NYSC Kogi Editorial & Publicity CDS

05/11/2023

Education CDS Group Organizes First-Ever Inter-School Quiz Competition In Adavi Local Govt

In a bid to foster a cordial relationship among schools and promote personal and intellectual growth, the Education Community Development Service (CDS), group in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, organized an unprecedented inter-school quiz competition for secondary schools students.

The event, which took place on Friday 3rd November 2023, marked a significant milestone for Adavi Local Government Area as it was the very first competition of its kind held in the region.

The CDS President, corps member Aribifo Babs Ademola, said the competition focused on academic improvement, and fostering good relationships in the education environment, while promoting the significance of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to nation building. He urged the participants to learn from each other.

The CDS President, acknowledging the importance of education as the foundation for a prosperous future, urged participating students to channel their efforts into their academic pursuits while commending all the schools that took part in the competition.

Corps Member Ademola emphasized the need to study diligently and appreciate the transformative power of education. He added that the quiz competition did not only provide a platform for healthy competition among the schools but also served as an opportunity for students to develop essential life skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and composure under pressure.

A total of seven schools vied for the coveted title, with each school showcasing its intellectual prowess and competitive spirit. The schools include; Amazing Grace International College, Royal Shining School, Ason Model College, Mica Ogaminana, Gifted Hands School, UBE School, and Misbaun School all went head-to-head in a thrilling battle for champion.

Outshining their counterparts with their exceptional knowledge and strategic thinking, Ason Model College, Oziokutu Ogaminana claimed the first position. The outstanding performance of Ason Model Academy during the competition left spectators and participants in awe, showcasing the school's commitment to academic excellence, while Royal Shining School Nagazi Eba and Amazing Grace Int College Nagazi Uvete came second and third respectively.

As the first inter-school quiz competition in the region, this event will undoubtedly set a precedent for future academic engagements and ignite a renewed enthusiasm for educational excellence among the young generation in Adavi Local Government.

04/11/2023

KOGI: 2023 C-1

The management of the 2023 Batch C Stream 1 Orientation Course program at the NYSC Kogi State Orientation Camp appointed two prospective corps members from each platoon as hostel governors and assistant hostel governors on Saturday, November 4th. These appointments came after the individuals went through a series of interviews conducted by the Head of Camp Committees.

The primary responsibility of the hostel governors is to coordinate activities within their respective hostels. They will work closely with the camp management to ensure a seamless orientation course.

03/11/2023

Happy Birthday To NYSC Founding Father, Former Head Of State, General Dr. Yakubu Gowon GCFR At 89

03/11/2023

Are you are a certified SAED trainer?
Do you have a standard facility/workshop?
Are you willing to partner with NYSC in post camp SAED training of Corps members?
Hurry now to https://saed.nysc.org.ng to register. Portal is still open till Thursday 16th November, 2023

02/11/2023

KOGI 2023 C-1

First morning meditation at the NYSC Kogi State orientation camp, Kabba on Thursday 2nd November 2023.

The state coordinator, Pastor Mrs. Mofoluwaso Adebimpe Williams was on ground to present the first meditation to the prospective corps members on the topic: The NYSC Family.

The 2023 batch C stream 1 camp director, Mr. Abraham Amozua was also present to welcome the PCMs and encouraged them to keep to the camp rules and regulations for a seamless orientation course.

Source: Nysc Kogi State

02/11/2023

To All State/FCT PROs

Kindly repost this Advert calling for qualified SAED trainers with standard facilities in any of the 774 LGAs to hurry and register on the NYSC Integrated System NIS portal (https://saed.nysc.org.ng) to be part of SAED post camp training of Corps Members nationwide.

Repost on all your official, personal/social media platforms to give it a wider publicity in your location.

Thank you.

Olugele Ezechukwu
For: DPPR

01/11/2023

KOGI 2023 C-1

The 36 NYSC orientation camps nationwide was officially thrown open for the 2023 batch C stream 1 orientation course on Wednesday 1st of November 2023.

Prospective corps members arriving at the NYSC Kogi State permanent orientation camp in Kabba for the 2023 batch C stream 1 orientation course.

On arrival, they were warmly welcomed by course officials with a bottle of water and encouraged them to submit themselves for security check at the camp gate before entering the camp ground.

Each PCM was made to go for his or her BP check before proceeding for registration and documentation.

