THE BOYS’
BRIGADE NIGERIA, KADUNA STATE COUNCIL (NORTHERN ZONE)
KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA.
A CONCISE LECTURE NOTE ON: THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE
BOYS’ BRIGADE.
By
VICTOR BAKO
By
VICTOR BAKO
Introduction
The view or outlook
regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain is referred to as
philosophy.
Philosophy of the Boys’
Brigade refers to how the organization’s image is projected to the wider world.
It is the way Boys’ Brigade as an organization set itself to be seen by the
people.
The philosophy of the Boys’ Brigade would be seen in its mission,
target and vision or goal and as discussed below:
1.
The
mission of the Boys’ Brigade
Mission by definition is set of tasks that
fulfill a purpose or duty.
The
Boys’ Brigade as an organization has a mission. This mission could be seen in
the object of the Boys’ Brigade which is the ‘Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom’.
When
Christ’s kingdom is advanced among Boys, they would not remain the same as they
were but some certain changes would be seen in them. These changes are towards
a positive course. These positive changes that are seen in the Boy are referred
to as the vision of the Boys’ Brigade as would be discussed in the next
page.
2.
The
Target of the Boys’ Brigade
The target of the Boys’ Brigade is ‘Among Boys’’
this is aimed at evangelism to the Boy, as well as using him as a point of
contact to the youth as well as the elderly. It is important to note that the
child evangelism in the Brigade is not just for the child but it is a strategic
way of communicating the good news of Christ, first of all to the Boy; and to
all men.
3.
The
vision of the Boys’ Brigade
Vision can be defined as an ideal or a
goal towards which one aspires. Or a result one is attempting to achieve. The vision/goal
of the Boys’ Brigade is to make Boys “have
a complete character and moral development; to develop in the Boy three great
qualities of ‘reverence, discipline and self-respect, thus:
-with the habit of reverence, the
Boy will develop the sense of constant awareness of the presence and the fear
of God his creator.
-the habit of discipline makes up a
truly responsible and reliable man. To become successful, discipline and
indispensible.
-the habit of discipline also
trains the mind to have self-control and self-respect.
The program and activities of the
(BB) are based strongly towards achieving these principles. At the end of it
all it is hoped that the Boy would:
-grow into a moral healthy man and
a loyal disciple of Jesus Christ,
-be prepared to render selfless
service to the church by being a faithful member of the church, and
-be responsible to himself and to
his society”.[1]
The image of the Boys’
Brigade is projected in a way that members and non-members of the organization
aspire to promote because it is based on integrity, fairness, commitment and
love. The top story of the Daily Times Newspaper captured the statement of the governor
of Oyo State Abiola Ajimobi who “charged
Nigerians to imbibe the doctrine and philosophy of the Boys’ Brigade which are
centered on service, integrity and commitment for the society to be a good
place to live.”[2]
The three principles
(mission, target and goal) have been summarized in the BB slogan; ‘the twin
pillar of the BB’ (i.e. Religion and
Discipline). Religion is hoped to be achieved through the BB’s
mission and target, while discipline through its goal.[3] As
officers of the Boys’ Brigade we are expected to build up a good image of the
organization by promoting the twin pillar of the Boys’ Brigade
[1] Attah
D.D (2011). The Boy of the Boys’ Brigade;
Officers Companion. Anchor Publishing; Ahmadu Bello Way, Zuru. Kebbi State,
Nigeria. Pp. 1-3.
[2] Daily Times May, 19 2014 retrieved
from: www.m.dailytimes.com.ng/article/ajimobi-recommends-boys’-brigade’s-philosophy-service-nigerians
[3]
Attah D.D (2011) p3.
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