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NYSC Tasks Accountants On Data Protection, Proper Documentation

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December 18, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has advised Account Officers in the Scheme to ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.

He said they are also expected to guard their log in details and uphold the virtue of dedication, diligence and higher responsibility.

General Ahmed stated this today in his address at the 2023 Finance and Accounts Officers’ Workshop with the theme; “Achieving Accountability and Transparency in Public Sector Accounting Through Proper Documentation”, held in Abuja.

He added that, in line with one of his administration’s policy thrust, the Scheme would continue to provide conducive environments in the discharge of their official responsibilities.

The Director General, who was represented at the workshop by the Director, Ventures Management Department, Prince Mohammed Momoh urged the workshop participants to rededicate themselves to achieve excellence in the discharge of their duties.

In his address, the Acting Director, Finance and Accounts, Mr Batan Akut said proper accountability cannot be overemphasized because it is pivotal to foster trust and credibility in public sector accounting.
He stated further that documentation not only upholds ethical standards, but also promotes responsible governance.

“Through meticulous record keeping, the public gains insight into how funds are allocated and utilized, fostering confidence in the administration’s stewardship.

Transparency in documenting financial activities bolsters accountability, prevents mismanagement, corruption and ultimately ensuring that public resources are judiciously utilized for the collective welfare and development of the society”, Akut said.

He therefore urged the workshop participants to utilize the opportunity of the lectures from the invited resource persons to broaden their knowledge.
In his lecture, Mr Salawu Zubairu, from the office of the Accountant General of the Federation, who spoke on “Financial Regulation as a Guiding Framework for Documentation of Financial Transactions in Public Sector”, urged the Finance and Account Officers to always comply with the extant laws and government regulations.

He said internal audit observation is very necessary, adding that improper documentation in all financial transactions can lead to unpleasant consequences.

In another lecture, titled; “The Auditors Perspective on Documentation of Financial Transactions in the Public Sector, Mr Obonyano Consider, from the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation advised the participants to be more professional in the discharge of their duties.

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

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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