A non-governmental organization, Junior Chamber International (JCI) has donated food items, sanitary pads, toiletries, bags of rice, detergents worth thousands of naira to inmates of Afokang Correctional Centre (Formerly Afokang Prisons).
Presenting the items to the inmates, the Calabar Metropolis President, Mr. Peter Anale said the organization's visit to the inmates was to give them a sense of belonging and to find out how the inmates were faring.
"This gesture is aimed at impacting your lives and show affection as well as serve as a motivational platform to you to pursue your respective aspirations that can help add value to national growth notwithstanding your current circumstances. Use this opportunity of your incarceration to engage in skills and prepare your mind for a better tomorrow". He added that JCI is ready to accept them back to the society after serving their jail terms.
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| JCI's visit to Afokang Correctional Centre |
Responding on behalf of the inmates, the General Pastor of the inmates (name withheld) appreciated the group for their kind gesture.
"You have sent a message of love to us by this action and we believe with your words of encouragement, we'll be better. May God bless JCI for this show of love".
In his remark, the Controller of Correctional Services, Calabar Command, who was represented by M. M. Jimmy appreciated JCI for choosing the command for its humanitarian services, adding that the items provided will go a long way in touching the lives of the inmates.
"By your actions, the inmates will have a change of mind and live a better life".
Environmental sanitation in Calabar
As part of its humanitarian and community service, the group, in conjunction with Cross River State Task Force on Sanitation on Saturday, 21st September carried out sanitation exercise in major streets of Calabar. The exercise saw the group clearing drainages, gutters, refuse evacuation, grass clearing.
Speaking shortly after the exercise, the National Vice President (South South/South East) Princess T. V. Amachree said the exercise was to encourage the youths to take part in community development. She called on government to be part of the group's dreams and expectations.
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| JCI members engaging in street sanitation in Calabar |
"We hope that youths from Cross River State will be active and create positive change in their communities. We want the government to be part of our dreams and expectations and for those who wish to be taught on how to impact JCI will always give you that platform". Dignitaries who took part in exercise included former commissioner, Rural Transformation, Cross River State, Dr. Godwin Amanke, former Senior Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade on Technical, Arc. Eric Akpo amongst others.
Junior Chamber International is a non-profit organization and a worldwide federation of young active citizens within the ages of 18 to 40.
It was founded by Henry Giessenbier in 1915 and officially became Junior Chamber International in December 11, 1944 in Mexico City.
JCI Nigeria, an affiliate of Junior Chamber International, was founded on 9th march, 1957 through Otunba Bola Adewunmi, a young man who travelled to the United States as a reporter, where he joined and learnt more about Junior Chamber International. On returning to Nigeria, Otunba assembled young men of like minds to start the JCI movement in Nigeria. The first meeting was held on 9th March 1957 at the Brostow Hotel, Lagos.
Junior Chamber International Nigeria has over 100 Local Organisation (both City and Collegiate Chapters) and over 2,500 Active Citizens membership base. JCI Nigeria relies on her Active citizen’s base; young leaders and entrepreneurs that are committed towards creating impact in their communities.
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