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Corps Member, Nathaniel, Not Assaulted By Army Personal Rather Rescued – NYSC
Joel Ajayi
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has revealed that, the story making rounds on the social media concerning Corps Member Abel Tardoo Nathaniel, serving in Ondo State, who had embarked on a twenty four days trek, from Ondo State to Federal Capital Territory, Abuja assaulted by Army personnel.
The Scheme said that no Army Personal assaulted the Corps Member but was rescued from harm and taken to the NYSC Clinic for immediate medical attention, urging reporters to always cross check with the Scheme for facts before filing reports.
Giving the details of the story in a Press Statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the NYSC’s image maker, Eddy Megwa, confirmed that no military personnel assaulted him.
According to the statement, the attention of the NYSC Management has been drawn to the above story making the rounds on the social media concerning Corps Member Abel Tardoo Nathaniel, serving in Ondo State, who had embarked on a twenty — four day trek, from Ondo State to Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
“He wore NYSC fez cap, white t-shirt and a pair of white shorts, won only during orientation course. His dressing was very unusual, as he clutched in one hand National Flag, and in the other, a placard with an inscription FEARLESS.
“To put issues in proper perspective, the Corps Member, in violation of the laid down rules of the National Youth Service Corps concerning inter-state journeys, embarked on a visit outside his state of Service, hence, absenting himself from duty at his place of primary assignment, as well as Community Development Service, without due authorisation.
“In addition to the foregoing infraction, the State Coordinator never granted him permission to travel out of his state of Service which should have preceded the journey.
“More worrisome was embarking on a trek to Abuja, without sparing a thought for the hazardous nature of the trip. The Scheme just rescued him from harm as loco parentis.
“The State Coordinator, NYSC Ondo State had earlier raised alarm on the disappearance of Nathaniel who had severed communication with his mother and relatives, as calls put to his phone were all unanswered for three weeks which caused the mother and relatives serious anxiety.
“It is appropriate to state that no military personnel was out to assault him. Rather, he was rescued and taken to the NYSC Clinic for immediate medical attention, after which he was handed over to his highly elated mother, who expressed deep appreciation to the Scheme.
“It is advisable for reporters to always cross check with the Scheme for facts before filing their reports in order to guard against sensationalism, or serving the public outright falsehood.”
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FG Inaugurates Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit in Youth Ministry
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Speaking at the inauguration, the Permanent Secretary, represented by the Director of Education and Youth Development (EYD), Mr. Kabir Mohammad, described the event as a significant milestone in the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.
He expressed gratitude to the ICPC for its guidance and support in establishing the unit, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of the Ministry’s staff in making this initiative a reality since its separation from the Ministry of Sports.
“To the newly inaugurated members of the ACTU, I charge you to discharge your duties with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Your role is critical in ensuring that our Ministry operates with transparency, accountability, and integrity,” Mr. Mohammad stated.He also urged Heads of Departments and Units to collaborate with the ACTU, particularly on integrity and compliance matters, noting that these areas are crucial to the annual performance evaluation of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in alignment with ICPC principles.
In his goodwill message, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, representing the ICPC Chairman, emphasized the importance of the ACTU in advancing the Ministry’s vision.
“Aligned with the Ministry’s vision of empowering Nigerian youth to succeed in all fields of life through dedication, unity of purpose, and commitment to national development, the ACTU will serve as a strategic instrument to support the Ministry in achieving its objectives through its mandated duties,” Mr. Adigun stated.
He further advised the Ministry’s leadership to create an enabling environment for the ACTU by granting it representation in standing committees, in accordance with the government circular Ref No: OHCSF/SPSO/CSTD/314, dated October 5, 2016.
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