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Be Diligent, Avoid Shortcut To Success, DG Tells Corps Members

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Corps Members have been advised to be diligent at work and exercise patient in climbing the ladder of success.


The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed gave this advice in his address to the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members when he visited the Nasarawa State Orientation Camp in Magaji Dan Yamusa, Keffi.


He urged them to avoid get-rich-quick syndrome and other acts of social vices that may have negative effects on their future.
General Ahmed also urged the Corps Members to serve their fatherland as good ambassadors of their families, institutions and NYSC.


“Be of good character throughout your service year and if it becomes very necessary for you to travel, make sure you obtain permission from NYSC.


Try to respect other people’s opinions and make good friends while in camp. Also respect the cultural beliefs of your host communities when you pass out from the camp”, the DG said.


The NYSC Nasarawa State Coordinator, Alhaji Abdullahi Jikamshi informed the Director General that a total of 375 Camp Officials comprising 197 for NYSC and 178 from other collaborating agencies are working in harmony to achieve the objectives of the Orientation Course.


He added that all the registered 2,139 Corps Members have adjusted and are actively participating in all the camp activities.

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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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