13-Day Advocacy and Assessment Itinerary in Bauchi, Borno, and Gombe

Day 1: Departure

Bauchi, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Departure from Head Office

Begin your journey from the head office in Bauchi, a significant step toward collaboration with local communities in Borno and Gombe.
Board the chartered vehicle to start the journey, stopping for any necessary breaks.
NGN0, All day
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Day 2: Advocacy Meetings

Bauchi, Nigeria

9:00 AM

Meeting with Stakeholders

Engage in impactful discussions with local stakeholders to align on advocacy goals for the upcoming assessments.
Conduct meetings in the local office or community meeting hall.
NGN0, 3 hours

12:00 PM

Lunch at Stakeholder's Choice

Enjoy a traditional Nigerian meal at a local eatery, sampling dishes like Jollof rice and Efo Riro.
Travel to a nearby restaurant for lunch.
NGN2000, 1 hour

1:00 PM

Wrap-up and Next Steps

Finalize the meeting notes and set action items moving forward toward the baseline assessment.
Return to the meeting location for final discussions.
NGN0, 2 hours

3:00 PM

Visit Local Sites

Take a brief tour of significant local sites to understand the community better.
Walk or take the vehicle to key local landmarks.
NGN1000, 2 hours
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Day 3: Baseline Assessment Begin

Gombe, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Travel to Gombe

Depart for Gombe to kickoff baseline assessments in the region.
Travel via chartered vehicle, approximately 2 hours.
NGN0, 2 hours

10:30 AM

Baseline Assessment Preparation

Prepare and gather tools necessary for the upcoming assessments, tailoring them to meet local needs.
Conduct preparations in local office space.
NGN0, 1 hour

11:30 AM

Lunch at Local Diner

Enjoy Gombe's local delicacies at a popular diner, savoring flavors like Suya and Pounded Yam.
Walk to a nearby local diner.
NGN2500, 1 hour

1:00 PM

Commence Baseline Assessment

Start the baseline assessments in designated communities, engaging residents for feedback.
Travel to the assessment locations in Gombe.
NGN0, 5 hours

6:00 PM

Debriefing Session

Gather insights from the day to inform the next steps in the assessment process.
Return to the office for the debrief.
NGN0, 2 hours
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Day 4: Continuing Assessment

Gombe, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Breakfast Meeting

Start the day with a light breakfast of Akara and Pap to fuel the assessment efforts ahead.
Local cafe
NGN1500, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Conduct Baseline Assessment

Return to various community sites for continued assessments, engaging with more residents.
Travel by chartered vehicle.
NGN0, 6 hours

4:00 PM

Lunch Break

Recharge with a traditional Nigerian meal while discussing ongoing assessment findings.
Visit popular local restaurant.
NGN2000, 1 hour

5:00 PM

Wrap-up Day's Assessment

Gather in the office to wrap-up findings and plan for the next day's assessments.
Return to local office.
NGN0, 2 hours
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Day 5: Finalizing Baseline Assessment

Gombe, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, with options like boiled eggs, toast, and tea to prepare for the day.
Hotel restaurant.
NGN1800, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Community Follow-up Looks

Engage the communities with follow-up visits based on previous assessments to gather more detailed information.
Use vehicle to travel to selected communities.
NGN0, 4 hours

1:00 PM

Refuel with Lunch

Enjoy a meal consisting of local rice and fish, engaging in community discussions.
Local restaurant.
NGN2300, 1 hour

2:00 PM

Final Assessment Details

Finalize the assessment details and prepare them for analysis to present to stakeholders.
Return to the office for documentation.
NGN0, 3 hours
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Day 6: Data Reviewing Day

Gombe, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Breakfast

Indulge in a hearty breakfast of Yam porridge and fish stew to gain energy for the data review.
At local hotel.
NGN1600, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Data Review Meeting

Meet with your team to begin the process of collating the assessment data for thorough analysis.
In the office meeting room.
NGN0, 4 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch Together

Share a meal which includes Fried Rice and Chicken, fostering camaraderie while working.
Local diner nearby.
NGN2500, 1 hour

2:00 PM

Continue Data Analysis

Continue the data analysis, preparing findings to share with the stakeholders.
Back to office.
NGN0, 4 hours
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Day 7: Analysis Presentation Day

Gombe, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet

Start the day with options like pancakes and fruits, ensuring high energy levels for the presentation.
At local hotel restaurant.
NGN2200, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Prepare for Presentation

