Thursday, January 30, 2014
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
NYSC member kidnapped in Lagos, N10 million ransom demanded
naijabubbles.blogspot.com The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation into the kidnap. of a 29-year-old National Youth Service Corps member, Ayobami Jaiyeola.
Relatives of the victim told newsmen that she was last seen while leaving her elder sister’s house at Dideolu Estate in the Oniru area of the state in the evening of Friday last week.
When our correspondent visited the victim’s home on Wednesday, family and friends thronged the place to commiserate with her mother.
A relative of the victim, who craved anonymity, said Ayobami left her two phones and handbag behind in the house at the time of her kidnap.
He said the matter was initially reported as a case of missing person.
He said, “On Friday, she suddenly left the house and walked outside the main gate of the estate. We have not heard anything from her since then. Her phones were here so there was little we could do.
“We asked the security guards at the gate if they noticed anything, but they said they only saw her walking out and no vehicle was seen nearby.
“We reported the matter to the Maroko Police Division, as well as the state command headquarters.”
It was learnt that following her disappearance, friends of the victim began sending messages on smartphones and the social media, begging members of the public to help search and provide details regarding Ayobami’s whereabouts.
It was however learnt that on Wednesday afternoon, a man, who refused to identify himself, called the victim’s elder sister on the telephone, demanding N10m as ransom.
The relative said, “We did not speak with Ayobami, but someone called with a private number demanding N10m.
“When we tried to ask further questions about the state of our daughter, the man terminated the call abruptly.”
Our correspondent learnt that Ayobami’s place of NYSC primary assignment is the Lagos State Ministry of Works, Alausa, Ikeja.
The victim, who graduated from the University of Maryland in the United States, was said to have returned to the country in January for her youth service.
Some of her colleagues, who visited the family home on Wednesday, described her as a hardworking and responsible lady.
One of them, who identified himself simply as Gbade, said, “Ayobami serves in the same ministry as me. We are also part of the same Community Development Service known as Education and Enlightenment.
“We are here to show support and we believe that by God’s grace, she will return safely to her family.”
The victim’s brother-in-law, Mr Bosun Ayinde, confirmed to our correspondent that kidnappers had contacted the family.
“We want Ayobami back safe and sound. We have not rested since she left and you can imagine what her mother is going through,” he said.
Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, said the police had commenced investigation into the matter.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Profile Of Brig-Gen Nnamdi Okore-Affia
Brig-Gen Nnamdi Okore-Affia who hails from Arochukwu in Abia state was born on the 15th day of January, 1959 in Bonn, Germany.
He had his primary education at the University Staff School; Nsukka from 1966 – 1972 and proceeded to St. Theresa’s College, Nsukka where he obtained West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1977
He graduated in Political Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1981 and was mobilized and deployed to Lagos state for the National Youth Service Corps programme in August 1981. He did his NYSC Primary Assignment at the Headquarters, Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police, and Lagos. He was commissioned into the Nigerian Army as a Lieutenant on the 1st November, 1982. He was promoted Captain in November, 1986, Major in 1991, Lieutenant Colonel in 1996, Colonel in 2002 and Brigadier-General in 2008.
Gen Okore-Affia, a member of Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) has attended many in-service courses both within and outside Nigeria. The courses include:
Direct Short Service Commission, Course 10 (Jan – May 1983)
Young Officers’ Course (Infantry) 51 Jan – April, 1986
Specialised Warfare 3rd August – Nov 1986
Young Officers’ Course (Education) 14 (Aug – Nov 1987)
United States Defence Institute of International Legal Studies Executive Seminar July 2002
Nigerian Institute of management Leadership Development Programme – April 2009.
Gen Okore-Affia gained admission for a post-graduate study at Tai Solarin University of Education in 2007 and obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Education in 2008.
He has served the Army in the following units: HQ Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police(NYSC) Sept.’81 – Jul. ’82; Institute of Army Education (IAE): Nov ’82 – Sep ’83; HQ Nigerian Army Education, Sep ‘83 – Mar ‘92; HQ 9 Motorised Infantry Brigade, Mar 92 – Jun 96; Nigerian Military School, Zaria, Jul 96 – Apr 97; Command Day secondary School, Abuja, Apr 97 – Mar 00; Army Headquarters Department of Army Training and Operations Mar 00 – Mar 03; Nigeria Defence Academy, Mar 03 - Aug 03; Nigerian Army School of Education, Aug 03 – Nov 04; Army Headquarters Garrison, Nov 04 – May 06; HQ 81 Division, Nigerian Army May 06 – Feb 07; HQ 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Feb 07 – Feb 08; Institute of Army Education (IAE) Feb 08 – Aug 2011.
An industrious officer and gentleman, he has held several appointments in the Army notably
Assistant Public Relations Officer
Research Officer
Staff Captain ‘A’
Military Assistant to Commandant NAEC
Chief Education Officer
Senior Instructor (Education)
Lecturer
Registrar
Chief Instructor
Assistant Director Army Education
Director
He has also held the following extra-regimental appointments in the following capacities namely
Camp Commandant NYSC Lagos State 1992 (1st and 2nd tiers)
Member Federal Capital Territory NYSC Governing Board 2005 – 2006
Member NYSC National Honours Award Committee 1997 – 2008
In August, 2011, Brig-Gen Nnamdi Okore-Affia was appointed Director-General, National Youth Service Corps by the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces thus making him the 15th Chief Executive of the Scheme. He is happily married with children and enjoys jogging, swimming and weightlifting.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
ABOUT THE SCHEME
The NYSC scheme was created in a bid to reconstruct, reconcile and rebuild the country after the Nigerian Civil war. The unfortunate antecedents in our national history gave impetus to the establishment of the National Youth Service Corps by decree No.24 of 22nd May 1973 which stated that the NYSC is being established "with a view to the proper encouragement and development of common ties among the youths of Nigeria and the promotion of national unity".
As a developing country. Nigeria is further plagued by the problems attendant upon a condition of under development, namely; poverty. mass illiteracy, acute shortage of high skilled manpower (coupled with most uneven distribution of the skilled people that are available), woefully inadequate socioeconomic infrastructural facilities, housing. Water and sewage facilities, road, healthcare services, and effective communication system. . Faced with these almost intractable problems, which were further compounded by the burden of reconstruction after the civil war, the government and people of Nigeria set for the country, fresh goals, and objectives aimed at establishing Nigeria as:
A united, strong and selfreliant nation
a great and dynamic economy
a land of bright and full opportunities for all citizens
The government and people of Nigeria are not aware that sound and patriotic leadership is a precondition for the rapid social and economic development of the country. As a nation, Nigeria has been less fortunate in the kind of leadership that emerge to govern the affairs of the country in the period immediately after independence, a leadership whose achievements notwithstanding, was none the less ill-prepared. and generally not properly motivated to tackle the problems of socioeconomic under development, in the interest of the country as a whole.
There is no gain saying the fact that the future of any country depends on the youths. The youths of Nigeria acknowledge this fact, and have consistently laid claim to the nation's leadership.
While one may give credence to the saying that leaders are born, not made, one must also concede to the fact that leadership in a modem society requires a certain degree of preparation and orientation before the assumption of that role.
The universities and other institutions of higher learning are normally expected to be training ground for future leaders, except that, as we are all aware, these institutions are first and foremost committed to the advancement of learning and knowledge, training of people for good citizenship. Little wonder that the products of these institutions have been accused of being too elitist in their outlook, of not identifying with the plight of common man, and of inability to appreciate predicament of the vast majority of our people who live in the rural areas.
It was the need to look beyond the immediate present and to think of the future leadership of the country that necessitated the mobilisation of certain categories of our youths through the National Youth Service Corps Scheme. This was done with a view to giving them the proper guidance and orientation relevant to the needs of the country. The National Youth Setvice Corps Decree No. 24 which has now been repealed and replaced by Decree 51 of 16th June 1993, was then formally promulgated.
The purpose of the scheme is primarily to inculcate in Nigerian Youths the spirit of selfless service to the community, and to emphasize the spirit of oneness and brotherhood of all Nigerians, irrespective of cultural or social background. The history of our country since independence has clearly indicated the need for unity amongst all our people, and demonstrated the fact that no cultural or geographical entity can exist in isolation.
VISION AND MISSION
- VISION STATEMENT
To develop a sound and result oriented organization that is strongly committed to its set objectives particularly those of national unity and even development. An organization that is well motivated and capable of bringing out the best qualities in our youths and imparting in them the right attitude and values for nation-building. An organization that serves as a catalyst to national development, and a source of pride and fulfillment to its participating graduate youthsMission Statement
To build a pragmatic organization that is committed to its set objectives with the ultimate goal of producing future leadership with positive national ethos-Leadership that is vibrant, proud and committed to the unity and even development of the Nigeria State.
To be at the fore front of National development efforts, as well as serve as a profitable platform for imparting in our youths values of nationalism, patriotism, loyalty and accountable leadership.
To raise the moral tone of our youths by giving them opportunity to learn about high ideals of national achievement, social and cultural improvement.
To develop in our youths attitude of mind acquired through shared experience, and suitable training which would make them more amenable to mobilization in the national interest.
To ensure Nigerian youths acquire the spirit of self-reliance, a reliable source of economic empowerment and effective participation in nation building.
To develop an organization that is alive to its responsibilities and responsive to the needs of the country.
NYSC Mobilization Time Table For 2014 Batch A
NYSC Mobilization Time Table For 2014 Batch A
S/NO Event Date
1 Registration of Foreign-trained Nigerian Graduates9th December, 2013 - 14th February, 2014
2 Submission of Masterlist. Screening/Vetting by Mobilization Officers.6th - 11th January, 2014
3 Coding by ICT Department.6th - 17th January, 2014
4 Delivery of Preliminary Printouts to Mob Dept/CPIs20th - 22nd January, 2014
5 Return of Corrected Printouts by Institutions to Mobilization Dept.29th - 31st January, 2014
6 Correction of errors and printing of call-up letters by ICT Dept.3rd - 23rd February, 2014
7 Sorting and Packaging of Call-up letters by ICT Dept.24th - 28th February, 2014
8 Delivery of Call-up letters to Institutions / NYSC Secretariats3rd - 5th March, 2014
9 2014 Batch ‘A’ Orientation Course11th March - 1st April, 2014
S/NO Event Date
1 Registration of Foreign-trained Nigerian Graduates9th December, 2013 - 14th February, 2014
2 Submission of Masterlist. Screening/Vetting by Mobilization Officers.6th - 11th January, 2014
3 Coding by ICT Department.6th - 17th January, 2014
4 Delivery of Preliminary Printouts to Mob Dept/CPIs20th - 22nd January, 2014
5 Return of Corrected Printouts by Institutions to Mobilization Dept.29th - 31st January, 2014
6 Correction of errors and printing of call-up letters by ICT Dept.3rd - 23rd February, 2014
7 Sorting and Packaging of Call-up letters by ICT Dept.24th - 28th February, 2014
8 Delivery of Call-up letters to Institutions / NYSC Secretariats3rd - 5th March, 2014
9 2014 Batch ‘A’ Orientation Course11th March - 1st April, 2014
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