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Olam Farms, NYSC Explore Partnership to Boost Aquaculture Sector
Joel Ajayi
The General Manager, Olam Nigeria Limited, Mrs Morenike Alayerogun, has sought the support of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to strengthen aquaculture development and promote youth empowerment in the country.
Alayerogun made the request when she led a delegation of the company on a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
She disclosed that about 200 Corps Members were currently serving with the organisation in various fields, adding that Olam was committed to supporting the Federal Government’s efforts in nation-building, youth development, and Corps Members’ mentorship.
The General Manager stated that, as part of its expansion drive, Olam had completed what she described as the biggest research and development institute for aquaculture in Ilorin, Kwara State, and was currently constructing another factory in Asaba, Delta State.
She further disclosed that the company had established extensive partnerships with universities across the country to strengthen aquaculture development.
According to her, the company planned to bring specialists from universities to Ilorin for a one-year training programme, after which they would be attached to farmers across the country.
She said providing farmers with adequate theoretical and practical knowledge would enhance the productivity and sustainability of their aquaculture businesses.
Alayerogun therefore requested the deployment of more Corps Members to strengthen Olam’s farm operations, particularly in Kwara State.
She added that Olam was ready to support the Federal Government’s agenda of growing the economy to a one-trillion-dollar economy.
“We will accommodate and feed them, and after one year, we will attach them to our farmers all over the nation,” she said.
She further proposed a partnership with NYSC to train more Corps Members who could subsequently be supported by the Bank of Industry (BoI) to establish their own businesses.
In his remarks, the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, said unemployment was a global challenge affecting young people.
He noted that agribusiness remained a major component of the Nigerian economy, adding that this further underscored the relevance of Olam’s agricultural activities.
Nafiu commended Olam for its contributions to the Nigerian economy, particularly its efforts to empower Corps Members.
He said NYSC Management frowned at the misuse and underutilisation of Corps Members and urged Corps Employers to continue to add value to the Corps Members deployed to their organisations.
“We want to thank you for the value addition to our Corps Members,” the Director General stated.
Nafiu disclosed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would be required to define the responsibilities of both parties, stressing that the Scheme considered the security and welfare of Corps Members a top priority.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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