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Married Prospective Female Corps Members To Report In Their Husbands’ State Of Residence – DG
Joel Ajayi
The National Youth Service Corps has directed married Prospective Female Corps Members to report for registration at the Orientation Camps in their husbands’ state of domicile, irrespective of the states indicated on their call-up letters.
It also said they must report to camp with their marriage certificates, evidence of change of name in a national newspaper and other valid marriage documents that were uploaded online during registration for service.
NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim who stated this on Wednesday in a nationwide virtual address to the 2022 Batch “A” Stream Two Prospective Corps Members said the information is already contained on their call-up letters.
He added that the policy was initiated to enable them to have a seamless service year.
General Ibrahim however warned that anyone caught presenting fake documents either on marital or health grounds in camp would be handed over to the law enforcement agents for prosecution.
The DG advised the Prospective Corps Members to adhere strictly to the Oath of Allegiance that would be administered to them, adding that it would be binding on them during and after the service year.
He warned them to obey all camp rules, stating that anyone engaged in any act of indiscipline or criminality would be decamped.
General Shuaibu Ibrahim advised the PCMs to take cognisance of all the non-pharmaceutical COVID-19 safety protocols in camp.
He urged them to get vaccinated against COVID-19 up to the booster stage in order to protect themselves and others from infection.
Speaking further, he counselled the Prospective Corps Members to embrace the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme which offers vocational training, comprising in-camp and post-camp training which he says is a gateway to self-reliance.
He added that efforts are in top gear towards having NYSC Trust Fund, “and once it comes through, you will be given start-up capitals to establish your businesses in line with the skills you have learnt during the service year.
Let nobody discourage you from acquiring skills because white-collar jobs are not readily available. Ideas and skills are what matter now because many of your predecessors that were serious with the SAED training are now self-reliant and wealth creators, employing other Nigerians”.
The Director-General counselled the PCMs to use the service year to preach against religious intolerance, ethnic jingoism, hatred and another divisive attitude, adding that NYSC was established to promote national unity and integration, and would continue to do so.
“Use the social media wisely to promote national unity and integration”, he said.
Ibrahim reiterated that all services in NYSC are free and urged the PCMs not to fall prey to the antics of fraudsters. He counselled against bribery, either for posting or relocation as anyone caught offering a bribe would be sanctioned accordingly.
“I want to urge you to take the Orientation Course seriously because it is a gamut of activities that have been designed for the benefit of Corps Members and promotion of national unity, cohesion and understanding among yourselves which you are expected to promote in your host communities.
Open your minds to all the training that will take place in camp on leadership, skills, Man ‘O’ War activities, military drills, among others.
Let the spirit of the NYSC live in you forever. Be good ambassadors of yourselves, institutions, families and NYSC and also ensure that you do not do anything that would tarnish the image of NYSC. Say no to drugs, cybercrimes and other social vices”, the DG warned.
He urged them to be security conscious, avoid acts that can endanger their lives and use NYSC as a platform to render selfless services to the development of the fatherland.
The DG said that the NYSC Internet Protocol Television on TSTV Channel 365 has commenced test transmission, and the Scheme also got approval for the NYSC FM Radio which would soon commence transmission.
“The station would be managed by Corps Members in uniform while NYSC staff members would provide support services”, the DG said.
While giving the vote of thanks on behalf of other Prospective Corps Members nationwide, the Anambra State Corps Camp Director, Ihoeghinlam Odion Wilfred, AN/22A/1797, lauded the Director-General for his unending fatherly love towards Corps Members.
He commended the reception, welfare, seamless registration process at the Orientation Camps and also reiterated their readiness to join hands with the COVID-19 Vanguards in camps as they adhere strictly to the Director-General’s advice.
“We will not disappoint you, sir, as we promise that the light you have given us would not go dim, rather it would remain brighter”, he 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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