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NYSC DG Tasks Corps Members on Patriotism, Diligence, Selfless Service
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By Evelyn Terseer, Abuja
Corps members have been advised to be patriotic, diligent and imbibe the spirit of selfless service as they contribute their quota to national development.
NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim gave the charge on Monday in his address to the corps members deployed to Kaduna State for the 2021 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Service year.
He advised them to utilise the opportunities of the Orientation Course to create good friendship and teamwork that would add value to their service year.
The DG lectured them on the four cardinal programmes of the Scheme namely; Orientation Course, Primary Assignment, Community Development Service and Winding-Up/Passing-Out, adding that they must excel in them before they can be adjudged to have successfully completed the service year.
Speaking further, Ibrahim cautioned them against indulging in anti-social vices, as he warned that anyone caught would be sanctioned in line with NYSC Bye-Laws.
“You must avoid cutting corners, avoid cybercrimes, avoid drugs and other social vices. Be diligent, be patriotic and cherish your integrity. You must strive to add value to the Scheme and leave lasting legacies,” he said.
In a statement by the Director, press and public relations, Adenike Adeyemi, he also advised the Corps Members to be security conscious and avoid actions that can endanger their safety.
The DG warned against embarking on unauthorized journeys, late-night movements and boarding vehicles by the roadside.
He advised them to obtain approval from the NYSC if it becomes mandatory for them to travel and ensure they board vehicles from authorized motor parks only.
The Director-General reiterated the need for them to be conscious of COVID-19 safety protocols which involves washing of hands for at least twenty seconds, appropriate use of facemasks, use of hand sanitizer and maintaining social distancing.
“There is no COVID-19 in any of our Orientation Camps nationwide. Don’t go to town and don’t mix-up with outsiders so that your COVID-19 status wouldn’t be compromised. Delta variant is rampaging and l urge you not to let down your guards,” Ibrahim added.
He advised the Corps Members on the positive use of the Social Media saying; “Use the Social Media to promote National unity. Don’t spread fake news, spread good news that will unite us as Nigerians because there is unity in diversity. NYSC was established to promote National Unity and integration”.
“Also don’t use the Social Media to smear the NYSC Scheme, your employer and the country’s image,” the DG said.
General Ibrahim implored the corps members to execute individual and group projects that would improve the living standards of their host communities but added that they must not execute any project with their personal money, but rather source for funds from members of their host communities.
He however advised that approval must be obtained from NYSC before embarking on such project.
The Director-General also enjoined the Corps Members to key into the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme of the Scheme and participate in both the in-camp and post-camp trainings which was introduced into the Orientation Course Content to empower them with skills that would make them self-employed.
He said many ex-Corps Members are today employers of labour through their involvement in NYSC SAED programme.
Ibrahim also reiterated his call for the establishment of National Youth Service Corps Trust Fund that would make funds available for Corps Members to start their business as they exit service.
“We have partnered many financial institutions like the Central Bank of Nigeria, Access Bank, Unity Bank, Heritage Bank, Bank of Industry among others and they have been giving soft loans to Corps Members to finance their businesses,” he said.
The Director-General had earlier witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of the Prospective Corps Members where the Deputy Registrar, High Court of Justice Kaduna State, Mr Pius Iliya administered the Oath of Allegiance on the Prospective Corps Members deployed to the State.
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Ajuri, Tinubu’s Spokesperson Takes Exit, Cites Mesical Reaaona
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Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Chief Ajuri Ngelale has quit his job. He said in a statement in a Abuja that he would proceed on an ” indefinite leave, to deal with ” medical matters” affecting him amd hia immediate family.Hos statement reads: “On Friday, I submittd a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family.
While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision — entailing a pause of my functions as the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President; Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen — was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home.I look forward to returning to full-time national service when time, healing, and fate permit.I respectfully ask for some privacy for my family and family”NEWS
Fuel Crisis: 1000 CSOs Fault Tinubu’s Economic Team, Want Immediate Reconstitution
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By David Torough, Abuja
About 1000 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations (CCSOs), on Saturday Faults President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Team and called for immediate reconstitution.Expressing deep concerns over the state of the economy and escalating fuel prices compounding the hardship of Nigerians despite the recent protest, the groups said Tinubu must act now to avert disintegration.
