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Civil Society Coalition Drums Support For NYSC Trust Fund

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3 years ago

July 20, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Secretary of the Civil Society Coalition for Transparency and Good Governance, Mr Victor Udoh has said the group will harness everything within its power to actualize the establishment of the NYSC Trust Fund.

He described NYSC as the most formidable, organized and well composed youth organisation in the country.

He stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he led other members of the coalition on a courtesy call on the NYSC Director General Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah.

According to him, over the years, NYSC has been integrating and unifying the country as one indivisible entity.

Udoh commended the management of the Scheme and previous Director-Generals for the various innovations the Scheme has recorded over the years.

He urged General Fadah not to lower the standard but improve on the achievements of his predecessors.

He said Civil Society Organisations are interested in NYSC activities and urged the Director-General to leave the scheme better than he met it.

“We are confident that the NYSC Trust Fund has enormous positive intent and they should not be overridden by shenanigans and that is why the CSOs are there to have accurate information and pass it on to the society.

“We are hopeful that under your watch the Trust Fund will come to life. We want to assure you that as informed members of the society, we will take this responsibility of expelling the erroneous conception and the few misguided expressions about the nobility of the intent of the NYSC Trust rust Fund.

“We will also take this opportunity to call on the National Assembly and the Presidency to see this as important as they see the electoral act and to work round the clock to make sure that it is signed on time”, he said.

Udoh commended the successive batches of Corps Members for their high level of patriotism, especially while participating in the electoral process of the country.

The NYSC Trust Fund bill, which has been passed by both chambers of the National Assembly will mandate businesses operating in Nigeria to remit one per cent of their net profit to fund the trust fund.

In his remarks, the Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah said the Scheme would not be deterred by detractors as the purpose for establishing the fund is for the advancement of Corps Members and the society at large.

“During their service year, the Corps Members are trained in vocation and skills acquisition, it is intended that as they finish their service year, the trust fund will enable them have a take-off grant to start with.

“We remain focused and will continue in that direction and with your kind support I know that it is achievable”, he said.

Fadah appreciated the CSO for also pursuing the signing into law of the trust fund bill and assured that both organisations would work together for the good of the NYSC.

“I am pledging in very strong terms that we will partner with you. NYSC is celebrating 50 years next year and a committee has been set up to ensure that we consolidate on the gains that we have achieved so far.

As stakeholders, let us engage ourselves in discussions that will help us and I am confident that what you want is to better the scheme for the society. I am resolute and confident that my leadership will achieve that”, Fadah said.

The Director, Ventures Management Department, Prince Momoh Mohammed said if the trust fund Bill is eventually assented to, by President Muhammadu Buhari, it would re-invent the NYSC and strengthen its operations with utmost benefit to the Corps Members.

Momoh said when the Corps Members establish their jobs, there would be a trickle-down effect of job creation, and they would also be in a position to employ other Nigerians.

“There will be massive improvement in our orientation camp facilities.

“We all know what our elections were before the advent of Corps Members’ participation in the election.

“The massive improvement that we have seen is as a result of the involvement of these young Nigerians, we have done it before, we are still doing it.

“I will want to assure you that we will do more in the stride towards nation building”, he added.

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

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6 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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