Let The NYSC Handbook Be Your Guide, Ahmed Charges Corps Members

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February 22, 2024

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Let The NYSC Handbook Be Your Guide, Ahmed Charges Corps Members—-The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. YD Ahmed, on Thursday advised the corps members to always study the scheme’s handbook and allow it to guide their conducts.

Ahmed gave the advice during his visit to the 2024 Batch A, Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos.

Speaking on measures put in place as penalty for any form of misconduct, he said that everything had been clearly stated and emphasised in the handbook.

He said that the National Orientation Camp was not a jamboree, but a regimented place structured to chart the right path that would make the corps members better Nigerians.

“ You must be aware of information in the handbook given to you. Again, the aim of the camp is to inculcate discipline, citizenry and leadership training in you.

“ If you commit any offence, the camp officials are there and you will be made to go into the ‘Camp Court’ where you will be given fair hearing before receiving judgement for whatever offence you committed,” he said.

The Director-General said that the corps members must make effort to secure their lives, apply the safety guidelines in their pamphlets and should not embark on unnecessary trips, unofficial trips or dangerous adventures.

According to him, the ultimate aim of the camp officials is to see that corps members are safe anywhere they are.

He said that the officials would continue to collaborate and do everything possible to ensure that members are safe.

“ However, listen and take very seriously the security lectures being given to you during this orientation programme. We have lost and do not want to lose corp members due to unnecessary journey,” he stressed.

Ahmed noted that it was fundamental for the corps members to take cognisance of their dressing, in and out of uniform, adding that, ‘all forms of sagging of trousers is prohibited’.

Earlier, the State Coordinator, NYSC Lagos, Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa, expressed delight to have the Director-General visit the corps members and officials in the orientation camp.

Giving an overview of the situation in camp, Baderinwa said that the state camp facilities, camp administration, corps and staffers welfare, policy implementation and other incidental arrangements aimed at prosecuting a successful orientation exercise in Lagos had been in order.

She noted that three corps members were elected as Corps Camp Directors in a keenly contested debate among the 10 platoon leaders, who took their time to work side-by-side with the camp directors in the general administration.

“ We are excited to have our Director-General visit our camp and we remain highly indebted to you, sir, and the entire NYSC management for the support, encouragement, inspiration, elevation and commendation that we have so far received in Lagos.

“ All corps members have been duly registered and accommodated at the hostel camp. The environment is usually cleared daily, meals are usually made in a hygienic manner, lectures are held according to the orientation course timetable.

“ The camp market is operating under a regulated arrangement, the camp medical facility is fully functional with consultants and house doctors from FMC, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, with assistance of Ciro’s Medical Personnel,” she added.

The coordinator also said that the relationship between the Lagos State Government and the State Secretariat had been robust.

She said that the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had been passionate about the NYSC in the state and had supported it with regards to their statutory responsibilities.

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BREAKING: ASUU-IMSU Declares Total, Comprehensive And Indefinite Strike

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September 20, 2024

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BREAKING: ASUU-IMSU Declares Total, Comprehensive And Indefinite Strike—-The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Imo State University Owerri branch (ASUU-IMSU) has reportedly commenced a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike with effect from 6pm Friday 20/09/2024.

The decision to strike stems from several unresolved issues which have persisted for years and have affected the welfare of the academic staffs negatively.

See List Of Unresolved Issues Below:

•Promotion without financial benefits since 2016;

•ASUU-IMSU staffs salary disparity with those of other comparable tertiary institution;

•Undue delays in Staff Assessment and Promotions;

•Selective Salary Payments and Non-Payment of Arrears of Salary;

•Non-Payment of Earned Academic Allowance since the year 2009.

•Non-Remittance of Union Check-Off/Welfare Dues: From February 2020 to September 2021;

•Non-Remittance of Pension Deductions from May 2016 to date;

•Inclusion of Imo State University in the Treasury Single Account (TSA);

•Funding of the University;

•Erosion of the University Autonomy etc.

Despite several attempt to address these issues through letters, meetings, rallies and press releases no concrete action have been taken by the University Administration, Governing Council or the Visitor to the University. Our members have been patient, but the worsening conditions have forced us into this position.

During our congress on July 18th, 2024, we issued a 21-day notice to resolve these issues. Since no solution has been reached within this period, we are now compelled to begin this indefinite strike to secure fair treatment and better working conditions.

We request the understanding and support of the public as we stand for justice, improved conditions, and a brighter future for the Imo State University.

As signed by the Chairperson of ASUU-IMSU Comrade Odinakachukwu Ejiogu and the Secretary ASUU-IMSU Comrade Lazarus Chikwenda respectively.

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NIPR Appoints Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head FinanceHub Committee

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September 6, 2024

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NIPR Appoints Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head FinanceHub Committee—-Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has announced the appointment of Rasheed Bolarinwa, the President, Association of Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks, ACAMB, as chairman of its newly created Management Committee of FinanceHub.

NAN reports that the committee, comprising of banking, insurance, and pensions, is meant to deepen sustainable Public Relations practice in the finance sector.

Bolarinwa is expected to bring his wealth of experience from journalism, PR and the financial sector to the banking, insurance and pension sectors alongside other appointees from maritime and aviation sectors of the economy.

Bolarinwa is currently the Head of Brand Management and Corporate Communication at Polaris Bank.

He was re-elected President of ACAMB, the umbrella body of all corporate and marketing communications heads of banks in Nigeria, in January 2024 after a two-term as secretary-general of the association.

The committee members are expected to deepen sustainable PR practice.

Other appointees as chairpersons of other newly created sectoral hubs included Mrs. Thelma Okoh to head Maritime Hub; Dr. Jossy Nkwocha, Energy Hub and Mr. Basil Agboarumi for Aviation Hub.

Also appointed were Dr. Ahmad Sajoh for Anti-Corruption and Consumer Protection Hub and Miss Chimdi Neliaku to lead Young Practitioners Hub.

The nomination letters sent to the newly appointed chairpersons was signed by Uzoma Onyegbadue, the Institute’s Registrar/Secretary to the NIPR Governing Council.

The institute explained that the creation of the sectoral hubs was meant to build sustainable and viable public relations practices across the listed sectors.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Chairmen and Committee Members of the Sectoral Hubs, the National President of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, expressed satisfaction with the pedigree of the nominees.

“Your appointment’s are considered well thought out. It reflects the trust and confidence the NIPR council places in your expertise, commitment and dedication towards contributing to achieving the objectives of the Hub,” he said.

Neliaku, accompanied by other governing council members, pledged his support and that of the council to the sectoral hubs.

He said, “We look forward, with excitement, to working together with you all to make a positive impact on sustainable and viable public relations practices in the respective sectoral hubs in Nigeria.”

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