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NYSC DG, Bags 2024 Icon of Human Right Award
Joel Ajayi
The Human Rights Writers’ Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has conferred the 2024 Icon of Human Rights Award on the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed.
Speaking during the award presentation at the National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja today, the National Coordinator of HURIWA, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko extolled the leadership qualities of General Ahmed especially with regards to the recent expansion of the Scheme and also NYSC’s resistance against the mobilization of unqualified graduates for national service.
He also described General Ahmed as a good ambassador, while he equally urged him to strive more in order to take the Scheme to greater heights.
Comrade Onwubiko also solicited for more public support for the NYSC through well-meaning individuals, non-governmental organisations among others.
In his response, the Director General appreciated the association for the honour bestowed on him while he promised to redouble his efforts in the discharge of his statutory responsibilities to the Scheme.
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Tinubu, PDP Hail Gov Okpebholo’s Road Infrastructural Revolution in Edo
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the infrastructural strides of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly the ongoing construction of the state’s first-ever flyover bridge, describing it as a landmark intervention in easing urban traffic and modernizing Edo’s transport system.
The President extolled the governor’s foresight in embarking on the one-kilometre flyover project at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, noting that its completion would transform vehicular movement and strengthen the urban fabric of Benin City.
Tinubu praised Okpebholo’s early performance in office, affirming that the governor had set a new standard of governance in Edo.
The president represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, emphasized that the governor’s bold approach to road and bridge construction in the State underscores the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) progressive agenda.
“This is a 24-span structure, each span measuring 20 meters, amounting to a one-kilometre bridge. The quality and pace of work are impressive. Edo is witnessing a first, and I believe more such projects should follow in Benin City to address the heavy traffic,” Umahi conveyed on behalf of the President.
The Minister contrasted the efficiency of state-driven projects with some federal contracts, lamenting that contractors often display greater discipline when working under governors than when handling federal assignments.
He pledged to enforce stricter accountability standards at the federal level to ensure value for money and timely delivery.
“I commend Governor Okpebholo for insisting on concrete technology. Roads built with reinforced concrete last 50 to 100 years, saving scarce resources. Nigeria cannot continue to spend on recurring reconstruction. We must invest in durability,” Umahi stressed.
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