Finalize your presentation materials, ensuring all findings are well organized and clear.
In the office workspace.
NGN0, 2 hours

11:00 AM

Presentation to Stakeholders

Present your findings to stakeholders, engaging in fruitful discussions and addressing queries.
Local community hall.
NGN0, 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch Reception

Enjoy a buffet lunch with stakeholders, engaged in networking and discussions post-presentation.
Reception area.
NGN3000, 2 hours

3:00 PM

Wrap Up Day

Recap the day's discussions and gather feedback, solidifying partnerships for future assessments.
Return to office.
NGN0, 2 hours
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Day 8: Community Mapping Initiates

Borno, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Travel to Borno

Head from Gombe to Borno, setting the stage for community mapping activities ahead.
Travel via chartered vehicle, for a journey of approximately 2 hours.
NGN0, 2 hours

10:00 AM

Setting Up for Mapping Activity

Arrive and set up materials necessary for community mapping in Borno.
Reach map site and prepare resources.
NGN0, 1 hour

11:00 AM

Community Mapping Session

Initiate community mapping sessions with local participants, gathering vital information.
Gather community members for collaborative mapping.
NGN0, 4 hours

3:00 PM

Lunch with Community Members

Share lunch with community members, tasting local dishes and bonding over food.
Community's chosen local eatery.
NGN2000, 1 hour

4:00 PM

Continue Community Mapping

Resume mapping and validate information gathered with community representatives.
Return to community mapping site.
NGN0, 3 hours
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Day 9: Continued Mapping Activities

Borno, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Breakfast with Team

Enjoy breakfast together at a local café with staples like beans and bread.
Local café.
NGN1900, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Mapping Activities with Community

Engaged in further community mapping work, eliciting input from local members.
Head to mapping locations.
NGN0, 5 hours

2:00 PM

Lunch with Outreach Team

Enjoy lunch with your outreach team, discussing ongoing mapping findings.
Nearby restaurant.
NGN2000, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Finalizing Mapping Information

Wrap up the mapping activities for the day, ensuring all data is captured.
Review data at the community hall.
NGN0, 3 hours
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Day 10: Service Provider Mapping

Borno, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Breakfast Meeting

Kick off the day with a breakfast meeting, reviewing the last stages of service provider mapping.
Local hotel restaurant.
NGN2200, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Mapping Service Providers

Collaborate with community members to identify and map local service providers.
Community gathering area.
NGN0, 4 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch in Community

Dine with locals, savoring a variety of regional dishes like Stew and Plantain.
Join locals for lunch.
NGN2500, 1 hour

2:00 PM

Continue Service Provider Mapping

Continue collaborating and documenting community-specific service providers.
Return to community area.
NGN0, 3 hours
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Day 11: Household Assessment Phase

Borno, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Breakfast

Foster team spirit with breakfast that includes local muffins and tea.
At local hotel.
NGN1800, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Start Household Assessment

Commence household assessments, gathering demographic information for analysis.
Travel to household assessment sites.
NGN0, 5 hours

2:00 PM

Lunch and Debrief

Lunch together to review findings from household assessments thus far.
Local eatery nearby.
NGN2500, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Continue Household Assessment

Engage with more households to finalize data collection.
Return to household assessment locations.
NGN0, 3 hours
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Day 12: Final Household Assessments

Borno, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Final Breakfast

Conclude with a celebratory breakfast featuring eggs, toast, and local sweets.
In local hotel.
NGN2000, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Final Household Assessment

Wrap up the final touches on household assessments, collecting last-minute data.
Visit final household sites.
NGN0, 5 hours

2:00 PM

Lunch Together

Reflect on the findings over lunch, reinforcing community ties and collaboration.
In a community restaurant.
NGN2500, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Data Compilation for Reporting

Compile the data collected for a comprehensive report on the assessments.
Return to the office for work.
NGN0, 2 hours
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Day 13: Departure from Community

Borno, Nigeria

8:00 AM

Pack and Check-out

Prepare for departure by packing and checking out from the hotel.
At hotel.
NGN0, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Final Team Meeting

Hold a final team meeting to reflect on the successes of the trip and next steps.
Meeting in hotel lobby.
NGN0, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Travel to Departure Point

Head to the departure point for the airport, completing all necessary travel checks.
Travel via chartered vehicle.
NGN0, 1 hour

11:00 AM

Departure

Board the flight or vehicle acknowledging the fruitful journey and anticipation for future collaboration.
At the airport or local departure point.
NGN0, All day
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