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NYSC Takes Campaign Against Night Journey To Motor Parks, Transport Companies Others

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3 years ago

October 20, 2023

By Joel Ajayi

In its effort to ensure the security of all Prospective Corps members in the country, the National Youth Service Corps NYSC is taking the campaign against unauthorized and night journeys to motor parks, transport companies, and other relevant stakeholders.

NYSC’s Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated this on Thursday in Abuja during the 2023 Batch ‘C’ pre-mobilization workshop with the theme, “Enhancing The Orientation Course As a Veritable Tool For Leadership Development And Economic Empowerment.”

The workshop was held to review the conduct of the previous Orientation Exercises with a view to strategizing for enhanced performance.

According to him, despite the modest achievements recorded in recent times, we must continue to strive for Improvement in line with global best practices.

“The security of Corps Members remains a matter of priority in all aspects of our operation, especially during the Orientation Course.

“Unauthorized Journey by Corps Members is not allowed.

“This is a recurring problem that has become a nightmare for the Scheme.

“Consequently, avoidable incidents, such as road accidents and abduction of Prospective Corps members on their way to States of deployment, have put us in the spotlight in recent times l, therefore, enjoin everyone to put measures in place to curtail this negative trend.

“In line with a recent decision of the Management, State Coordinators are expected to take the campaign against night journeys to motor parks, transport companies, and other relevant stakeholders before the commencement of the Orientation Course.”

Also, State Coordinators must take proactive measures, including liaising with relevant agencies to evaluate the security situation in all Camp locations.

“Security should be beefed up before the commencement of the exercise.”

However, DG, frowned at many corps Members who derived pleasure in violating the dress code, thereby directing all the State/FCT Coordinators to enforce the dress code both for Corps Members during and after the Orientation Course Corps Members

“The NYSC uniform is a brand, which, apart from being a mark of identity, should be a source of pride for Corps members.

“Regrettably, Management has observed that most Corps members violate the official dress code and even tamper with the original design of the uniform. Therefore. State/FCT Coordinators are hereby directed to enforce the dress code both during and after the Orientation Course Directors are to monitor the level of compliance during routine inspection visits.

He, however, urged all State/FCT Coordinators to ensure full implementation of the above guidelines for the success of the Orientation Course.

According to him, this training is in line with this administration’s Policy Thrust to enhance staff competencies and work output. Given that we are in a dynamic world where the environment constantly evolves, there is a need for continuous upgrade of knowledge and skills of staff to align with global best practices.

“I urge you to pay attention to the resource persons and also use this forum to identify areas of lapses in your schedules and come up with workable solutions and best practices with a view to improving them.”

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FG Commits To National Development With Major Contract Agreements — Umahi

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14 hours ago

May 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians.

The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows:

1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State,

2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States,

3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State and

4. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road in Osun and Oyo States.

Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost economic activities, improve transportation efficiency, and strengthen national integration. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando (Kaduna) –Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State holds special significance, as it was one of the key infrastructure development commitments made by His Excellency, President Tinubu during the 2022/2023 electioneering campaigns. According to the Minister, the present administration remains resolute in its determination to deliver world-class infrastructure that will stand the test of time. “Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated.

The Minister commended the selected contractors for their competence, track records, and proven capacity, emphasising the Federal Government’s confidence in indigenous contractors. He particularly praised Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited, Truecrete Solutions Limited, and other indigenous firms for their commendable performances on previous projects across the country.

Umahi charged all contractors to mobilise to their respective project sites immediately and commence work without delay, stressing that the Ministry expects measurable progress within the stipulated timelines.

Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, who formally signed the contract agreements, described the occasion as the successful completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.

He commended the leadership of the Ministry for its commitment to ensuring that projects reached the execution stage and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to effective monitoring, quality assurance, and timely delivery.

Also speaking, the Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Mr. Clement Ogbuagu, presented details of the awarded contracts as follows:

1. Reconstruction of Mando–Birnin Gwari Road, Kaduna State

Contractor: Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited

Contract Sum: ₦178,116,787,162.00

Length: 122 Kilometres

2. Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, Oyo and Ogun States

Contractor: JRB Construction Company Limited,

Contract Sum: ₦295,996,609,992.77

Length: 114.5 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent)

3. Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road, Osun State

Contractor: Truecrete Solutions Limited

Contract Sum: ₦101,806,585,825.90

Length: 70 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent) and

4. Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road, Osun State

Contractor: Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited

Contract Sum: ₦114,854,477,607.93

Length: 73 Kilometres

All the projects will be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to building durable, cost-effective, and sustainable road infrastructure nationwide.

The ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and accelerate national economic development.

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