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NYCN holds thanksgiving at national mosque, calls for youth unity in nation building
Joel Ajayi
The National Youth Council of Nigeria on Friday held a special thanksgiving service at the National Mosque, Abuja, where it urged Nigerian youths to embrace unity and collective action as vital tools for driving national development and building a stronger nation.
NYCN President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, expressed gratitude to Allah for the successful National Elective Congress held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, stressing that Nigerians must see themselves as one people irrespective of religion.
He emphasized that genuine progress and meaningful development can only be achieved through unity of purpose, particularly among the youth.
Sukubo stated, ” From the sermon by the Chief Imam of the Abuja National Mosque, we have been reminded of the vital importance of water and encouraged to use it wisely for our own benefit.
“The NYCN leadership is here to thank Allah for the successful elective congress held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. We are grateful for His protection, and we seek His guidance as we lead the youths of Nigeria.
“It is important for all Nigerian youths to come together as one. Whether Christian or Muslim, we must love and tolerate one another for the good of our nation.
“When there is unity among us, when we truly love one another, our beloved country Nigeria can experience meaningful progress.”
NYCN Financial Secretary, Abdulsalam Abdulquadri Olusegun, on his part, stressed that it is only through unity that Nigerian youths can secure meaningful opportunities and benefits for themselves.
He stated, ” The key point is for all of us to unite. We must come together as one people, regardless of our religious beliefs, because we are all Nigerians. It is only through unity that we, as youths, can attract greater opportunities and achieve more for ourselves.
“That is the message we are spreading unity. We need it to move forward as a nation. This is why both Muslims and Christians have gathered here in the mosque under the NYCN banner, to thank Allah for His blessings and to seek His guidance in all our endeavors.”
On his part, Comrade Nuhu Salihu Maishinkafa, Zamfara State Chairman cautioned that without unity, especially among Nigerian Youths nothing meaningful maybe achieve.
He stated, “We have just concluded prayers for the NYCN and its leadership, as well as for our country.
“It is important that we learn to tolerate one another. We should follow the example of the NYCN President and others who, though Christians, have joined us in the mosque with the youths. Likewise, we will also join them in the church.
“We must remain united—whether Muslim or Christian, we are one people. Only through unity can we achieve greater progress.”
Highlights of the event included thanksgiving for the successful NYCN elective convention held in Bayelsa in 2025, special prayers for Amb. Sukubo and his executive team, as well as a photo session.
The NYCN leadership is also scheduled to gather at a church in Abuja on Sunday for a Christian thanksgiving and prayer service.
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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To A Digitally-Driven Workforce
Joel Ajayi
In a strong affirmation of his administration’s vision for a technology-enabled public service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to building a world-class, digitally-driven, and citizen-centred workforce capable of driving inclusive and sustainable national development.
The President, represented by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at the opening ceremony of the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) held in Abuja, noted that the Conference provides a vital platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and human resource professionals to examine and discuss the evolving dynamics of work under the theme, “Reimagining the New World of Work.”
President Tinubu commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria for its consistency and nearly six decades of professional excellence, ethical leadership, and dedication to human capital development in Nigeria. He acknowledged the Institute’s invaluable role in promoting professionalism and strengthening workforce governance across both public and private sectors.
Highlighting the Administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the President emphasized that “Nigeria’s greatest asset is not its oil or minerals, but its people.” He underscored key Federal Government initiatives such as the 3 Million Technical Talent Programme (3MTT) and the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), designed to position Nigeria as a global hub for skilled digital professionals.
The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing public service transformation through the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP25), which aims to achieve a fully digital and paperless civil service by 31st December, 2025.
He explained that the adoption of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution is a major milestone in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service operations.
In his welcome address, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir FCIPM, fnli, emphasized that the future of work will not necessarily reward the strongest or the smartest, but those courageous enough to remain human in a digital world. He described the conference as “not just another HR event, but a transformative movement that will echo through boardrooms, classrooms, and corridors of influence for years to come.”
Mallam Gobir reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to redefining workplace leadership and advancing professional excellence. He urged human resource professionals to transcend traditional management practices and cultivate work environments “where humans and technology collaborate, not compete; where innovation meets integrity, and productivity aligns with purpose.”
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