ECOWAS Youth Council - EYC

22/02/2021

WEST AFRICA YOUTH COUNCIL SET TO DECORATE
10 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN WEST AFRICA

We are pleased to announce the creation of the West Africa Youth International Hounour, called “West Africa Youth Legion of Honor”, designed to recognize outstanding individuals who have made positive contributions to the development of West Africa especially relating to youth inclusiveness in leadership, gender balance, and political participation. The maiden edition is focused on Women in commemoration of International Women’s Day with the theme; Engaging Women for Global Action. Recall that the United Nations have set aside every 8th of March as International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate women globally. The annual event often has its theme is drawn from gender equality, opportunity gap, and other gender-related matters tailored to a cause. The theme for this year’s event is .

In line with the United Nation’s theme for the 2021 International Women’s Day, we deem it necessary to decorate 10 selected Influential women in West Africa. 5 Women will be decorated with the “Order of West Africa Legion of Honor (OWYL)” while the other 5 will be Inducted into the West Africa Youth Legion Hall of Fame, decorated with “West Africa Youth Honour (WYH)”. The Nominees for the event consist of First Ladies of Nations, Women in Corporate Leadership, Advocacy, Activism, and women pushing other gender-related causes across West Africa.

Enclose below are selected women for the possible decoration and induction into the West Africa Legion of Honour on the 30th of March, 2021:

Nominees for Oder of West Africa Youth Legion of Honour
Her Excellency, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-addo, First Lady, Republic of Ghana - Ghana
Mrs. Graça Maria Sanches, Former Deputy, National Assembly, Cabo Verde
Her Excellency, Mrs. Martha Udom, First Lady, Akwa Ibom State - Nigeria
Senator Stella Uduah, Rep. Anambra North - Nigeria
Mrs. Elizabeth Turay, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Sierra Leone
Nominees for Oder of West Africa Youth Honour
Mrs. Linda Ifeoma Ikeji Ceo, Linda Ikeji’s Blog - Nigeria
Mrs.Tonto Dikeh, Actress/Humanitarian - Nigeria
Ms. Petrider Paul, African Union Youth Envoy - Tanzania

The event will adhere to principles with high restrictions, we urge the general public to participate via online live stream links that will be provided. The event is strictly by invitation. All nominees are considered Special Guests at the event and will be allowed entry to the Event Hall.

Nomination is ongoing, individuals interested in being shortlisted can enter their details via http://waycouncil.org/wyl. The nomination is open until till 20th of March 2021. We will continue to maintain openness and transparency in the evaluation of nominees’ profiles.

Watch out, as top influential women across West Africa contend for one of the most coveted Hounour in west Africa, “Order of West Africa Youth Legion of Hounour (OWYL)”, “West Africa Youth Hounour (WYH)” and their subsequent induction into the West Africa Youth Hall of Firm.

For inquiries, sponsorship call: 09025708872, [your number ] of mail info@waycouncil.org.
For nominations please visit https://waycouncil.org/west-africa-youth-council-set-to-decorate-10-influential-women-in-west-africa/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=1177

01/01/2021

From all of us at the youth council, we wish everyone happy New Year.

12/08/2020

Happy international youth day!!

24/07/2020

23rd July, 2020.

*PRESS STATEMENT*

*WEST AFRICA (ECOWAS) YOUTH COUNCIL MOURNS TOLULOPE AROTILE*

Protocols,

1. Gentlemen of the press, it is with heavy heart that we express our condolence to Nigerian youths, a member state of EYC.

2. Following the briefing the council received on the demise of Tolulope Arotile from Nigerian representatives, the council was thrown aback considering the great loss her death cost West Africa and Africa in general. As a council, representing West Africa(ECOWAS) youths, it is alarming to note the ugly development leading to her death.

3. Consequently, we have reviewed the report of the Nigerian Air force and its position on handling the case over to the Nigerian police force for further investigations. As it noted that the case was purely a civil case.

