Information on: Youth Perceptions of Human Security in Africa – OOPLIB.ORG
Well, as the closing date for the previously most popular essay topic draws closer, more attention is being given to the essay competition organised by the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library – www.ooplib.org
I checked the website and discovered that the prizes for first to third are: $3,000 and a laptop, $2,000 and a desktop, $1,000 and a desktop respectively. That should prove to be some incentive! You can check the website for more information (www.ooplib.org).
I googled the topic out of curiosity, and I found some interesting information on gun use among youths, as well as some non governmental organisations that are into human security issues all across the world. I will post some useful information on this topic, as well as my perspective on the issue soon.
A word of advice! The fact that the essay is for submission in August will make alot of persons relax about writing. the truth is that, if you want to write a prize worthy peice, you really must begin your research early. This topic is wide and encompassing, and despite it being an opinion piece, the availability of facts and verifiable data will prove very useful in being convincing. Consider carrying out a small survey in your local community to give credence to your perspectives. Enjoy.
I believe it is an exercise and also an eye-opening opportunity for youths to get involved in issues concerning their nation. You’ll agree with me that a lot of young people are shallow in their knowledge about international issues. I am going to be involved in this and i know it will be worth the while.
issues concerning Africa, the youth and Human security are really topical. Nigerian undergraduates like myself are seriously combing all available nooks for info…thumbs up!
issues concerning Africa, the youth perspective and human security are really topical. Many Nigerian Undergraduates are getting interested.moreso as we think about the Niger delta hostage taking is on the increase…
The youth in Africa we need to pull up our mind to develop the conrete and cretical ways to deal with human security and youth perspectives in their society.Tanzanian Undergraduates are interested on the topic. I am from Stephano Moshi Memorial University College(SMMUCo) a Constituent College of Tumaini University in Tanzania. SMMUCo is located in Kilimanjaro Region Kibosho village, Masoka ward. Thank you for your advice that i should start to write essay now by not pleasing my self of many days remaining. I want to be among the three top writers and i will make it. Hi, to all Nigerian undergraduates, “We can cause Africa to a Wonderful Continent in the world,mind you my fellow youth we have an ability,energy,strenth and we have determinations.
HUMAN SECURITY IN AFRICA IS BEYOND THE NORM.
human security perception differs alot base on the differences in behaviours,belifs,resources availabilty…in the different geographical region.
This is important for Africa especially at a time when the world is fast becoming a global village, Human security is most vital for Africa’s development.
glad to see theres alot of interest in matters pertaining to human security. Kenyan youth have a great deal of enthusiasm in discusssing the issue, especially after being jolted by the post election violence that rocked our country. No longer shall we remain passive!
hi am peter from makerere university. this essay writing is actually an eye opener on the human security crisis in africa some thing which most of us young people dont even bother to look into. after this ……no even now we shall cease to be passive about issues affecting our african brothers and sisters!!!!
hi, my name is Armstrong from university of Nairobi-kenya. this essay on human security is coming at the right time for the youth to speak.issues like the post electin crisis in kenya and zimbabwe in line with darfur crisis and other civil strifes will really involve the youth.Let the youth speak!
this topic reawakens the crumbilng sense of a truly human value in the face advancements(?) that sacrifice man for the modern ‘baals…’
MY NAME IS ABATAN STEPHEN OLSUNKANMI a student of the federal university of technology akure.NIGERIA.
THIS TOPIC IS VERY SENSITIVE, BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT OUT OF THE BEST PICKED WILL THE ACTUALLY ISE IT TO RESTRUCTURE AFRICA BECAUSE THIS SECURITY WE ARE TALKING OF IS OF THE GREATEST TREAT TO MAN. ONE CANT WALK SAFELY ANYMORE, AFRAID TO DO CERTAIN THINGS . FROM MY OWN PERCEPTION THIS WORLD SHOULD BE AS FREE AS POSSIBLE BUT ITS NOT . WE PRAY GOD HELP US AND SECURE US
I think this is a very good topic, at least the youth can state their opinion onthe security of africa in general and its a good chance to test the intelligent of youth and keep them busy. But i think we need a break down analysis of this broad topic to get started.thanks… reply
This issue is what african leaders need to deliberate on,looking at the way things is turning round for africans the future is yet to determine,so the youth have the whole time to talk about their welfare especially the crises in the southern part of the continent mbelu stanley anambra state university Nigeria.
