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NYSC Gets Commendation On Innovative Service Delivery
Joel Ajayi
The National Youth Service Corps has been commended for prompt and effective service delivery with innovation.
The National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, SERVICOM, Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while playing host to the NYSC Head of Reforms, Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf Baba who paid her a courtesy visit.
Represented by the Head of Operations, Mrs Hajiya Jummai, the SERVICOM National Coordinator, while receiving the nine books recently unveiled by the NYSC on its activities since its inception in 1973, NYSC Front Desk Officers’ jackets, NYSC SERVICOM Stickers and the newly improved NYSC Visitors tag from Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf Baba, urged the Scheme’s management not to let down its guard in its professional lead in service delivery.
It would be recalled that SERVICOM Presidency had earlier presented a letter of commendation to the NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim describing him as the Best Chief Executive in Team A and also the Head of Reforms, Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf Baba as the third best Nodal Officer Team A for year 2021.
“This is in recognition of your assertive and professional lead in ensuring a functional and effective SERVICOM Unit in National Youth Service Corps.
“We shall continue to count on your inspiring drive and commitment towards the provision of visible service improvement and customer-centred service in the Corps”, Akajemeli stated.
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35 Days to Go: Nigeria Set to Host African Junior Athletics Championship in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
With just 35 days to go, Nigeria is revving up preparations to host the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Junior Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Returning to Nigerian soil, the prestigious biennial event will welcome the continent’s most promising Under-18 and Under-20 athletes to the newly refurbished MKO Abiola International Stadium, which recently played host to the 22nd National Sports Festival.
Over 500 athletes from more than 50 African nations are expected to compete in this year’s championship, making it one of the largest gatherings of young athletic talent on the continent.
South Africa, the reigning overall champions, will be looking to defend their title, but Nigeria’s young stars are also eager to make a strong statement on home soil.
“This is not just a competition; it is a celebration of Africa’s future in track and field,” Hon. Bukola Olopade, DG of the National Sports Commission said.
“Nigeria is honored to host once again and to demonstrate its world-class capacity in organizing major sporting events,” he added.
The choice of Abeokuta—also known as the Gateway City—underscores the state’s growing reputation as a hub for sports development, alongside other Nigerian cities. With its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location, the city is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes, officials, and fans alike.
The CAA African Junior Championships is widely regarded as the breeding ground for the continent’s future Olympic and world champions.
As the countdown continues, all eyes will be on Nigeria to once again rise to the occasion and reinforce its status as Africa’s true sporting giant.
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