C'moooon let's give him a round of applause, he deserves a national recognition.

Nairalanders should learn when to praise or criticize. What the corp member did was in fulfillment of one of the major cardinals in the NYSC scheme. He sought for honest help/ opinion hence should not be called names moreover, silence is golden. God bless you for these work@ the Corper. It is not easy to do projects. Sponsorships are often very difficult.

ighoosagie: I will send a copy 2 al Mustapha , rev king James ibori and Clifford orji

haba bros, you wicked o! na the reason most people dont go out of their way to help others be that...encourage the bros abeg!

delors:
haba bros, you wicked o! na the reason most people to go out of their way to help others be that...encourage the bros abeg!

I will send a copy 2 al Mustapha , rev king James ibori and Clifford orji

, sorry I don't applause a pharisee who seek men's rewards

mukina2: A CORPER IN NEED OF YOUR NOBLE ASSISTANCE IN PUBLISHING HIS PERSONAL CDS PROJECTS


I Am Corper Francis Chidozie Okoye with State Code KW/12B/0069 and Phone Number 08032969195, from Anambra State. A 2012 Batch-B Corps Member, Presently Serving in OFFA Grammar School OFFA, Kwara State, but will be Passing out on the 6th of June 2013.

I executed Eleven (11) Community Development Service Projects during my Service Year; which had direct impact on the community where I served.

Single-handedly, I constructed a Motorized BoreHole, Renovated NYSC Building, Constructed 20ft by 6ft Directional Bill Board and Constructed an Executive Peacock Bird (Okin bird) at Owode market Traffic
Junction,which is seen as the symbol and Pride of Offa Kingdom, and so many others.


As a corps member, I strongly believe that you have passed through this road some time in the pass, and you already know and understand where am coming from.

Serving in Kwara State is not as comfortable as other States, because the Government and PPA don’t pay Corpers.

We are only dependent on our federal monthly allowance, which is not even enough at the end of the day. I can’t really say how I had my way, to put up all this projects, because I suffered a lot of insults and humiliation from members of the community and corps members. After the commissioning, I could not boost of feeding money, because I ran dry, trying to put up this projects.

My dreams and vision is to put a smile on the faces of less privileged ones in the community and by the special grace of God; it was achieved.

Please, in the spirit of service, I humbly appeal for your assistance in publishing my Story, 'YOUTH CORPER EXECUTED 2.5MILLION NAIRA PROJECTS IN OFFA KWARA STATE' edited by a Radio Reporter who was present during the commissioning on the 14th May 2013 at OFFA Local Government Secretariat Hall.



Mr. Okoye Francis Chidozie hails from Abatete in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A Graduate of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Anambra State University Uli; Posted to OFFA Grammar School, OFFA Kwara State for his Compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Program.


Piqued by the absence of some social facilities and the passion to be outstanding and truly fulfill the fundamental purpose of his service year, he decided to write his name in gold and leave his footprints in the sands of time with laudable CDS Projects which had direct impact on the entire community like


-Construction of a Motorized Bore Hole at Owode market Offa.*

-Renovation of NYSC Building (Secretariat) Offa Local Government.*

-Construction of 20ft/6ft Directional Bill Board that bears “welcome to
Owode market Offa”.

-Construction of Executive Peacock Bird (Okin bird) at Owode market Police
Traffic Junction.

- Donation of 2000 writing materials to six selected primary schools in Offa
Local Government.

-Donation one hundred pieces of treated Mosquito nets to one hundred
families in Offa rural area

-(Net-A-Child Project).

-Donation of one hundred Pairs of school sandals to five selected Primary
schools in Offa.*

- Donation of one hundred WAEC Recommended Novels (blind trust) and one
hundred Pens to one hundred (100) SS1 students in Offa Grammar School (his
PPA) that performed excellently (85 above) in the computer studies
examination he taught in seven classes.

-Organized Quiz Competition Among all NYSC CDS Groups in Offa LGA at Okin
Fm Radio Station Offa.

-Trained Less Privileged Mothers in Offa on Skills Acquisition, on how to
Bake Cake, Chin-Chin, Donut, Fish Roll, Egg Roll, Meat Pea & Buns; and
Empowered them with Coal Pot, Baking Flower and a Bottle of Vegetable Oil
(One For Each Person).

