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COVID-19: NYSC Shuts Ongoing Orientation Camps

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6 years ago

March 18, 2020

…. As Lauds Kastina govt. Security Agencies Over Rescue Of Abducted Corps Members

Joel Ajayi

Sequel to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic which led to the cancellation of the National Sports Festival, Management of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme wishes to announce the suspension of the ongoing Orientation course for the 2020 Batch ” A” Stream 1 Corps Members.

The scheme made this known on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Director, Press and Public Relations Adenike Adeyemi (Mrs) in Abuja

According to the statement, therefore, the Corps Members shall be posted to commence their primary assignments forthwith, while they shall be invited back to the Orientation camps when the situation improves, just like it happened a few years ago when the Nation was confronted by the Ebola virus threat.

“Management wishes to state that no Corps Member or Camp Official has contracted the virus.”

In a related development, the Director-General of NYSC Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has commended the Katsina State Government and security agencies for the swift rescue of four prospective Corps Members, who were kidnapped in the State on their way to the Zamfara State Orientation Camp.

He made the commendation today during a thank-you visit to the State Governor, Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari at the Government House, Katsina.

The Director-General said the rescue of the victims less than twenty-four hours after their abduction and the Governor’s decision to host them at the Government House was heartwarming.

He recalled how the State Governor personally led efforts to rescue some Corps Members that were involved in a fatal road accident a few months ago.

Ibrahim thanked the State Government for remaining unwavering in its support for the Scheme, especially in the area of security and general welfare of Corps Members. He added that its gestures had affirmed the status of Katsina as one of the most NYSC-friendly States.

The Director-General, who presented a letter of appreciation to Governor Masari represented by his Deputy, Quantity Surveyor Mannir Yakubu, urged the State to sustain its efforts at providing a conducive environment for the Corps Members in order to optimize their potentials for national development.

He informed his host about an on-going collaboration of the NYSC with the Federal Road Safety Corps and major Transport Unions in the country aimed at ensuring the safety of Corps Members while traveling on Nigerian roads.

Among other things, he said, the partnership emphasized key issues like boarding of vehicles at designated motor parks, roadworthiness of vehicles, avoidance of night journeys, and assignment of qualified drivers of sound mind.

Responding, the Deputy Governor, Quantity Surveyor Mannir Yakubu said the action of the State Government in rescuing the abducted Corps Members was consistent with its constitutional responsibility of securing the lives and property of all residents.

Yakubu said the speedy rescue of the victims was achieved partly due to the truce between the State Government and repentant bandits, adding that the administration would continue to explore avenues for the entrenchment of peace and security.

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

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1 week 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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