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NYSC Pledges More Innovations, as Batch ‘A’ PCMS Set For Orientation Exercise

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January 19, 2024

Joel Ajayi

As the orientation exercise is set to commence across the country for the Prospective Corps members PCM, the National Youth Service Corps NYSC has put in place more innovations that will bring an efficient and more credible mobilization process.

The Director General of NYSC Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilization Workshop for all Stakeholders with the theme: “Unlocking Innovative Solutions to the Challenges of the Mobilization Process.”

Some of the recent innovations to cut registration out of fake certificates are 10 fingerprints of prospective Corps members, National Identification Numbers NIN, facial recognition, and others.

“We will continue to involve our processes to guide against fake mobilization that is why we are putting in place a lot of innovations before we used 2 fingerprints now we adopting the 10-finger thumbprint then facial recognition and other features that we don’t want to reveal to the general public.

“We remain unwavering in our determination to block any threat to the credibility of the mobilization, including attempts by unqualified persons to get enlisted for the National Service. The physical verification exercise and several other measures adopted in this regard have exposed fake graduates, especially those claiming to be foreign-trained.

“Over the years, we have black-listed local and foreign institutions found to be engaged in fraudulent practices, in addition to making formal reports on their activities to regulatory authorities.

When asked that with the innovations issue of fake corps members can’t not occur? He replied: “If the innovation will so with these innovations it’s going to be very difficult for anyone that wants to do fake registration”

Speaking further, DG said the Mobilization process is a key routine, that serves as the gateway for the enlistment of eligible graduates for National Service.

“As a Scheme that is committed to excellence, we have established the tradition of using this forum of key stakeholders for continuous evaluation of our progress. The essence is to explore and adopt best practices as well as proffer solutions to identified problems.

“The recurring nature of some of the challenges faced in our operation has necessitated the adoption of more enduring strategies, especially the application of digital solutions.

“As a Management committed to repositioning the Scheme for greater efficiency, we shall continue to embrace Innovations that will ensure seamless handling of the exercise.

“I would like to remind our key partners that this theme is not just a slogan, but a call to action. It challenges us to think beyond traditional boundaries, view issues from fresh perspectives, and adopt more effective problem-solving approaches. I am, therefore, confident that the outcomes of this workshop will culminate in a more efficient and more credible mobilization process.”

In her address, the Minister of Youth Development Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim commended NYSC for organizing the programme, which has brought stakeholders together to interface and evolve strategies for improving the mobilization process.

She expressed that NYSC ranks among the most enduring platforms that have historically played a significant role in promoting national unity and must be nurtured for more growth and development.

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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows

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October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.

He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.

According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.

“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.

The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.

“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.

Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.

He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.

He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.

According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.

Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.

He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.

We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.

The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.

He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.

Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.

He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.

“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”

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