-Enumerated one hundred Families in Offa LGA, through MDG United Nations
“My World Global Survey”.



This gesture attracted an Award of Excellency and a Cash Reward of N50,000 to Corper Francis, From OFFA Local Government. Recommendation Letters from OFFA Descendant Union, His Royal Majesty, the Olofa of Offa, Owode Market Traders Association, OFFA Grammar School, Igbo Community Association Offa and OFFA Local Government Secretariat. Commendations, from Community Leaders, Government Agencies, Corporate Organizations around and Officials of the NYSC.

Those present at the Commissioning were full of praises to the 25-Year-old Corper because he has demonstrated that even amid a generation that is selfish, greedy with common trait of a Me-First attitude, there are some individual who may not occupy any political or economic office but determined to make use of their personal resources to put smiles on the faces of people they encounter or even people in any environment they find themselves. Such may not be born with a silver spoon in their mouth, but an innate quality to impact positively on the lives of people coupled with determination and focus that drives them on.

Against this backdrop, the initiatives of Mr. Francis Okoye, With Registration Number KW/12B/0069 is worth considering.


This noble idea of a selfless youth should be encouraged with not just Verbal Commendations but with State, National and International Awards. The time, money and energy this Second Class Upper Degree (Elect Elect Eng.) holder from Anambra State University Uli could have been channeled into personal programs or that which will benefit his nuclear and extended families or even better him lots in lives but for his humane nature, decided to develop a community where he spent just 11 to 12 months.

The communities that are benefiting from these projects should as matters of necessity encourage him with a Traditional Title that will encourage others to do same.


He spoke with the Press and promised never to give up in rendering social services to people wherever he goes, not minding the inherent challenges. He advised other youths to be selfless and always contribute their quota to the development of their communities and the nation alike.

Without being Preemptive, we are optimistic that Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmen, the Executive Governor of Kwara State and the Presidency will honour this Hard Working Man for his heroic and outstanding projects.


He appreciated his Sponsors, Contributors and Advisers. .

He also appreciated the people that guided and directed him all through his stay in Kwara State. In his words, “They made me feel at home even when am not home”. He is so grateful to the Management and Staff of NYSC Secretariat Ilorin.


Finally, he remained indebted to his parents Chief and Mrs. Christopher Okoye, His Siblings Ebele Okoye, Nkeiruka Okoye, Somtochukwu Okoye and Ogechukwu Okoye for their endless Love, Prayers and Encouragement.”



Yours Brother In Service.

Corper Okoye Chidozie Francis

Kw/12B/0069 (Batch-B)

Oh, many things

1, You are serving in my hometown (where I'm very proud of)

2, You are serving in the secondary I attended (which I'm fond of)

3, I am a blogger and can publish and publicise your work. I can also link you up with media houses, but they may need to verify teh authenticity without much efforts.

Shoot me an email: jarushub@gmail.com

Emzybrown: C'moooon let's give him a round of applause, he deserves a national recognition.

truly, he does deserve it. From personal experience, in North America, if u manage to create something different, as in, remotely different (eg, a better way to cut finger nails without using ur teeth or nail cutters), straight up, government funding and community help don land...check Canada and start-up companies in Ontario, you'd be surprised that even someone who compiled past questions (like the past SSCE questions and answers in Nigeria) gets govt funding to continue doing that 'big project'...This is true.
another guy who helps people to meet other people (facilitator) is also receiving huge funding. A Nigerian, very brilliant young guy (names withheld) just finished from d university (engineering) and now, he is compiling and developing course contents for some new universities in Nigeria and he is being funded by the govt..
Think about it, people's genuine effort should be encouraged and appreciated. That's one of the ways forward.

ohiza: D truth is pple now do dis CDS tin 2 gain recognition by d Govt,..so dey will either be employed or giving ramson,.....individuals want 2 spoil/change d name of CDS 2 personal Instress(PI).....d aim of d project nids 2 be knw before awards are bin Givin
Fake corp man with Number KW/12B/0069,...leave ur legacy deir and get remembered by d offa pple and deir prayers shall be with U,..not all dis ur stylish tins,...Tank U all

