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D-G urges NYSC members to accept postings in good faith
D-G urges NYSC members to accept postings in good faith
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC ) Brig.- Gen. Mohammed Fadah on Tuesday urged corps members to accept their postings in good faith.
The DG gave the advice while addressing the 2022 batch “B’’ stream II corps members at the formal closing and passing out ceremony at the permanent orientation camp, Mangu.
Fadah was represented by the NYSC State Coordinator in Plateau, Mrs Rifikatu Daniel.
He also urged the corps members to integrate into their host communities and undertake community development projects that would uplift the living standard of the people.
Fadah enjoined the corps members to perform their duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the NYSC Act and Bye-laws as well as their workplace rules and regulations.
The Director-General called on the corps members to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience, which they imbibed during the orientation course.
He further called on them to strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing towards the progress and development of the nation.
Fadah challenged the corps members to build on the skills acquired on camp via the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme (SAED) by availing themselves for the post camp training.
He added that the act would enable them to become proficient in a particular skill during and after their service year.
Fadah urged the corps members to be security conscious at all times and avoid putting themselves in harm.
He cautioned them against staying out late at night, attending night parties and accepting car rides from strangers.
The DG warned them against the use of social media for ethnic jingoism, rumour peddling.
Fadah also enjoined them to use the platform for promoting peace, unity and prosperity of the nation.
Fadah cautioned the youth corps members against engaging in local politics, saying, ”it is a no-go area.”
He called on them to be good ambassadors of the scheme and to be wary of acts that could tarnish the image of the NYSC.
The NYSC boss advised corps members to take the COVID-19 vaccines as the vaccines would keep them safe against the virus.
Fadah also urged them to ensure that they adhered to the COVID-19 safety protocols.
Fadah appealed to the corps employers to always accept corps members posted to them and make the necessary provisions for their welfare.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that awards were presented to corps members and staffers for outstanding performances in camp.
Mr Isaac Adah, received the award as the best male corps member in camp, while Miss Scholastica Afu, was awarded the best female corps member in camp.
Similarly, Mrs Talatu Mahana was awarded as the best NYSC camp official, while Mr Matthias Naanalong, was presented the award of the best non-NYSC camp official.
D-G urges NYSC members to accept postings in good faith
Four Soldiers Injured in Vehicle Accident on Mambilla Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Four Nigerian soldiers have sustained injuries in a vehicle accident on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State.
The accident occurred on Thursday while the troops were moving across the mountainous terrain of the area, Zagazola reports.
The Emir of Mambilla, Dr. Shehu Audu Baju, was said to have personally joined in the rescue operation to ensure that the soldiers received prompt assistance.
Following the rescue, the injured personnel were evacuated to the 20 Battalion Barracks in Serti for urgent medical care.
Community members and traditional leaders in the area have expressed sympathy and prayed for the speedy recovery of the soldiers, while also calling for the safety of other security operatives on duty.
Four Soldiers Injured in Vehicle Accident on Mambilla Plateau
UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
By: Michael Mike
The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) have wrapped up a major national initiative to support State-led electricity market reforms.
The State Learning Workshop Series focused on Electricity Market Development, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and energy modelling software.
Workshops in Lagos, Calabar, Kano and Jos have been successfully completed, drawing participants from all the 36 States and the FCT and setting a strong precedent for what lies ahead.
These sessions equipped policymakers, regulators and stakeholders with the tools to design robust, sustainable and investor-ready electricity markets at the State level, in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023.
Reflecting on the significance of this initiative, the Director-Legal/Head Power Desk at the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Mr. Chijioke Chuku,, stated that: “Nigeria’s electricity future depends on the capacity of our States to lead with vision, clarity, and technical precision. Through the workshop series, we are equipping States not just with knowledge, but with the confidence to take charge of their electricity markets. The NGF is proud to partner with UKNIAF in ensuring that the promise of the Electricity Act 2023 becomes a lived reality across the country.”
The sessions in the State Learning Workshops covered: The legal and regulatory pathways for setting up State Electricity Markets; Commercial models for private sector investment; Integration of State plans into Nigeria’s National IRP;
Practical training on the software platform for energy modelling.
The initiative drew from lessons learned in the course of UKNIAF’s work supporting the Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Oyo State Governments—early movers in electricity market development—in setting up their markets.
It also drew from experience gained in the course of UKNIAF providing technical support to the Federal Ministry of Power in drafting both the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria’s first National Integrated Resource Plan, both of which were approved very recently.
With States now empowered by the Electricity Act 2023, this series is a timely and strategic effort to ensure capacity, coordination, and sustainability in Nigeria’s decentralised energy landscape.
UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
Three killed, others injured in bandits’ attack on Zamfara community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed three persons and injured three others in an attack on Galadi town, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara.
Sources confirmed the incident saying the attack occurred at about 10:50 p.m. on Aug. 27.
The sources said the bandits stormed the town, shooting sporadically, which resulted in the deaths and injuries.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were mobilised to the scene. The corpses and injured victims were evacuated to Galadi Primary Health Care Centre for autopsy and treatment.
Meanwhile, a manhunt for the fleeing culprits has been intensified, as the bandits escaped before the arrival of the joint forces,” the sources said.
Three killed, others injured in bandits’ attack on Zamfara community
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