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6th NYG is a huge success-Dr. Durotoye

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4 years ago

October 19, 2021

Joel Ajayi
Acting Director, grassroots Sports and development Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Dr Bode Durotoye on Thursday described the 6th edition of National Youth Games a huge success.

He said that despite the challenges encounter in the accommodation, late release of funds the game still went ahead without hitches.

Addressing Journalist in Ilorin, Kwara state on Monday he said it’s has not been an easy job but with support of everyone we are able to get this result.

According to him, the tournament started with 35 states we have only two states Enugu and Gombe did not participate.

“We have 3,470 persons which includes the athletes, officials, coaches and media were officially registered for the 2021 National Youth Games.

“We are rounding up, some of the event have been concluded, Gymnastics, Teakwondo, Judo, Karate amongst other.”

When asked if there is any punishment for any states that did not present? He replied “Before they can participate in the next edition, the fine must be paid which is N2.5million.

Talking about the hitches in of accommodation, Acting Director said the shift in the examination of the hosting institution, University of Ilorin was the reason for the little hitches which organizer waste no time to rectify.

He appreciates media for the precise reportage, support to achieve this great feat, while calling on them to continue doing their job for the progress of the sports in the country.

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NTAC DG Wins 2025 Public Servant of the Year Award, Dedicates Honor to President Tinubu

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10 mins ago

November 5, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps,Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub has dedicated the award of “Most Outstanding Public Servant of the Year” received at the Nigerian Assembly Orientation and Award 2025 to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Award,which was held, Wednesday,at the National Assembly Library Trust Funds Hall, National Assembly Complex,Abuja,was aimed at recognizing the best performing public servant in the non-legislative category across the country for the current year.

The event,which drew participants from across the country,is the 9th Edition of the Awards.Speaking at the event,the Publisher of Assembly News,a foremost Nigerian Parliamentary news tabloid,Prince Adeboye Omoboye explained that the NTAC boss emerged best-peforming Public Servant from a national poll.

He lauded the NTAC DG for his commitment and sacrifice to national service and for, particularly,using the Technical Aid Corps Scheme in the last two- years-and-half of the Tinubu Administration to reposition Nigeria as a global giant in the areas of soft power and development diplomacy.

While thanking President Tinubu for the opportunity to even serve the nation,the NTAC DG praised the promoters of the Awards for their visionary approach to progressive and developmental journalism. He also noted that diverse fora such as the day’s occasion were important to chronicle the nation’s history in an era when younger Nigerians were beginning to lose touch with the nation’s evolutionary processes.

Earlier,while speaking on the theme of the day’s event,”A New Nigeria,”Director General of the Nigerian Orientation Agency,Issa Lanre-Onilu admonished Nigerians to rethink their responsibilities for the country , informing that the new 7 for 7 National Value Charter of the NOA has emphasised not only the aspects of what he termed “National Promise”,but its corresponding “Citizens’ Code”.He called on all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of placing Nigeria above every consideration at all times.Onilu was represented at the event by his Special Assistant on Media,Tolu Meduna.

The event,which saw the recognition of other Nigerians, including those from across the States, for various award categories,ended with a pledge to continue to push for a better Nigeria through parliamentary advocacy and media campaigns.

Among those who accompanied the NTAC DG to the event were the Director of Administration,Amb.Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed;that of Programmes,Amb.Zakari Usman as well as the Deputy Director and Head of Accounts,Mrs Meimunat Haruna-Mustapha.Others were the Assistant Director and Head of Internal Audits,Mr Adekola Lawal;his colleague ,Mr Mustapha Aliyu,an Assistant Director and Mr. Fehintola Adebowale, Assistant Director,Programmes,among others.

Nkem Anyata-Lafia
Special Assistant to the NTAC DG ( Media and Publicity)
November 5,2025

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