You need to pick Common Entrance form bro!#YourEnglishNoBeHereOooo

ohiza: D truth is pple now do dis CDS tin 2 gain recognition by d Govt,..so dey will either be employed or giving ramson,.....individuals want 2 spoil/change d name of CDS 2 personal Instress(PI).....d aim of d project nids 2 be knw before awards are bin Givin
Fake corp man with Number KW/12B/0069,...leave ur legacy deir and get remembered by d offa pple and deir prayers shall be with U,..not all dis ur stylish tins,...Tank U all

You need to pick Common Entrance form bro!YourEnglishNoBeHereOooo

Acidosis: hmmn... Good Work, Sir




But did you do all these because of the recognition?

Philanthropy etymologically means "love of humanity" in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, and enhancing both the benefactor and the beneficiary.
Real philantropists despise publicity.
Not the Nigerian type of philantropists who spend 10million on bill boards, placards and T-shirts, for a donation less than 1million naira.

Do I need to remind you that alot of corpers and even undergraduates have done same (and more) without any media attention?


Anyway, you've contributed your quota and God will surely reward your selfless efforts. God bless you.

Shut up! You are nothing but a cynic. What have you done of late yourself? Nothing, I guess. It is a person like you with a myopic mindset that will see it as a quest for recognition. Reasonable and objective folks will see this as an attempt to encourage others to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of others wherever they find themselves.

Welldone, Corper!!!

SOH KAH TOA: I think the shap should be encouraged. I would have loved to render some piece of advice but don't know if the said corps member is a nairalander?. I was once in this shoe. Corp members embark on personnnal CDS for recognition and maybe if lucky enough the NYSC presidential merit award which GEJ made lot better on assuming power. The motive is not important and he deserve the publicity because that is what the NYSC projects are about in order to spur others to make some contributions towards developing their fatherland. Imagine if 20% of the serving corps members could take such initiatives if palpable social and societal improvement won't be evident. The problem with Nigeria is that the reward system is low and intentions are easily misconstrueded. I was a batch B , 2011 in one of the states in the north central. I built and donated a primary health centre, renovated, reequipped and introduced some essential health services in another, renovated and expanded the local govt council corp members lodge, massive deworming program for some pry school pupils as well as mosquito nets distribution to kids and preg women. With other corp doctors we embarked on free medical and surgical services to the rural poor in almost eight( local government areas( logistically supported by the state govt), etc. but I left service year depressed because I didn't get what I initially expected and most of the money I would have used to improve on myself was used for these community service. The local govt was irresponsible and not co operating but the local communities tried in their little way by volunteering their time, energy and little resources( I understand they are poor). Though I got a state Honour's award, job offer was not made( though i might have turned it down because i needed to relocate ) and hoping that I could make the presidential merit award which even after one year nothing is being heard. In all I am fulfilled I did what I did. I didn't feel this way initially but I have moved on and God has not disappointed me.
I will admonish the corp member to keep close tab on the state CDS dept, work closely with his LI and ZI to ensure that he is not shortchanged. I know the politics with NYSC projects. In as much as they try to be fair but you can't rule out the human factor and sentiments. It happened to me and if not for proactiveness, maybe my works wouldn't have gotten to the NYSC headquarters. NTA and a local daily was invited for my commissioning and I made move to have my work published on the NYSC national gazzets ( didn't follow it up upon realization that reward comes from God only), hence I will advise him not to kill himself on getting these works on the media but should secure his work with documented evidence with backups. Maintain a good rapport with the CDs dept in your state and have somebody among the top ranking officials in the state who could protect your interest. Ensure your work is published in your PAssing out magazine and press it on the director of public relations to forward to the national PRO. Once it is captured on the national gazzets, you are done with your aim.
Try to know what others are doing( though not too necessary now considering the time). If you can be among the first 2 or 3 in your batch, you might be selected as a nominee for the presidential award.
God bless your handwork.

