Month: May 2023

NYSC @50: DG NPC calls for more supports to enhance Corps Members Productivity.

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.       The outgoing Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC, Dr Kashim Akor has called for more concerted efforts both from government and private sector to give both serving and ex corps members meaningful engagements during and after service.   Dr Kashim Akor made this remark on Wednesday in his office when he gave audience to mark the five decades of NYSC scheme, stating that the mandate of the scheme geared towards national unity should be sustained.   He said towards this end the National Productivity…

NYSC @ 50: NYSC SAED program,a blessing to the Nation,says General Gowon ….. unveils Ultra Modern ICT Centre, SAED Exhibition in Abuja

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Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon said introduction of Skill Acquisition and Enterprenueship Development SAED programme to orientation course by the NYSC since 2012 has been a blessing to Nigeria, especially the large number of Nigerian Youths that passed through the scheme.   General Gowon who is also the founder of National Youth Service Corps NYSC maintained that SAED programme has created job opportunities for youths who are now business owners and employers of labour in the nooks and crannies of Nigeria. He urged youths to pay more attention…

NYSC@50: DG applauds Nigerian media, highlights scheme’s Strides

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The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed has commended Nigerian media for standing by the NYSC over the years in its efforts to actualize the dreams of the founding fathers of the Scheme, through effective coverage, analysis, commentaries and constructive criticisms on issues affecting the Scheme which enabled the scheme to enthrone the culture of transparency, effectiveness and efficiency in its operations. Brig Gen YD Ahmed made this commendation at the media chat with Editors/Bureau- Chiefs held on 16th May, 2023 at the NYSC National…

NGC, Labour Ministry, NIS, partner JIFORM to train Journalists on Migration

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A 2-day workshop on Sensitization Strategy and Reportage on Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons (TiP) supported by the Nigeria-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (NGC) and the Migrants Resource Centre (MRC) of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has been scheduled to hold in Abuja on May 22-23, Abuja. The capacity-building programme targeted journalists focusing on migration reportage in the country, under the aegis of the Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM), and would have in attendance migration-desk journalists, NGC advisors, MRC officials and top officials from…

The Marriage And Death Of Saint Obi By Zik Zulu Okafor

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His social life was blunted. Perhaps by his reticent disposition.His persona, two dimensional. To a distant public, he was upscale and cool . His manly bearing spoke loud. His onscreen image ironically amplified some idiosyncrasies ; heroics, romantic adventures and traits that did not gel with the mortal privacy that eerily define his quiet and lonely life.   Saint Obi, real name, Obinna Nwafor, was shy, almost bordering on timidity and insecurity. He cherished the pleasantly tranquil interractions among a few friends. He would vanish at any outburst that could…

Bacciferous Hilda! By Olawale Olaleye

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I took an instant liking for the word Bacciferous the first time I came across it, because of its synonym: fruitful. It’s easier to relate to. Although the word sounded bombastic, somewhat, its meaning, which is explained by its synonym and other subjective uses, further amplified why I since filed it away. Perhaps, for a day like this. Thus, when the name – Hilda Baci – started trending on account of a rare feat, the cook-a-thon, which closed at 100 hours, the word – Bacciferous – sharing closely with her…

Celebrating the International Day of Boy child – By Ahmad Sajoh

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I wonder how many people are aware of the fact that there is an International Day of the Boy Child? Perhaps we are all obsessed with protecting our daughters that our focus has always been the “Girl Child”. But there is an International Day of the Boy Child. It is May the 16th of every year. It was officially adopted by the United Nations in 2018 around five years ago. The pioneer in the struggle to focus attention on the Boy Child is Jerome Teelucksingh. A lecturer in History at…

Tales the country told me: Hilda Baci and Seun Kuti, by Reuben Abati

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Two major events dominated the headlines in the weekend that just passed in Nigeria: the heroism, determination and the example of Ms. Hilda Effiong Bassey, known as Hilda Baci for short, and the sordid drama of Seun Kuti, son of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the eternal music icon, pushing, slapping and assaulting a policeman in uniform. Both subjects deserve commentary. But let’s start on a positive note, represented by Hilda Effiong Bassey, the Nigerian food entrepreneur, or chef, 27, who made up her mind that she wanted to get into the Guinness…

Memo to APC NWC On 10th National Assembly Leadership Need To Avert Destruction By Fouad Ahmad

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Since 1999 Nigeria has produced Eight Speakers of the House of Representatives, North-West geo-political zone dominated the speakership seat with four persons from the zone holding the office, Ibrahim Buhari,Ghali Umar Na Abba two from Kano state. Aminu Bello Masari, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal from Katsina and Sokoto produce one speaker respectively. North East produced one speaker Yakubu Dogara. South West produce three speaker Dimeji Bankole, Patricia Etteh and Femi Gbajabiamila Incumbent speaker of the house of representatives. Looking into consideration North West and North East held the office of the…

NYSC has kept faith with its Mandate – Sunday Dare

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The Youth Minister, Sunday Dare said the National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) scheme has kept faith with its objectives and mandate and therefore sustained its relevance in the country’s development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the scheme in Abuja on Monday, the Minister described it as the leading youth organisation in Africa, celebrating the ingenuity of the leaders who bequeathed the programme to Nigeria and those whose unwavering commitment have led to its sustenance. According to him, “the hindsight of past Presidents and Heads of States…