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Osun Polls: NYSC’s DG Warns Corps Members Against Electoral Practices

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3 years ago

July 15, 2022

….As Security Agencies promise maximum security for CMs

Joel Ajayi
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah has warned the Corps Members that will perform election duties during the Osun State Gubernatorial Election to strictly abide by the electoral laws.

He said anyone found wanting would be sanctioned accordingly.
He stated this today in Osogbo while addressing the Corps Members who have undergone training as adhoc staff by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

General Fadah urged them to remain neutral and perform their election duties with diligence and as good ambassadors of the NYSC.

“Your colleagues did in successfully in Ekiti and l believe you will also do us proud here in Osun State.

Avoid sharp practices, avoid taking gratifications, don’t take sides, play according to the rules of the game and be security conscious”, he said.

General Fadah also visited security agencies in the state to canvass for security for the Corps Members on election duties.
At the Army Engineer Construction and Command in Ede, the DG commended the cordial relationship between NYSC and the military command.

The Commander, ECC Ede, Brigadier General Suleman applauded the Director General for finding time to check the Corps Members on election duties.

“We will continue to partner with you to ensure the safety of all Corps during and after the election”, he said.

Also at the State Police Headquarters in Osogbo, the Coordinating DIG for Osun Election, Mr Johnson Babatunde Kokumo reiterated maximum security for the Corps Members.

He commended the Management of the Scheme for mentoring Corps Members for national assignments.

“Corps Members are our children and our priority. We will not relent in our efforts towards ensuring their safety”, he said.

Similarly, the Osun State Director, Department of State Services, Mr Bankole Alade, while hosting General Muhammad Fadah in his office in Osogbo assured of a stronger synergy with NYSC adding that, “we will continue to do the needful to protect Corps Members during and after the elections including all the Corps Lodges within the State”.

Also in his remarks, the Deputy Controller General, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mr Mungadi Dauda Danladi on behalf of the Controller General of NSCDC, described Corps Members as invaluable assets in the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in the country.

He promised the readiness of the NSCDC for Corps Members’ safety across the state.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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7 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

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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