I agree its topical and may require all the attention it can get from participants but I also think that our concern should not be limited to what we get as price, we should think of change, we should think of contributing literature that touch on the root of the problem. My name is Ubong Essien, presently a student of University of Uyo, Nigeria. I’m writing this with PASSION.
It would be a wonderful xperience 2 participate in this essay competition.Youths across africa are being subjected to varying levels of insecurity.It would, therefore, be a sissyphean task to write about HUMAN SECURITY IN AFRICA.However does the enormity of a task put on it an imprint of impossibility?The answer is an emphatic NO.Opportunities do,most times manifest in form of challenges.I would love to implore all youths all over africa to participate in this challenge.This might be ur stepping stone to greatness!The VDAD formula by Willie jolly will definitely be of immense help.Have the VISION to participate.DECIDE to emerge the best and let ur desires be accompanied by a decisive ACTION.Then, ur DESIRES will come to pass.I am competing with all my strength and I want to meet u at the top.luv u.(NIFE-MEDICINE,UNIVERSITY OF PORT-HARCOURT.niffy2spiffy@yahoo.com)
the human security crisis especially in Africa leaves much to be desired. i feel that leaders at all levels of government need to step to step up to the challenge inorder to safeguard their citizens against the desires of a selfish few and be a pillar of strength in times of natural calamities. my name is hendrix james miyoba an economics student at the university of zambia and iam participating in the essay competition with all my heart and energy.
let as desire to make Africa the best place to be.Africa has the answers to the problems that it has.lets rise above the mundane. i love the topic, count me in.
David from Kenyatta university in Kenya.
I love writing and this is another opportunity for me to be involved in the reality of issues in Uganda.I am a university student of Makerere University in Uganda. Come on guys, let’s get involved. I’m in with both feet.
To foster the all parameter understandings of the troubles Africa has been suffering, this is the irrefutable and redemptive way to capture the basic causes of the today continent of incessanr chaos and turmoil.
i think this is a timely essay.africa is boiling and the system needs ways to tackle the menase.i think this essay should not be discarded.suggestion made by the youths should be looked into and put into concrete pratice.udenze charles;university of calabar,nigeria
It’s very creative for the library to come up with such an initiative to encourage the youth to participate in improving human security in Africa. I however prefer that the opinions expressed in the essays be implemented practically in improving the security crisis.
Change can only come about when we the youth are fully informed and are aware of the things affecting us that are happening within our sphere of contact and around the globe.This is an essay that will broaden our scope and assist effect positive change and perception of our security.Viva Comrades!!!
Mwenda M. Lupiya,Copperbelt University,Zambia.
I am hope francis in the University of PORT HARCOURT,Rivers State, Nigeria.The course of research on ground is indeed a like Tthe tree of a MUSTARD PLANT with deep roots! Our countinent is full of PROPAGANDA WITHOUT implementations.I hope that the winners IDEAS are well represented by their implementations.THANKS TO OOPLIBRARY.ORG
allow me to first acknoledge that his excellency O.obasanjo is imformation oriented, in other words he knows how important it is for us the youths in africa to uderstand the prerequisites as regards to our security, this is encouraging.
to all the participants like me, lets take advantage of this essay to acquire information as we build on our leadership.
The issue of human security in Africa is one full of contradictions and paradoxes in as far as leadership and development in this cute continent is concerned.I will fully point out the way forward for the youth towards reconcilliation of our bitter social,political and economic past and hope that we will be tigers of hope tomorrow.
Human security in Africa is simply synanymous with what Spencer refers to as ’survival of the fittest”
The issue of Human security in Africa is a big problem. I am a South Africa from Rhodes University. I will write about this topic there are more things coming in my mind right now. we are having 2010 world cup will our guest feel free. we are having zenophobic attacks, what are we doing as the youth to prevent that?
hi am Alexis an int. student at university of Ghana… i just saw this topic on a notice and was really interested in this essay for the cause and obviously for the reward.. but now time is not on my side… so any suggestions?
Am Karanja from the University of Nairobi and my request is to all you working on this topic:could we please start a website(just a simple one) and post our research because you will bear me witness, the top 3 essays will be firsts among equals, or something close to that.So tell me what you think!
Well, competitions have always been fun for me, particularly when it comes to essays. I guess i’m going to have fun doing some concrete writing on such a rare international platform. It’s a chance for the African youth to peep into Africa’s security and make relevant contributions, like they are actually a part of it. I’m loving it!
