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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
A 28-man contingent will represent Nigeria at the 16th World Scout Moot in Portugal between July 25 and August 3.
The Secretary, International Department, the Scout Association of Nigeria, Emmanuel Eseine, who disclosed this at the Oba Akenzua II International Scout Camp on Saturday in Benin, Edo State, said the programme was for the youth wing of Scouting.
Eseine, who is also the Edo State Scout Commissioner, told the participants that it was a huge privilege and not a right to represent the country, urging them to make the country proud at the event.
“Scouting is an international organisation with the aim to develop the potential of young boys or girls in order for them to take a contributive place in the society of tomorrow. “The World Scout Moot is a programme for the youth wing of Scouting. It comes up every four years and the 16th World Scout Moot is taking place in Portugal from July 25 to August 3.
“For this 16th World Scout Moot, Nigeria has a contingent of 28 Scouts representing the country. Let me use this opportunity to inform all participants that it is a huge privilege for us to be representing our dear country and not a right.
“Therefore, let us be conscious of making the Portuguese embassy that granted us the entry clearance visa very proud.
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“Let us make the state government, especially, the Edo State Governor; Senator Monday Okpebholo, proud for sponsoring six of the participants. Let us make our local government, our parents and other multinational organisations that have supported us proud. Let us make Nigeria and Africa proud and above all, let us make the scout movement proud,” he said.
He explained that the contingent can make the country proud by coming out in their best behaviour during the world scout moot programme by staying away from harm in Portugal and by returning back to Nigeria after the programme to impact on others that were not privileged to attend the Moot.
He said this would encourage sponsors and supporters to back the scout in their future endeavours.
In her remarks, Functioning Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Humanitarian Affairs, Aina Balogun, urged the contingent to be good ambassadors of the country in Portugal.
She commended the state government for sponsoring six of the contingents, saying that the gesture would inspire other youths in the state.
Edo State had, two years ago, sponsored 27 scouts to join the country’s 154 Scouts, which took part at the World Jamboree in South Korea.
