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Corps Members Will Continue To Support Government Policies – Acting DG

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4 years ago

December 18, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The Acting Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Christy lfeyinwa Uba has said the Scheme would continue to throw its weight behind all policies of the Federal Government.

She added that as preparations for the 2023 general elections and National Population/Housing Census draw near, NYSC is ready to ensure that both assignments record huge success.

Uba disclosed this on Sunday while addressing Corps Members and camp officials during her visit to NYSC Anambra State Orientation Camp in Mbaukwu/Umuawulu.

She said NYSC, which is the foremost youth mobilizing organisation in the African continent has been uniting the country through its deployment process, participation in national assignments and Corps Members’ Community Development projects.

“Your participation in 2023 election is an adhoc assignment, you must be neutral and apolitical, and don’t violate any of the electoral laws. You are seriously advised to adhere to these instructions.

Be good ambassadors of your institutions, families and NYSC. You are now part of history as millions of youths have passed through the Scheme, and today they are leaders.

You must be security conscious at all times. You are expected to be of good conduct and avoid cutting corners”, Uba said.

The Acting Director General admonished the Corps Members to shun cultism, cybercrimes, drug addiction and other social vices that are inimical to their future.

She urged them to imbibe patience, discipline and diligence which are pre-requisites for a successful life.

Mrs Uba advised further that the Corps Members should leverage on NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Programme, adding that, “you are expected to participate in the post-camp training, and ensure you acquire a skill that will enable you become employers of labour at the end of your service year”.

She admonished the Corps Members to impact positively in their host communities which would serve as good memories after they exit service.

Uba also implored them to justify the huge investments of the government and their parents over them.

The NYSC Anambra State Coordinator, Mrs Blessing Iruma in her remark, said the visit of the Acting Director General of the Scheme which coincided with the camp cultural carnival is an attestation to Mrs Uba’s passion for Corps Members.

She added that the celebration of camp cultural festival showcases Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage which has been strengthening the cord of unity among successive batches of Corps Members.

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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9 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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