Elections: NYSC DG wants participating corps members adhere to Electoral Act

The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, has urged youth corps members participating in the general elections to adhere strictly to the guidelines contained in the Electoral Act.

Ahmed gave the advice on Tuesday, in Abuja at the closing of the 2023 Batch A Stream One Orientation Course.

Represented by the NYSC Coordinator in FCT, Alhaji Suleman Abdul, the NYSC boss advised the youth corps members to remain neutral throughout the elections.

He said that as was the case with previous elections, youth corps members would form majority of ad hoc personnel that would be enlisted for the conduct of the exercise.

He added that “it will interest you to know that the performance of your predecessors contributed to the credibility of previous elections and earned NYSC accolades from both local and foreign observers.

“Therefore, I enjoin you to take a cue from them by performing the election duties with high sense of responsibility.

“As you get set to partake in this important national assignment, I would like to assure you that we have secured the commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies regarding your welfare and safety before, during and after the elections.”

Ahmed, therefore, urged them to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience which they imbibed during the orientation course as they embark on the next phase of their lives.

He enjoined them to perform their duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the

NYSC Act and by-laws, as well as workplace rules and regulations.

The director-general also warned them against unauthorised journeys, adding that if permitted to travel, they must avoid night trips.

The director-general, also on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi, urged the NYSC members to be agents of peace and transformation to take Nigeria to greater heights.

He gave the charge while addressing NYSC members during the passing out parade of 2023 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Orientation Course at the Dakingari orientation camp in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi.

Represented by the NYSC Coordinator in Kebbi, Mrs Okolo Agatha-Banki, he said “my dear compatriots, as you begin the next phase of the service, I urge you to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience, which you imbibed during the orientation course.

“It is my ardent hope that you will strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing toward the progress and development of our dear country.”

He enjoined the youth corps members to perform their duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the NYSC Act.

Ahmed, also at the closing of the 2023 Batch ‘A’ (Stream 1) orientation course held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko, warned youth corps members against untoward behaviour ahead of the general elections.

Represented by the NYSC Coordinator in Ondo, Mrs Victoria Ani, he said “you are to ensure adherence to the guidelines contained in the Electoral Act and remain neutral throughout the exercise.” (NAN)

Senator, widows others extol Emema Offor’s virtue at 54th birthday

By Albert Akota

ASenator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Dr Ifeanyi Ubah has lauded Sir, Emeka Offor for his upright and philanthropic gesture towards people around and beyond.

The entrepreneur and businessman who is currently serving as Senator and CEO of Capital Oil, said “Sir Emeka Offor has touched a lot of lives in an extraordinary manner.

“If you go down to my Constituency where he is a leader, you will see and hear of the many things he has done for the people and that’s why you can see the multitude of people here from different backgrounds.

“He is the man of the people and loves God and people and that’s the most important thing in life,” he said.

Also speaking, the wife of the celebrant who put everything together for her husband, Barrister Adaora Offor said, “The idea behind the event was to celebrate my husband. It’s a special day and an opportunity to honour an icon.

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

The National chairman of Accord Party, Muhammad Lawal Nalado, has raised the alarm that Nigerians are suffering under the huge cash and fuel scarcity, even as he charged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to rise up and address the challenges for a successful 223 general elections.

Nalado who briefed journàlists on the State of the nation after the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, also said the party, as one of the leading opposition parties in the country, is working to emerge the ruling party by ensuring that it wins more elective seats in the forthcoming general election.

He said the party is poised to win massively in the election, but regretted that the cashless policy may affect the conduct of the election, hence he enjoined the CBN to make the new naira