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Corps Members Health: NYSC Re-strategies Partnership With NHIS

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August 27, 2020

Joel Ajayi

Director-General of National Youth Service Corps NYSC Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has reiterated his administration’s commitment to effective healthcare services for Corps Members during their service year.

To this end, he commended the inclusion of Corps Members in the National Health Insurance Scheme, describing it as another laudable programme of the Federal Government.

General Ibrahim stated this on Thursday in Abuja in his office during a courtesy call by the Executive Secretary of NHIS, Dr Mohammad Nasiru Gambo and other Management Staff of the agency.

The NHIS team was at the NYSC NDHQ for the presentation of a report of the joint committee between the NYSC and NHIS on a seamless inclusion of Corps Members as beneficiaries of the NHIS programme as directed by the Federal Government.

Ibrahim lauded the NHIS Management for showing interest in the health matters of Corps Members, adding that all stakeholders must ensure the welfare of every Corps Member.

Speaking on the Memorandum of Understanding between NYSC and NHIS, the Director-General expressed delight that out-of-pocket expenses and other extra charges would not affect the Corps beneficiaries of the programme.

“I want to appreciate you for your efforts to rejig the MoU we had with you and also your efforts to repackage the NHIS for the benefit of Nigerians”, the DG said.

Earlier, the NHIS Executive Secretary, Dr Mohammad Nasiru Gambo stated that the partnership would enable Corps Members to register online as they register for Mobilisation into the NYSC Scheme.

He said a framework for Corps Members’ inclusion based on the NHIS Group Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Programme (GIFSHIP), which would involve different critical stakeholders in the health sector have been designed.

Dr Gambo commended General Ibrahim for his disposition to Corps Welfare and other transformational strides in the NYSC Scheme since he assumed duty.

He particularly commended him for his doggedness to resist unqualified graduates from participating in National Service.

“It is important to put our heads together to ensure that our graduates are covered by the NHIS Programme”.

“Our cardinal objective is to ensure that no aspect of the society is not covered by the NHIS”, Sambo stated.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

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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