Circle Steward: Sanusi
Location: Jos, Nigeria
Date: September 29th, 2026
Registered on Luma: 14 participants
Attended: 11 participants
Language: English and Hausa
Participants
The inaugural Logos Circle jos meetup brought together a diverse group of participants from different professional and social backgrounds.
Attendee Backgrounds
Participants included:
- Developer and blockchain Enthusiasts
- NGO staff - Centre for Community Actions for Peace and Development (CCAPAD)
- Digital Literacy Trainer
- Traders and entrepreneurs
- Nurse-Midwife Trainees
- Optometrist (OD)
Areas of Interest
Participants expressed strong interest in:
- Digital literacy
- Community Mobilization (Medical outreach, Environmental Cleanup, Youth Development, Access to clean water etc)
- Decentralized technologies and web3 awareness
- Governance and transparency
Since this was Jos’s first Logos Circle, some attendees are new to blockchain, while others have heard of it but don’t understand broader ideas behind it (decentralization and social movements).
Topics Discussed
1. Introduction to Blockchain & Decentralization
Key Points & Insights
Since some of participants were new to blockchain, we began with the fundamentals:
• What blockchain is
• How it works
• What decentralization means
• The difference between centralized and decentralized systems
• Practical uses outside of crypto
People showed real interest in how these technologies could be used to tackle local community challenges.
- Understanding Logos & Social Movements
Key Points & Insights
The group discussed:
- What the Logos Network and Logos Circle is
- The purpose of Logos Circles
- Community led governance
- The concept of civic power
- How local communities can organize around meaningful action
Participants liked the idea that communities should own their problems and find their own solutions, rather than waiting for external bodies.
- Identifying Local Challenges in Jos
A major portion of the meetup was dedicated to listening to participants and identifying challenges affecting their communities.
Every participant was given an opportunity to share personal experiences, concerns and observations.
Several recurring themes emerged.
i- Digital Literacy
Challenges
- Low awareness of digital tools and their benefits
- Limited or no training centers nearby
- Language and literacy barriers
- Poor internet connection in some communities
- Many participants had little or no computer skills
- Lack of access to devices (computers, phones).
Ideas discussed
- Digital literacy workshops
- Creating community owned solutions instead of waiting for outsiders
- Training youths to become digital literacy trainers
- Partner with digital training centers.
ii- Community Welfare & Support Initiative
Challenges
- Housing: People struggling to pay rent or facing eviction
- Healthcare: People unable to pay hospital bills, medication costs, or treatment expenses
- Education: Children unable to continue school because of fees, materials, uniforms or other costs
- Lack of access to clean water
- Sustainability: Finding ways to keep the initiative running beyond occasional donations.
Idea discussed
- School support for underserved children
- Support to vulnerable groups
- Access to Clean Water: Support the installation or improvement of small water points in areas with limited access
- Local Partnerships: Partner with NGOs, religious/community organizations, businesses, hospitals, schools and other community groups.
iii- Environmental Clean-Up & Awareness
Challenges
- Dumping of waste in drains, streets, and open spaces
- Poor waste collection services
- Blocked drainage causing flooding during rains
- Indiscriminate burning of refuse
- People not taking responsibility for their environment
- Low awareness of environmental hygiene.
Idea discussed
- Organizing community clean-up campaigns
- Encouraging recycling and reuse of waste
- Creating awareness on proper waste disposal
- Partnering with local government on waste collection.
iv- Medical Outreach
Challenges
- Poor awareness of preventive health care
- Lack of essential drugs and equipment
- Cultural beliefs and fear of hospitals
- Few or no health facilities in some communities
- Poor sanitation leading to disease
- Few or no eye clinics in some communities.
Ideas discussed
- Organizing free medical outreach
- Teaching communities about prevention and healthy living
- Distributing free drugs and mosquito nets
- Creating awareness on maternal, child health, hygiene and eye care.
vi- Empowerment Program
Challenges
- Unemployment and limited job opportunities
- Lack of mentorship structures
- Lack of startup capital for small businesses
- Young people lacking clear pathways from education to employment.
Ideas discussed
- Small Business Support
- Youth career mentorship
- Skills acquisition programs
- Community led empowerment initiatives.
Winnable Issues Update
At the first Logos Circle Jos meetup, four (4) major winnable issues were identified:
- Medical Outreach
- Community Welfare & Support — School Support for Underserved Children
- Digital literacy workshop
- Community Clean-Up Campaign.
The Circle agreed to explore these issues further before choosing a specific, actionable and measurable winnable issue.
Next Steps
- Further discuss the three identified issues.
- Gather information about each issue and the needs involved
- Select one winnable issue to focus on.
- Define a specific, actionable and measurable goal
- Identify the people, resources and partners needed
- Develop an action plan and begin implementation.
What We Learned
- There is strong interest in addressing local challenges
- Different perspectives and skills can contribute to solutions.
What Worked Well
- Good participation and open discussion
- Participants shared ideas and connected with one another.
Areas for Improvement
- Better time management.
- More structured discussion.
- More community members and diverse participants.
New Ideas
- Hold smaller discussions around specific issues
- Invite relevant community organizations, Schools, NGOs and professionals
- Create a clear process for selecting and working on a winnable issue.
Conclusion
The first Logos Circle Jos meetup brought people together to learn about Logos, discuss local challenges and share ideas for practical solutions.
The Circle looks forward to building on this momentum and taking action on a winnable issue that matters to the community.