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NYSC Director General Warns Corps Members against Misuse Of Social Media
Joel Ajayi
Corps Members have been warned not to use the social media to spread fake news but rather use it to promote national unity and integration which the Scheme was established for.
In a statetment issued on Thursday by the Director, Press and Public Relations Eddy Megwa said that the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah gave this charge while addressing Corps Members during his visit to Ondo State Orientation Camp in lkare-Akoko.
He urged them to sustain a high level of discipline with enthusiasm and also familiarize themselves with the provisions of the NYSC Act and Bye-laws.
General Fadah also advised the Corps Members to distance themselves from cultism, drug abuse and other social vices.
“As you are already aware, one of the major objectives of the NYSC is the promotion of national unity and integration.
You should avoid using social media for spreading fake news, fueling hatred and other negative purposes”, he said.
General Fadah also advised the Corps Members to use the opportunity of the service year to acquire leadership coaching, para-military drills, physical training and sensitization on topical national issues.
The NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs Nnnena Ani said a total of 1,311 Corps Members deployed to the state comprising 320 males and 978 females have adjusted to camp life.
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NSC DG Olopade Meets NSC Directors, Calls for Scientific Approach to Sports Federation Activities
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the new transformative vision of the Commission during his meeting with the Directors and Heads of Departments of the Commission.
The interactive sessions allowed senior officials to introduce themselves to the new DG, who emphasized the importance of strategic, standardized and scientific approach to the Commission’s operations, including the conduct of Sports Federation Elections.
In his remarks, Olopade stressed the need for reforms that would attract top administrators to vie for leadership roles within Nigeria’s Sports Federations.
“There is no way we can’t be looking at having top industry CEOs on board in our Sports Federations,” he stated.
The DG also highlighted the Commission’s mandate to elevate the Corporate image of various Sports in Nigeria.
He reemphasized the NSC’s commitment to reviving key initiatives such as the National Sports Industry Policy and the 10-Year Football Master Plan.
“The Chairman and myself strongly believe we need to have a different approach to our Federation Elections,” he noted.
“This is why the emphasis of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a balanced approach to both sports consumption and sports production.”
The meeting reflects the new direction of the NSC, with Olopade pledging to champion and support policies that will foster professionalism and sustainable development across Nigeria’s sports landscape.
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