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 Concept Note Distribution of Solar Lamps to Esin-Ele-Ogbomoso and Esin-Ele-Oyo Executive Summary: Ayosoji Nigeria Enterprise, a social enterprise founded by Olusegun Festus Ojekunle, aims to enhance security and improve the quality of life in the rural communities of Esin-Ele-Ogbomoso and Esin-Ele-Oyo in Oyo State, Nigeria. The initiative focuses on distributing solar lamps to households, addressing the pressing issues of insecurity and lack of reliable lighting due to inadequate electricity supply and remote nature of those villages. Main Activities: Procurement: Source high-quality, affordable solar lamps suitable for rural settings. Distribution: Deploy a team to distribute solar lamps directly to households in the target communities. Education: Conduct awareness campaigns on the benefits and maintenance of solar lamps. Monitoring: Establish a system to monitor usage and gather feedback for continuous improvement. Barriers to Access: Insecurity: The absence of lighting has led to increased criminal activities, making residents vulnerable. Financial Constraints: High upfront costs of alternative lighting solutions are unaffordable for many households. Lack of Awareness: Limited knowledge about the benefits and maintenance of solar technology. Overcoming Barriers: Community Engagement: Collaborate with local leaders to ensure community buy-in and support. Wholesales pricing: buying the solar lamps at buck rates to make them affordable. Education Programs: Provide training sessions on the use and maintenance of solar lamps. Pilot Program Focus: The pilot aims to test the effectiveness of direct-to-household distribution and the impact of solar lamps on improving security and daily living conditions. Success will be measured by adoption rates, user satisfaction, and a reduction in security incidents. Expected Impact: Community Level: Anticipate a 90% reduction in nighttime security incidents. Household Level: Improved quality of life through extended productive hours and reduced reliance on hazardous lighting sources. Outcome Table: Timeframe Solar Lamps Distributed Households Benefited 3 Months- Year 1,000 1,000 2 Years 2,000 2,000 Budget Estimate: Solar Lamps Procurement: $20,000 Logistics and Distribution: $5,000 Community Engagement and Training: $3,000 Monitoring and Evaluation: $2,000 Contingency: $2,000 Total: $32,000 Long-Term Vision: Beyond lighting, Ayosoji Nigeria Enterprise envisions supporting local agriculture by providing free seeds to farmers, fostering economic growth and food security in the region. Team Composition: Name Role Responsibilities Location Other Commitments Olusegun Festus Ojekunle Managing Director Overall project oversight and coordination On-site None Oyedele Damilare Hezekiah Financial Secretary Budget management and financial reporting On-site None Akinyinka Samuel On-site Manager Logistics and community liaison On-site None