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No Corps members Or NYSC Staff Died Of Covid 19 In Our camps-Brig.Gen. Ibrahim

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5 years ago

February 3, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The Management of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Wednesday, revealed that no staff of the scheme or prospective corps members died of Coronavirus in any of the orientation camps across the country, against the falsehood reports from some section of media.

The Director General of the Scheme, Brig.Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, cleared the air on the unfortunate death of one camp official that died of COVID-19 in Kano state on the Channel news track on Wednesday morning.

When he was asked if any NYSC official died of COVID-19 in Camp, he replied: “Its not true that a NYSC staff died in camp.

In line with PTF and NCDC guildelines, all prospective corps members and camp officials that are invited for the orientation exercise were duly tested. Its mandatory that all must be tested and those that are negative were allowed into the camps and those that are positive were taken away by NCDC officials and state head officials for treatment, and that was what happened.

“As for the concerned official who died, just like every pospectives corps members who tested postive, he was taken away by the NCDC officials to Kano State isolation center, and it was so unfortunate that he passed on at the isolation center, not in the camp.

“In every fora, either through PTF or NCDC press briefing, I am using this opportunity to clear the air that only those who tested negative were allowed into the camp. When people reported that numbers of Corps Members tested positive in the camp, I say here that it’s not true, only negative people are in camp, those that are tested postive are taken away by the NCDC.

” I am happy to tell Nigerians that so far, we have not recorded any mortality among our corps members and staff except this one, and it didn’t happen in the camp
but at isolation center in Kano.”

When asked, what do people want to gain in bringing the reputation of the scheme down through the falsehood report? He expressed that, “I dont know what is the problem, it beats my imagination, I have said it times without numbers, we are strictly following NCDC and PTF guildelines. I want Nigerians to know that not only NYSC are in camp at moment, NCDC is also involved.

“Our orientation camps are encolsed, and its only those that are negative are in camp. The news fly around that numbers of corps members tested postive in camp, it is not true. Please Nigerians should get to know, I don’t know what people want to gain, its false information.

“Visit our camps, we are the first agency that went to NCDC to give them our modalities for reopening of camps and they looked at it critically along with PTF and approval was granted by federal government, with the understanding of COVID-19 by the Scientists and also, with the introduction of the Rapid Diagnostics Test (RDT) test kits. This is what we are using, and all these things were provided by NCDC, our members were trained in all of these and except you are negative, you will not be permitted into camp.

“I visited more than 7 camps, I was tested along with my officials; NASS members that visited our camps on oversight functions were also tested.

“National governing board members who visited our camps were also tested. Therefore, Nigerians should get to understand and disregard this falsehood.”

The NYSC DG therefore, appealed to to Nigerians to continue to have faith in the scheme adding that, no effort will be spare to ensure safety of every corps members. “I want to appeal to Nigerians to have faith in what we are doing,and that the orientation camps is run by both NYSC and NCDC as well as PTF and we adhere stritly to the guildelines.” He said.

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Miss Luxury Pageantry 2025 Set to Hold Maiden Edition

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1 week ago

October 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Miss Luxury Foundation has announced that all is set for the 2025 maiden edition of the Miss Luxury Pageantry, scheduled to hold November 4, 2025 at the prestigious Lagos Continental Hotel.

Organisers say the high-profile event, themed “Where Beauty, Purpose, and Power Unite,” will not only celebrate elegance and excellence but also amplify advocacy, leadership, and social impact among young women across Nigeria.

In a statement issued by the Digital and Publicity Lead , Mr Eze Okocha Eze and made available to newsmen in Abuja ,the Foundation said the pageant, which is being organised in partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, United Towns Agency, United Nations, International Commission for Peace and Good Governance, and The Nest Resource Centre, will showcase 37 exceptional contestants ,one from each Nigerian state and the Federal Capital Territory.

According to the organisers, the 2025 edition marks a historic shift in Nigerian pageantry, as it eliminates traditional beauty barriers such as height or size, focusing instead on purpose, advocacy, and leadership potential.

“This is your moment to make history, “for the first time ever, 37 women ,one from each Nigerian state and the FCT will be selected to compete for the inaugural Miss Luxury titles.

“No height or size requirements, no pageant background needed,just bold purpose and a desire to lead.

The Founder and Executive Director of the Miss Luxury Foundation, Dr. Edidiong Udoidiong, described the event as more than a competition, but a movement that empowers women to lead and inspire.

“Through the Miss Migration Crown, we are addressing a major national challenge,” Udoidiong said.

“We are placing a mandate in the hands of a young woman who would serve as an ambassador for safe migration, a voice for the displaced, and a face of hope to those who have none.”

Udoidiong noted that the Foundation is collaborating with key institutions to promote safe and legal migration, taking its advocacy to schools, communities, and online platforms nationwide.

He noted that the Foundation also runs empowerment and vocational training programmes aimed at equipping vulnerable women and youths with practical skills to keep them from falling prey to human traffickers.

Beyond the glamour, the Miss Luxury Pageantry, according to the organisers, is a pioneering platform dedicated to empowering women through visibility, advocacy, and voice.

“We don’t just celebrate beauty , we elevate leadership beyond the stage ,we celebrate the embodiment of a strong, resilient woman, we celebrate voices of young women around the world.

“with real-world training in brand development, strategic advocacy, and purpose-led leadership, as well as access to global platforms for women who rise through the initiative.

Meanwhile, he said that a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has offer free sponsorship for the first 20 contestants to register for the pageant.

The maiden edition will also reward winners with life-changing prizes designed to boost their careers and humanitarian missions.

The winner of the Miss Luxury crown will be given a hundred thousand dollars cash prize, a brand new luxury car, a brand new luxury home in a premium location and a five year modelling contract followed with endorsement deals.

“She would make appearances at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks, an international brand ambassadorship, and a lifetime mentorship opportunity.

The Miss Migration crown comes with a seventy thousand dollars cash prize, a luxury car, ambassadorial deal with NCFRMI, endorsement deals, modelling contracts, and mentorship.

The Miss Humanitarian queen will walk away with a fifty thousand dollars cash prize, a luxury car, endorsement deals, modelling contracts, and mentorship.

In addition, he stated that the Face of Renewed Hope winner will walk away with a twenty thousand dollars cash prize.

The Publicity Lead of the Foundation, Eze Okocha Eze, said the growing number of state partnerships underscores the Foundation’s commitment to creating real, lasting change.

“Each endorsement is not just a formal agreement but a shared commitment to nurture and elevate the voices of young women across Nigeria,” Eze said. “Our journey is about building bridges between communities, government, and civil society to create real, lasting impact.”

He explained that these partnerships highlight the Foundation’s efforts to build sustainable empowerment ecosystems for women and girls through education, advocacy, mentorship, and community development.

As excitement builds ahead of the grand finale, the Miss Luxury Pageantry 2025 is expected to attract top government officials, industry leaders, celebrities, and corporate sponsors.

Registration for contestants is still ongoing. Interested participants can obtain forms for 300,000 Naira via www.missluxury.org or contact 0916 904 7400.

More updates are also available on social media via @miss.luxuryglobal on Instagram and Miss Luxury on Facebook.

The 2025 edition is proudly sponsored by One World Migration, Dangote Foundation, VOV Foundation, and Riggs London.

With its blend of glamour, advocacy, and purpose, the Miss Luxury Pageantry will redefine beauty standards ,transforming the crown into a tool for leadership, empowerment, and social change across Africa.

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