30/10/2023

30/10/2023

To Whom It May Concern 👌

26/10/2023

PHOTOS: In a bid to monitor the growth of Corps Members in the scheme skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development program, NYSC Kogi holds 4th quarter of SAED post-camp training sensitization.

20/10/2023

NYSC KOGI/ G-WORLD CORPORATION IN SYNERGY TO TRAIN STUDENTS ON SKILLS ACQUISITION, OTHERS

The Management of NYSC in Kogi State have gone into partnership with G-WORLD Corporation to sensitize and train secondary school students in Kogi State on the need to acquire skills and other leadership training that will prepare them ahead of the challenges in the global space.

In a chat with the NYSC Lokoja Local Government Inspector, Mr. Ezekiel Ohinoyi on Thursday 19th October, 2023, at the Lokoja CDS ground, he affirmed that the NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, Pst. (Mrs) Mofulowaso Adebimpe Williams has duly approved the participation of corps members in the project and the need to join their voices by providing the needed support essential to achieving the goals of the project.

He urged the corps members that will participate to be good ambassadors of the scheme, and as agent of change, impacting the society positively through their voices and community development projects.

While addressing corps members, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of G-World Corporation, Miss Kadiri Gift noted that in the fast-paced and interconnected world, millions of people face numerous challenges and opportunities to navigate the complexity of the digital age successfully, and the need to prepare younger generation ahead of the task are very crucial.

Gift said G-WORLD Corporation is committed to various responsibilities of helping individuals below the age of 25 years, promoting an interactive moment with them, fostering business ideas, and monetizing skills, providing tips on thriving in this digital age and ultimately building a future of endless possibilities.

She confirmed that corps members are more important in the job of nation-building, stressing that she is confident the corps members would assist the organization in achieving the set goals for the project based on their successful antecedents and impact on the younger generation in society.

18/10/2023

Kogi state is one of the best States to serve in Nigeria,No doubt.

Listen to our corps members experience, as NYSC Kogi Editorial And Publicity CDS Group unveils our first podcast.

Follow us as we take you round Kogi State (confluence of opportunities) Under the leadership of our Mother, Chief Executive Officer, NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, Pst. Mrs. Mofulowaso Adebimpe Williams.

Keep watching.......

16/10/2023

NYSC Kogi Organizes SAED/ICT Technical Training For Local Govt Inspectors

The National Youths Service Corps in Kogi State has organized SAED/ICT technical training for its Local Government Inspectors to leverage innovation and increase productivity in their work environments.

The programme was held on Monday 16th of October 2023, at the NYSC Secretariat, Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.

Speaking at the event, the NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, Pst (Mrs) Mofulowaso Adebimpe Williams, said that the technical training is highly imperative as the scheme moved the SAED Module into the integrated system, and will be adopted as the fifth cardinal programme of the NYSC soon.

Pastor Williams affirmed that the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme, SAED, has over the years, given the scheme more credibility in the country and the need to improve it to meet the current realities is very important. She urged the LGIs to intensify general meetings with corps members and solidify CDS/SAED activities in their respective Local Governments.

The NYSC Boss charged the LGIs to think beyond the box and be innovative due to emerging challenges and encourage their corps members to execute meaningful group CDS projects that the community can benefit from.

In her address, the Assistant Director, SAED, Mrs. Patience Eguaikhaide who was the facilitator of the training, confirmed that the SAED programme has played a critical role in the lives of the corps members, evidently ensuring the promotion of self-reliant, as well as creating wealth among youths during and after the service year.

Mrs. Eguaikhide stated that the newly developed SAED Module will facilitate adequate documentation and availability of needed information, such as type of skills, number of participants, duration of the training, area of training, and empowerment.

Highlights of the event were the introduction of the newly inaugurated SAED link on LGIs Handles, and Enlightenment on steps for login, among others.

Present at the event were the NYSC AD/CD&R, Mr . S. O Adewoye, AD/CDS, Mr . Amodu Olurotimi, AD/CIM, Mr. Amozua Abraham and AD/PRS, Barrister Olayinka Obisesan. Others include heads of Branches and Units as well as Zonal Inspectors.

15/10/2023

To Whom It May Concern!

15/10/2023

ONLINE REGISTRATION TIPS

1. NYSC Registration Portal is open, visit (www.nysc.org.ng) and click on the active link to register.

2. If you are registering for the first time, click on "Fresh Registration" link.
If you were deployed in previous Batches and did not report to camp, click on "Revalidation link" to revalidate.

