum also happened to be the World Diabetes Day. A Medical Check up for the participants was held on the 14th of November, 2013 to commemorate the same. They were also given medical recommendation from the Medical Expert.
The Training was fully planned by the volunteer crew of MRA/IofC Nigeria. The module of the training was developed by PM Hub Nigeria, a project management consulting firm run by one of the organisations volunteer.
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