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Orientation: NYSC Receives 72,000 RDT Test Kits From NACA
Joel Ajayi
The National Youth Service Corps has commended the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) over the release of seventy-two thousand RDT test kits towards the success of the forthcoming 2021 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Orientation Course.
NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim gave this commendation when he paid a courtesy call on the Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Gambo Gumel Aliyu in his office in Abuja.
He said the NYSC is the only agency where all Prospective Corps Members and other Camp participants are tested for COVID-19 before entering the camps.
Ibrahim added that only those that test negative are allowed into the camps, while those that test positive are taken away by the NCDC and State Health Officials for treatment.
“This has availed the NCDC and the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 the opportunity to have the data analysis of COVID-19 in the country.
We also extend our appreciation to General TY Danjuma Foundation for donating sixty-thousand test kits to NYSC”, General Ibrahim added.
He promised a stronger synergy with NACA while he commended the Corps Members in NACA CDS Group for sensitising Nigerians on the scourge and dangers of HIV/AIDS.
He assured the Corps Members of enhanced welfare package, admonishing them to contribute their quota to national development as they serve as good ambassadors of the NYSC.
The Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Gambo Gumel Aliyu said NACA and NYSC are critical stakeholders in effective healthcare delivery to all Nigerians.
He said the transmission of HIV/AIDS is active among youths between age 22 and 25.
He added that there should be a stronger synergy between the two agencies to stem the tide of the deadly virus with more sensitisation using Corps Members.
“We have been working with the NYSC for quite sometime and this is the time when we need to have a renewed vigour in our efforts to work jointly to control the spread of HIV in Nigeria”, he said.
The NACA Director of Administration, Dr Emmanuel Chenge said between 2013 till date, the agency had received 928 Corps Members.
He said at present, the agency is having twenty-four Corps Members who are being properly engaged with good welfare package.
He stated that the Corps Members are engaged in soft skills, mentored by a staff in NACA and they are also engaged in online courses.
Corps Member Tolulope Abiola FC/20B/1830 and Daniel Osakhare FC/20B/1206, both serving at NACA expressed satisfaction at the level of mentorship being experienced in the agency.
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Happy Birthday to President Tinubu, A leader of leaders, Visioneer- Sunday Dare:
Salutes The “General Overseer of Nigeria’s Democracy” at 73.
The Special Adviser to the President (Media and Public Communications), Chief Sunday Dare CON FNIS, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a purposeful leader who rescued Nigeria from the brink.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Chief Dare said, “Born on March 29, 1952, President Bola Tinubu’s unfolding story is a tapestry of struggles, intrigues, battles, and, ultimately, victories. His political journey has been bold and courageous, a spectacle admired by many.
“The last four decades of President Tinubu’s life culminated in his presidency, an inspiring journey driven by a profound sense of purpose.
His audacity led him into the tumultuous waters of political life, distinguishing him as a leader with a compelling political story. Across Nigeria, he continues to build bridges, fostering relationships and advocating for a national outlook in his politics.
“Where others succumbed to dread, President Tinubu’s bravery in initiating much-needed reforms has turned the country’s economy around, with Nigeria’s prospects now on an unprecedented positive trajectory. These reforms have positively impacted the nation, with economic indicators reflecting significant transformation under his watch.
“Nigeria has found in Bola Tinubu a leader who prioritizes the nation’s welfare over flamboyance. His purposeful leadership stands as a testament to his commitment to Nigeria’s progress and resilience. As Sunday Dare aptly stated, “History has found its man. A leader leading with purpose.
“Happy Birthday to My President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. A leader of leaders. A Visioneer. The General Overseer of Nigeria’s Democracy. A man Leading with Purpose. Renewing the Hope of Nigeria. Rekindling the spirit of Nigerians. Taking the road less travelled to get Nigeria to the desired destination of self-reliance and global relevance.
“On your 73rd birthday my prayers are for more years, more vision, more courage, more wisdom and God’s protection,” the Presidential Spokesperson concluded.SD for Sustainable Development
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