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Bayelsa Polls: NYSC DG Seeks Adequate Security For Corps Members

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Bayelsa Polls: NYSC DG Seeks Adequate Security For Corps Members

Joel Ajayi

Residents of Bayelsa State have been urged to provide maximum security for Corps Members that would serve as ad hoc staff during the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the State.

NYSC DG, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim made this plea on Thursday  in Yenagoa during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gubernatorial candidates, representatives of political parties, traditional rulers, security agents and others.

He said Corps Members are National assets that deserves maximum protection from all Nigetians.

Ibrahim added that Corps Members are  non-partisan electoral umpires that are always ready to contribute their quota to national development

‘l want to urge you to cooperate with and protect them during the election’, DG stated.

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu disclosed that a total of 32,000 policemen have been detailed for the election.

He appealed to all political gladiators in the State to abide by the electoral laws adding that no form of political violence would be tolerated.

The IGP promised that the force would maintain neutrality in the conduct of the election.

‘All election observers, journalists and Civil Society Members must be properly accredited and we promise maximum protection for all law-abiding residents of the state’, the Inspector General said.

INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu said the commission has provided a conducive environment for all political gladiators in the election.

He disclosed that INEC would continue to safeguard the nation’s electoral process including the Corps Members.

The INEC boss also appealed to the political parties to abide by the peace accord they all signed.

In attendance at the stakeholders’ meeting was the Chairman, Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, King Alfred Diete-Spiff who also monitored the signing of the peace accord.

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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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