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Army Commander Lauds NYSC, Pledges More Support
Joel Ajayi
The General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, PortHacourt, Major General JH Abdulssalam has lauded the immense contributions of NYSC to national unity and socio economic development of the country.
He said the tremendous roles of the Scheme to job creation among the youths, and rural development through Corps Members’ projects cannot be over-emphasized.
He disclosed this today in PortHacourt when he hosted the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed in his office.
The GOC said General Ahmed has brought a lot of innovations into NYSC and also taken the Scheme to a higher level since he assumed duty over a year ago.
The Commander added that Army formations and units provide personnel that train Corps Members, while they also maintain discipline in camp, as part of their contributions to the growth of the Scheme.
He said there are lots of Corps Members diligently serving in military formations within the division, especially in schools.
“Without NYSC, we will find it difficult to operate. We are part of the Scheme.
I want to thank the DG and also encourage you to continue on the upward trajectory of the Scheme. We are very proud of your achievements.
The success of NYSC is the success of every Nigerian”, the GOC said.
General Abdulssalam also canvassed for increased public support for the Scheme while he pledged more assistance from the Division for NYSC in Rivers State.
Speaking earlier, the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed thanked the officers and men of the division for the support being rendered to NYSC Rivers State Secretariat, including Corps Welfare.
He requested for more assistance from the Division for the Scheme, especially with regards to the security of Corps Members.
While addressing Corps Members that are serving within the 6Div, General Ahmed urged them to be law-abiding, diligent, creative and be security conscious at all times.
Foreign news
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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