From Tony Osauzo, Benin
A 28-man contingent will represent Nigeria at the 16th World Scout Moot, taking place in Portugal from July 25 to August 3, 2025.
The Secretary of the International Department of the Scout Association of Nigeria, Emmanuel Eseine, disclosed this at the Oba Akenzua II International Scout Camp on Saturday in Benin, Edo State, saying the programme is for the youth wing of Scouting.
Eseine, who is also the Edo State Scout Commissioner, told participants that it is a privilege, not a right, to represent the country, urging them to make Nigeria proud at the event.
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“Scouting is an international organisation with the aim to develop the potentials of young boys or girls in order for them to take a constructive place in the society of tomorrow.
“The World Scout Moot is a programme for the youth wing of Scouting. It comes up every four years, and the 16th World Scout Moot is taking place in Portugal from 25th July to 3rd August, 2025.
“For this 16th World Scout Moot, Nigeria has a contingent of 28 Scouts representing the country. Let me use this opportunity to inform all participants that it is a huge privilege for us to be representing our dear country and not a right.
“Therefore, let us be conscious of making the Portuguese Embassy that granted us the Entry Clearance visa very proud.
“Let us make the state government, especially the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, proud for sponsoring six of the participants. Let us make our local government proud, our parents, and other multinational organisations that have supported us proud. Let us make Nigeria and Africa proud, and above all, let us make the Scout Movement proud,” he said.
Eseine explained that the contingent can make the country proud by exhibiting their best behaviour during the World Scout Moot programme, staying safe in Portugal, and returning to Nigeria to share their experiences with others who could not attend.
He said this would encourage sponsors and supporters to back the Scouts in their future endeavours.
In her remarks, the Functioning Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Humanitarian Affairs, Aina Balogun, urged the contingent to be good ambassadors of Nigeria in Portugal.
She commended the state government for sponsoring six of the contingent, noting that the gesture would inspire other youths in the state.
Recall that two years ago, Edo State sponsored 27 Scouts to join Nigeria’s 154 Scouts who participated in the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea.
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