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Nysc Bauchi Calls on GOV Bala to upgrade the orientation camp to meet increasing population
Nysc Bauchi Calls on GOV Bala to upgrade the orientation camp to meet increasing population
By: Bodunrin Kayode
State coordinator of the National youth service Corp (NYSC) in Bauchi, Rifkatu Yakubu has called on Governor Bala Abdulkadir to upgrade the entire camp to meet up to the contemporary demands and increase in population of Corp members.
She made the request yesterday at the induction of 2023 stream one batch C Corp members who took their oaths of allegiance in the Bauchi camp at Wailo, Ganjuwa council area of the state
In her welcome address, she said “May I at this juncture, make a passionate appeal to the State Government for provision of additional hostel accommodations for both corps members and camp officials, provision of additional mattresses and plastic chairs, upgrading of the orientation camp multi-purpose hall to 5000 capacity so as to meet up with the growing population of corps members deployed to the state and reconnection of power supply to the camp and befitting state coordinators residence on camp.”
To the Corp members she went on: “I am ecstatic about their conduct and the warmth and positivity they have shown while eagerly settling into the new environment.
” My dear prospective corps members, may I at this juncture, congratulate and welcome you on board the ship of nation building which you shall be inducted shortly after this address.
” Let me remind you that life in Camp is highly regimented. All camp participants are guided by the camp time table, NYSC bye laws and other policy documents.
” You are therefore admonished to adhere strictly to all rules guiding the operations of the orientation course as any person that acts contrary will be sanctioned accordingly.
“On the number of Corp members registered, she went on: ” I wish to put on record, that at the close of registration by midnight of Sunday 5th November, 2023, a total of 1,325 Corps members comprising of 593 female and 732 male were registered. All of them shall at the end of the orientation exercise be posted to areas where their services are most needed in accordance with the NYSC posting policy.”
In his remarks, Bauchi Governor Sen Bala Abdulkadir congratulated the Corp members on the successful completion of their academic programmes, which has qualified them to be enlisted for the national service to fatherland.
He said that the primary objective of the NYSC scheme is to foster unity and national integration adding that “The philosophy and programmes of the Scheme recognizes the great physical, psychological, mental and intellectual potentials and orientation of our youths.
” The onus, therefore, rests on you to justify the confidence the nation reposes in you. I challenge you to seize the initiative and champion the course of national development and transformation. I am hopeful that, like your predecessors, you are in a state of readiness for this national assignment. ” he posited
Admonishing the youth Corp members further he said: “Those who served before you laid a good and solid foundation. I hope you will continue to build on the legacy they left behind. The good people of Bauchi State appreciate and understand the objectives and philosophy of the NYSC.
“The future of this country lies in your hands. You have a most important role to play in shaping our corporate destiny.
“You must never mortgage this unique opportunity and you must not shirk your responsibility towards the nation.
” This orientation course is the take-off point in your march towards greater heights and future attainments. It is designed to acquaint you with the ways and norms of your host communities.
” It is designed to educate you on their socio-political and cultural background. All this is intended to expose you to the peculiar challenges of your host communities so you can assist them to creatively meet these challenges.
” I advise you to start thinking right from the camp on initiating meaningful Community Development Service projects in your areas of primary assignment. This, I believe, should occupy your mind and keep you from inappropriate behaviours while in camp and during service.
“Finally, let me assure you that Bauchi State is for you a “home away from home”. Our people, as you will find out for yourselves, are hospitable, friendly and caring. I urge you to avail yourselves of this hospitable, friendly and accommodating environment to gain a greater and deeper understanding of the people of our great country. This indeed is an opportunity for you to enrich your life and experience.” said Bala
Highlights was the oath of allegiance session by representative Corp members present at the occasion.
Nysc Bauchi Calls on GOV Bala to upgrade the orientation camp to meet increasing population
Historic Awolowo House Pulled Down for Space for Growth of ICT, Says Investor
By: Michael Mike
The rationale behind the pulling down of the historic Awolowo House, a multi-story building, in Ikeja, Lagos, that has been a symbol of innovation since 1978 has been explained.
