The importance of education in the overall process of shaping
or reshaping, formation or reformation; or the upgrading of capacity of both
the individual and the society can never be over emphasized. For these reasons, education has since been considered a fundamental
factor in all developmental efforts of any society. No nation, state or
community has achieved any meaningful development, how much more attain
sustainability status without substantial investment in human capital.
In one hand education has been identified as a tool for
enhancing peoples’ understanding of themselves and their environment and on the
other, it has been associated with the improvement in the quality of life of a
people and has also led in some instances to broad social benefits.
Education has been linked to raising peoples’ productivity, creativity,
promoting entrepreneurship skills and technological advancements.
The argument in some quarters that education means different
things to different people has not reduced the value or undermined its role, in
the efforts by man to develop self and the environment.
This conclusion has always reinforced the belief of
individuals and organizations who have from time to time played one role or the
other towards strengthening educational system. The insistence by individuals and
organisations, to continuously invest in education may be translated into one
thing, which is that the right education will eliminate some of the identified
flaws in the society, if not in the immediate; but at least in the future.
It is on the strength of the above, that November 5, 2015
witnessed the Grand Finale of the first ever “Kommon sense Inter-college Competition”. The event took place in Jos, the Plateau State Capital. The event, tagged KIC
NIGERIA 2015 FINALS, with the theme “Building
a culture for the Future”, was put together by El-spice Media Group in
collaboration with the National Orientation Agency of Nigeria, in partnership
with Belford Business School, Jos.
The communication enhancement, character molding and
relationship building card-based competition was the first of its kind in the
world. As the theme suggested, the aim of organizing the competition is to dramatically
unveil a new mode of building present and future generations by inculcating in
them ethical values, morals and desirable standard in a manner that promotes
fun, orderliness, concentration, debate, strategic thinking, as well as tests
and enhances communication skills.
A total of seven (7) Secondary Schools in Plateau State,
namely Adonai Vine School, Air force Military School (boys), Buken Academy, Air
force Military School (girls), Dadin Kowa High School, Sacred Scholars Academy
and Sureq Model College took part in the Grand finale.
After an excruciating, very interesting,
keenly contested, thought provoking, highly emotional and inspiring encounter, Lasisi
Godwin of Sureq Model College emerged the winner of the competition and
ultimately won the star prize money of N50,000 (fifty thousand naira), while
Hannah Obasi of Air force Military School (girls) came second. The Star price
was named “Adedevo prize”, in loving memory of the excellent Nigerian Medical
Doctor who sacrificed her life so that generations of Nigerians would live devoid of Ebola.
The second place prize was tagged
“J.D. Gomwalk Prize” in memory of the then Governor of Plateau state. This was
in recognition of his foresight, giant strides, and monumental contributions to
the development of Plateau state as a governor.
Apart from Students and Teachers of
the competing schools, other students and teachers from schools in and around
the city witnessed the finale, and expressed their happiness for being part of the
event.
The winner of the competition Lasisi
Godwin (right) and the competition Governor Venerable Selcan Miner (left)
Four judges whose selection were
based on field experience, track record and good sense of judgment officiated
the competition. The judges were:
1.
Prince Valentine
Adese
2.
Nnabugwu Chizoba
3.
Martins Gumut
4.
Nancy Oblete
The
judges - (from left) Adese, Nnabugwu, Gumut and Oblete
Prince Valentine Adese, is a media
practitioner and newspaper Publisher. He is a public affairs analyst, a renowned
radio/television presenter and a labour-relations consultant.
Nnabugwu Chizoba is a business coach, entrepreneurship/business development consultant, advocate, behavioural change communicator, public commentator, development practitioner, and a radio/television panelist and discussant. His writings are stimulus to critical thinking, ethical reflections and literary analysis. He is committed to drawing out the youth from destructive tendencies.
