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A General And Administrator Per Excellence, NYSC Pay Tribute To Late Maj Gen HB Momoh
Joel Ajayi
The Director – General, Brig Gen S Ibrahim and entire Management and Staff of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC has described the exist of the Scheme former Director – General as a dynamic and highly charismatic Officer who initiated a lot of positive changes during his tenure.
Scheme recieved the shocking news of the transition of Maj Gen HB Momoh (rtd), the 6th Chief Executive of the Scheme, who proceeded on the journey to eternity on Saturday, 25th April, 2020, and his remains interred, Sunday, 26th April, 2020.
In a release signed by Director, Press and Public Relations Adenike Adeyemi (Mrs) on Sunday in Abuja, saying that the contributions of the former Major Gen. Momoh to the overall growth and development of the Scheme particularly at the grassroots will never be forgotten.
Gen Hafiz Momoh served as Director – General from January 1990 to January 1994.
His tenure as Director – General witnessed the promulgation of the NYSC Decree 51 of 16th June, 1993 which repealed the NYSC Decree 24 of 22nd May, 1973, today quoted as NYSC Act CAP N84 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
The Act revolutionised the operations of the Scheme. Among others, it made provisions for the establishment of Zonal Offices which brought the administration of the Corps closer to the grassroots, in addition to the establishment of Local Government Committees in each of the 774 Local Area Councils in the country.
The Committees have been saddled with the primary responsibilities of seeing to the security and welfare of Corps Members; and the strengthening of the community development service initiatives of Corps Members.
The Act changed the official designation of the leadership of the Scheme from National Director to Director – General.
It is very apt to state that even after so many years that Gen Momoh exited the NYSC, his passion for the Scheme never waned.
Interestingly, the Corps continued to tap from his vast field of experience whenever occasion demanded, which of course he always gladly obliged.
Saying that he will be sorely missed by the NYSC Family which he was so much passionate about is to understate an obvious fact.
By his transition, the Momoh Dynasty has lost an illustrious son; the Scheme a great and dependable mentor; the Nigeria Army, a consummate Officer – and – gentleman; and Nigeria, a great patriot.
Our heart goes out to his immediate family and the larger Momoh Family, as well as the Auchi Kingdom in this moment of grief and trial.
There is no gainsaying the fact that his transition has left a gaping hole that will be very difficult to fill in many years to come.
It is our earnest prayer that the aggregate of his good works, abiding faith in God, and the forgiveness of his sins by the most merciful God guarantee him admittance to everlasting happiness.
The Director – General, Brig Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, Management and Staff of the Scheme convey deepest condolences to the Momoh family.
May God grant the family fortitude to bear the pain of the separation.
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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