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Army Chiefs Commend NYSC on Moral, Entrepreneurship Training for Corps Members
Joel Ajayi
The Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering (NASME), Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science and Technology (NACEST) and Headquarters, 401 Special Forces Brigade, all in Makurdi, Benue State, have poured encomiums on the Managers of NYSC for grooming Youth Corps Members for leadership roles and also exposing them to entrepreneurship training in order to become self-employed.
The Commandant of NASME, Major General Adams Guni Audu, Rector, NACEST, Major General AP Oguntola and Commander, 401 Special Forces, Brigadier General A Rabiu gave the commendation on Friday when the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed paid them separate courtesy visits in their offices.
Major General Guni described NYSC as one of the major sources of manpower in NASME, adding that the school would consolidate on his efforts by providing more serene environment for the Corps Members to contribute their quota to the development of NASME, Benue State and the nation at large.
He added that the school is one of the largest employer of Corps Members in Benue State because of their rich talents as graduates in various disciplines.
In his remarks, Major General Oguntola specifically thanked General Ahmed for serving as a good ambassador of the Nigerian Army by improving the welfare and security of all Corps Members.
He said NACEST, which specializes on research, development and innovation has being in strong partnership with NYSC Benue State Secretariat on entrepreneurship training for mutual benefits.
Similarly, the Brigade Commander, 401 Special Forces, Makurdi, Brigadier General A Rabiu also lauded the cordial relationship between the Brigade and NYSC Benue State Secretariat.
He added that General Ahmed’s visit to the Brigade Headquarters will scale up the synergy between the two agencies.
“We will continue to protect the Corps Members and also provide conducive environments for them”, he said.
Speaking earlier, Brigadier General Ahmed appreciated the immense support being rendered for NYSC Benue State Secretariat by the Army Generals through adequate deployment of physical instructors to the Orientation Camp in Wannune, provision of security for Corps Members, improved welfare, accommodation among others.
He thereafter solicited for more assistance from the Army Generals for NYSC Benue State Secretariat.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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