The iconic building, which is managed by Wemabod, a subsidiary of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, owned by the six South West states of Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ondo and Ekiti, was demolished and is being rebuilt into a modern and magnificent technology haven called Awolowo Technology Mall.
The new Awolowo Technology Mall, is being developed to commemorate and immortalize legendary nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s legacy of innovation, quest for knowledge, spirit of discovery, and excellence; qualities that the leading technology companies taking up spaces at the Awolowo Technology Mall are globally famous for.
The new Awolowo Technolgy Mall will more than double the previously available commercial space of Awolowo House from 4,800 sqm to over 9,000 sqm.
On the rationale for the demolition of the former edifice, the managing director of El-Salem Nigeria Limited, Mr Ben Gbade Ojo, whose company is in partnership with Wemabod to develop the Awolowo Technology Mall, told journalists in Abuja at the weekend, that “the Awolowo Technology Mall, now famously called A.T Mall, is a place where top-notch information technology companies will set up shops and offices to exhibit and market the latest information communication technologies and systems, a place where latest ICT products from global technology companies can be found in Nigeria. It is a place where leading ICT experts congregate and set up shops and offices, a place where ICT training is carried out by global ICT geniuses and where ICT puzzles find ready answers, and ICT problems find well-tailored solutions. You will likely find at the A.T Mall, any ICT product or electric product available in the world, and you may not need to travel outside Nigeria for the product. Whatever technology products or services you are in need of, come to A.T Mall, Ikeja, and you will get them”.
He noted that recently, a comprehensive report by data analytics firm, Statisense ranked Lagos as the world’s fastest-growing emerging technology ecosystem in 2025.
The report published on X placed Istanbul in second position, followed by Pune. Belo, Horizonte, Mumbai, Curitiba, Riyadh, Johannesburg, Chennai and Ho Chi Minh City completed the top ten.
Analysts say the ongoing development of the magnificent Awolowo Technology Mall, now sought after by world-class technology firms, will further solidify Lagos’ now globally acknowledged status as a leading technology hub in the world.
Statisense is a leading artificial intelligence data analytics company known for its annual ecosystem intelligence reports across emerging markets.
Historic Awolowo House Pulled Down for Space for Growth of ICT, Says Investor
Police confirm killing of farmer in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Benue on Tuesday confirmed the killing of a 55-year-old farmer in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident was reported at about 3:44 p.m. by Mr. Zaki Pkan, a resident of Yelwata, who raised alarm after his brother, Mr. Ayua Fedelis Hemen, failed to return from his farm.
“Upon receiving the report, the coordinator of tactical teams in Yelwata mobilised operatives to the area.
“The body of the deceased was discovered in the farm with multiple machete cuts. It was photographed, evacuated and later handed over to the family,” he said.
The sources added that efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend the suspects behind the killing.
Police confirm killing of farmer in Benue
Security forces destroy bandits’ camps in Benue, recover rifle
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces in Benue have destroyed five camps belonging to suspected armed herders during a clearance operation in the Sankera axis of Ukum Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the operation, which began at about 11 a.m., on Friday was carried out jointly by Ukum Divisional Police personnel, Operation Zenda, visiting units of the Police Mobile Force (PMF), operatives of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) and the Benue Civil Protection Guard.
“During the offensive, five bandits’ camps were destroyed following a fierce gun battle around Dyom and Asom Amadu in Ukum LGA.
“The armed bandits fled with bullet wounds, abandoning one AK-47 rifle with breech number 309416 and five rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. These were recovered by our men.
“The clearance operation is still ongoing with efforts being intensified to track and apprehend the fleeing bandits,” he said.
The sources said the coordinated operation was part of measures to flush out criminal elements terrorising rural communities in the Sankera axis.
Security forces destroy bandits’ camps in Benue, recover rifle
Historic Awolowo House Pulled Down for Space for Growth of ICT, Says Investor
Police confirm killing of farmer in Benue
Security forces destroy bandits’ camps in Benue, recover rifle
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