The national leadership
development conference is just around the corner. In Less than 3 weeks, young,
smart youths across over 14 states in Nigeria and beyond will converge in the
ancient city of Benin-city to reflect and deliberate on things that matter. A
National conference is big deal; AIESECers
talk about, plan ahead for it for
months. Everyone look forward to the arrival day---The long journey from
different part of the nation coupled with the fun activities initiated by
AIESECers to cushion stress of long hours Journey; That first day where
Newcomers to the scene look half confused, trying to make sense of the
beautiful scenery and the warmth around; And of course, the “Oldies” will go about catching
up with their friends from other LCs---The hugs, the gossips, the throaty
laughter, the little talks on how tough AIESEC work is, and the other “catching
ups”. LOL.
On the arrival day for this particular conference, we expect lots of
talk revolving around politics, the losers and winners of the recent election,
expectations from the incoming government----Our arrival day coincides with the
day swearing in of the incoming government. This is significant in itself.
We all expect an awesome conference. We expect AIESEC Benin to be
awesome hosts with nice, comfortable accommodation, fun, other welfare and
FOOD!!! Yes,FOOD!!! FOOD!!! FOOOOOOOOOD!!!!
At NLC, we will all have the opportunity to see the bigger picture of
our organization, the world and the role we can play in perfecting the our
common visions. We will all have the chance to gain skills that will be of long
term value to us. But far from the “Formal” awesomeness, what should we all be
expecting when you hit the ground in Benin city?
BENIN CITY
Yes, Benin city. The conference, as we all know, will be hosted in
Benin City. This is great news in itself since we will get to have a glimpse of
the ancient city. For those interested in African art and culture, this should
even be greater news given the special place Benin City holds in Nigeria’s
art/culture. For those not so
interested, a Google search on Benin City should get your mouth watering.
THE NEW FACES OF AIESEC NIGERIA
At NLC 2015, we will all get to meet the newest faces of AIESEC
Nigeria. The first flashpoint will be
the new MC team, the brave individuals who will be steering the affairs of this
great organization for the next twelve months. The other half of the flashpoint
will be the newest LCPs in the entity----This year, we are lucky to have lots
of female LCPs within the organization. And of course, the other new faces will
be the organization’s newest recruits, the fresh bloods within the organization.
For those seeking new dimensions to mentorship and friendship, NLC 2015 will
offer great prospects.
AMAZING DELEGATES
As has been stated already, NLC will witness a huge turnout for new
recruits----And old members for whom NLC will be the first conference. Imagine
young, inquisitive individuals with crazy ideas of changing the world, from
different regions within and outside Nigeria, with varying shades of experience
and internalization within and outside AIESEC spending 4 days together in one
of the most exciting cities in Nigeria. Yes, it is going to be that awesome.
UGO
WILL DANCE ALL THE ROLL CALLS
His name is Ugochukwu Modum from AIESEC Lagos. He is light-complexioned,
lanky and often wraps his head in a cap too big for his head with large shades
to match. This is to help you spot him at the first morning plenary. He will
(Of course) be on the stage dancing roll calls. It is tradition that Ugo dance
to all the roll calls. He is a dancing machine, one of the few characters that
lends life to national conferences. We look forward to meeting him again.
JIBOLA WILL WIN THE AWARD FOR “HUSBAND MATERIAL”
Jibola is the National Vice president, Marketing and communications(For
those who don’t know him). He is responsible for all the awesome digital
content about Nigeria you see on facebook and other platforms. Far from his
skills in digital marketing, he is a serial winner of the “HUSBAND MATERIAL” (makeshift)
award in what we know as the toilet awards in AIESEC. We expect him to win that
of NLC too.
TALENT HUNT/TREASURE HUNT
Hopefully, there should be a talent hunt/show at NLC. Here we get to
see the crop of talents we have in AIESEC. From singers, comedians, dancers to
blunt-edged magicians.
We also look forward to a treasure hunt(Our own sort of Gulder Ultimate
search). Delegates have the opportunity to hunt down amazing gifts hidden in
the most discreet locations at the conference venue; it will be a test for
delegate’s power for imagination and intuition. Redeemable items could range
from phones, recharge cards, AIESEC T-shirts and……………. Cars(just kidding).
FAREWELL(PARTY) TO OUR KENYAN SISTERS
Over the course of the past 11 months, we’ve had the privilege to host
two amazing Kenyan ladies who, for their passion for AIESEC and its vision,
left their country to work with AIESEC Nigeria; they’ve offered different
perspectives in their respective functional areas and the results speak for
themselves. Hopefully, there will be a farewell party for them. At NLC, we
should all have the chance to wish them farewell, say all the things that truly
matter(for those who have been crushing on them)
GOSSIPS/DOCTOR LOVE/SUGAR CUBES.
Yes, Gossips!!! Expect the funniest, most creatively subtle punchlines
at NLC. With most LCPs female this year, we should all be looking forward to an
exciting evening plenary filled with the warmest humour possible. Following it
closely is Doctor Love and romantic messages shoved inside Sugar cubes
FUN…FUN…FUN
Pool parties? Zombie night? Cultural night? The options are
boundless. After the business of the
day, nights are always reserved for awesome social activities. We expect the
nights to be long and colourful.
Do you have expectations for NLC 2015? Do you have fun moments you wouldn't want anyone to miss? Leave your thoughts and little gossips in the comment box..Winks
SEE YOU IN BENIN CITY
