3RD
ANNUAL ALL NIGERIA NGO SUMMIT AND EXPOSITION
‘IBADAN
2003’
February
20 – 22, 2003
Conference
Hall University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Overview
| Objectives | Eligibility
| Exhibition | Papers
| Awards
| Registration | Accommodation
Theme:
Creating an Enabling environment for Volunteers: A New
Challenge for Stakeholders towards Poverty Reduction..
Overview ‘Ibadan
2003’ is the 3rd edition of Annual All Nigeria NGO
Summit & Exposition. It is the nation’s leading voluntary
meeting for representatives/members of NGOs, government, donors and
support agencies in Nigeria. It addresses issues of fundamental import
crucial to the growth and development of the humanitarian sector in
Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
The
annual summit is the rallying point for NGO activities, sustainable
development programme as well as recognition award. Participants are
provided a unique opportunity to acquire the mechanism and support needed
to network, brainstorm, share and multiply their inputs towards solving
humanity basic problems.
Objectives To
create a unique meeting point for participants to dialogue and share
innovative ideas and practices as well as build strategic
partnership that can help NGOs better fulfill their missions.
To
recognize the spirit of volunteerism among NGOs, individuals and other
stakeholders and acknowledge their role and effectiveness.
To
provide opportunities for NGO, Donor and government representatives to
introduce their organization or discuss their activities, concern or
problems where experts provide guidance on practical topics of importance
to them.
Eligibility
The annual summit is open to members of the NGO community, donors and inter-governmental agencies and other stakeholders in the third sector.
Exhibition
Exposition
programme through Exhibition are being organized for the summit.
Interested organizations are expected to participate by showcasing their
products, services and technologies. Exposition is however not a trade
fair and materials for exhibition should be NGO-related concerns. The fee
for a space (table) allocation is N2,000.00, payable
as applicable in registration. Only 20 Spaces are available and
exhibitors will be considered on 'First Come First Served' basis.
Call
for Papers While
speakers for the main sessions are being selected by the National Planning
Committee, NPC, opportunities are available for NGOs, donors or government
representatives to introduce their organizations and its relevance to the
summit or present particular projects or issues of interest to them and
the NGO community. Speakers for this plenary session are limited to ten
(10) minutes presentation.
Prospective
presenters should submit a brief abstract (1 page maximum) of their
planned presentation. Submission must be received latest by January 31,
2003.
NPC members will select paper presenters and qualified
applicants will be notified through email in February 2003. Please submit
proposal via surface mail to the National Secretariat.
Call
for 2003 Reward, Recognition and Award Scheme
Nomination
for the 2nd edition of Reward, Recognition and Award
Scheme, RRAS is open for ‘Ibadan 2003’ NGO summit. The RRAS is
a programme designed to honour NGOs, Donors, companies/corporate
organizations, individuals and funding agencies that have demonstrated
extraordinary efforts, self-sacrifice, innovation and excellence in
providing support towards humanitarian services in Nigeria. The categories are:
-
NGO
- Service Award
-
Corporate
Organizations -
Recognition Award
-
Individual -
Reward for Excellence
-
Donor/Support -
Donor/Support Award
An
Award Selection Committee, ASC comprising members of the 2003 NPC is
responsible for the selection of winners from among nominations received.
To recommend for an award, please send name, qualifications and
achievements of the prospective awardees with a
covering note to the National Secretariat.
Registration
The
fee for the summit per delegate is N5,000.00 (for residents
in Nigeria)
and $100 for non-residents. It covers full
participation in the conference, materials, tea break and lunch. Fees are
payable by bank cheque and made in favour of NGO GUIDE 2000 at any
of Guaranty Trust Bank branches nationwide in account No
1917558110 and should be received latest by Wednesday January 22, 2003.
Payment received later than this date and/or cash payment at the venue of
the summit will attract extra cost of N2,000.00 per participants.
Non-resident delegates are allowed to register on arrival at the venue.
However, an intent to participate should be communicated in advance.
Cancellation
In
the event of not being able to attend, a suitable delegate is welcome.
Such proxy or substitute should be communicated to the secretariat not
later than Friday 24 January, 2003.
Hotel
Accommodation Discounted
room rates are available for delegates at University of Ibadan Hotel, IITA
Guest House, Pastoral Institute Guest House and some other hotels within
Ibadan Metropolis. Delegates wishing for further information will receive
details on arrival at the desk or contact the National Secretariat of the
Summit.
Summit
Contact Details/National Planning Committee Members
Highlights
of Past
NGO Summits
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