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Don’t Allow Graduates Dent Your Image, NYSC Warns Foreign Corps Producing Institutions
Joel Ajayi
In its determination to involve all relevant stakeholders in the sanitization of the mobilization process in the foreign-trained Division, of National Youth Service Corps NYSC management warned the Foreign Corps foreign-producing institutions not to be involved in the mobilization of any unqualified foreign-trained Nigerian Graduates.
This even as the scheme read the riot act to institutions for any Foreign Corps Producing Institutions for any wrongdoing.
NYSC’s Director-General, General. Brig Gen YD Ahmed gave the fresh warning on Wednesday in Abuja at the 3rd Meeting of Management with Registrars of Foreign Corps Producing Institutions with the Theme: “Tackling the Emerging Challenges in Mobilization of foreign-trained Nigerian Graduates for Effective National Services.”
He noted that the meeting was convened to seek ways of eliminating flaws in the NYSC mobilization process, adding that the Scheme was now determined more than ever to plug all loopholes.
He said: “This year’s meeting is the third in the series. I don’t want to believe that the interval in-between the meetings is the reason for the cumulative high number of challenges in the foreign-trained segment of the NYSC mobilization process.
“Sadly, these challenges are more pronounced with schools operating within the border countries with Nigeria irrespective of the proximity advantage to the right source of information. This has prompted emphasis on invitations to the schools from the countries of Benin Republic, Togo, Niger, Cameroun, and Ghana, by extension.
“This meeting will therefore, among other things, review previous performances, including the implementation of resolutions and also work out new templates for eradication of contemporary or emerging challenges that is why the theme is apt, as we look forward towards constructive engagement with all representatives of the various schools for deliberations on the following challenges.”
DG however, identified challenges like; Diplomatic bottlenecks and legal hiccups in different countries, date of graduation issue, the menace of fake degree certificates, Sale of degrees, and commercialization of travel documents, as well as misunderstanding and the abuse of the provision on the ECOWAS Protocol on free-movement, these challenges gave impetus to the hosting of this workshop.
Accordingly, we shall consider the following measures as key to overcoming some of the challenges identified in the mobilization of foreign-trained Nigerian Graduates.
While reading the riot the Foreign Corps Producing Institutions, NYSC DG expressed in order to curtail the spate of non-graduates login into the NYSC portal to register unchecked, all schools in Benin Republic, Togo, Cameroun, and Niger shall henceforth be submitting a project-bound master list of their graduates to the NYSC every service year.
“To achieve this, all schools in the countries mentioned above should appoint Student Affairs Officers duly introduced to the NYSC. The SAOs must be people of proven integrity who would relate closely with the NYSC for mobilization purposes.
“Effective, 2024 Batch A service year, the NYSC ICT Department should work out modalities on how schools from the five countries mentioned above would commence the upload of their graduates on SABALM as an additional measure to safeguard the credibility of the NYSC mobilizations process.
“Schools must make conscious efforts to specifically indicate the date of graduation on their degree certificates and transcripts to avoid the confusion where dates of certificate issuance or convocation are often misconstrued by prospective Corps Members as date of graduation.”
Director Corps Mobilization Hajia in her welcome addressed the Director, of Corps Mobilization, Mrs. Siddique Isa Walida appreciated all the critical stakeholders for their contribution towards an improved mobilization process and development of the Scheme.
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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