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NYSC Signs MoU with Gombe Varsity To Optimize North-East Skill Acquisition Centre

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Joel Ajayi

The National Youth Service Corps has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gombe State University to optimize the NYSC North-East Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Centre.


The agreement was signed at the NYSC North-East Skill Acquisition Center in Gombe State.


The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah, who was represented at the event by the Director, Legal Services,. Barrister Ibrahim Tijani said the decision to partner with the university was informed by the Scheme’s desire to optimize the benefits of the NYSC SAED Centre.


He said. “Apart from Corps Members, for whom the center was originally conceived, the partnership will enable us accommodate the training of students of the State University and other youths of the host community, in line with our commitment to deepening the impact of the Scheme on the Society”.


In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Gombe State University, Professor Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty appreciated the NYSC for agreeing to partner with the Institution. 
He said the Skill Acquisition Center would be used to train Gombe State University undergraduates on vocational skills in order to equip them with the necessary skills for self-reliance before graduation.


Meanwhile, the NYSC Director of Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development, Mr Omotade Ayodele, said the Gombe Skill Centre; one of Access bank’s landmark projects for Nigerian youths would equip them with different skill sets.


He added that the edifice which was handed over to the Scheme in 2018 will breed a new set of entrepreneurs that is poised to change the narrative of the youth in the production sector of Nigerian economy. 
He added that through this, Corps Members at the end of their national service and other youths will become employers of labour and also contribute to the Gross Domestic product of the country.


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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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