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Shun Any Forms of bigotry, Biases Others, Director of Media Charges Corps Members

Joel Ajayi
Corps Members have been charged to shun all forms of bigotry, stereotypes and biases while carrying out their national service.
This charge was made by the Director Media, NYSC Directorate Headquarters Abuja, Mr. Emeka-Rems Mgbemena, who visited the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Boro town, Bayelsa State.
Mr. Mgbemena emphasised that NYSC is a tool for national development, integration, peace, and unity.
He requested the Corps members to imbibe the virtues of tolerance, patriotism, sense of community development and be good ambassadors of the Scheme.
The Director further advised the Corps members to be security conscious, avoid travelling at night, attending night parties, and respect the cultures as well as learn the languages of their host communities.
He further emphasised the importance of the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme in creating wealth and combating the endless search for white-collar jobs.
Earlier, the Bayelsa State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Okpalifo Obiageli Charity, welcomed the Director, briefed him on the camp activities, and commended the Corps Members for their high level of discipline and comportment.
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FG Inaugurates Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit in Youth Ministry

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Speaking at the inauguration, the Permanent Secretary, represented by the Director of Education and Youth Development (EYD), Mr. Kabir Mohammad, described the event as a significant milestone in the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.
He expressed gratitude to the ICPC for its guidance and support in establishing the unit, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of the Ministry’s staff in making this initiative a reality since its separation from the Ministry of Sports.
“To the newly inaugurated members of the ACTU, I charge you to discharge your duties with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Your role is critical in ensuring that our Ministry operates with transparency, accountability, and integrity,” Mr. Mohammad stated.He also urged Heads of Departments and Units to collaborate with the ACTU, particularly on integrity and compliance matters, noting that these areas are crucial to the annual performance evaluation of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in alignment with ICPC principles.
In his goodwill message, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, representing the ICPC Chairman, emphasized the importance of the ACTU in advancing the Ministry’s vision.
“Aligned with the Ministry’s vision of empowering Nigerian youth to succeed in all fields of life through dedication, unity of purpose, and commitment to national development, the ACTU will serve as a strategic instrument to support the Ministry in achieving its objectives through its mandated duties,” Mr. Adigun stated.
He further advised the Ministry’s leadership to create an enabling environment for the ACTU by granting it representation in standing committees, in accordance with the government circular Ref No: OHCSF/SPSO/CSTD/314, dated October 5, 2016.
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