By Abubakar Abraham
Youths have been tasked to embrace leadership skills, self discipline and integrity as foundation for a better future.

Chairman of Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) Hon. Mamman Nda Eri gave the charge as the 1st Crowther Troop of the Scout Association of Nigeria resumed full scouting activities.
This is coming on the heels of a comprehensive reorganisation of its patrol system aimed at strengthening leadership, teamwork, discipline, and participation.
Speaking during the official resumption ceremony held at Crowther Memorial College (CMC), Hon.Mamman Nda Eri who is a Scout Leader, described the exercise as the start of a new phase focused on building responsible and patriotic young people.
“The reorganisation will enhance leadership development, character formation, teamwork and community service,” Eri said.
He reaffirmed the Scout Movement’s vital role in nurturing future leaders with integrity, self-discipline, and commitment to service.
The troop has been reorganised into six patrols: Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Eagle, Dove, and Cat. Each patrol is headed by a Patrol Leader and Patrol Second, supported by officers including Secretary, Treasurer, Hike Leader, First Aider, Yell Leader, and Quartermaster.
The ceremony was attended by the Principal of Crowther Memorial College, Mr. Maliki Bajeh Adinoyi; Game Master Mrs. Anne Joseph; State Training Commissioner Abdulkadir Abdullateef Osori; Divisional Commissioner Mukhtar Idris; and Assistant Divisional Commissioner Amina of the 5th Muslim Community Troop.
The event marked the beginning of a new scouting session, with members recommitting themselves to the ideals of the Scout Movement and pledging to contribute positively to their school and Society

