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110 Ex-Corps Members To Receive President’s NYSC Award On Tomorrow

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5 years ago

February 10, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR will tomorrow, Thursday, confer the President’s NYSC Honours Award to the total number of 110 ex-corps members who have distinguished themselves in their areas of Orientation Course, place of primary assignment, Community Development Service and Passing-Out at local government, state and federal level.

The Awards to the deserving ex-corps members will combine 2018/2019 service years and shall be conducted via virtual meeting at banquet Hall, presidential villa by 12noon In Abuja.

It will be recalled that, in 1974 The President’s NYSC Honours Award was instituted to encourage Corps Members contribute to the overall national development by embarking on community development projects.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, in Abuja ahead of the honour, the Director-General NYSC Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, said those recommended for the awards are those that have won the category of award in the states.

He expressed that, all corps members have distinguished themselves but everybody can’t win, saying that, all the criteria were tracked through evaluation and assessment form 2A, 2B, and 2C.

According to him, “we are here this morning to inform Nigerians about the forthcoming award to the ex-corps members who distinguished themselves in areas of their primary assignment.

“The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR will confer President’s NYSC Honours Award on 110 Ex-Corps Members of the 2018/2019 Service Years that distinguished themselves in the course of national service in the areas of; Orientation Course, Primary Assignment, Community Development Service and Winding Up/Passing-Out.

“The processes are rigorous because we want to ensure that only those that duly qualify win the award, and for corps members to win this awards, he/she must have won the award from local government, to the state and then forwarded to the national levels.

“And out of over 500 selected corps members from the state level, the National Committee that comprises of representatives of organization as well as other eminent Nigerians, screened the award nominees forwarded by the states and 110 were finally selected; it’s not NYSC that sat to choose who wins the award. The process started from the local government, to state level and then to the national, and I am happy that they did justice to it.

He appealed to corps member not to relent in their drive towards peace, growth and development of their fatherland.

All corps member have distinguished themselves but everybody can’t win, the fact that you did not doesn’t mean that you did not work hard.

“Any corps members who wants to win must not transfer his or her service, he/she must not serve in the state of origin, a corps member must not go and borrow money to execute the project, the community must take ownership of the project.

“Not only that, corps members who embark on the project without the knowledge of NYSC will not win, you need to seek right approval of your project by the department in charge.

DG commended the media for their time to time support of projecting the image of the scheme, while soliciting for more cooperation and support to ensure the scheme is projected in a way that will bring development to the country.

He equally thanked the federal government for their support, while assuring Nigerians that NYSC will leave no stone unturned to ensure the growth and development of the scheme.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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1 week ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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