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CIPRMP Inducts NYSC DG, Lauds ‘Great Impact Of Scheme’

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April 12, 2022

By Joel Ajayi

In recognition of his immense contribution toward the Integrity patriotism, unprecedented growth and development of National Youth Service Corps NYSC in the country and beyond, the Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics (CIPRMP), Ghana has awarded the Scheme director Major General Shuiabu Ibrahim into its 2021/2022 fellowship hall of fame.

The CIPRMP, was established in 1995 is an international institute which is professionally structured to strategically advance entrepreneurship proficiency, cultivate management excellence, and also enhance the drive towards zero tolerance for corrupt practices in the various sectors of a nation’s economy, both in the public and private sector.

Speaking at on Tuesday in Abuja during the investiture and decoration ceremony of Major General Ibrahim into hall fame the CIPRMP, Ghana, the leader of the delegation who is the Executive Director of CIPRMP, West African Region, Richards Kpoku said the award came as a result of positive impact of DG’s and outstanding role towards the transformation of the scheme into its current state.

According to him, the institute is really proud to recognize you given your strategies in service delivery at the scheme.

“We commend your leadership dexterity; we also commend your leadership integrity. That is the reason why the institute has singled you for the award.

“The NYSC has made great impact under your watch as the director general. You have initiated great and positive national awareness, making very outstanding strides in the scheme.

“Without doubt, your contribution to the scheme cannot be quantified within the shortest period of time, NYSC under your watch embarked on youth oriented initiatives that is no measure contributing to the growth and development of Nigerian youth.

Speaking shortly after he received the award, the institute Major General Ibrahim who was earlier decorated and dressed in academic gown and presented with an award, reiterated his commitment to always motivate the younger generations to imbibe nationalistic ethos, culture of discipline and unblemished service to the nation.

He said that other African countries are learning from the scheme to have similar establishments.

DG said, NYSC remains one of the oldest agencies in Nigeria and the Corps Members are doing so well within the four cardinal programmes designed to uphold the national unity and integration which include orientation course, Place of Primary Assignment, secondary assignment also known as Community Development Service and the winding-up and passing out parade.

Major General Ibrahim further revealed that the scheme will soon unveil its television and radio stations, saying “despite the achievements, we still have our challenges that is why we are pushing for the establishment of NYSC Trust Fund the ensure the sustainability of the Scheme because we teach corps members skills so that at the end, as they are leaving the scheme they we have start capitals to make them self-reliance instead of running after white collar jobs,” he said.

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Nigeria Will Take Good Shape In No Distant Time- Olawande

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5 hours ago

September 16, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande has urged the citizens of the country to be patient with the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in transforming the lives of its citizens through various policies and programs of the federal government.

The Minister made this submission while delivering his speech at the Joint Union Negotiating Council’s week of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development branch. This is the first edition since both Ministries of Youth and Sports had been damaged. The JUNC week which was held at Atiku Hall, Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation in Abuja had its theme: “The working people in a volatile, uncertain, and complex economy”

In the words of the Honourable Minister: “I urge you to be patient with this administration. In no distant time, the country will take good shape and the lives of its citizens will be transformed”.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not a pauper, he is an acknowledged epitome of wealth, and so it cannot be said of him that he desires to loot the treasury of Nigeria. He has seen money and as a result of this, he is not interested in looting the nation’s treasury”, Olawande explained.

He emphasized that “leadership is all about being committed to serve. If you are a Minister now, tomorrow you will be addressed as a former Minister, likewise a Director because there is no permanent position but the impact that you made while in that office will speak after you”, the Minister reiterated.

Olawande expressed his gratitude to the workers of the Ministry for being supportive of the government policies and programs. He promised that the welfare of the staff would not be compromised, adding that workers deserve remuneration for being hardworking.

Earlier in his address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya admonished the staff of the Ministry to put in their best as “Performance Management System” which replaces APER is the criteria to be used for promotion effective next year. This, according to him is because the Performance Management System (PMS) records the best efforts and input of each staff which will in turn be used to grade such staff.

Olusanya who disclosed that the welfare of the staff is his priority as workers deserve the best for the services rendered. He opined that “the hungry man is angry and as a worker, if you are not treated fairly and properly, it is impossible to get the best out of you. As a result, all staff will be treated properly as motivation to propel the best in you”, he concluded.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, OON, MNI, in her address, informed that the activity to reinvigorate the Civil Service in a bid to ensure that Civil Servants carry out their duties with much diligence to have efficient and incorruptible civil service is currently on course. She advised workers to wake up and be committed to the service of the nation.

In his closing remarks, Mr. Jerry Akume, the General Secretary of the Union expressed his delight in celebrating this year’s edition of the Union week, while highlighting the achievements of the union so far. These include:

Upward review of staff welfare, prompt payment of repatriation allowances, payment of first 28 days allowance, assistance to the sick, general training of staff, and sending forth/retirement package for retired staff.

He also appealed to the Management of the Ministry, saying that irrespective of the aforementioned achievements, a lot still needs to be done in such areas as procurement of staff buses, upward review of welfare payment for festive periods, consistent general staff training, and procurement of office and work materials.

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