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Army Promises More Support For NYSC, DG Lauds Gesture

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Joel Ajayi


The Nigerian Army has recommited itself itself towards the provision of adequate security for Corps Members and NYSC Officials.


The Brigade Commander, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, Katsina, Brigadier General OF Fadairo stated this today when the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed paid him a courtesy visit in his office.


The Commander who lauded NYSC for its efforts in uniting the country through its programmes and posting policy appealed for more stakeholders’ support for the Scheme.


General Fadairo also commended the NYSC Director General for his giant strides of transformation since he assumed duty in NYSC.


“We will continue to partner to ensure that the Scheme does not suffer. We must make the NYSC more stronger in all ramifications”, the Commander said.


Earlier, the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed appreciated the officers and men of the Brigade for their support for the NYSC Secretariat in Katsina State, especially in terms of maximum security for Corps Members and officials.

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FG Inaugurates Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit in Youth Ministry

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The Federal Government has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).


Speaking at the inauguration, the Permanent Secretary, represented by the Director of Education and Youth Development (EYD), Mr. Kabir Mohammad, described the event as a significant milestone in the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.


He expressed gratitude to the ICPC for its guidance and support in establishing the unit, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of the Ministry’s staff in making this initiative a reality since its separation from the Ministry of Sports.


“To the newly inaugurated members of the ACTU, I charge you to discharge your duties with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Your role is critical in ensuring that our Ministry operates with transparency, accountability, and integrity,” Mr. Mohammad stated.He also urged Heads of Departments and Units to collaborate with the ACTU, particularly on integrity and compliance matters, noting that these areas are crucial to the annual performance evaluation of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in alignment with ICPC principles.


In his goodwill message, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, representing the ICPC Chairman, emphasized the importance of the ACTU in advancing the Ministry’s vision.


“Aligned with the Ministry’s vision of empowering Nigerian youth to succeed in all fields of life through dedication, unity of purpose, and commitment to national development, the ACTU will serve as a strategic instrument to support the Ministry in achieving its objectives through its mandated duties,” Mr. Adigun stated.

He further advised the Ministry’s leadership to create an enabling environment for the ACTU by granting it representation in standing committees, in accordance with the government circular Ref No: OHCSF/SPSO/CSTD/314, dated October 5, 2016.

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