Nigerian International Secondary Schools Model United Nations Conference ,
taking place at the International Conference Centre in Abuja,
22 - 26 October, 2006

Overview . List of Schools. Schedule . How to Register . Commitees . Rules of Procedure .
Awards . Conference Officials

Message from the Secretary General of the NISSMUN Conference:

On behalf of the Conference Committee, we welcome you all to the 2006 NISSMUN Conference!

Our focus last year was on the MDGs and the UN Reforms. Whilst it gave many of us an opening into the goals that Nations have agreed to pursue on the international, regional and local levels, there are yet more pressing issues to deliberate on.

The theme for the 2006 NISSMUN Conference is “Peace and Women Empowerment through the ICTs”.

It is clear that the pursuit of peace and the empowerment of women have been a continuous one. We shall take a more focused look at how nations can engage strategies for the attainment of peace and security, as well as women empowerment through the application of Information and Communication Technology tools.

We are therefore happy to receive NISSMUN Conference delegates who would be representing One Hundred Member States and simulating seven Committees of the United Nations.

There will be intense activities with Committee Sessions, External Speakers Forum and visits to Embassies of some Member States during the Conference but there will also be moments to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Abuja, the beautiful Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria.

Once again, you are welcome!

Nasir K. Mohammed & Miss Ozioma Osuagwu
- Co-Secretary Generals

Overview:

Promoting Peace and Women Empowerment through the ICTs:

The modern world is becoming smaller, highly integrated and technologically more advanced. It is also becoming highly fragmented less peaceful and unsafe for both present and future generations. Globalization and the Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs) have made the world smaller – a village.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are usually understood to include radio, telephone, fax, television, networked computers and the Internet. They facilitate by electronic means, the creation, storage, management and dissemination of information.
ICTs play a growing role in the world’s societies and have the potential to help disadvantaged groups increase their participation in the civic, social, political and economic processes critical to achieving change. ICTs can empower women and help them surmount gender inequality by raising the awareness of their social and political status and creating new opportunities.
Women and girls are increasingly taking advantage of ICTs in all spheres of life, thus confirming that ICT can be a tool to promote gender equality and women empowerment. However, there are factors hindering women’s access to ICTs. These include; cultural and religious sensitivity; illiteracy and technical education; restricted access to resources due to prejudices and inequitable family norms.
ICTs can also contribute significantly to the promotion of peace and non-violent resolution of conflicts. We are in a world marked by tension and daily reports of murder, death, rape, crime and war. Only rarely, do we have stories about people rising above violence and hatred to resolve conflicts.
We need a counterpoint to the news emphasis on violence. We need to show our children that there are non-violent ways of resolving conflicts and that tolerance and respect is the only way to a more peaceful world.

Best Female Delegate – MISS DOLAPO ADEMOKOYA
School: Thomas Adewumi International College, Oko, Kwara State
Prize: A Laptop Donated by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Best Male Delegate – OJUKWU CHISOM MARTINS
School: Dority International Secondary School, Aba, Abia State
Prize: A Laptop Donated by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Best School Delegation – HOLY GHOST JUNIORATE, IHIALA ANAMBRA STATE
Prize: A Desktop Donated by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Best Staff Adviser – Ms CAROL TAIRE
School: Holy Child College, Ikoyi, Lagos
Prize: A Laptop Donated by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Best Cultural Performance – CORNELIA CONNELLY COLLEGE, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE
Prize: A 21” Colour Television Donated by Nigeria Model United Nations Society (NigMUNS)

H.E. Mr. Richard Gozney,
British High Commissioner
“Understanding The British Approach To Global Peace And Security”
Special Interactive Session (SIS),
Wednesday, 25 th October, 7.00pm

Chief (Mrs.) Chinyere Asika,
Senior Special Assistant to the President on NEPAD & Head, NEPAD Nigeria
“Building Bridges Of Friendship Across Racial And Religious Barriers Through NEPAD”
Special Interactive Session (SIS),
Wednesday, 25 th October, 7:00pm

Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran
“Understanding Iranian Policy On Global Peace And Security”
Special Interactive Session (SIS),
Wednesday, 25 th October, 7:00pm

Dr. Roy K. Lillyman,
Principal and CEO, Thomas Adewumi International College , Oko
“The Challenges of Professionalism for School Administrators in the 21 st Century”
Monday, 23 rd October, 3:00pm

Mrs. Amina Ibrahim,
Senior Special Assistant to President on MDGs
“Grassroot Participation In The Achievement Of The MDGs”
Opening Plenary Session,
Monday, 23 rd October, 7:00pm

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu,
Chairman, EFCC
“Youth as Partners in the Anti-Corruption Drive ”
Special Interactive Session (SIS),
Wednesday, 25 th October,
7:00pm

Mrs. Valerie Edozien,
SEED Local Coordinator, Schlumberger Nigeria
“15-minutes presentation “SEED in Nigeria ”
Closing Plenary, Thursday, 26 th October, 2.00pm

Mr. Ahmad Farroukh
Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria Communication Ltd
“ICT And The Next Generation”
External Speakers' Forum
Wednesday, 25 th October, 11:00am

Mr. Nosa Osazuwa
Officer-in-Charge,
United Nations Information Centre
“The Youth and United Nations”
External Speakers' Forum
Wednesday, 25 th October, 11:00am

NAME: Chiazor Precious Afaoma – RAPPORTEUR
COMMITTEE: Committee on the Status of Women
SCHOOL: FGGC Sagamu, Ogun State .

NAME: Michele Martina – RAPPORTEUR
COMMITTEE: European Union
SCHOOL: Abuja Capital International College , Gwarinpa

NAME: Sonubi Oluwaseun Olanrewaju – CHAIRPERSON
COMMITTEE: European Union
SCHOOL: FGC, Odogbolu, Ogun State .

NAME: Obianuju Chukwu – CHAIRPERSON
COMMITTEE: UNDP
SCHOOL: FGGC Owerri, Imo State

NAME: Okafor Izuchukwu Azuka – RAPPORTEUR
COMMITTEE: UNDP
SCHOOL: FGC Nise, Anambra State .

NAME: Kashetu Momodu – RAPPORTEUR
COMMITTEE: UNICEF
SCHOOL: El-Amin International School , Minna , Niger State.

NAME: Maryam Aliyu Dikko – CHAIRPERSON
COMMITTEE: UNICEF
SCHOOL: The Capital Science Academy , Kuje, Abuja .

NAME: Ojukwu Martin Chisom – CHAIRPERSON
COMMITTEE: Security Council
SCHOOL: Dority International Secondary School , Aba , Abia State .

NAME: Angela Okocha Ejeko – RAPPORTEUR
COMMITTEE: Security Council
SCHOOL: Infant Jesus Academy , Asaba, Delta State .

NAME: Muhammed Mubarak Manta – RAPPORTEUR
COMMITTEE: General Assembly
SCHOOL: El-Amin International School , Minna , Niger State.

NAME: Mshelia Bata James – CHAIRPERSON
COMMITTEE: UNESCO
SCHOOL: Infant Jesus Academy , Asaba, Delta State .

NAME: Suleiman Bamidele Zainab – RAPPORTEUR
COMMITTEE: UNESCO
SCHOOL: FGC Sokoto

NAME: Atai Idongest – CHAIRPERSON
COMMITTEE: Committee on the Status of Women
SCHOOL: Royal Girls' Academy, Port Harcourt , Rivers State .

NAME: Adaobi Nora Chukwudi – CO-PRESIDENT
COMMITTEE: General Assembly
SCHOOL: Presentation National High School , Edo State .

List of Registered Schools for the 2006 Nigerian
International Secondary Schools Model United Nations
(NISSMUN) Conference

There are 192 member countries of the United Nations, but we have selected 100 countries and 7 Committees for simulation at the 2006 NISSMUN Conference. Please make your choice of Country and Committee participation from this Chart.

Seven (7) Awards will be presented at the Closing Dinner of the 2006 NISSMUN Conference to student delegates who distinguished themselves during the conference. The Awards are: