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  • NYSC begins health initiative for rural dwellers in Ogun

    NYSC begins health initiative for rural dwellers in Ogun

    The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has flagged-off its annual free healthcare delivery for the aged and less-privileged persons in rural communities to commemorate the 2017 Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) Week.

    The NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, flagged-off the exercise at Atan village in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of Ogun on Thursday.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the NYSC HIRD scheme, which was inaugurated in 2015, is targeted at providing free healthcare for rural dwellers in the country..

    The NYSC boss said the concept of bringing free healthcare to the grassroots became imperative due to poor access to quality medical facilities in rural communities.

    He said the goal of the HIRD programme was to mobilise the corps’ medical volunteers in the provision of healthcare interventions through diagnosis, treatment, referrals and proper prevention mechanisms.

    The NYSC boss added that the initiative would help enhance the general well-being of rural dwellers across communities in Nigeria.

    Kazaure, who was represented by Mrs Elizabeth Adejumo, Ogun NYSC Acting State Coordinator, gave an assurance that the HIRD would be sustained by the NYSC scheme.

    “The HIRD is another community-based programme designed among other things to support the various state governments in the drive toward the provision of healthcare for all.

    “As managers of the scheme, we are fully prepared to leverage on the well spread abundant human resource at our disposal to improve the quality of life of our people.

    “Our team of experienced medical personnel are sure of giving you standard medical services for your general well being; so feel free to engage them.

    “Our confidence in the success of the programme lies in our partners and stakeholders who are either assisting us with personnel or providing support with drugs and medical equipment.

    “It is my hope that our efforts in enhancing the quality of life of our people through this programme will endure and be improved upon over the years,” Kazaure said.

    Apart from Atan, the NYSC boss said the week-long activity would also be held at Irolu community in Ikenne Local Government Area.

    He said the programme was expected to cater for more than 1,000 residents in the designated local government areas.

    The Chairman of Ijebu North-East Local Government Area, Mr Kolawole Onafuye, urged the people to take advantage of the programme for their health benefit.

    He condemned the use of self-medication and blind treatment with local methods while laying more emphasis on preventive medicine and the need to adopt healthy lifestyle.

    “This initiative is for the benefit of everyone, hence our people must take ownership and participate fully for the good health of all,” Onafuye said.

    Chief Duro Olugbode, the Chairman of the Council of Baales in the local government area, thanked the NYSC for the HIRD programme, urging the corps not to relent in its efforts in providing qualitative healthcare to rural dwellers.

    NAN reports that beneficiaries, numbering over 300, had checks to verify their blood pressure, blood sugar level and eye condition.

    There were also health talks on meningitis, Lassa fever and monkey pox.

  • NYSC confirms release of kidnapped female corps member

    NYSC confirms release of kidnapped female corps member

    National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Nasarawa State chapter, has confirmed the release of a kidnapped Batch A Stream 1 female youth corps member.

    The Coordinator, Hajiya Zainab Isah, confirmed the release of the corps member to reporters in Lafia yesterday.

    She said the corps member from Abia State, who was kidnapped last Friday at Udege Mbeki community in Kokona Local Government, was released on Sunday.

    “She was kidnapped on Friday on her way from bank in company of other corps members.

    “They were robbed and after that she was abducted and taken away. She was the only female among them,” Isah said.

    She said NYSC, in collaboration with the government, security agencies and the traditional ruler of Osu Ojiri, Alhaji Halilu Bala-Usman, swung into action to effect her release.

    “Governor Tanko Al-Makura played a vital role in securing the release of the corps member through the monarch, whom he communicated with, because the incident occurred in his domain.

    “The governor directed the police commissioner to ensure the corps member was unhurt and untouched.

    “I thank the governor for his fatherly role in securing the freedom of the corps member.

    “I also thank the Osu Ojiri of Undege Mbeki, security agencies and the vigilance group. I just want to thank everybody for the roles they played.

    “I’m grateful to NYSC Director-General Brig.- Gen. Sule Kazaure. He also played an important role. He gave me moral support,” the coordinator said.

    She refuted an allegation that the corps member was defiled by her kidnappers,

    Isah said medical investigations carried out at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi proved otherwise.

    “The corps member was never raped. I have visited the hospital with her and have the result proving she is medically okay.

    “I want to dispel the rumour that she was raped. Most importantly, the corps member has said she was not raped.

    “Yes, she was beaten up, but was never raped because at the time she was kidnapped, she was bleeding.

    “When they saw that she was menstruating, they didn’t want her again and started beating her up. I can authoritatively tell you she was rescued unhurt,” she said.

    The coordinator said the corps member would be taken to the Government House to see the governor before any further step would be taken.

    Police spokesman Idrisu Kennedy confirmed the rescue of the corps member.

    He said efforts were on to arrest the kidnappers and prosecute them.

     

  • Udom urges youths to remain patriotic

    Udom urges youths to remain patriotic

    Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has called on NYSC members and other Nigerian youths to remain patriotic, especially in this period some sections were clamouring for restructuring.

    Emmanuel made the call while he declared open the NYSC Pre-Mobilisation Workshop for 2017 Batch “B” Corps members in Uyo on Tuesday.

    The theme of the workshop is “Consolidating the Gains of the NYSC Online Integrated System through Best Practices in Mobilisation Process.”

    The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Moses Ekpo, said that NYSC had played tremendous role in the evolution of the country.

    He said that the scheme was established to restore the robust belief in one united Nigeria, which he said was fatally shattered by the 36-month civil war.

    “I wish to acknowledge that NYSC has indeed played a tremendous role in the evolution of our nation as a stabilising factor.

    “All Nigerians must ensure that the National Youth Service Corps, which is a signpost of our unity and progress, remains one of the binding chords which keep us together as a nation.

    “This is the time to hearken to the clarion call for patriotism and let it resonate in your minds,” Emmanuel said.

    Udom noted that the workshop would serve as a clearing house for all critical stakeholders in the mobilisation process for corps members, nationwide.

    The governor stressed the need for harmonious working relationship between the NYSC Coordinators in the state and their host ministries.

    He said that the state government would continue to support the scheme and ensure adequate protection of corps members posted to the state.

    Earlier in his address of welcome, the Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, said that the scheme would continue to provide platform to aggregate and accommodate suggestions for better outcome.

    Kazaure said that the workshop was usually held at the commencement of every new mobilisation cycle to introduce to stakeholders, new measures and guidelines put in place for hitch-free mobilisation.

    He assured that NYSC would leave no stone unturned in training and re-training of its members of staff on handling of mobilisation process, both within and outside the country.

    “Let me therefore implore all participants at this workshop to see their invitation as an opportunity to contribute to the proceedings, acquire requisite information and knowledge for better performance.

    “Your role is not only critical but also germane to the success of the 2017 Batch “B” mobilisation process,” he said.

    The director-general commended Akwa Ibom Government and the people for the support and cooperation the scheme had enjoyed in the state.

    NAN

  • NYSC corp members drown in Nasarawa

    NYSC corp members drown in Nasarawa

    The National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ) in Nasarawa State, has said that two members of the service drowned in a river in Assakio community, Lafia Local Government Area of the state.

    Hajiya Zainab Isah, the NYSC Coordinator in the state made this disclosure to newsmen in Lafia on Tuesday.

    Isah said that Oguntola Babatunde and Danjuma Salihu went to the river in the evening of Oct. 8 to swim but drowned, following which an Assistant Commissioner of Police informed the service about the incident.

    “It is very sad but I know God will grant them eternal rest and grant all of us, including their families, the fortitude to bear the loss. I can only say that we are bereaved but God knows better,” she said.

    She called on other corps members to be very careful and always obey the rules of their host communities.

    “What I heard from a very reliable source was that some farmers had drowned in that river some years back.

    “So when corps members enter a community, they should ask questions and watch their steps,” she said.

    Isah added that the bodies of the deceased had since been deposited at the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital in Lafia.

    NAN

  • NYSC treats 110 rural dwellers in Abia

    NYSC treats 110 rural dwellers in Abia

    The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abia said no fewer than 110 persons were treated during its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state.

    Mr Omaka Nnachi, NYSC spokesman in Abia, said in a statement in Umuahia on Monday that natives of the area “with diverse health issues” turned out in large numbers for the one-day exercise.

    He explained that the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs Francisco Ifon, led a team of the corps medical personnel for the exercise and thanked Isuikwuato council for hosting the programme.

    According to him, the health initiative “was aimed at reaching the rural dwellers in need of health care.”

    He commended members of the Health Community Development Service (CDS) group in Isuikwuato “for giving back to the society.”

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was a new CDS package introduced by the Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure.

    The health programme had so far taken place in Arochukwu, Obingwa and Ohafia Local Government areas of the state.

  • NYSC to offer free medical services in Zamfara

    NYSC to offer free medical services in Zamfara

    No fewer than 10,000 residents are expected to benefit from the 2017 Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers Scheme ( HIRD ) being organised by the National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ) in Zamfara state.

    The state coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Hajiya Rahamatu Sanda, made the disclosure on Monday in Gusau in an interview.

    She said the medical outreach, which would commence on Tuesday in Nahuche town, Bungudu local government area in Zamfara, and would end on Friday.

    She added that the 2017 NYSC U-report week would also been unveiled during the four-day exercise.

    The coordinator said that residents of several communities in the state had been selected for medical outreach.

    She added that the outreach is expected to provide free medical and healthcare services to over 10,000 beneficiaries.

    “In each of the selected communities, we are targeting a large number of beneficiaries,” she said.

    Sanda explained that the scheme was initiated by the NYSC to assist rural dwellers with free medical and healthcare services.

    She noted that several people from the rural areas suffer from various diseases and could not afford to seek medical help in hospitals due to financial constraints.

    “That is why the NYSC came up with this initiative to assist people, especially the poor at the grassroots.

    “Various diseases such as malaria, diabetes, cholera and typhoid will be treated during the outreach,” she said.

    Sanda said that medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, community health officers, NYSC health officials and members of the NYSC Health Community Development Service ( CDS ) group, had been mobilised for the exercise.

    “We have also invited other stakeholders such as health care service providers, including government and private health institutions for the exercise.” she added.

    The coordinator appealed to the benefiting communities to cooperate with the NYSC by availing themselves for the exercise.

    NAN

  • Ex- NYSC chief Bomoi is dead

    Ex- NYSC chief Bomoi is dead

    The former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Yusuf Bomoi (retd), is dead.

    NYSC said in a statement that Bomoi died on Monday after a brief illness.

    He was buried same day in Abuja.

    The statement said: “Brigadier General Bomoi was the 13th Director-General who served from October 2004 to January 2009.

    “He was a man of unparalleled administrative skills and many achievements.

    “Brig. Gen. Bomoi was credited with many achievements, especially his humane disposition to the welfare of corps members and staff.

    “Equally unforgettable were his unparalleled administrative skills in running the affairs of the NYSC as the Director General.

    “His death is a great loss not only to the immediate family, but also the NYSC family and the rest of the nation.”

     

  • Be self reliant, Wike tells corps members

    Rivers State governor Chief Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has advised corps members to make use of the skills acquired during their three weeks orientation and camping, so as to be effective in their primary assignment in the state.

    Wike said the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme (SAED) introduced by NYSC, will be of great benefit to corps members in achieving financial independence after service year.

    Wike gave this advice at the closing ceremony of the 2017 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation course in Nonwa/Gbam, Tai Local government area of Rivers State.

    The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State government (SSG) Chief Kenneth Kobani, said current restructure of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) orientation programmes hinges on the development of skill for self employment.

    He said: “You are living witnesses to the harrowing experiences some of your predecessors have gone through as a result of unemployment. You therefore owe it a duty to yourself by being diligent and committed in every programme of the scheme.

    “It is no longer news your predecessors have left enviable and remarkable legacies in every aspect of human endeavour in the state. It behooves that you maintain or even surpass their achievement by your meaningful and positive contributions to the development of the host communities.”

    The Rivers State NYSC Director Mr Omotayo David Adeyeye, presented three corps members to the Rivers State governor for honour for outstanding performance during their camping.

  • NYSC redeploys 109 corps members from Jigawa

    NYSC redeploys 109 corps members from Jigawa

    One hundred and nine corps members posted to Jigawa in the Batch ‘A’ Stream have been redeployed to other states, according to Mr Michael Amolo, NYSC Coordinator in the state.

    Amolo disclosed this on Monday in Dutse, when NYSC Director General, Brig-Gen. Zakari Kazaure, paid an inspection visit to the NYSC camp.

    “Among those redeployed were 25 pregnant women, 11 nursing mothers and 73 others with health challenges,” Amolo said.

    He said that the affected corps members were redeployed after management considered their pleas and found them genuine and legitimate.

    According to him, 1,767 corps members were registered, compromising 1,278 males 489 females.

    In his response, Kazaure, who was represented by Mrs. Adetun Makinde, Director, Human Resources Management, NYSC headquarters, Abuja,  advised corps members to respect the religion, culture and tradition of their host communities.

    He also urged them to take advantage of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme to prepare for a more productive life after the service.

  • Ambode pledges befitting NYSC orientation camp in Lagos

    Ambode pledges befitting NYSC orientation camp in Lagos

    The Lagos State Government on Friday promised to build a befitting permanent orientation camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

    “I can assure you that at the appropriate time, hopefully, by next year, it will be captured in the state’s budget,’’ Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said at the swearing-in of the 2017 Batch ‘A’ Stream 2 corps members in Lagos.

    The event was held at the NYSC temporary orientation camp in the state.

    The governor was represented by the state Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Seye Badejo.

    According to Ambode, accommodation for corps members has been of great concern to the state government.

    “You will agree with me that there are a whole lot of projects in the state currently jostling for attention.

    “Things have to be properly put in place; we have to get appropriate allocation.

    “It is not like we do not hold the scheme in high esteem; the issue (orientation camp) is currently receiving attention.

    “We can assure you that it is in our front burner and, with time, we will do it,’’ the governor said.

    Ambode said the NYSC scheme remained relevant and would continue to receive the support of the state government “because all hands must be on deck to achieve the aims of the founding fathers of the scheme.”

    The governor commended the management of the scheme in the state for initiating skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development programmes aimed at making corps members self-reliant after service.

    Lagos State Coordinator of NYSC, Prince Mohammed Momoh, said necessary amenities such as power and water had been made available in the temporary orientation camp.

    Momoh said the Bank of Industry (BOI) would open a desk during the orientation to enlighten corps members on various self-reliant programmes.

    NAN