U too lyk long story sha..U don write book b dat oh..Shey,u know?

forgt abt public recognition my brother, is God dat rward openly! all i pray 4 is to gt a beta job n propose more dan u ve don in kwara @kudos......

ohiza: D truth is pple now do dis CDS tin 2 gain recognition by d Govt,..so dey will either be employed or giving ramson,.....individuals want 2 spoil/change d name of CDS 2 personal Instress(PI).....d aim of d project nids 2 be knw before awards are bin Givin
Fake corp man with Number KW/12B/0069,...leave ur legacy deir and get remembered by d offa pple and deir prayers shall be with U,..not all dis ur stylish tins,...Tank U all

Even though you tried to mask your illiteracy stylistically, by abbreviating some words, you failed woefully. It is showing like a northern star in this comment of yours. Go back to school!

As much as i would always want to be the silent observer, there are topics that are always very tempting to add my quota.

The corp member did very well but seeking for fund to create for himself self recognition is a little bit too ambitious. I served in plateau state some years ago and i worked as hard as you have done,so did many corp members before me. Let your works speak for you.

OK,you need recognition? I thereby confered on you the commander-in-chief of the Armed forces federal republic of Boko Haram. So help you Lord. And this comes with a special package of $20,000. I hope you will love it?

u want to tell me u didnt crush any of their girls.for if u did then expect ur reward in 9 months time

ohiza: D truth is pple now do dis CDS tin 2 gain recognition by d Govt,..so dey will either be employed or giving ramson,.....individuals want 2 spoil/change d name of CDS 2 personal Instress(PI).....d aim of d project nids 2 be knw before awards are bin Givin
Fake corp man with Number KW/12B/0069,...leave ur legacy deir and get remembered by d offa pple and deir prayers shall be with U,..not all dis ur stylish tins,...Tank U all

Grammar don suffer i tellz u.

onye ego:
Don't make me laugh my friend.
This young man was a blessing to the community he served and all u
can say is that he seeks publicity?

Yes he has every right to be recognized for his selfless service.
If people like you and I did half of what this young man is doing during our service years,Nigeria would have been a better place.
Stop been a pessimist, applaud this great Nigerian he deserved to be honored.

Op, I will be happy to give every support.

let him continue blowin his trumpet...thr r ppl who hv done far mor thn dt, thy wr quiet wt no award at ol, yet fulfild....God bless em, if thy cntinue wt such attitude thy wl be (re)awarded in a big way smday.....
i see dis corp member as smone who is seriosly pushin towards recognition and nt helpn d ppl of d community..

AK 48: Let only those who did better than him speak against him( list the pessimists above me).if you consumed your alawi during nyysc and u want to claim itk here thereby discouraging him,.....holy ghost.....fire!

shut up.....we ol knw dt nysc does nt allow a corper to use his personal moni fr cds, u r to use ur skills and d community to generate funds required to execute a projct...u r to teach em hw to generate such funs so dt dey can carry out and maintain such projects.......
And not to come hr lukin for praises..

dmalam:
let him continue blowin his trumpet...thr r ppl who hv done far mor thn dt, thy wr quiet wt no award at ol, yet fulfild....God bless em, if thy cntinue wt such attitude thy wl be (re)awarded in a big way smday.....
i see dis corp member as smone who is seriosly pushin towards recognition and nt helpn d ppl of d community..

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Lmao @ but will be Passing out on the 6th of June 2013 serious grammar right there.

israel boy: Hmm, well u hv done a great job
it calls for no alarm
if it were to be true u did all this
then dont bother letting ur left hand know what u hv done
coming to nairaland only will discourage u
just becos of the comments u will receive
y nt do ur best nd ignore the praises
with all what u hv counted down,
i dnt think its a new thing
seeking for a chief title burnt all the praises i kept in mind for u
cant u do something nd neglect the praises?

Well, its is meritorious, but should nt be publicized,
things done secretly shall be rewarded openly.
Thats the secret of this life

Jah bless

if u have done this with open mind God will surely bless you bro

Your good work speaks for you; well done corper.
Why are you bent on this recognition like this? What do you need it advertised for? whats your motive? Politics?

......

You are not in better position to announce your self . let Kwara state NYSC publish your good work. If they thing is necessary for any recognition.