The groups said the current situation across the country has cast doubt on the competence of the Tinubu economic team and called for urgent review. The CCSOs in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim Mohammed, pointed out that the plight of Nigerians is sinking low and their patience is wearing off following the deteriorating economy.The statement reads in part, “The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) is deeply concerned about the deteriorating state of the Nigerian economy, which is becoming increasingly unbearable for millions of citizens.“It is evident that the recent hike in fuel prices and the unstable exchange rate are the direct results of economic mismanagement by those responsible for overseeing our nation’s financial policies. The ripple effects of these failures are being felt in every household across the country, worsening poverty and crippling economic activity.“The floating of the Naira, which was initially sold to Nigerians as a means of stabilizing our currency, has done little to prevent the continued devaluation of the Naira. In fact, the exchange rate disparity has widened significantly, with the Naira losing value daily, impacting the cost of living, basic commodities, and inflation.“While this policy was expected to ease foreign exchange pressure, it has instead deepened economic challenges due to poor implementation and lack of strategic foresight.”The coalition also expressed concern over what it described as a death trap of indebtedness of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which also they claimed had slowed down importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, hence the current shortage of PMS across the country. “Of equal concern is the precarious position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which finds itself in a debt trap, with global suppliers of petroleum products losing confidence in Nigeria’s ability to honour its obligations.“Reports have shown that NNPCL has accrued debts totalling over $6 billion, causing petrol supply shortages. International suppliers are now reluctant to continue providing fuel on credit, exacerbating supply chain issues and pushing up the price of petrol at the pump”, they claimed.The CSOs also asserted that, “We hold the managers of the Nigerian economy responsible for these disturbing developments. Their inability to provide sound policies and long-term solutions has left the nation in this predicament.“It is clear that there is no cohesive strategy to address the rising debt, the growing imbalance in the foreign exchange market, or the country’s heavy reliance on importation for petrol supply. The recent hike in fuel prices reflects the collapse of responsible economic management and accountability.“Nigerians are left to bear the brunt of these failures. Businesses are shutting down, transportation costs have skyrocketed, and citizens are spending an increasingly larger percentage of their income on basic necessities. This state of affairs is unacceptable.”The group therefore placed some demands; Immediate intervention from the government: There needs to be a comprehensive and transparent plan to stabilize the Naira, restore confidence in the petroleum supply chain, and negotiate a restructuring of NNPC’s debts to ensure continuous fuel supply.“Accountability for economic mismanagement: Those responsible for the reckless management of our foreign exchange policies and NNPC’s debts must be held accountable. The government must also disclose its plan to mitigate the rising fuel costs and economic burden on Nigerians.“A return to sound financial policy: The floating of the Naira has proven ineffective under current conditions. We call for a re-evaluation of monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, and attract foreign investment.“In conclusion, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations reiterates that without immediate corrective measures, the economic situation will continue to deteriorate, leading to further hardship for the average Nigerian. The government must act decisively and responsibly to reverse this downward spiral”, they added.NEWS
Tension in Makurdi Community as NAF Personnel Demolishes Houses, Destroys Rice Farm
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There is growing tension in Ugondu community, Makurdi LGA, Benue state by young people opposed to the demolition of houses and destruction of rice farms in the area allegedly on the directives of senior Air Force officer, Air Commodore Akinbuwa Ayodele.
It was learnt that Commodore Ayodele, who is facing multiple legal actions following dispute over a plot of land located on George Akume Way Makurdi and owned in blatant disregard to the judicial process embarked on destruction of structures on the plot.
Eyewitness said when the equipment arrived no one imagined it was for destruction.
But in a militray- like operation, two flats of two units each, completely roofed, electrified and plumbing work completed were among the structures demolished as the bulldozers rolled over rice farms in the vicinity as well.
It was learnt that last year, a Makurdi High Court presided by Justice Mary Ijohor, granted an order of perpetual injunction, in the same matter, upon application by the supposed owner of the plot and awarded the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) only, as cost. The matter, enforcement of fundamental rights, was marked as MHC/582/M/2023.
Godwin Akor whose rice farm was destroyed in a chat with newsmen said that he was shocked at the development. He however said he won’t speak more on the matter as it is still before the court.