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NYSC To Enhance Digitalized Work Environment For Staff
Joel Ajayi
The National Youth Service Corps has stated its commitment to the provision of enabling work environment and deployment of ICT infrastructure for optimal productivity.
It also said the Scheme would not tolerate unethical practices that can compromise its operations or tarnish its image.
In a press statement issued by the Deputy Director Press and Public Relations Emeka Mgbemena stated this, NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim in his address at the Training Workshop for Heads of Corps Discipline and Reward held in Abuja, with the theme; “Enhancing the roles of Corps Discipline and Reward on the NYSC Integrated Platform”.
General Ibrahim said the workshop was designed to impart to the participants the modern trends in the world of Information Technology, and also equip them better for their responsibilities as regards the operations of the NYSC Integrated platform.
“Without doubt, the introduction of ICT in the NYSC has resulted in better work efficiency, improved processes and productivity, as well as effective service delivery.
In sustaining these gains therefore, the NYSC Management is determined to continuously equip our officers with relevant skills and providing the enabling environment to ensure full participation in the digitalization process”, the DG added
He stated further that Management is making arrangements to make it easy for absconded Corps Members to make online refund of allowances earlier collected, without embarking on journey to their initial States of deployment.
He listed the benefits of the new NYSC remobization module to include; proper tracking of all absconded cases, prompt availability of accurate details of refunds of allowances earlier collected by remobilized Corps Members, seamless and harmonious processing of all activities relating to absconded/remobilized cases at the State Seçretariats, among others.
The Director-General added that Management would continue to ensure that Corps Members have stress-free service year, while he urged the workshop participants to avail themselves of the new technological trends, especially in the area of data integrity and security.
“You are to ensure discipline of the Corps Members while applying sanctions where necessary.
It is also expected that you must show leadership by example in all your dealings with the Corps Members”, he said.
The Director, Information, Communication and Technology, Mrs Christy Uba added that the Scheme would continue to leverage on its achievements in ICT solutions and would achieve more.
She said the introduction of NYSC Integrated System in the NYSC operations over seven years ago has greatly unified, simplified and ensured effective digitization of operations of critical NYSC Departments, State Seçretariats, Zonal Offices and Local Government Areas as it affects Corps Members’ activities througout the service year.
“Activities such as mobilization, deployment, Corps monitoring, relocation, pre-camp clearance of foreign-trained graduates, printing of Certificates of National Service, remobilization, among others, which take place on the NIS platform have engendered efficiency and transparency in our operations”, Uba said.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
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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