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SCOUTING IN NIGERIA
BOY SCOUTS OF NIGERIA
Scouting was founded in Nigeria in 1915 and recognized by the World Bureau (WOSM) in 1961. There were 46,701 registered Scouts in 1998.
Nigeria is a former British colony. Scouting was brought to Nigeria by the British. Scout groups were created for the dependents of British citizens living in the country. Shortly after, local boys were permitted to be Scouts.
Nigeria gained its independence in 1960 and the Scout movement immediately grew as the Scouting program was heavily promoted.
Scouting in Nigeria is open to all boys regardless of race, religion or nationality.
Program emphasis is on citizenship training and community service. Literacy campaigns, safety projects and disaster relief are some of the more important projects Scouts are trained for and participate in.
Program Sections:
Cubs- ages 6 to 11
Scouts- ages 12 to 17
Rovers- ages 18 to 25
Scout Motto:
Be Prepared
Scout Oath:
On my honour I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people at all times and to obey the Scout Law.
Scout Law:
A Scout's honour is to be trusted
A Scout is loyal
A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others
A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout
A Scout is courteous
A Scout is a friend to animals
A Scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leaders or Scoutmaster without question
A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties
A Scout is thrifty
A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed
Last updated on September 26, 1999