3. If you have registered previously and did not complete your Registration, click "Login Here" to continue your Registration with your Username and Password.

4. Do not thumbprint by proxy.
Digital Persona U.are.U 4500 finger print reader is the specification for thumb print.

5. Upload a clear passport photograph properly dressed. Note that the uploaded passport photograph will be on your Certificate of National Service and Exemption Certificate. Do not upload passport photograph putting on NYSC crested vest. Passport Photograph cannot be changed after Camp Registration.

6. Apply for Name Correction, spelling errors and rearrangement.

7. Date of Birth, Date of Graduation and Course of Study will be on Certificate of National Service and Exemption Certificate.
Ensure your details are correct. You cannot correct any of these details after Camp Registration.

8. Apply for Correction of Date of Birth, Name, Course of Study, Class of Degree, Qualification on your dashboard.

9. The portal is also open for Foreign trained graduates and part-time graduates.

10. PCMs who are serving in the Armed Forces should indicate and upload necessary documents during Online Registration.

11. Married female PCMs are to upload marital documents during Online Registration.

14/10/2023

Corps Members Attend NEPC Capacity Building Workshop In Lokoja

Corps Members in Kogi State were part of the recently organised capacity building workshop by the Nigerian Export Promotional Council, NEPC, in collaboration with the Central Bank Of Nigeria, CBN, Nigerian Shippers' Council and Standard Organization of Nigeria, for MSMEs and youths in Kogi state.

The workshop with the theme "Enhancing Non-Oil Export Development: A technical Support for MSMEs and Youth in Kogi State", was held at the CBN in Lokoja on Wednesday 11th October, 2023.

Speaking at the workshop, NEPC Kogi State Coordinator, Mrs Amina Abdumalik, said the essence of the workshop, is to exchange valuable insights with the MSMEs and youths in crafting a roadmap that will pave way for a thriving economy, supporting non-oil export development, to attract partnerships.

She affirmed that the vision and responsibilities of NEPC is to make the non-oil export sector a significant sector, promoting the development and diversification of Nigeria's export trade, while assisting in the development of export related industries in Nigeria, amongst others.

Mrs Abdumalik reiterated that NEPC firmly believes the survival of Nigeria as a nation depends on non-oil export, and this constitute part of the reason the council keep supporting shippers and exporters in the country.

Also speaking , the CBN Branch Controller, Mr A. I Sule, represented by Mr Hassan Dauda, stated that Kogi state is endowed with many natural resources by God to thrive and the time has come to explore non-oil export products in the State.

Mr Edwin Ignatius, a member of the NSC, Lokoja who presented a paper on "Checklist of Technical Services of the Shippers Council that would be Beneficial to Prospective Non-oil cargo Shipments", said the council has been helping prospective exporters on ways to make plans and avoiding loss of expenses on consignments.

He added that NSC is working with relevant authorities to regulate charges given to exporters, resolving export issues, refunding illegal charges, their involvement and responsibility regarding issues of natural occurrences affecting the consignments of exporters.

However, Mr Edwin encouraged the MSMEs and corps members interested in exporting business, to follow necessary procedures, such as registering with NEPC, certified by NEPC, and having all necessary documents so as to enjoy the privileges and benefits provided.

Presenting his paper on "The Trade Monetary System (TMS)", Mr Victor Adewoye, said the TMS is an online digital platform designed by the CBN for exporters to apply for forex and acquire trade funds.

He noted that the essence of the system is focused on simplifying data exchange between stakeholders in the trade chain. He therefore, encouraged the public to get familiar with the system, leverage on the opportunity, maximize it and enjoy the benefits and privileges.

A Corp Member, Praise Jonathan who is into footwear making and clothing was given the privilege to advertise and promote his business during the workshop.

The NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, Pst (Mrs). Mofulowaso Adebimpe Williams was ably represented by Lokoja Zonal Inspector, Mr. Etsu Muazu Idris, at the workshop.

12/10/2023

KOGI 2022 B-2 P.O.P

Add Value To Society With Skills Acquired During Service Year- Pst Williams Tells Passing Out Corps Members
...... as NYSC Kogi discharges 613 Batch 'C' stream one corps members
....... Ukeme, Corps Editor-In-Chief, others receive award, commendations letters


The NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, Pst. (Mrs) Mofulowaso Adebimpe Williams has charged the 2022 Batch 'C' stream one passing out corps members to add more value to the society with the entrepreneurship and leadership skills they acquired during their one-year mandatory national service.

Pst. Williams stated this while addressing the corps members on Thursday 12th of October, at NYSC Secretariat, Lokoja, the Kogi State Capital. She urged the 613 corps members released from service in Kogi State to keep contributing their quota to nation-building.

While congratulating the passing out corps members for their commitment, dedication, sacrifice, and contribution to the development of the country, the State Coordinator said she is optimistic that they would take over every sector in Nigeria to make absolute positive changes.

She also advised the corps members to keep their Certificate of National Service, CNS safe as the scheme will not reprint lost or spoiled certificates as the case may be.

Highlighting the success and achievements of 2022 BATCH 'C' STREAM 1 Corps Members, Pst. Williams recounted that they've contributed wonderfully well during the last general elections, the NYSC 50th anniversary celebrations and environmental sanitation exercises among other developmental projects executed through community development service in the state.

The excited NYSC Boss who said she was proud and already missing the passing out corps members, prayed for their success as they joined other ex-corps members in the country. She also cautioned them against night journey after collecting their CNS.

Highlights of the event was the presentation of a certificate and commendation letter to the Best Passing Out corps member, Christiana UKEME Ekpo (KG/22C/0412), for kitting, setting three inmates free, donating writing materials, and sanitary towels to schools. While Hassan Ibraheem (KG/22C/0118) also received a certificate and commendation letter and Oyakale Taiwo Folusho, the Lokoja Local Government Corps Laison Officer (KG/22C/0177) and Oladeru Eniola Esther, (KG/22C/ 1936) the Kogi Kopa Magazine Corps Editor received commendation letters for their outstanding performance and contributions to the community and the scheme.
One minute silence was also observed for corps member Sabo Abdullahi (KG/22C/2488) who lost his life during active service to the country in the state.

Present at the event were the Monitoring Officer from NYSC/NDHQ, Mrs Amina Aliyu, the state director, National Orientation Agency, Mr Patrick, the state coordinator, Generation for societal Change, Mr. Lawrence and the National Orientation Agency public relations officer, Mr. Michael Adejoh and other NYSC staff.

07/10/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

RE: NYSC TRUST FUND (NYSCTF) 2023: BOOST YOUR BUSINESS DREAMS....

The attention of NYSC Management has been drawn to the above fake advertisement making the rounds, especially on the social media.

Management wishes to state emphatically that the advertisement is not from the National Youth Service Corps. It is the handiwork of fraudsters bent on defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians, particularly serving and ex-Corps Members of their resources.

The NYSC Trust Fund is still awaiting Mr President's assent. Therefore the existence of an NYSC Portal and link to register for the fund is only a ruse. When the Trust Fund is passed into Law, modalities to access the fund shall be officially made known to Nigerians through the print and electronic media as well as NYSC official handles in the social media, among others.

Please, do not fall prey to fraudsters.

Eddy Megwa fnipr
Director, Press and Public Relations
For: Management

Source: NYSC DHQ

06/10/2023

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Source: NYSC DHQ

05/10/2023

Happy World Teacher's Day To All Our Gallant Corps Members Contributing Their Quota To Education System In Nigeria

03/10/2023

More Photos From The Nigeria At 63 Independence Day Unity Walk

01/10/2023

NIGERIA AT 63: NYSC, NEW TRIBE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH UNITY WALK IN KOGI STATE

By' Thomas Abidoye

Corps members in Kogi State on Sunday 1st October joined other Nigerians to celebrate Nigeria's 63rd Independence Anniversary with a Unity Walk in Lokoja, the Kogi State Capital.

Addressing hundreds of corps members and NYSC officials during the walk, the Special Assistant to Kogi State Governor on Concepts and Actualisation, Hon. (Mrs) Iretidola Akinrowo Ojekhoa , congratulated the corps members for their commitment to the nation, and for believing in one Nigeria through their various contributions to nation building at all levels.

She affirmed that the purpose of celebrating the 63rd independence anniversary of Nigeria is to rekindle Nigerians' hope in the country. Hon. Akinrowo added that participants are deemed fit to participate because they believe in Nigeria and it is going to get better.

The SA, who is the leader of the New Tribe, 'a Movement For New Nigeria' in Kogi State, emphasized that nobody will make Nigeria great except the youths and those who have passion for Nigeria. She charged youths to always promote peace and unity in the country while joining hands with the government to build a nation every Nigerian will be proud of.