4. The Council demands that the Air force in honor of late Tolulope Arotile must ensure she gets justice.

5. Furthermore, we wish to inform the Nigerian Police that the Council will monitor the investigation through it's representatives in Nigeria and will continue to engage the Nigerian Government on the issue.

6. It is no gainsaying that the vacuum created by the death of late Tolulope Arotile is ernomous both within her Nuclear family and the Air force. We hence, appeal to the Nigerian government and the Air force to look towards assisting the family she left behind. While charging the Air force to take solace in the excellent achievements of late, Tolulope Arotile.

7. There is no doubt, she was one of the best. Her exploits, had echoed far beyond the borders of Nigeria. And she has become a resounding hope for all girl child in Africa and at the global space.

8. The Executive chairman of the council, His excellency, Ambassador Ologun William Seun Emmanuel, sends his condolences to Nigerians, the Air force and family of the deceased. In his exact words, he prayed that "God grant the deceased eternal life and her family, the Nigerian state, the fortitude to bear the great loss".

9. Following the council's heart felt condolence, it has began the process to assisting the family of the deceased and prays other notable Nigerians take such worthy steps.

10. It is our believe, that, the country would immortalize her being the first female combat helicopter pilot. This we believe is one way to make her rest in peace. She died while serving and giving her best to her country.

11. In all, EYC under the distinguish leadership of Ambr. Oluwaseun Ologun William, will continue to uphold justice fairness and equity across Africa and other continents of the world where Africans reside. Nigeria, being a member state is not exempted. We promise African youths not to back down until we get to the root of the matter.

12. In conclusion, rest on great combatant!!! May your journey to the great beyond be fruitful, until we meet to path no more. Africa will miss you. Nigerians mourn you and the world celebrates your exploits!!!

13. Thank you and God bless.

Signed:
Ambr. Ojo Bright I ENIAFE
Director Of Public Affairs, EYC.

13/06/2020

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June 13, 2020. As we celebrate with Nigerians on her democracy day As the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, EYC salutes all frontline health workers for their courage and service to humanity. We have read with growing concerns the meddlesomeness of America into who becomes the next...

12/06/2020

‪Every man should be proud of his fatherland, no matter what. Nigeria is a great nation with great people . Happy democracy day Nigeria. ‬

02/06/2020

As Young Adult and African next generation, let's end R**e and Racisim now!. It is time to speak out.
It is time to say NO.
No is No
Your No should be NO!

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31/05/2020

Meet the ECOWAS Founding Fathers

15/05/2020

Post COVID-19; a critical analysis of African Talents and the opportunities within:

There is a lot of uncertainty about how Africa’s workforce and the global economy will be transformed after we get through the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) control, the possibility of things going back to normal is slim and we are left with an option to brace up ahead of the economic revolution.

Our approaches to work will change as well as the skills companies will require at the time. The West (ECOWAS) Youth council is partnering with other youth advocates to critically analyze in-demand skills that companies will require during post-COVID-19 and make recommendations were necessary.

The e-event will host industries experts across relevant sectors with a wealth of experience and track record of success in their chosen fields. The e-event is scheduled as follows:

Date:
19th May 2020

Time:
14:00 W.A.T
17:00 United Arab Emirates time
18:30 India time

Venue:
Zoom

Register in advance for this e-event via the link below:
https://bit.ly/360TgcQ

29/04/2020

25/04/2020

https://thenationonlineng.net/covid-19-ecowas-youths-distribute-relief-materials/

The ECOWAS Youths Council (EYA) has donated relief materials to vulnerable and poor residents across South West states to mitigate the...

24/04/2020

April 23rd, 2020.

EYC PRESS STATEMENT

AFRICA NEEDS AFRICANS NOW MORE THAN EVER; EYC DISTRIBUTES PALLIATIVES TO THE POOREST OF THE POOR, AGED AND WIDOWS AS IT RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM IIMSAM AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR HUMANITARIAN RELIEF

Protocols,

1. The current global pandemic now endemic in Africa, COVID-19, calls for serious concerns and support for the needy. Especially at moments where there is lock down with need for further extension.

