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Ondo Polls: NYSC Director-General Seeks Protection For Corps Members
Joel Ajayi
The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps NYSC Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has appealed to all stakeholders in Ondo State to provide adequate security for Corps Members that will be engaged as polling officials in the forthcoming the gubernatorial election in the state.
He said Corps Members were apolitical and focused on contributing their quota towards national development.
General Ibrahim stated these today during a courtesy visit to the Deji of Akure, His Imperial Majesty Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, and also the Olowo of the Owo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III in their palaces.
He assured that the youth on national service would perform the election duties with a high sense of responsibility and neutrality, but added that all stakeholders must contribute towards giving them maximum protection.
The NYSC boss, who appreciated the monarch for his support for NYSC, stressed that the Scheme placed a high premium on the welfare and security of the Corps Members.
“I want to plead with the good people of Ondo State to protect my Corps Members.
“We want to ensure that our Corps Members are safe as we look forward to a hitch-free election”, the DG added.
Ibrahim further urged residents of the State to tap from the potentials of Corps Members for socio-economic development, adding that their knowledge, loyalty, and dedication to duty were of immense benefit.
Responding, the Deji of Akure commended the NYSC Scheme for its role in mentoring of the nation’s youth.
He added that residents of Ondo State were looking up to the Corps Members’ credible conduct of the Governorship Election.
“We believe in them because they are up to the task and residents of the Ondo State trust them”, the monarch said.
Also the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye commended General Ibrahim for his efforts in mentoring graduate youths.
He lauded the NYSC for its roles in adding more credibility to the electoral assignments in the country
“Corps Members are treasures that must be protected and no matter what, nothing will happen to Corps Members in this kingdom, and even in Ondo State l can assure you of their safety.
The NYSC Scheme has to be a pride of the nation because it is uniting us”, he said
During separate visits to the 32 Artillery Brigade Nigerian Army, Owena, Akure; Ondo State Command of the Department of State Services, and the State Police Command, the Director-General appealed to the agencies to provide adequate security for all Corps Members before, during, and after the election.
In their responses, the Brigade Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Zakari Abubakar; Director, Department of State Services, Mr. Emmanuel Esomonu, and State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Salami Amidu Bolaji all assured that measures had been put for the protection of all Corps Members during the election.
Earlier in the day, the Director-General addressed the Corps members that will serve as election officials urging them to abide by the electoral laws, be security conscious, and avoid infractions.
“You must abide by the electoral laws. If you run a foul of the law, NYSC will not be there for you.
Be security conscious, don’t cut corners, and use only the vehicles accredited by INEC”, General Ibrahim said.
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A Civil Society Organization (CSO) under the aegis of Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC) has congratulated President Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America.
Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, President of the CSO said this in an interview with the Newsmen in Abuja on Monday.
He expressed optimism over improvement on not just American economy but global economy with the inauguration of Trump.
“This is a man with greater vision of making environment around him great.
“In less than few hours of his inauguration, TikTok is back into existence, this shows how he is going to revive the world economy,” he said.
The ILDC boss who reiterated his confidence in Trump’s Presidency, described him as a man of clues and ideas to drive a stable America and the world at large.
He lauded Trump’s collaboration with global entrepreneurs like Elon Musk in an effort to revitalize America’s economy.
According to him, men and women of ideas flock together, they work together for better society and this is what Trump is doing.
Recall that Donald Trump became the 47th President of the U.S by polling 312 electoral votes Vice President Kamala Harris’ 226 votes in Nov, 2024.
Following the oath of office, Trump will address the nation before he is expected to parade across town to the White House and attend three inaugural balls in the evening
About 200,000 supporters are expected to visit the city to mark the presidential transfer of power.
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