Also speaking at the event, the NYSC Lokoja Local Government Inspector, Mr. Ezekiel Ohinoyi stated that the essence of the unity walk is to mark the oneness, unity in diversity, and freedom of Nigeria in the last 63 years of her independence.

Mr. Ohinoyi urged corps members to always contribute their quota to the development of the nation in all sectors, emphasizing that the 63 years of independence and the unity of the country are worth celebrating.

The unity walk started from Kogi State Government House where corps members moved in procession to the Maigari of Lokoja Palace, where the Secretary of Lokoja Traditional Council prayed for the corps members, the NYSC Scheme, the convener and the country at large.

Other NYSC officials present at the event was the Assistant Director, Community Development Service (CDS), Mr. Amodu Oluwarotimi Ibilola who represented the NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, Pst. Mrs. Mofoluwaso Adebimpe Williams, the Zonal Inspector, Lokoja Zone, Mr. Etsu Muazu Idris, among Others.

01/10/2023

Happy Independence Day And New Month To All NYSC Family

01/10/2023

UKEME SENSITIZES GIRLS ON FEMALE HYGIENE AT GYB MODEL SCIENCE SECONDARY SCHOOL, LOKOJA

……organized free genotype test.
...gave out 144 free sanitary towels

By: Gidigbi Olamilekan

Ukeme Christy Esq, a corps member (KG/ 22C/0412 ) who is rounding up her National Service in a couple of days has given out 144 free Sanitary Towels and also conducted free genotype test for female students of GYB Model Science Secondary School, Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.

The event which took place on Friday 29th September 2023 was witnessed by the NYSC Kogi State Coordinator Pastor Mrs Mofoluwaso Adebimpe Williams, the Assistant Director, Community Development Service, Mr. Amodu Olurotimi, the Principal of the school, Mr Godwin Yakubu, Chief Magistrate Eleojoh Audu, Director, Personnel Management, Kogi State Judicial Service Commission and Mr Divine Favour, a medical lab scientist from the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State.

Speaking during the sensitization, the NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, described Ukeme as a highly focused and determined corps member. Pastor Williams who emphasized repeatedly on the role of the a girl child in the society, said “Girls have to be clean, presentable and maintain excellence at all times”.

She stated that girls should not try to be like the boys, rather they should embrace the uniqueness of their personalities.
The coordinator stressed on the fact that the girl child should maximize the educational opportunities they have and commended the management of the host school for the welcoming environment and serenity that is conspicuous to even the blind.

Sensitizing the female students and corps members present on the importance of genotype and Blood grouping, Mr Divine Favour said
“You must not be blinded by love when you want to pick a partner” according to him, “you must check your medical compatibility before taking your final decision. He educated the students on the kind of genotype one needs to have in order to be medically accredited for marrying a certain person.
“AA and AA can get married, AS and AC cannot because AC is also similar to Sickle Cell.

Mr. Divine also told them the various blood groupings, including those that can donate blood to everyone and those that cannot.
Chief Magistrate Aleojoh Audu who spoke on the topic “THE HEIGHTS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL; A STROLL IN THE PARK, used an
analogy of five friends who had a leveling field to play with three grasping their future from a young age and the other two turned out not being able to meet the required standard of being well off in the society to drive home her point.

She emphasized on the need to make plans and add value. She highlighted three key determinants that can help an individual to achieve his or her goals. as “Planning, Determination and keeping the right association”

According to her , “Eagles don’t play with chickens, don't move with people who don't have ambitions”

Corps member Ukeme Christy Esq also gave a practical example of how to administer the sanitary towel. She explained the importance of hygiene during and after the female monthly flow, stressing that they should always dispose of sanitary towels in the appropriate manner.

Mr Godwin Yakubu, the Principal of the school in his closing remarks, said his school is always open to life changing and mental advancement programmes like that of corps member Ukeme. He thanked the NYSC Kogi State coordinator and the corps members in attendance. He noted “You can’t be a model unless there is abundance of mentorship” thereby stressing that GYB Model Science Secondary School is indeed a model School.

The State Coordinator, Pastor M A Williams later unveiled and distributed one hundred and forty- four pieces of Sanitary towels and writing materials to the female students in attendance.

01/10/2023

We Are Back To Work 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️