2. Today 23rd April, following EYC core values, which is course for human existence, we engaged in regional humanitarian services for the benefits of humanity and to save lives.

3. Across member States of EYC, we have directed all our members to collaborate with the government within their various countries and other humanitarians ready to support in line with the little EYC has provided.

4. Nigeria being the country of His Excellency Ambassador Ologun William Seun Emmanuel, the chairperson of EYC was not left out of the clarion call for humanitarian service.

5. His excellency today, partnering with international humanitarian; Ambr. Samson O. Bolarin, ECOWAS youth council (EYC) ambassador and also designated ambassador representing IIMSAM in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, IIMSAM an Inter-Governmental Organisation Observer to the UN-ECOSOC placed smiles on the faces of over 750 people in Nigeria.

6. The first phase of the relief was marked to begin in Southern Nigeria. South West region haven being badly hit by COVID-19 received the first attention.

7. Across the six states in Western Nigeria, Ekiti state(Ikere)
Ondo state(Akure, Oda and Emiloro)
Lagos state (Okokomaiko)
Ogun state (Ijebu mushin)
Osun State (Owena)
Oyo state (Adgbayi area of Ibadan) the relief materials and palliatives were shared.

8. Basic beneficiaries as mapped out across the six states included the poorest of the poor, aged and widows.

9. EYC equally with the aid of health experts and members of the NVG COVID-19 organisation in some of the States visited as well as other private medical youth volunteers, engaged in massive sensitization in local dialects to ensure maximum understanding of COVID-19.

10. As a responsible council, we wish to call on the attention of well meaning Africans across boards to see a need to support Africa. Africa needs Africans now more than ever.

11. With the commitment of young, energetic and able bodied youths in Africa who are ready to be effective tools to sensitize and ready to join the advocacy for hygienic life style, we are optimistic that the predictions on the terrible hit of the virus in Africa can be contained. But government and private organisations and persons have a lot to do to support these teeming youths.

12. It's imperative to appreciate the front line fighters of COVID-19. Our health workers who day in day out are putting in so much efforts and courage to confront death.

13. Today, we received a shocking news in West Africa, Nigeria about the increase in health workers responding positive to COVID-19. Amidst this challenges health workers in Africa has demonstrated patriotism than any nation of the world. We thank you. EYC recognises your efforts.

14. We appeal to all Africans to follow laid down health tips by government and relevant agencies. We insist that personal hygiene, social distancing, healthy life style would do more to save Africans and the world at large from this pandemic.

15. In conclusion, we once again appreciate the donations of Ambr. Samson O. Bolarin, leadership and members of EYC, other partnering groups for believing in the sound, resonating visions of EYC under the distinguished leadership of the Chairperson; His Excellency Ambr. Ologun William Seun Emmanuel. Together we will triumph COVID-19 and see it end.

Thank you and God bless.

Signed:
Ambr. Ojo Bright I ENIAFE
Director Of Public Affairs
West Africa (ECOWAS) Youth Council

10/04/2020

Happy birthday Mr. President Oluwaseun Ologun-William

03/04/2020

West Africans Against COVID-19.

30/03/2020

It is gratifying and inspiring that the responsible mission of leading the ECOWAS YOUTH COUNCIL, SIERRA LEONE CHAPTER as the COORDINATOR is assumed by a sagacity young person such as yourself who has a decades-long experience in the Aluta struggle. Your wisdom, knowledge and abilities are in great demand particularly now.

I have no doubt that your skillful leadership will strengthen the structure of the council and move forward its agenda items. I wish you every success in this difficult and important mission.

I would like to express unionism and my own support to you with the anticipation that we will have many opportunities for cooperation.EYC Sierra Leone will undoubtedly continue to bring her input to the implementation of the goals and aspirations of the Council.

