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Ex-Corps Member Who Sponsored 18 projects, Others Bag NYSC DG’s CDS Awards …As DG launches CDS programmes
Joel Ajayi
An ex corps Members, Mr Wisdom Nduchika who carrying out 18 personal projects during his service year and workers of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday bagged 2024 NYSC D-G’s COmmunity Development Service Awards.
Also, others staff of the Scheme across the 36 states who contributed to the growth and development of the NYSC were equally rewarded for their sacrifices in different category.
Categorizes of the award for the staff, are Best Group CDS, Best CDS Schedule Officer and Best Collaborative Partners group.
Nduchika, represented by his mother, Mrs Winifred Nduchika, received the award and recognition for Best Individual CDS.
Among the projects carried out by Nduchika during his service year in Abuja were the construction and building from foundation to completion, a community primary healthcare facility in Jahi II, AMAC FCT.
Others are renovation of Jahi II, Chief Palace, drainage construction to reduce exposure and spread of diseases, food outreach for 400 less privileged persons at Jahi II, and 1,000 women road show cancer awareness at Jabi Lake amongst other.
While speaking at the Launching ceremony of new CDS programmes, and 2024 NYSC Director General’s CDS 2024 Award ceremon in Abuja, the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier-General YD Ahmed said that, the award is to spur corps members and CDS officers to wake up from their slumber and realise that CDS is no longer business as usual.”The award ceremony has its Theme: “Excellence in Action: Celebrating NYSC CDS stories’’
The NYSC D-G said that he was elated by the steady and extraordinary display of selfless contributions to national development by successive batches of corps members.
According to him, the programme reinforces hope of a brighter future for the country in view of the immense sense of devotion to service and sacrifice for which the young men and women are being recognised.
“It is also yet another demonstration of the importance management attaches to the CDS.”
He implored serving and future generation of corps members to emulate their lofty gestures and always strive to leave their footsteps in the sand of times wherever they find themselves.
Ahmed also launched new CDS programmes. They include Traditional (Group) CDS, Year Round (personal) CDS, Collaborative CDS and Special Programmes. The D-G’s CDS award was instituted in 2021 to encourage and rekindle the interest of corps members, staff and collaborating partners in community development activities.
In her opening remarks, the Director of CDS and Special Projects Hajiya Zainab Isah, said the Director General’s CDS award was instituted in 2021 to encourage and rekindle the interest of corps members, staff and our collaborating partners in community development activities.
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Senate Confirms NCC Board, charged to Consolidate Reforms and Expand Digital space
The newly confirmed Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have being urged to provide bold, transparent, and accountable leadership that will consolidate ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and expand digital access to every part of the country.
Sources revealed what the President will expect of them following the Senate’s confirmation.
Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Board of the NCC, along with other distinguished members:
• Senator Ramoil Olalekan Mustafa, CON
• Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede
• Princess Oristserenwe Emiko
• Barr. Christopher Sandy Okorie
• Hajiya Maryam Bayi
The new Board brings together experienced professionals and reform-minded leaders at a critical time in the evolution of Nigeria’s digital economy.
Chief Olorunnimbe is part of a new generation of leaders whose blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, and public service reflects the administration’s vision of a knowledge-driven, inclusive, and globally competitive economy.
NCC Board is expected to focus on strengthening regulatory independence, improving consumer protection, and accelerating broadband expansion, while ensuring that Nigeria remains a secure, attractive, and competitive destination for digital investment.
Board to work is expected to work in close coordination with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, and the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, in advancing the goals and accelerate delivery on the Renewed Hope Agenda for a digitally inclusive, knowledge-driven economy.
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