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NYSC DG Unveils 5-Point on Security, Welfare Of Corps Members others

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Joel Ajayi

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah has listed five priority areas that his administration would want to achieve in order to improve and bring more growth and development to the scheme.

Brig Gen MK Fadah formally assumed duty as the 19th Director-General following his appointment by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari GCFR. has promised to sustain the vision of the founding fathers of the scheme.

Fadah said that national unity, peaceful cohesion and integration were the vision for which the scheme was created and that he would ensure that it was achieved to the letter.

According to his profile released by the Department of Press and Public Relation unit on Thursday in Abuja, DG has since unveiled his policy thrust, which is anchored on the following focal areas.

“Improvement of the security and general welfare of Corps members; Enhancement of staff welfare, industrial harmony, and human capacity development for higher productivity;  

“Improving the gains of the NYSC Ventures and the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme; Sustaining the digitization of the operations of the Scheme for enhanced efficiency.

“And to deepening the impact of NYSC on rural development through the Community Development Service was the fifth agenda of Yobe state born indigene.”

Until his appointment, Brig-Gen Fadah has served in various capacities at different formations, where he demonstrated uncommon leadership prowess.

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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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