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NYSC Director, Mr Omotade Bags Award Of Excellence From NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has conferred an Award of Excellence on the NYSC Director of Corps Welfare and Health Services, Mr Omotade Ayodele Folorunso Benjamin for his diligence, forthrightness and capacity to uphold youth mentorship for national development.
During the conferment, the executives of the association drawn from the six geopolitical zones of the country and led by the Chairman, Zonal Coordinator of NANS Forum, Comrade Anzaku Shedrack, said when the nominations were submitted to NANS, nominees’ contributions were subjected to rigorous screening in many stages.
He added that at every stage, Omotade’s name topped the list, while the final selection was made easier as a result of enviable records of his contributions to youth development especially in the last eight years of his career from when he was appointed as NYSC Delta State Coordinator.
“We have followed a trajectory of your public service career and found you to be a man of good integrity and hardwork. You have done well for youths and our country and we believe you will continue to do well”, Comrade Anzaku said.
In his response, Mr Omotade appreciated the National Students body for finding him worthy of the recognition.
He promised to redouble his efforts in contributing more to youth development as he dedicated the award to God, all Nigerian youths, women and all staff of the NYSC Scheme nationwide who are working tirelessly as a team to mentor Corps Members.
Present during the conferment were NYSC Corps Welfare and Corps Discipline & Reward Officers from the 36 State Secretariats including the FCT, who were in Abuja for a two-day intensive in-house capacity building training programme organized by the Corps Welfare and Health Services Department of the NYSC.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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