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Avoid Unnecessary Journey, Acting DG Warns Corps Members
Corps Members have been warned to avoid unnecessary journeys, but obtain approval from the NYSC if it becomes necessary for them to travel during the service year.
The Acting Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Christy Uba gave the warning while addressing the 2022 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members at Sokoto State Orientation Camp in Wamakko.
She said any Corps Member that travel without permission from NYSC would be sanctioned in line with NYSC Bye-Laws.
Uba also advised the Corps Members to board vehicles from only the designated motor parks and avoid the temptation of boarding vehicles by the roadside.
“Don’t board vehicles by the roadside, avoid free rides and make sure you don’t endanger yourselves”, she said.
Speaking further, Uba advised the Corps Members to use the opportunity of the Orientation Course to create inter-tribal relationship that will further promote national unity and integration.
She urged them to participate actively in all camp activities which have been packaged for their overall development.
“Be of good conduct, be diligent and avoid cutting corners. You must accord high priority to discipline throughout the service year and ensure you make up your minds to do things right.
Shun cultism, cybercrimes, drug addiction and other social vices that may cut short your life”, she added.
The Acting Director General informed the Corps Members that all services in NYSC are free, while she advised them to beware of scammers that may want to defraud them through posting, redeployment and other free services of the Scheme.
She implored them to embrace NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme that has empowered several ex-Corps Members towards self-reliance.
Uba said the proposed NYSC Trust Fund would make more Corps Members business owners, through the provision of start-up capitals that would be made available to deserving ones as they exit service.
“Try to identify, harness and develop your potentials that can make you self-reliant though vocational skills”, she said.
She further advised the Corps Members to serve their fatherland with dedication, commitment and humility.
The Acting DG counseled them to add positive values to their host communities by executing projects that would improve their living standard.
The NYSC Sokoto State Coordinator, Alhaji Mohammad Nakamba, while presenting his camp report to the Acting Director General disclosed that a total of 639 Corps Members comprising 221 males and 418 females were registered in camp.
He added that since their arrival in camp, the Corps Members have been in high spirits and actively participating in all camp activities.
He added that the camp has been complying with all the COVID-19 safety protocols as stipulated by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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