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Over 1.4M Corps Members Have Benefited From NYSC’s Skill Acquisition Tranning-DG

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6 years ago

January 14, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has said that more than One Million, Four Hundred Thousand Ex-Corps had benefited from the Scheme’s skills acquisition training since its commencement in year 2012.

He stated this in his office when he played host to the Chairman, Nigerians in Disapora Commission, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa who was on a courtesy visit.

Ibrahim disclosed that NYSC management was determined to increase the awareness of entreprenurship development and wealth creation among Corps Members.

He pointed out that the introduction of Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme was the Scheme’s way of contributing towards youth empowerment so as to reduce unemployment.

“We have gone into partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Industry and other financial institutions which have been giving soft loans to Corps Members to start their own businesses”.

“As you partner with wealthy Nigerians in the disapora, try and encourage them to assist our Corps Members in the area of training or other financial assistance that could make them employers of labour”, the DG said.

He stressed the need to harness the potentials of Nigerians in diaspora towards national development.

General Ibrahim revealed the readiness of the Scheme to partner with the commission in order to achieve its mandate.

He added that “There is need to set up an inter-ministerial committee that will interface with the relevant goverment agencies in order to discourage youths from enrolling in mushroom universities outside the country.”

In the same vein, lbrahim encouraged the commission to bring its expertise to the fore in the area of assisting the Scheme discourage Corps Members from risking their lives by travelling abroad through illegal routes.

Earlier, The NIDCOM Chairman, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa commended the NYSC Chief Executive for his tremendous achievements since assumption of duty.

She thanked the NYSC Management for assisting the commission in the discharge of its mandate.

Dabiri enthused that her NYSC service year changed her life positively through her experiences as a Corps Member at the News Agency of Nigeria, where she honed her skill as a journalist.

“There is no alternative to hardwork. NYSC changed my life and l believe the Scheme should be strengthened for the benefit of our youths. NYSC has also served as an avenue for inter-tribal marriages.”

“We want to join you to further achieve the aims and objectives of the NYSC”.

“We look forward to working with you and also establish NYSC Diaspora Desk”, She said.

The NIDCOM boss lauded the DG over his stance against mobilising unqualified graduates for National Service in line with the NYSC Act.

He added that there is the need for all stakeholders to enlighten Nigerian youths in the diaspora to participate in national service immediately after graduation.

“We want to partner with the NYSC on how to enlighten Nigerians in the diaspora on the need for participation in the NY$C Scheme immediately after their graduation from school”, She said.

Dabiri-Erewa stated the commission’s readiness to assist the NYSC in creating awareness for Corps Members on the dangers of irregular migration to Europe and other countries.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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1 week ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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