Congratulations!!!

Signed
Amb. Emmanuel S. William
President/Chairperson
West Africa (ECOWAS) Youth Council

04/09/2019

PRESS RELEASE

WEST AFRICA (ECOWAS) YOUTH COUNCIL

XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS, THE RESULT OF WRONG IMPRESSIONS: A CALL FOR SWIFT RESOLUTIONS.

There is an urgent need to place the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa against foreign nationals as a needless evil perpetrated by some South Africans to grow hatred among the African communities. The sad event has evolved from a wrong impression that other Africans enjoy an undue dividends. This opens up the lack of opportunities for this section of South Africans which they have wrongly blamed on the so-called foreigners.

In 2008, we were taken aback by the outbreak of xenophobia which has led to the continuous looting, theft and violence against shopkeepers and non-nationals in South Africa. This tragic event has placed the South African government on the wrong side of history for the lack of a disciplined and principled leadership in solving xenophobia. Their after-the-fact responses have consistently lacked the sustained seriousness that is needed.

This event has led to the brutalisation of Fellow Africans from Mozambique, Malawi, Somalia, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and other countries. These Africans have been forced to leave their homes and businesses as they run in fear of losing their lives. The gratuitous and barbaric nature of these attacks serves to underline real social cohesion arising from growing poverty, unemployment and sense of despair in South Africa.

It is therefore worthy of note that South Africa must return to the path of honour by strengthening their democracy, rule of law and judicial system. The reign of violence, lawlessness and anarchy in the country must be ended and this can only be done when all stakeholders are ready to work hand-in-hand.

Firstly, the government of South Africa must help in closing the gap of social injustice and political grievances coming from a section of its citizens who are disaffected. We must not look away from the need for an urgent action and there is a need to know the root causes of this situation. Our governments must demonstrate true understanding of the situation and must be ready to listen to our people.

More importantly, South Africans must be reminded of the sacrifices made by other Africans in the neighbouring countries and beyond in support of the freedom they enjoy today. They should understand that other Africans come to South Africa to work and to flee conditions of real poverty, conflict and dictatorship beyond their control. This requires all of us in Africa to improve the conditions of our people together.

The Xenophobic attack is the result of an accumulated frustration exploding beyond control. Africans are tired of living in penury while others live in great luxury. Africans from other countries should not be the victims of the anger and violence from South Africans. As the leadership of West Africa (ECOWAS) Youth Council (EYC), we have always campaigned for the improvement in the general welfare of the average Africans and the reasonable reduction in the gap between the poor and the rich. Over the years, we have held summit to emphasize on the need for peaceful coexistence among Africans and other citizens of the world.

On this note, we urge the South African government under the leadership of Cyril Ramaphosa to bring a total halt to this unfortunate event. The South African Development Commission (SADC) should help ensure the total freedom of Africans, either nationals or non-nationals, to make and take the economic opportunities that arise from regional integration and international trade. In line with its goal to achieve collective economic self-sufficiency, the SADC should ensure the South African government guarantees the safety of lives and properties of all foreign nationals in the country.

As the force uniting all African states, the Africa Union (AU) should diplomatically resolve issues between the two countries in a bid to put an end to the killings of innocent Africans in South Africa and any other countries. The EYC will work with other bodies to do all that is needed to prevent a further escalation of these horrific attacks, while we seek a long-term interventions to prevent similar occurrence in any part of Africa and the world at large. We extend our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of all the victims of this unnecessary attacks. We promise to move at a great speed to ensure that justice is served and peace is returned as soon as possible.

Amb. Emmanuel S. William
President/Chairperson
September 4, 2019

12/08/2019

Salutations to all young people on 2019.

This year's theme is, 'Transforming Education', so let's make education inclusive, equitable and relevant for the youth.

are full of energy & ideas, we should get opportunities to make a difference.

28/05/2019

ECOWAS was established 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, with it's stated mission to "promote economic integration across the region". Happy to citizens of the Community.