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NYSC Pledges More Innovations, as Batch ‘A’ PCMS Set For Orientation Exercise

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1 year ago

January 19, 2024

Joel Ajayi

As the orientation exercise is set to commence across the country for the Prospective Corps members PCM, the National Youth Service Corps NYSC has put in place more innovations that will bring an efficient and more credible mobilization process.

The Director General of NYSC Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilization Workshop for all Stakeholders with the theme: “Unlocking Innovative Solutions to the Challenges of the Mobilization Process.”

Some of the recent innovations to cut registration out of fake certificates are 10 fingerprints of prospective Corps members, National Identification Numbers NIN, facial recognition, and others.

“We will continue to involve our processes to guide against fake mobilization that is why we are putting in place a lot of innovations before we used 2 fingerprints now we adopting the 10-finger thumbprint then facial recognition and other features that we don’t want to reveal to the general public.

“We remain unwavering in our determination to block any threat to the credibility of the mobilization, including attempts by unqualified persons to get enlisted for the National Service. The physical verification exercise and several other measures adopted in this regard have exposed fake graduates, especially those claiming to be foreign-trained.

“Over the years, we have black-listed local and foreign institutions found to be engaged in fraudulent practices, in addition to making formal reports on their activities to regulatory authorities.

When asked that with the innovations issue of fake corps members can’t not occur? He replied: “If the innovation will so with these innovations it’s going to be very difficult for anyone that wants to do fake registration”

Speaking further, DG said the Mobilization process is a key routine, that serves as the gateway for the enlistment of eligible graduates for National Service.

“As a Scheme that is committed to excellence, we have established the tradition of using this forum of key stakeholders for continuous evaluation of our progress. The essence is to explore and adopt best practices as well as proffer solutions to identified problems.

“The recurring nature of some of the challenges faced in our operation has necessitated the adoption of more enduring strategies, especially the application of digital solutions.

“As a Management committed to repositioning the Scheme for greater efficiency, we shall continue to embrace Innovations that will ensure seamless handling of the exercise.

“I would like to remind our key partners that this theme is not just a slogan, but a call to action. It challenges us to think beyond traditional boundaries, view issues from fresh perspectives, and adopt more effective problem-solving approaches. I am, therefore, confident that the outcomes of this workshop will culminate in a more efficient and more credible mobilization process.”

In her address, the Minister of Youth Development Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim commended NYSC for organizing the programme, which has brought stakeholders together to interface and evolve strategies for improving the mobilization process.

She expressed that NYSC ranks among the most enduring platforms that have historically played a significant role in promoting national unity and must be nurtured for more growth and development.

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Ultimate Health HMO appoints 2 directors

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15 hours ago

March 19, 2025

The Gleamer

Ultimate Health Services (UHS), a Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), has announced the appointment of Tosin Adefeko and Bolajoko Abiola-Odunowo as directors to its board to strengthen capacity and functionality.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UHS, Mr Lekan Ewenla, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

Ewenla said that the appointments, made by the HMO’s Board of Directors and shareholders, were in line with global corporate governance and best practices.

He said that it was also a reflection of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing diversity and empowering women in leadership positions within the organised private sector.

“The appointments of Adefeko and Abiola-Odunowo are in-line with the organisation’s commitment to promoting gender inclusivity.

“It is also in accordance with the global agenda for gender inclusiveness in the corporate world and political appointments,” he said.

Ewenla added that the appointments were intentionally done to enhance the organisation’s growth focusing on private and informal sectors, various groups and associations in the country.

He said that enrolment into the health insurance programme is now mandatory for all Nigerians and legal residents.

Ewenla described Adefeko as a corporate executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience.

“She has successfully led businesses and delivered impressive results in the financial services, print and broadcast media, marketing and communication industries.

“Adefeko is passionate about gender inclusion, equity, and female empowerment.

“She is an active member of Women in Managing Business; has served in several committees and chaired the communications committee for the annual conferences for three years,” he said.

The managing director equally described Abiola-Odunowo as a distinguished business executive with a multi-faceted career spanning over three decades in finance, law, and logistics.

He said that she would bring a unique combination of financial and legal expertise, and strategic business development into the board of Ultimate Health HMO.

“Abiola-Odunowo has vast experience in treasury management and financial analysis, with a strong understanding of financial operations and risk management.

“She has expertise in oil and gas, real estate, and environmental law, with a special focus on regulatory compliance and legal frameworks within complex industries,” Ewenla added.

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