Hey y’all, I’m Anyiam Nnaemeka C, of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Well, competitions have always been fun for me, particularly when it comes to essays. I guess i’m going to have fun doing some concrete writing on such a rare international platform. It’s a chance for the African youth to peep into Africa’s security and make relevant contributions, like they are actually a part of it. And believe me friends, our researches today could be the leading factor to a more secure Africa. I’m loving it!
Your blog is soooooooooo great. I love it. Keep it up
The topic Youths perception on human security in Africa is really a great topic to research on. Our socuety as a whole is facing so many environmntal and human related challenges whuch demands moral, academic and even legal intervention. Hope to present a paper that would contribute a great deal in molding Africa at large.
The best African youths can do to themselves and their lovely continent is to uphold and protect peace and justice. I think the time has come for the peace-makers among the young people to stand out for what they believe in. Let’s give no more chance to the Afro-pesimists and other enemies of our God-given peace, love and unity… thats the only way forward.
Am Nelson munyuauki from The University Of Nairobi. The best African youths can do to themselves and their lovely continent is to uphold and protect peace and justice. I think the time has come for the peace-makers among the young people to stand out for what they believe in. Let’s give no more chance to the Afro-pesimists and other enemies of our God-given peace, love and unity… thats the only way forward.
hie am a student at Africa University in Zimbabwe.Just saw the essay notice when we just opened school last week and am glad to have started tackling on it.Better security , better development for Africa.
This is a nice initiative and I am also writing. I hope the ideas which young students would put forth would be used for the transformation of our beloved continent Africa. Thank y’all guys and goodluck to other writers.
i am the owner of the first prize, so evry other person should focus on the second and the third…what about consolation prizes?
hi am nungari from Daystar University Kenya. i just saw the notice today so am kinda of late but it didnt stop me from doing some reasearch.. the topic is great and its really made me see security in a new way especially after the post election violence in our nation.
Alexis, you may be late but you can still research for your own personal knowledge.
thanks Nungari ….. but i got like 4 more days rite? so don’t think i wont give you a run 4 the money alright???…… so gat to go now have to begin… and um.. Brunosaint… i think you would need the consolation price because the 1st is mine… lol..
the topic is very useful and challenging too,thus,I encourage the targetted people to participate and win confidence on the issue of human security in africa.
the topic is very interesting because for once the youth’s have had the opportunity to be discussed.i love the topic because this is an opportunity for we the youths to speak of our security and our social well-being in general.though many might be interested in the prize,but our security should be considered first then every other thing will be an accompaniment.thank you.
the idea by Olusegun Obasanjo to start this compettion is a noble one. The essay competition is a a very serious avenue provided to young idea and social entreprenuers to proffer solutions to the current African impasse. Essays submitted will provide a realistic measure of how young africans view governance and leadership issues in their continent. They shall also proffer recommendations and the way forward to the achievement of an ideal 21st century Africa
Hi, it’s a good idea 4 the African youths 2 xploit their potentials especially on matters like this. I believe it’s really gonna help them. EBONG KANG DAVID Jr, UNIVERSITY OF BUEA -CAMEROON
Hi everybody, please I am tired of attaching and sending my work, is the e-mail address given junk ? I am considering going to court, because this is a contract and the offer is open to any undergraduate student willing to perform the conditions of the essay and performance of the conditions amounts to acceptance of the contract. The case applicable here is that of Carllil Vs Carbolic Small Ball Comapany.Or can somebody give me an alternative e-mail. Wacha
Wacha send to essays@ooplib.org
Stop going mad
Watch out guys.my essay is currently under processing, so be ready for a challenge.I really need that laptop.they are useful but scarce this days.
i’m writing on behalf of the youths in zimmbabwe the opportunity is such wonderful.thank oyu for viewing it on youth bases .i’m a studnt at the nust univesity in zimbabwe.lovemore dzikati
hey, the website seems to be having problems, where do i send my essya, can u guys give me an alternate adresse?
IT IS UNBELIVABLE THAT AS THE DEADLINE FOR THE MOST POPULAR CONTEST IN AFRICA DRAWS TO A CLOSE, ALL THE ELECTRONIC ADDRESSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAID CONTEST HAVE ALL FROZEN. AFTER TRYING FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS , I HAVE FINALLY GIVEN UP. HAS ANY BODY NOTICED THIS? WAS THE CONTEST FAKE? CAN SOME BODY TELL ME THAT? dv2k_cool@yahoo.com i will be waiting…
The theme of this essay is one that is very interesting to conduct a research on. thank you very much ooplibrary for giving undergraduates to exhibit their writing skills.You are really great!!!