Martins Gumut is a Development worker, a radio and television commentator. He is the immediate past State coordinator of the European Union (EU) Project: Economic Development for Peace Stability in Plateau State, Nigeria. He is vast in economic and social reorientation.
Nancy Oblete is the CEO of Mec Hub, a building construction company. She is a passionate player in youth development, a disciplinarian and a smooth talker that has translated and applied building principles into building the life of people. She is a success in the building profession.
Nnabugwu Chizoba is a business coach, entrepreneurship/business development consultant, advocate, behavioural change communicator, public commentator, development practitioner, and a radio/television panelist and discussant. His writings are stimulus to critical thinking, ethical reflections and literary analysis. He is committed to drawing out the youth from destructive tendencies.
Martins Gumut is a Development worker, a radio and television commentator. He is the immediate past State coordinator of the European Union (EU) Project: Economic Development for Peace Stability in Plateau State, Nigeria. He is vast in economic and social reorientation.
Nancy Oblete is the CEO of Mec Hub, a building construction company. She is a passionate player in youth development, a disciplinarian and a smooth talker that has translated and applied building principles into building the life of people. She is a success in the building profession.
(2nd right) Mr. Bulus Dabit, (to his right) Ven. Miner, and Dr. Barde
(on his left) Star price Winner Lasisi Godwin;
(his extreme right) second prize winner Hannah Obasi).
(on his left) Star price Winner Lasisi Godwin;
(his extreme right) second prize winner Hannah Obasi).
The Plateau State Director, National
Orientation Agency (NOA) Mr. Bulus Dabit and other Senior Staff of the Agency
were among the many dignitaries that graced the occasion. Other dignitaries are Ven. Selcan Miner, the competition Governor and former Commissioner for
education, Plateau State, Dr. Gideon Barde, who represented Senator Jeremiah
Useni, the Senator representing Plateau Southern Senatorial District in the
Nigerian Senate. Others are, Esther Nasara; she represented the General Manager,
Plateau Radio and Television Corporation (PRTVC), Pst. Margaret Inusa Meka,
President sweet relationship Network, and Dr. Gokop (Chairman Nigerian Medical
Association, Plateau State, Mr. Gwoltu Netwealth Consult and Sam
Dakwat, a renowned psychologist, just to mention a few.
The “Kommon sense card” is invented by a young Nigerian,
Prince Victor Dickson, a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Jos.
He hails from Akwa Ibom State but, resident in Jos. The graphics design of the
card was done by another Nigerian, Oge Anyaji, a female from Enugu state and also
a resident of Jos.
Prince Victor Dickson is an
embodiment of talent, a rallying point for the youths, a mind builder and a
creative thinker. He is among the numerous Youths in Plateau state that
benefited from the European Union (EU) sponsored entrepreneurship skills enhancement training under the Project “Economic Development for Peace and Stability in Plateau
state, Nigeria”.
Prince Victor Dickson
(squatting, 1st from right, front row),
Nnabugwu Chizoba (standing: left ), Martins Gumut, (Standing: right)
(at the EU entrepreneurship Training),
Nnabugwu Chizoba (standing: left ), Martins Gumut, (Standing: right)
(at the EU entrepreneurship Training),
The President of Belford Business
School, Jos, Nnabugwu Chizoba facilitated some of the EU sponsored training,
including the one Prince Victor Dickson participated in. Victor’s active
participation and commitment in the training singled him out and attracted the
attention of the Belford’s President, known in Plateau state for his avowed commitment
for the development of entrepreneurship, youths, women and
vulnerable persons. The graphics designer of the "Kommon sense card" Oge Anyaji. She is also a beneficiary of the EU training. She like Prince Dickson was trained by Nnabugwu
Chizoba, in a different stream.
When the European Union
entrepreneurship skills enhancement training ended, the process of fine tuning and
refinement, to give the identified abilities of Prince Victor Dickson a focus and a clear direction, commenced almost immediately. Series of contacts and discussion sessions
were held at Belford Business School with the President of Belford. The meetings had only one goal ... release Victor to the world.
