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CIPRMP Inducts NYSC DG, Lauds ‘Great Impact Of Scheme’

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April 12, 2022

By Joel Ajayi

In recognition of his immense contribution toward the Integrity patriotism, unprecedented growth and development of National Youth Service Corps NYSC in the country and beyond, the Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics (CIPRMP), Ghana has awarded the Scheme director Major General Shuiabu Ibrahim into its 2021/2022 fellowship hall of fame.

The CIPRMP, was established in 1995 is an international institute which is professionally structured to strategically advance entrepreneurship proficiency, cultivate management excellence, and also enhance the drive towards zero tolerance for corrupt practices in the various sectors of a nation’s economy, both in the public and private sector.

Speaking at on Tuesday in Abuja during the investiture and decoration ceremony of Major General Ibrahim into hall fame the CIPRMP, Ghana, the leader of the delegation who is the Executive Director of CIPRMP, West African Region, Richards Kpoku said the award came as a result of positive impact of DG’s and outstanding role towards the transformation of the scheme into its current state.

According to him, the institute is really proud to recognize you given your strategies in service delivery at the scheme.

“We commend your leadership dexterity; we also commend your leadership integrity. That is the reason why the institute has singled you for the award.

“The NYSC has made great impact under your watch as the director general. You have initiated great and positive national awareness, making very outstanding strides in the scheme.

“Without doubt, your contribution to the scheme cannot be quantified within the shortest period of time, NYSC under your watch embarked on youth oriented initiatives that is no measure contributing to the growth and development of Nigerian youth.

Speaking shortly after he received the award, the institute Major General Ibrahim who was earlier decorated and dressed in academic gown and presented with an award, reiterated his commitment to always motivate the younger generations to imbibe nationalistic ethos, culture of discipline and unblemished service to the nation.

He said that other African countries are learning from the scheme to have similar establishments.

DG said, NYSC remains one of the oldest agencies in Nigeria and the Corps Members are doing so well within the four cardinal programmes designed to uphold the national unity and integration which include orientation course, Place of Primary Assignment, secondary assignment also known as Community Development Service and the winding-up and passing out parade.

Major General Ibrahim further revealed that the scheme will soon unveil its television and radio stations, saying “despite the achievements, we still have our challenges that is why we are pushing for the establishment of NYSC Trust Fund the ensure the sustainability of the Scheme because we teach corps members skills so that at the end, as they are leaving the scheme they we have start capitals to make them self-reliance instead of running after white collar jobs,” he said.

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How Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso Repositioning the Raw Materials Sector For Economic Diversification

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4 days ago

September 3, 2024

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

As we embark on a journey, we always pray for an able, experienced, and courageous driver, pilot, or sailor depending on the means of transportation.

This is because the captain will have enough experience and boldness to navigate out of turbulence and to bring all the passengers and crew to the intended destination.

Interestingly, these fine qualities of ability, experience, boldness, and many more, abound in the man, Prof. Nnanyelugo Martins Ike-Muonso, who we all are pleased was appointed the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC, the Director General/CEO by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a few months ago.

This is because he has brought his knowledge, ability, experience, and doggedness to bear in carrying out his assignment in charge of the Council.

The RMRDC, operating under the Federal

The Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, is pivotal in driving Nigeria’s industrial growth by optimizing local raw materials exploitation, development, and utilization. RMRDC, ab initio, was conceived as a child of necessity when Nigeria was reeling from the throes of global recession and plummeting crude oil prices.

Without an iota of doubt, today, the council is experiencing a transformation with massive innovation in raw material exploitation, development, and utilization, supporting business and industrial growth, and contributing to Nigeria’s economic prosperity.

Speaking this during a press briefing on Tuesday, in Abuja to commemorate his 100 days in office said the council is laying a solid foundation through numerous innovations that will further enhance growth in the country.

According to him, in the past 100 days, my strategic pursuits have been to lay solid foundations for enduring success in these goals.

“Upon assuming this position, I set five crucial deliverables which include, refocusing the Council as a premier research institution; Strengthening the Council’s productivity and operational efficiency; Significantly improving the staff welfare to be the best in the class of similar organizations;

“Others include, Boosting the Council’s visibility and instituting remarkable culture change that encourages ownership and productivity as well as Strengthening and deepening the Council’s place in the international arena.”

While speaking on his Achievements so far, the DG revealed: “My first task, therefore, was to implement a strategic goal-setting for the Council’s staff to define and set out clear objectives and targets to be achieved by the Council within a specified period towards refocusing on this historical mandate. We unleashed five significant initiatives in that regard.

“The nationwide raw material data collection exercise that focused on technical and investment information. erships to drive our mission forward.

“The restructuring and renaming of the former Technology Innovation Complex (TIC) at the Obasanjo Space Center at Airport Road, Abuja, to a Research and Demonstration Plants Complex (RDPC). This complex will be Africa’s first center of excellence in raw material research, featuring state-of-the-art laboratories, technology development workshops, and proof of concept demonstrations.

“We have reactivated the Council’s Journal and repositioned it internationally. The repositioned Journal of Raw Material Research [JORMAR] will host RMRDC’s researchers’ publications, which are crucial in promoting awareness, facilitating knowledge sharing, and informing stakeholders about the opportunities and challenges in Nigeria’s raw materials sector.

“The collaboration with universities and academies will strengthen our capacity for conducting market-guided research, ensuring sustained workforce training while deepening our orientation in science.

The council has reformulated a new template for all our research proposals to ensure and sustain a clear departure from the old culture of blue-sky and deliberately endless research.

Speaking further, Prof Nwanyelugo Martins Ike-Muonso stated that Staff welfare remains a top priority as an issue of unpaid salaries is settled as well as set up a comprehensive welfare program.

“Similarly, we established the RMRDC Training School to sustainably build our staff and stakeholders’ capacity to further the staff welfare improvement goal.

“We are committed to openness, inclusiveness, and performance management and have initiated steps to continuously improve staff ownership, orchestrate transformative culture change, boost our corporate visibility, and enhance

“To further strengthen our visibility and communication strategies, we are upgrading our media infrastructure, which includes the launch of the RMRDC online media platform, The RMRDC TV Online.

“Additionally, we are working hard to effectively enhance the intellectual property and patent portfolio of RMRDC from its current 40 to approximately 200 new patents within the next 24 months. This proactive approach secures valuable IP assets and positions the Council as a leader in innovation within the raw materials sector, contributing to Nigeria’s overall economic growth.

“As well as launching an e-registration and certification portal to enhance transparency in the raw materials sector,” DG revealed.

He however reaffirmed his commitment to reshape the future of research, technology, and innovation, driving Nigeria towards an industrially vibrant and technologically resilient economy.

“As I mark 100 days in office, I boldly say that the Council is on the verge of rewriting its history.

“I believe that in no distant future, RMRDC will play a leading role in enhancing raw materials’ development to boost raw materials’ industrial trial processing and attain sustainable industrial growth in Nigeria.

DG, however, applauded the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, for his unwavering support and mentorship, saying the Minister’s leadership has been instrumental in the progress made so far.

In his opening remarks, the Directorate of Corporate Affairs, Mr Chucks Ngaha commended the hard-working DG who has weathered the storm further to put the Council on the ladder of more prosperity.

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