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Corps Members Warned Against Unethical Conduct

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3 years ago

December 2, 2023

Corps Members Warned Against Unethical Conduct

Joel Ajayi

Corps Members have been warned to shun every form of misconduct throughout their service year in order to avoid being sanctioned by the NYSC Byelaws.

The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed gave the warning while addressing Corps Members in Edo State Orientation Camp, Okada, likewise Ondo State Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko.

He said there are laid down rules and regulations guiding every Corps Member while in camp, adding that the Scheme is not a safe abode for lawbreakers.

“You are expected to dress in line with the approved NYSC dress code.

As much as possible, avoid unnecessary journey and don’t embark on any risky adventure that may put you in danger. Try and be security conscious at all times and reject the temptation of free rides”, he said.

General Ahmed also urged the Corps Members to respect the cultural beliefs of their host communities and avoid any action that may put them on collision.

He appealed to them to add value to their host communities by executing projects that would make life more comfortable for the residents.

While presenting his Orientation Camp report to the Director General, the NYSC Edo State Coordinator, Malam Suleiman Andy Ibrahim said a total of 2,161 Corps Members comprising 1,113 males and 1,029 females were registered.

He added that Skill Acquisition training has commenced with Corps Members showing high level of commitment and are enthusiastic in acquiring knowledge.

Similarly, the NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs Nnenna Ani said camp activities are going on smoothly.

She disclosed that the Corps Members are actively working as good ambassadors of their institutions and families to ensure the success of the Orientation Course with teamwork among all Camp Officials

Ani said a total of 196 camp officials made up of 111 NYSC, 85 non-NYSC staff, together with 1,879 Corps Members comprising 984 males and 895 females have synergized to ensure a successful Orientation Exercise.

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Plateau Vipers, Benue Queens Crowned Champions at HFN North Central Division One Tourney

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7 hours ago

October 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Jibril Seidu, has said the federation will continue to intensify its grassroots talent development drive through zonal competitions across the country.

Seidu stated this on Saturday in Abuja at the finals of the 2026 North Central Division One Handball Championship, where Plateau Vipers defeated Suleja Shooters 29-24 to emerge champions in the men’s category.

In the women’s final, Benue Queens of Makurdi defeated City Queens of Suleja to claim the title.

The eight-day tournament featured teams from across the North Central Zone, with Plateau Vipers of Jos, Confluence Stars of Lokoja, Unity Boys of Abuja, Suleja Shooters and Nasarawa Ambassadors of Lafia competing in the men’s category.

In the women’s category, Nuela Handball Academy of Ilorin, Inikpi Babes of Idah, Benue Queens of Makurdi and City Queens of Suleja competed for honours.

At the end of the competition, four teams — two male and two female — emerged as the North Central Zone’s representatives for the national Division One league.

According to Seidu, the tournament was organised as part of the federation’s deliberate strategy to take handball development back to the regions and discover talents that might otherwise remain unnoticed.

He said the HFN board, inaugurated on October 25, 2025, resolved that grassroots development was essential to creating a sustainable pipeline of players for national and international competitions.

“All the teams you have seen here are from the North Central Zone of the country, and every state is represented with an academy or state team,” he said.

Seidu explained that the new approach marked a departure from the previous system, where talent identification was largely centred on the federation’s major league competitions.

He said taking competitions to the regions would provide young players with greater opportunities to showcase their abilities while strengthening the foundation of handball across the country.

The HFN president also linked the grassroots initiative to Nigeria’s recent achievements in international handball, stressing the need to develop younger players who can eventually replace members of the current national teams.

He noted that Nigeria had qualified for the 2027 Men’s Junior Handball World Championship in North Macedonia, describing the achievement as evidence of the potential within the country’s handball system.

“How do we replace these players with upcoming players? This is the avenue for us to get players,” he said.

Seidu added that the federation was determined to make handball more visible and accessible, describing it as one of Nigeria’s major sporting disciplines with significant potential for growth.

The North Central tournament is part of a wider zonal programme designed to decentralise handball development across Nigeria.

According to the federation, similar competitions are being organised across other zones, including the South East, North East, North West and South South, with qualifiers from each zone expected to converge at a designated venue for the next stage of the competition.

The federation also appealed for greater support from sponsors, stakeholders and state associations to sustain its grassroots development programme.

It expressed appreciation to the participating states, academies, team sponsors and other stakeholders for their support and commitment to the growth of handball in Nigeria.

The federation said the initiative would provide a platform for discovering the next generation of Nigerian handball stars while expanding the sport’s reach beyond its traditional centres.
While Speaking the elated coach of Benue Queen Godwin Tondo has promised a stronger and more tactical performance after guiding the team to victory at the 2026 North Central Division One Handball Championship in Abuja.
He attributed the success to the team’s long-term youth development programme, noting that the squad was built through a deliberate process of identifying and nurturing young talents.
According to him, the programme began with the selection of 92 girls from secondary schools, who were subsequently trained and developed over a four-year period.

He said the team’s success was a product of sustained hard work and commitment despite the challenges encountered during preparations for the tournament.

“I feel very pleased being a champion today. The road to this stage was very, very hard, but I am very happy that we have got the result from all the toughness of the game,” he said.

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