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NYSC Reiterates Commitment To Peaceful Co-Existence, National Development, Better Operations, Others
JOEL AJAYI
National Youth Service Corps NYSC, has revealed that, the Scheme is not leaving any stone unturned towards the promotion of peaceful co-existence among people of diverse sociocultural as well as ensuring unflinching contributions to all spheres of national development in the country.
The Director General of the Scheme, Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, gave this assurance on Wednesday, in Abuja, at opening ceremony of the 2021 NYSC Annual Management Conference AMIC with the theme: “The NYSC as a Catalyst for National Unity, Integration and Peaceful Co-existence in Nigeria.”
He expressed that NYSC, since birth, has come handy as a rescue agency for Nigeria’s socio-cultural hegemony.
According to him, it is a known fact that NYSC has remained a national asset, which plays vital role in the promotion of peaceful co-existence among people of diverse socio-cultural backgrounds through the deployment of Corps members to locations away from their States of origin and geo-political zones.
“We not only create conditions for them to work together, but also take deliberate steps to fully integrate them into their host communities.
“The contributions of the Scheme to all spheres of the national development including education, health, infrastructural development, sports, free movement of labour, provision of free legal aid services, conduct of elections and job creation, amongst others, have also attracted widespread applause both nationally and internationally. As you may be aware, elaborate documentation of the Scheme’s accomplishments, since inception, has been made in nine books, which were formally unveiled on 10th June, 2021.
“I wish to acknowledge the support of critical stakeholders, and assure of our commitment to working together to uphold the ideas of the Scheme and sustain its smooth operations.
“Even as we continue to celebrate our achievements, this conference seeks to consolidate them and break new grounds by coming up with fresh ideas and initiatives that will enable the Scheme operate optimally while being continually responsive to national needs.”
Speaking on the importance of the conference, the DG said: “In keeping with our tradition of enriching the content of the conference, this edition will feature, amongst other activities, lectures on the following topical issues to be delivered by experienced resource persons:
“The Role of NYSC as a Deliberate Instrument for National Unity; NYSC as a Critical Institution in the Promotion of Peaceful Co-existence in Nigeria; and NYSC as a Potent Instrument for Social Engineering and National Integration.”
Brig. Gen. Ibrahim however, thanked States and Local Governments for their support over the years and also appealed for continued intervention to address the aforementioned problems where they exist.
In her address, the Chairman of NYSC National Governing Board, Amb. Fatima Balla Abubakar, who was represented by the Alhajii Yusuf Malado, commended the NYSC for her enormous contribution towards the fighting of COVID-19;
She charged them to continue in their contribution towards the country’s national integration, growth and development.
Speaking also, was the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Bello Musa, represented by the FCT Acting Secretary, Social Development Secretariat, Dr Kelvin Ike, who applauded the current Management of the NYSC for its vibrancy and high level of commitment to ensuring that the Scheme sustains its relevance.
He said: “The innovations brought by the Scheme is the sensitization of general public about its activities and in particular, the recent programme carried out by corps members in the FCT, the health initiative for rural dwellers HIRD, is quite commendable.”
The Minister therefore, assured that FCT will continue to partner with the Scheme to see to the successful implementation of its lofty objectives.
In his welcome address, the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Alhaji Ahmed Wada Ikaka, stated that the Annual Management Conference is a forum where Top Management and other drivers of the Scheme meet to take stock of activities of the NYSC with a view to mapping out strategies and programmes that would consolidate on our achievements and address identified challenges for improved performance.
He charged the participants to make useful contributions in the course of this conference the will bring new ideas and best practices which will form a road map that will improve the Scheme’s operations for greater impact
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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