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Don’t Allow Graduates Dent Your Image, NYSC Warns Foreign Corps Producing Institutions
Joel Ajayi
In its determination to involve all relevant stakeholders in the sanitization of the mobilization process in the foreign-trained Division, of National Youth Service Corps NYSC management warned the Foreign Corps foreign-producing institutions not to be involved in the mobilization of any unqualified foreign-trained Nigerian Graduates.
This even as the scheme read the riot act to institutions for any Foreign Corps Producing Institutions for any wrongdoing.
NYSC’s Director-General, General. Brig Gen YD Ahmed gave the fresh warning on Wednesday in Abuja at the 3rd Meeting of Management with Registrars of Foreign Corps Producing Institutions with the Theme: “Tackling the Emerging Challenges in Mobilization of foreign-trained Nigerian Graduates for Effective National Services.”
He noted that the meeting was convened to seek ways of eliminating flaws in the NYSC mobilization process, adding that the Scheme was now determined more than ever to plug all loopholes.
He said: “This year’s meeting is the third in the series. I don’t want to believe that the interval in-between the meetings is the reason for the cumulative high number of challenges in the foreign-trained segment of the NYSC mobilization process.
“Sadly, these challenges are more pronounced with schools operating within the border countries with Nigeria irrespective of the proximity advantage to the right source of information. This has prompted emphasis on invitations to the schools from the countries of Benin Republic, Togo, Niger, Cameroun, and Ghana, by extension.
“This meeting will therefore, among other things, review previous performances, including the implementation of resolutions and also work out new templates for eradication of contemporary or emerging challenges that is why the theme is apt, as we look forward towards constructive engagement with all representatives of the various schools for deliberations on the following challenges.”
DG however, identified challenges like; Diplomatic bottlenecks and legal hiccups in different countries, date of graduation issue, the menace of fake degree certificates, Sale of degrees, and commercialization of travel documents, as well as misunderstanding and the abuse of the provision on the ECOWAS Protocol on free-movement, these challenges gave impetus to the hosting of this workshop.
Accordingly, we shall consider the following measures as key to overcoming some of the challenges identified in the mobilization of foreign-trained Nigerian Graduates.
While reading the riot the Foreign Corps Producing Institutions, NYSC DG expressed in order to curtail the spate of non-graduates login into the NYSC portal to register unchecked, all schools in Benin Republic, Togo, Cameroun, and Niger shall henceforth be submitting a project-bound master list of their graduates to the NYSC every service year.
“To achieve this, all schools in the countries mentioned above should appoint Student Affairs Officers duly introduced to the NYSC. The SAOs must be people of proven integrity who would relate closely with the NYSC for mobilization purposes.
“Effective, 2024 Batch A service year, the NYSC ICT Department should work out modalities on how schools from the five countries mentioned above would commence the upload of their graduates on SABALM as an additional measure to safeguard the credibility of the NYSC mobilizations process.
“Schools must make conscious efforts to specifically indicate the date of graduation on their degree certificates and transcripts to avoid the confusion where dates of certificate issuance or convocation are often misconstrued by prospective Corps Members as date of graduation.”
Director Corps Mobilization Hajia in her welcome addressed the Director, of Corps Mobilization, Mrs. Siddique Isa Walida appreciated all the critical stakeholders for their contribution towards an improved mobilization process and development of the Scheme.
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Amb Lion Ogorry Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Sahara Reporters, Sowore For Misleading and Malicious Publication Endangering National Security
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry, a renowned public advocacy practitioner and activist, today announced the filing of a high-profile lawsuit against Sahara Reporters Ltd. and its publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The suit, numbered FCT/HC/CV/4767/2025, accuses the defendants of publishing a false, malicious, and reckless article that violates Nigeria’s Constitution, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015, and other laws protecting public discourse, national security, and public order.
The originating summons, filed on November 24, 2025, stems from a Sahara Reporters article titled
“EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu’s Defence Minister Matawalle Maintains Contact With Bandit Leaders, Ordered Them To Compel Communities To Vote For APC—Former Aide,” published on November 19, 2025.
Ambassador Ogorry alleges that the publication contains grave, unfounded accusations against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, claiming he maintains illicit contacts with bandit leaders, orders communities to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC), and engages in activities that undermine counter-terrorism efforts.
These claims, according to the suit, are not only false but also fabricated to incite alarm, hatred, and ill-will, while endangering national security and public safety.
In his affidavit supporting the summons, Ambassador Ogorry, a Nigerian citizen and resident of Abuja with a long-standing commitment to public order and lawful civic discourse, emphasized that the article was disseminated widely across Sahara Reporters’ website, social media channels, X.com (Twitter) account, Facebook pages, WhatsApp broadcasts, and other platforms. He described the publication as a blatant violation of Section 39(3)(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which prohibits speech that endangers public safety, national security, and public order. Furthermore, it contravenes Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by disseminating false, misleading, and harmful information capable of causing alarm or ill-will.
“The defendants’ reckless actions have not only tarnished the reputation of a dedicated public servant but have also compromised ongoing military operations against banditry and terrorism in Nigeria’s North-West region,” said Ambassador Ogorry. “This publication promotes distrust, exposes the Minister to risks, and undermines the morale of our armed forces engaged in counter-terrorism. It is a direct assault on our national security and the freedom of expression that must be balanced with responsibility.”
The lawsuit seeks the following reliefs from the court:
– A declaration that the publication is false, misleading, malicious, and not protected speech under Section 39(1) of the Constitution (as amended).
– A declaration that it falls within restricted speech under Section 39(3)(a), endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
– A declaration that it violates Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by prohibiting false, harmful, or misleading information.
– AN ORDER OF INJUNCTION restraining the Defendants, their agents, or privies from further publishing, distributing, circulating, or causing to be circulated the said false publication or any other malicious publication especially as it relates to and against the person of Defence Minister, Dr. Matawalle.
– An order directing the defendants to issue a public retraction of the publication and publish a full apology on their website and social media channels for 14 consecutive days.
– General and exemplary damages of N10,000,000,000 (Ten Billion Naira) for the frivolous, false, and malicious publication geared toward endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
Ambassador Ogorry highlighted that the article, based on unverified claims from an alleged “former senior aide,” lacks any official record or evidence, demonstrating the defendants’ disregard for truth and ethical journalism. He urged the court to address this as a matter of urgent national importance, citing precedents such as President F.R.N. v. ISA (2017) and Guardian Newspapers v. AIEH (2011), which affirm that freedom of expression does not protect reckless publications that threaten security.
“This lawsuit is not just about correcting a falsehood; it’s about safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy, protecting public officials from baseless attacks, and ensuring media accountability,” Ambassador Ogorry added. “Sahara Reporters and Omoyele Sowore must be held responsible for their role in spreading dangerous misinformation that could fuel terrorism and disrupt public order.”
The case is set for hearing in the Abuja Judicial Division, and Ambassador Ogorry expressed confidence in the judiciary’s ability to uphold justice and constitutional principles.
About Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry is a public advocacy practitioner, activist, and Nigerian citizen dedicated to promoting national security, public order, and lawful civic discourse. With a focus on protecting public discourse from malicious interference, he advocates for responsible journalism and governance.
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