1. ON BEING CULTURAL AMBASSADORSby
Mike Egboh
Pathfinder International
(April 30, 2006)

2. “Manner or order that a group favors”;
What is Culture?
“Manner or order that a group favors”;
The distinctive way of living built up by a group of people influenced by ethnic and cultural ties.
It also relate to shared knowledge and value of a society or cultural roots.

3. Who is an Ambassador?
Is a diplomat of the highest rank within the foreign Ministry or in Government accredited to represent his/her country in another Country

4. WHAT DO WE NEED TO BE EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY?
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WHAT DO WE NEED TO BE EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY?

5. Qualities of a good ambassador
Integrity
Honesty
Accountability
Visionary leadership ability
Dependable
Reliable
Truth
Conflict manager

6. What you must know Excellent knowledge and understanding of NIGERIA.
History (kingdoms, colonialization etc.)
Geography (size, boundaries, migration)
People (Tribes, empire, population)
Political Structure (3 tiers of govt.)
Economy (resources, industry)
Culture (civilization, traditions, religion)

7. Specifics on Development
Evolution
Education
Demographics
Progress
Sophistication
Complexity
Cleverness
style

8. What do you know about NIGERIA?
Good
Frontline against Apartheid
Technical Aid corps
Regional peace keeping
Human resources
Support to African nations
UN peace efforts
Bad
Military Rule
Bad governance
Corruption
Drug
Fraud

9. My Role as a fellow What do I need to communicate?
How do I communicate it?
To whom do I communicate?
What support do I need or have?
How do I access the support?
How do I deal with resistance or distraction?

10. Why me?
WHY NOT YOU?

11. Pledge I pledge to Nigeria my country and to the IFP program
To uphold the values and ideals of IFP program goals and objectives
To use the knowledge and skills acquired during this fellowship to advance the cause of social justice in my country and the world in general
To be an agent of change in the socio-political transformation of my country Nigeria and the African continent.
So help me God.

12. Self Charge
“IF CHANGE MUST HAPPEN
IT MUST BEGIN WITH ME”
THANK YOU.