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NIHOTOUR Staff To Undergo Leadership, Citizenship Training To Enhance Job Productivity-Kangiwa

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6 years ago

March 2, 2021

Joel Ajayi

Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism NIHOTOUR Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, has reiterated his determination to improve on the quality of staff and personnel of the Institute for efficient service delivery of their jobs that will enable the Institute achieve the core mandate for which it was established.

The DG who stated this when he received in audience, Mr. Jonah Bawa, Director General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) in Abuja said for any organization to achieve the full potential output of its staff, orientation and reorientation to keep their mind set focused on the mandate of the organization is key and germane.

Kangiwa who lauded the visit of the Director General of CLTC as well as the training the Centre offers to Military, Para-military and civil personnel in the country said he will study further and explore the possibilities of sending staff of the Institute to the

Centre to acquaint them with the discipline, self-discovery, patriotism and commitment required of them to serve the Institute in particular to achieve its aims and objectives as well as the Nigerian larger society for the benefits and good of all.

Briefing the Director General earlier, Mr. Bawa said the Centre which was established to train Military and Para-military personnel under the name Man-O-War was later changed for the training of both military and non-military personnel in leadership training that inculcates the virtues of discipline, civic responsibilities, tolerance, endurance and good character under its current name Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre.

Mr. Bawa who said since the establishment of the Centre about 70 years ago, it has trained all Nigerian Military and Para-military personnel in the cause of their training as a prerequisite for their graduation, stated that the Centre has extended and expanded further the scope of its training activities to include all eligible working Nigerians irrespective of their background to enable them fit into and function well in the country that craves for peace, understanding and national cohesion.

He said the Centre has, in addition to its leadership and citizenship training, also undertake reformatory and correctional training services for youths engaged in militancy and restive behavioral activities to stem the tide of violence, restiveness and other social vices that threaten the peace in the country.

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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran

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15 hours ago

October 1, 2026

The Gleamer

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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