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<strong>ERNWACA</strong>- <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2009</strong><br />

Consequently, <strong>the</strong> following Principal Researchers were Lead Discussants at <strong>the</strong> Café: Dr. Emmanuel<br />

Emah [University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom], Dr. Franca Usen [College of Education, Nsit, Akwa Ibom] and<br />

Dr. Supo Jegede [University of Lagos]. The National Coordinator was <strong>the</strong> Chairman for <strong>the</strong> occasion.<br />

Many scholars from major institutions in Nigeria attended. Meaningful contributions were made in <strong>the</strong><br />

course of discussions.<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Small Grant Award<br />

Nigeria won two slots in <strong>the</strong> <strong>2009</strong> Small Grant programme. The lucky winners are: Dr. Dorothy Ofoha<br />

et al [University of Lagos] and Dr. Virgilius Ekpo [University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom]. The two groups are<br />

presently putting final changes to <strong>the</strong>ir reports. The titles of <strong>the</strong>ir studies, respectively, are:<br />

• A Critical Appraisal of <strong>the</strong> Mode of Implementation of Nigerian Secondary School Curriculum:<br />

Towards Socio-economic Empowerment of Youth<br />

• Universal Basic Education and Socio-Economic Prospects of <strong>the</strong> Girl-Child in South-South<br />

Nigeria<br />

Regional Workshop on Educational Research Techniques<br />

Dr. Dorothy Ofoha and Dr. Virgilius Ekpo attended <strong>the</strong> Regional workshop aimed at improving <strong>the</strong><br />

research capacity of <strong>the</strong> <strong>2009</strong> Small Grant Winners. The function was held in Accra, Ghana.<br />

Launching of JERA<br />

Dr Cecilia Oladapo, being one of <strong>the</strong> authors whose article was accepted for publication in <strong>the</strong> maiden<br />

issue of <strong>the</strong> international journal, attended <strong>the</strong> launching programme in Côte d’Ivoire.<br />

National Visibility Projects<br />

The Nigeria National Coordination Special Task Force [comprised of Dr. Supo Jegede, Dr. Dorothy<br />

Ofoha, Dr. Perp Ememe, Dr. Blessing Anyikwa and Dr. Dayo Odukoya] has collected data on <strong>the</strong><br />

following studies:<br />

• The State, Causes and Consequences of Road Traffic Situation in Lagos State, Nigeria<br />

• Appraisal of Electricity Situation in Nigeria: Causes, Consequences and Way Forward<br />

• The Challenges of Married Women in Africa [Case Study of Nigerian Women]<br />

• The Benefits and Challenges of Mobile Communication Systems in Nigeria<br />

Data analysis is nearing completion for <strong>the</strong> first two studies [Road Traffic and Electricity]. The final<br />

report, which is planned for publication in popular national newspapers, shall also be specially<br />

despatched to <strong>the</strong> respective governments toge<strong>the</strong>r with our relevant completed projects. The Task<br />

Force also met <strong>the</strong> Management of Greenspring Secondary School, Anthony, Lagos to commence <strong>the</strong><br />

pilot study of <strong>the</strong> Young Inventors Project. The project is aimed at discovering and motivating young<br />

Talents capable of evolving science and technology products with local efforts. These efforts, we hope<br />

should make <strong>ERNWACA</strong> Nigeria more visible. The Special Task Force meets once every month to<br />

brainstorm on how to move <strong>ERNWACA</strong> Nigeria forward.<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Strategic Meeting and International Colloquium<br />

The Secretary General, Dr. Dayo Odukoya, representing <strong>the</strong> National Coordinator attended <strong>the</strong> <strong>2009</strong><br />

Strategic Meeting held at Bamako, Mali on December 16 th and 17 th <strong>2009</strong>. He also presented a paper<br />

on <strong>the</strong> prospects of evolving policy reformation research studies within <strong>the</strong> Nigerian Context.<br />

Financial <strong>Report</strong> [As <strong>Report</strong>ed by <strong>the</strong> National Treasurer, Dr Lucy Ekwueme]<br />

Income & Expenditure for <strong>the</strong> Period<br />

30 th April - 30 th November, <strong>2009</strong><br />

#<br />

INCOME [In <strong>the</strong> majority via Small Grants and Membership Fees] 3,637,665.50<br />

Expenses<br />

Grants [2 Groups] 1,386,050<br />

Visibility Research study [Task Force] 64,600<br />

Salary 56,000<br />

Scientific committee 106,300<br />

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