The “Kommon sense Inter-college competition”
was put together by El-spice Media, National Orientation
Agency and Belford. It is one platform among many that have been outlined to show-case
Victor’s invention. It is initiated as a formal process of introducing the “Kommon
sense card” into the world and positioning it as a catalytic tool essential for
value reorientation, self-development, bonding, education and relationships
building, and as a matter of fact a strategic communication awareness kit.
The invention and subsequent
introduction of “Kommon sense Card” through inter-college competition is not
only legendary but revolutionary too. This assertion by all intent and purpose
is a true reflection of the idea behind the invention of the card. This much is
revealed when one considers that the first and only human software is known as
“common sense”. This software according to
Prince Victor, permitted man to become aware of his environment and became the
accepted measure for value. In fact, common sense is synonymous with morality.
Towards the rebirth of common sense which man loss in a bid to modernize and in
the process demoralized education, Prince Victor through the El-spice media
created the “Kommon sense card” to refresh man’s sense of values, to prick man’s
conscience and to restore morality; and in this sense moralize education for
the needful purpose of peace, love, friendship and truth, as against chaos,
pain, betrayal, hatred and immorality that a demoralized education has brought
to the world.
The display of packs of “Kommon sense
card”
"Kommon sense card” is a constant reminder, to all, either as a player, an observer, or an admirer of the card that everything and everybody are related in one way or the other.
“Kommon sense card”
is an illuminater to the mind. It teaches that every action and
reaction are woven into a complex whole. A condition that invokes deep sense of
reflection and thought provoking attitudes, a sense of commitment to discover
and fill the gap that MAN has created in the pursuit of life.
“Kommon sense
card” provides a perfect blend to address the quest for living and survival by
MAN in this earthly journey.
Every moment, time and efforts devoted at playing “kommon
sense card” is a journey into Life, a call for self-assessment, and a charge to
seek positive responses. it is indeed, a challenge to embrace ethical values, high
moral standards and pursuit of competence and functional knowledge.
A pack of “Kommon sense masters card” is made up of 72 cards,
with familiar words and appealing images. The cards are inter-related. All a
player needs is to interpret the connections; a task that demands the
application of “Kommon sense”.
The brief introduction of the “Kommon
sense card” as expressed above is necessary to underscore the important role of the society towards circulating “Kommon
sense Masters card". There is no doubt that “Kommon
sense cards" will impact the world
positively. This conclusion has underscored the reason a new Nigeria was unveiled through the
competition. The mantra in the country presently is “Change”.
There is no denying the
fact that most efforts of the federal government of Nigeria is centered on
fighting and eliminating corruption. With the unveiling of a new Nigeria
through the Inter-college competition, the floodgate for a new Africa has
opened. All hands must be on deck. This will include various forms of supports
and collaborations that will ensure success of this venture. This is a clarion
call, for Nigeria, Africa and the world at large. Prince Victor Dickson needs
assistance and goodwill of all well-meaning individuals, corporate
organisations and government Ministries, Departments and Agencies world over.
Prince
Victor Dickson and his invention should be of interest to the European Union. The objectives of the EU training in Plateau state is being realized through Victor. A
little more push will result in job creation and wealth generation activities. The multiplier effect is huge.
Colossal
amounts of money have severally gone into sponsorship of all manners of ideas. All
forms of criticisms condemning the youths have trailed media houses and street
corners in the past. The way this present invention is treated will go a long
way to prove the sincerity or otherwise of those criticisms and condemnations.
The long awaited time is now…
The Competition Governor , Ven.
Miner, and Lasisi Godwin, the star prize winner
The Competition Governor, Ven.
Selcan Miner, and Hannah Obasi, the second prize winner
Photo credit: Eby-lon Global
Photo credit: Eby-lon Global
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