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NYSC urges corps members to stay away from politics
NYSC urges corps members to stay away from politics
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major-General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has warned Corps members to stay away from partisan politics as the 2023 general election draws near.
He also advised them to be unbiased electoral umpires anytime they were called upon to serve as electoral officers.
A statement issued on Thursday by the NYSC Deputy Director (Press and Public Relations), Emeka Mgbemena, said Ibrahim stated these while debriefing the 2022 Batch ‘A’ Stream Two Corps members in a nationwide virtual address.
The DG admonished them to put to good use the lessons learnt during the orientation course after the service year.
He warned them to be security conscious by avoiding anything that could endanger their safety.
The DG stated, “You must be security conscious. Never put yourself in harm’s way. Don’t get yourself involved in any risky behaviour.
“For those of you going on relocation, please follow your State Coordinators’ guidelines, directives and instructions.”
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Ibrahim urged the corps members to register with their Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development trainers to continue with the post-camp training, adding that most of their predecessors that embraced the SAED programme were now business owners in different vocations and creators of wealth.
He advised against using social media to spread fake news, but rather to promote national unity and integration.
The Director-General advised Corps members to obey the rules and regulations in their places of primary assignment, insisting that anyone that ran afoul of the law would be appropriately sanctioned in line with the NYSC bye-laws.
He urged them to be honest and diligent, cherish their integrity as well as drive their vision with passion.
He also warned against night journeys, stating that any journey that extended beyond 6 pm should be broken. He enjoined them to pass the night in the NYSC formations, military barracks, Corps lodges and other safe locations.
“Don’t embark on any unauthorised journey. Don’t board vehicles by the roadside, and don’t accept a free ride from anyone. Be wise and be smart,” Ibrahim said.
The DG thanked the Federal Government, the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, and the National Centre for Disease Control for their support in ensuring a successful resumption of orientation camping, after the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ibrahim, who said the NYSC Radio and Television would be commissioned on April 14, added that the media would be used to promote the programmes and activities of the scheme.
He urged Corps members to add value to themselves and the scheme and also beware of online fraudsters.
In his vote of thanks on behalf of his colleagues nationwide, the Corps Camp Director in the NYSC Bayelsa State Orientation Camp, Abass Aliyu, commended the DG for providing an enabling environment for their orientation course.
He said the lessons learnt in the camp would help them contribute their quota to peaceful coexistence, national unity and development.
The Corps members commended the DG for prioritising their welfare and security; and for advocating the establishment of the NYSC Trust Fund.
“We promise to remain law-abiding citizens and contribute immensely to the development of the nation,” Aliyu stated.
The orientation course, which commenced on March 18, was concluded on April 7.
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.
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