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Important Notice: Understanding Company De-Registration and the Pathway to Reinstatement
The Boys’ Brigade emphasizes discipline, fellowship, and Christian values, maintaining strict operational standards. Companies risk de-registration due to financial dormancy, inactivity, and negligence. The reinstatement process requires clearing dues, submitting applications, and hosting inspections. Timely action is crucial for resuming active participation and benefiting from organizational programs and events.
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Uniform in The Boys’ Brigade Nigeria: The Heritage, Standards, and Spiritual Symbolism of Our Uniform
A uniform is far more than mere clothing; it is a visible declaration of identity, discipline, and shared purpose. In the Boys’ Brigade (B.B.), our uniform is a globally recognised symbol of Christian youth discipleship. While weather and local cultures introduce minor variations worldwide, the uniform remains a sacred bond of unity. In this article,…
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Camping in the Boys’ Brigade
Camping is a foundational activity of the Boys’ Brigade (BB), an organization founded in 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith. He introduced camping to the BB in 1886. His goal was to keep boys engaged during summer breaks. He also wanted to build camaraderie outside of weekly meetings. The first BB camp was held at…
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Paying Compliments in The Boys’ Brigade
A Comprehensive Guide to Compliments in the Boys’ Brigade This guide is designed to help you understand and teach the practice of giving compliments in the Boys’ Brigade. This is a tradition that reinforces discipline, respect, and order. By learning these actions, you help maintain the high standards and strong identity of the organization. In…
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE STRUCTURE
The Boys’ Brigade Structure is an annotated representation or diagram of the various levels of authority of The Boys’ Brigade indicating the flow of power from the highest level of authority (Global Fellowship of Christian Youth Organization) to the lowest level of authority (Company). This lecture is to provide officers the definition, explanations, importance, purpose…
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Lagos South Battalion Makes History with Digital Strides!
The Lagos South Battalion of the Boys Brigade has truly raised the bar. We embrace digital transformation. This sets a new standard for the Boys Brigade in Lagos State, Nigeria and beyond. We didn’t just dip our toes into the digital world. We dove in headfirst. We are now the Digital Battalion. We fully embrace…
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE CREST
The Crest was originally a plain anchor bearing the Boys’ Brigade motto,with a capital letter B on either side. The Boys’ Brigade and the Boys Life Brigade merged in 1926. After this merger, they placed the red Greek cross behind the anchor to form the present emblem. The cross originally formed part of the emblem…
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE OBJECT
The object of The Boys’ Brigade is “The advancement of Christ Kingdomamong Boys and the promotion of habits of obedience, reverence,discipline, self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christianmanliness”. The object has remained unchanged since the inception of the organization, except for the addition of the word “Obedience” in 1893.
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SENIOR SECTION PROGRAMME PLANNING
INTRODUCTION: The Boys’ Brigade developed a set of specific and clearly defined methods. They did this in a bid to advance Christ’s kingdom. The organization employs these methods in achieving her goal. One of these methods is “activity”, every business of achieving the organizational goal of the B.B. as set out in the object revolves…