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Deliver Excellent Service in Camp, Brig Gen Fadah Tasks NYSC officials
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah has admonished all NYSC Officials to ensure excellent work delivery in the discharge of their 2022 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Orientation Camp assignments.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, by the Scheme’sDirector, Press and Public Relations Eddy Megwa DG urged corps members to imbibe teamwork with officials from other collaborating agencies in order to attain the desired objectives of the exercise.
He said all hands must be on deck in order not to defeat the aim of the Orientation Course which is the first Cardinal programme of the NYSC.
Fadah stated this during the briefing of resident/touring officers and support staff of the NYSC, held at the National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
He encouraged every staff of the Scheme across the country to leverage on various strategies that led to the success stories of previous exercises, and also strive for the success of the forthcoming exercise.
The DG stated further that though the NYSC is a human-friendly Scheme, it would not tolerate any act of indiscipline from any erring Corps Member or Camp official.
Speaking on the five points policy trust of his administration, General Muhammad Fadah said he will strengthen the existing collaboration with the Scheme’s stakeholders for greater output, leverage on the robust security and welfare package for Corps Members and Staff, enhance the deployment of ICT solutions, rejig the NYSC Ventures Management for optimal delivery among others.
The Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Alhaji Ahmed Wada Ikaka advised the resident officers and support staff to seek clarification from the appropriate quarters at the NDHQ in case of any difficult situation, because every Orientation Exercise is unique on its own.
The 21 day exercise will commence on Wednesday June 15, 2022. Registration: Wednesday June 15 to Friday June 17th, 2022Cut off date: Friday Midnight, June 17, 2022. Swearing-in Ceremony: Tuesday June 21, 2022 and Closing Ceremony: Tuesday July 5, 2022.
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Eight Athletes, 11 Medals: Applauding Asagba’s Sports Leadership At DELSU
By Godspower Odedede
Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has recorded an impressive outing at the 15th West Africa University Games (WAUG) 2026, winning 11 medals with just eight athletes who represented the university in only three sporting events.
The university won seven gold, two silver and two bronze medals to occupy seventh position on the medal table, an achievement that underscores the potential of its athletes and the importance of purposeful investment in university sports.
DELSU participated in the men’s 100-metre sprint with two athletes, women’s judo with two athletes, and swimming with four male athletes. Despite the limited number of athletes and sporting events, the university’s medal haul was a commendable performance and a source of pride for the institution.
The achievement deserves particular recognition given the restricted scope of DELSU’s participation. With representation in only three sports, the university demonstrated that focused preparation, adequate support and the effective deployment of available talent can produce encouraging results at major university competitions.
A major highlight of DELSU’s preparation for WAUG 2026 was the approval by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, for a quality two-week training programme for the university’s athletes in Asaba.
The camp provided the athletes with an opportunity to prepare using the excellent and up-to-date training facilities available in the state capital.
The initiative is particularly noteworthy as it represents a significant commitment to structured preparation for university sports. Rather than relying solely on athletes’ natural abilities, the training programme recognised the importance of preparation, access to appropriate facilities and institutional investment in performance.
Professor Asagba deserves commendation for this intervention and for demonstrating a willingness to provide practical support for sports development at DELSU. The university’s WAUG performance offers an encouraging indication of what can be achieved when athletes receive purposeful preparation and administrative backing.
The Vice-Chancellor’s broader vision for sports infrastructure is also encouraging. Plans are understood to be underway for the construction of an ultra-modern sports complex for the university in the near future. If delivered as anticipated, the facility could significantly strengthen DELSU’s capacity for athlete development, training, competitions and sports science activities.
Such infrastructure would also support the university’s ambitions to improve its performance at national and international university games. A modern sports complex could provide a foundation for more systematic talent identification, performance monitoring, coaching development and the preparation of athletes across a wider range of sporting events.
Special recognition must also go to Mrs Epebi-Ebi Noah, the swimming coach, who was physically present at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, with the DELSU swimming team during the competition. Her presence and involvement underline the importance of coaching support, technical guidance and close supervision of athletes during major sporting events.
The performance also calls for commendation of the Chairman of the University Sports Committee, Professor Ochuko Nabofa, whose leadership has brought renewed attention and energy to sports development at DELSU. His role in supporting the university’s sports administration and helping to strengthen the sporting environment deserves recognition.
Similarly, the Acting Director of Sports, Peter Omojuwa, deserves commendation for his administrative responsibilities and contribution to the university’s sporting programme. The Chief Coach, Lucky Ajaino, should also be recognised for his role in the technical preparation and development of DELSU athletes.
The combined efforts of the university management, sports committee, sports administrators and coaches are essential to sustaining progress. While medals provide a visible measure of success, the systems established to prepare athletes and support their development are equally important to the long-term growth of university sports.
DELSU’s WAUG achievement follows another notable outing at the last Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) Games, where the university finished fourth. That result was regarded as one of the finest performances in the institution’s sporting history and strengthened expectations that DELSU could become an even more formidable force in university sports.
The latest WAUG performance provides another reason for optimism. However, the university’s participation in only three events also reveals an opportunity for further growth. Expanding participation across more sports, identifying talented students and improving access to specialised training could help DELSU compete for a higher position on future medal tables.
The proposed sports complex, if realised, could play a central role in this expansion. It should ideally be supported by sustained funding, modern equipment, qualified coaches, athlete welfare programmes and collaboration with relevant sports science professionals. These measures would help ensure that infrastructure investment translates into measurable improvements in performance.
The university could also consider strengthening performance analysis, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, talent identification and systematic monitoring of athletes’ progress. Such an approach would help transform individual successes into a sustainable university-wide sports development programme.
DELSU’s performance at WAUG 2026 is worthy of celebration. Eight athletes competed in just three sporting events and returned with 11 medals, including seven gold. The result reflects the potential within the university and provides a strong basis for building a more ambitious sports programme.
Professor Asagba’s approval of the two-week training camp and the prospect of an ultra-modern sports complex offer reasons to look forward to the next phase of DELSU sports development. The challenge now is to sustain the momentum, broaden participation and ensure that the university’s sporting ambitions are matched by consistent investment and effective implementation.
With continued support from the Vice-Chancellor, the University Sports Committee, the Directorate of Sports, coaches and other stakeholders, DELSU can build on its recent achievements and strengthen its position among Nigeria’s leading sporting universities.
The message from WAUG 2026 is clear: DELSU has demonstrated what a small but well-supported contingent can achieve. With broader participation, sustained preparation and modern sporting infrastructure, the university has the potential to accomplish even greater things.
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