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2023: Don’t allow politicians to deceive you, NYSC warns corpers
2023: Don’t allow politicians to deceive you, NYSC warns corpers
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Wednesday warned its members participating in the forthcoming 2023 general elections to be wary of politicians’ antics that could deceive and endanger them into wrongdoings.
Chairman, National Governing Board of the NYSC, Ambassador Fatima Abubakar, stated this during a special visit to the Ondo State NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare Akoko.
Abubakar said that the NYSC is particularly interested in the safety of the corps members before, during and after the elections.
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The chairman noted that all corps members on election duties must perform diligently and avoid controversies so that nobody would report or have anything incriminating to say about them.
She noted that the NYSC had on its board representatives of the Chief of Army Staff and Inspector General of Police, whose duties are to coordinate the safety of corps members at all times, which include elections.
Abubakar noted that the body could not afford that people’s children are thrown into the field for an election without any plan to protect them.
“Elections are coming, by February, we are going to have the national election, you know that you are going to be sent on election duties.
“I want to appeal to each and everyone of you to be sure that when you are sent on such duties, that you do your work diligently.
“Make sure you don’t go into any controversy, don’t allow any politician or anybody to deceive you to do what is wrong that can bring you into danger.
“You know how elections are, they can be very difficult, so make yourself safe because we don’t want anything to happen to a single corps member in this country. I hope you will do that, and that will allow us to sleep well,” she said.
The chairman revealed that after the passage of the NYSC Trust Fund Act by the National Assembly, the government is only waiting for the process where the funds would come from, which she described as a necessary government process.
Earlier, the Ondo State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Victoria Ani, appreciated the board chairman for her time and visit to the state orientation camp.
Ani, who informed Abubakar about progress and challenges faced in the course of developing the orientation camp, appreciated the state government for the support so far.
She noted that checks were done on all corps members that entered the camp in line with the standard practice, and also to ensure the safety of everyone in the camp.
In her vote of thanks, corps member Idowu Akinkuotu, with state code number OD/22C/1159, appreciated Abubakar for the visit and presented gifts her on behalf of the corpers.
GROUP PASS VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE ON BELLO MATAWALLE, VOW TO SEEK HIS REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
The Northern Youth Progressive Network has passed an overwhelming vote of no confidence on the Minister for Defense H.E. Bello Muhammad Matawalle in the face of prevailing situation in the country with the rising waves of crimes and criminalities and unrest especially in the Northern region of the country.
In a press release made available to the media, the Leader of the groups Hon. Yunus Hassan Muhammad said that the Northern people no more believes in the competent and ability of the Minister to secure them and the entire country more especially the fact that he is from the north and one should have expect that coming from a region that is worse hit by insecurity and unrest and been a former governor of one of the must terrorized state, he should by now nip the matters of insecurity in the bud by way of finding a lasting solution to the problem.
‘We are resolute in our quest to advocate for the removal of H.E. Bello Matawalle from office and replace him with a competent person
Over the past ten months since his appointment, it has become increasingly clear that Bello Matawalle’s actions and decisions are not aligned with the best interests of our country. Specific concerns include the growing increase of insecurity and other menace in Northern region
These issues have collectively undermined trust and confidence in his ability to effectively lead the Ministry of Defence.
The ongoing challenges and setbacks attributed to Bello Matawalle leadership failures have created a toxic environment, hindered economic progress, and demoralized Citizenry.
Given the gravity of these concerns, it is our firm belief that the continued tenure of H.E. Bello Matawalle is detrimental to the Country’s future. Therefore, we advocate for his immediate removal and the appointment of a new leader who can restore confidence and guide us towards a more positive and productive direction.
I urge our dear president, H. E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to take this matter seriously and to act swiftly in the best interest of our country
We shall in the coming days grant a world press conference and escalate this advocacy as we have already mobilized all our members across the northern region and the country at large to tackle this burden that has bedeviled us and take it off our shoulder’.
Long live the Northern region, long live the federal Republic of Nigeria.
Hon. Yunus Hassan Muhammad
Director General
GROUP PASS VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE ON BELLO MATAWALLE, VOW TO SEEK HIS REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Students loan application portal opens May 24 – NELFUND
By Funmilayo Adeyemi
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has announced May 24 as official date for the opening of portal for student loan applications.
The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Fund’s Media and Public Relations Lead, Nasir Ayitogo.
Sawyerr said the opening of the portal marked a significant milestone in the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to foster accessible and inclusive education for all Nigerian students.
According to him, through the portal, students could now access loans to pursue their academic aspirations without financial constraints.
He added that the portal provides a user-friendly interface for students to submit their loan applications conveniently.
“We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in their future and contribute to the growth and development of our nation,” he said.
Sawyerr urged students to access the portal on www.nelf.gov.ng to begin application.
Students loan application portal opens May 24 – NELFUND
Woman, 34, declared missing in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti has declared a 34-year-old woman, Mrs Tolulope Orimogunje of Salaqua Street, Adin Quarter, Ilawe-Ekiti, missing.
This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti, by DSP Sunday Abutu, the command’s Public Relations Officer.
“The woman left home to an unknown destination on April 30, at about 17:30 hours and has not returned,” Abutu stated.
He said the woman is light in complexion, 5.4 fit tall, speaks Yoruba language fluently and has no tribal mark.
He said that though the command had commenced investigation to unravel her whereabouts, anyone with useful information concerning her present location should contact the nearest police station or call 09064050089.
Woman, 34, declared missing in Ekiti
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