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Rescue of 8 Kidnapped Corps Members, Climax of My Public Service Exit-Megwa
Joel Ajayi
The outgone Director Of Public Relations of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Eddy Megwa has revealed that the successful rescue of 8 kidnapped Corps Members remains the climax of his successful exit from public Service.
Eddy who immensely contributed his quota to the growth and development of the scheme, meritoriously exited the public service and joined the League of Senior citizens on Sunday, August 25, 2024, on the attainment of the mandatory retirement age of sixty years for public servants.
Acording to him, “the Climax of my departure from public civil service is the successful rescue of eight corps Members kidnaped one year ago.”
“We went through thick and thin, relocating to Zamfara for 17 days, meeting the traditional rulers, the military, police and the Directorate ot State Services, DSS, working round the clock day and night to ensure operations were conducted towards the release of these corps members is very smooth and successful.
“Thank God all of them are here, they are alive and we have seen them.
“We thank God for the prayers of all Nigerians, we thank God for the cooperation of the media, we thank God for the steadfastness of the parents who believed in the Nigerian government especially the military toward the rescue of these young ones.
“We keep stressing that nobody should travel at night as we all need to be alive. Anywhere you are by 6::00pm, cut your journey, you need to be alive to finish your journey”
He lauded members of the Press for their support and prompt reportage of the Scheme’s activities saying the support contributed in no small measure to his success as the 28th image maker of the Scheme.
He enjoined the media to always make clarifications about the Scheme whenever the need arises, instead of rushing to press to publish incorrect and damaging stories about the Scheme.
It was a gathering of staff, friends, families and well-wishers on Friday 25th of August 2024 at.then colorful send-forth party held at the Yakubu Gowon House, Maitama Abuja, celebrating the retirement of the Director of Press and Public Relations Unit, Eddy Megwa who bowed out gracefully from public service, after attaining the peak of his career amidst pomp and celebration.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
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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