My Boss is taking this one. I will be very excited if he does a good write-up
WELL I HAVE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE, THE OOPLIBRARY MUST BE AWARE OF THIS BECAUSE… IT IS JUST TOO DEVASTATING TO HAVE WORKED 3 MONTHS ONLY TO DISCOVER YOUR ESSAY CANNOT BE SUBMITTED….. i also experienced the same thing
I WANT TO THANK THE ORGANISERS OF THE ESSAY COMPETITION BECAUSE THEY MADE MY VOLCANOES MIND ERUPT WITH WHAT I THINK IS THE BEST ESSAY NOT ONLY IN AFRICA BUT THE PLANET AS A WHOLE. KUDOS!! KUDOS!! OOPLIBRARY. LIVO, KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
i submitted but am not sure it was recieved please we need to know when the result would be out thanks a student of Redeemers university
hello everyone,
am Grace from Kenyatta university kenya and i submitted my essay and am not sure it was received. does any one know what is going on…. they have nothing on their website and who won if i didn’t???
Guyz!!, Guyz!!; Let’s just hang on and wait and see how events will unfold.
hi everyone. whats up? i submitted my essay a nd at least i want to know whats going on! i am mercy mulanga from moi university, kenya. please post something on the website to tell us whats happening. it will also be wise to produce a least of essays recieved so that we can be sure of what we are waiting for . thank you.
thanks towards or the competution organisor special the president OBASANJO it will be better if the other take example to him, and I think he will be able to solve the congo crises but I advise him to be neutre since MONUC support the congo gorvement I mean CONGO ARMY instead of solving the problem and be neutre and use the justice.
THOSE SUGESTION AND POINT OF VIEW OF YOUTH SHOULD BE PUBLUSHED HENCE THE AFRICAN LEADER MAY KNOW THE SUGGESTION OR PERCEPTION OF THEIR YOUTH, BUT ALSO I REQUEST OBASANJO TO CONTINUE HELP THE CONGOLESE TO OVERCAME THEIR SECURITY CRUSISE SINCE THERE ARE MANY CHILD .YOUTH AND WOMAN WHO CONTINUE TO SUFFER DUE TO THE WAR IN CONGO THERE ARE MANY REFUGEE WHEREVER THE WORLD BURUNDI,RWANDA,TANZANIA ,UGANDA…, SO HELP THEM, ALSO NDUNDA SHOULD BE JUGDED OR BE SET FREE ,TO REMAIN HIM IN JAIL IS NOT THE SOLUTION AND I SEE HI DEFEND HIS FAMILY ,ESPECIALY RWANDOPHONE AND OTHER CONGOLESE IN GENERAL SO I DON’T SEE THE CAUSE OF PUT HIM IN JAIL BUT IF HI HAS COMMIT SOME CRIME HE SHOULD BE JUGDED BUT I DON’T SEE IT, SO HE SHOULD SET FREE OTHERWISE IS THE INJUSTICE SO OBASANJO SHOULD INTERVENU AS UN ADVISER
i am kayondo kizito from kampala university-uganda.We thank all the youths that participated in the essay competition.Let us not aim at just winning the prize but we should aim at ensuring that all what we presented should aim at ensuring that the global challenge of human insecurity is curbed from the world especially from our continent AFRICA.
it is a worthy research topic that every Nigerian student should worked on, indeed security issues are topical and international. Africa is worst of them all.
Akanni Emmanuel Federal University Of Technology Miina
when are the announcers going to be known? aggrey mn maseno university
please i wish to know the winners of the prizes
I think the whole thing was a hoax. Sounds stupid but seems to be real.
the essay is quite an intresting on becouse i took part in it it is real and realllll
Who won this competition? how could they post a competition whose winners will never be known.Was that meant to make writers write and submit their work for nothing? I suggest writers who took part in this competition should have drunk brandy in stead!!!
We would like to invite you to participate in our Human Rights essay competition. Submission Deadline 31 of September. On our web site http://www.humanrightsdefence.org , you find information on the competition (such as Rules; Regulations; Prizes; Important dates; etc.) Should you have further questions or queries, do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely,
Tomas
Dr Tomas Eric Nordlander
http://www.humanrightsdefence.org
I am a participance in the Essay competition on Youth_perception of Security in Africa,I which to be inform form time to time about who emerge winners.THANK YOU.