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The Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, has congratulated Nigerians as the country clocks its 61st independence, urging the Federal Government to dwell more on youth-related programs and policies. "This day is a special day for Nigeria and Nigerians. We congratulate ourselves and President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR for his one Nigeria pursuit, which has brought us thus far".

The President, Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, Blessing Akinlosotu who made this known in a press release signed by his Special Assistant on media relations, Emmanuel Daudu, noted that the federal government should look inward and fashion out the best measures to curb unemployment.

"I urge the federal government to route around the youths with programs and policies that would give the youth a sense of belonging. The youths should be engaged in politics, should be given opportunities to handle political offices in all levels of government, and be involved in the three tiers of government. If the government can look into this and adhere to these yearnings, I think Nigeria would be a better place", Akinlosotu said.

Reacting to insecurity, he lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his resilience in fighting insecurity stressing that the best way to fight the menace is by providing the youth an enabling environment that would make them see no benefit in hurting their own country.

However, Akinlosotu advised the youths to continue believing in the country stating that better days are just ahead.

Happy Independence Celebration!

61st independence: Venezuelan Ambassador to Nigeria celebrates with Nigerians, Congratulates Buhari



The Venezuela Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador David Nieves Velásquez Caraballo has joined Nigerians in celebrating her independence, congratulates President Muhammadu Buhari.



His Excellency, Ambassador David Nieves Velásquez Caraballo convened this today in a congratulatory message signed by his media aide, Emmanuel Daudu.

According to the message, Ambassador David Nieves Velásquez Caraballo appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for the sustainable diplomatic bond between Venezuela and Nigeria, stating that his administration has contributed a lot for the mutual benefit of both countries.

"Venezuela congratulates President Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria celebrates its 61st Independence and congratulations to Nigerians", he said.


Ambassador David Nieves Velásquez Caraballo further wished Nigeria higher heights affirming that Nigeria is a great country endowed with massive resources.

CYMS writes Buhari, described Araraume's appointment as NNPC Chairman a welcome development

The Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitisation (CYMS) has described the recent appointment of Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume as the NNPC ltd Board Chairman as a welcome development for the Igbos, youth and Nigerian at large.

The CYMS also urged Mr President to disregard articles emanating from unpatriotic and disgruntled elements who claims the Isiebu, Isiala Mbano born political heavyweight will take advantage of his new position to cause crisis in the Imo State, involve in anti party and power tussel ahead of next generation Election.

The CYMS made this statement in an official appreciation letter to Mr President signed by its Director General, Mr Obinna Nwaka.

The letter in full reads: CYMS/HQ/SH.CNC/02 26/09/ 2021.

His Excellency,
Muhammadu Buhari GCFR
The President,
Federal Republic of Nigeria
State House, Abuja.

Your Excellency Sir,

APPRECIATION LETTER ON THE APPOINTMENT OF SENATOR IFEANYI GODWIN ARARAUME AS THE BOARD CHAIRMAN OF NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD (NNPC)

Our organization, Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS) as an evaluation, monitoring and mobilization body assisting the Federal government has over the years been active in prompt delivery of its mandate effectively apart from other function such analyzing & promoting the Federal government policies, programs and activities under your leadership.
Your Excellency Sir, may it interest you to know that our organization with chapter across the States of the Federation does not only carry out programmes in line with youth development but also evaluate the strength, activities, capacities and commitment of politicians / leaders from their respective state in respect to National interest.

In view with the above, the entire officials of our great organization commend you for the boldness to constitute the NNPC ltd Board which appointment of Senator Ifeanyi Araraume as the Chairman has reawakened the consciousness of Nigerians that you are a man of honour who is desirous to strengthen our oil sector.

1. The appointment is not just a testament of his doggedness, but experience, grassroots presence and a great social & political influencer in the State and region at large with an impressive intimidating consistence record in every electioneering season.

2. Senator Ifeanyi Araraume is a philanthropist, successful businessman who has remained steadfast in his quest on supporting good governance irrespective of political affiliation, interest and differences since his journey into politics.

3. It has been pellucid that the opportunity shall encourage him more to mobilize the masses to support and key into your change mantra vision without getting himself involve in political crisis, power tussle or anti government activities as earlier peddled by some unpatriotic and disgruntled elements.

4. The first and new NNPC Ltd Board Chairman, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume is a detribalized Nigerian that has a surviving political structure under his care who beliefs so much in his simple ideology which are empowerment, good governance, security, loyalty and resilient spirit.

5. Senator Ifeanyi Araraume an Imo born from Isiala Mbano LGA is a contented and a reserved political heavy weight who is not loquacious or allows power to intoxicate him. He left a positive indelible impact on the lives of the people from Imo North Senatorial District following his impressive performance at the national assembly when he served as a Senator of the Federal republic of Nigeria.

Your Excellency, Mr. President, this appointment is timely especially now the Imolites and South Easterners are clamoring for more of sense of belonging in the center political space, policy formulation, empowerment and juicy appointment to douse the tension by aggrieved sets who has been grumbling on marginalization and nepotism thereby capitalizing on those factors to cause unnecessary restiveness in the State and region.

We are optimistic that the NNPC Ltd Board Chairman, Distinguish Senator Ifeanyi Araraume with his antecedent shall work in line with the objectives of the Corporation, your principles and afford him greater opportunity to add value in the system, bring in more Federal image to the South East region, ensure peaceful co- existence, creation of more employment opportunity and empowerment of the teeming youth.

Your Excellency, we are convinced that this appointment comes from your heart following your due diligence and recent visit to Imo State with sole aim to assist you and the Federal government at large to attend to some burning issues in the South including facilitation of infrastructural developmental in particular to create an enabling environment in the States.

In conclusion, Your Excellency, appointment of Distinguish Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume as the NNPC Ltd Chairman is a blessing to the Igbo nation, a welcome development by the youth, a clear evidence that you are not biased and finally another great reason the good people from South will continuing to support your administration.

God bless you Mr. President,
God bless Federal republic of Nigeria.

Yours sincerely,
Comrade Obinna Nwaka
Director General

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By Maryam Aminu- Jigawa


Youth & Civil Society Coalition for Development, YCSCD, has commenced a three days training workshop for one thousand five hundred (1,500) career masters selected across junior and senior secondary schools in Jigawa state with the theme: "Guidance and Counselling, Basic Digital Literacy".


The opening ceremony which was held at the Sir Ahmadu Bello Hall, Jigawa state secretariat complex Dutse, Jigawa State was crowded with men of timbers and caliber across all spheres of life.

The President of the organization, Comr. Aminu Aminu while giving his opening remarked emphasized that the role of guidance and counseling can't be overemphasized pointing out that there is a need to revive the unit in our education system if the country wants to make its younger generation a priority to getting career selection guidance right for essential national development.

Speaking at the event, the immediate past Controller General of the Nigerian Custom,
Muhammad Babandede MFR Rtd noted that there is a need for Self respect and self-esteem of the Nigerian students pointing out that teachers/lecturers should inculcate Social and emotional intelligence on their students.

However, Mal. Khashifu Abdullahi, CCIE, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, in his welcome address shared his story of how Muhammad Babandede counseled him which has birthed him to where he is today.

Inuwa who also represented the Hon. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isah Ali Ibrahim Pantami urged teachers to make efficient use of the knowledge to be acquired under these three days of training and pass it across to the students for a multiplier effect.

Earlier, the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency, Muhammad Badaru ably represented by the Commissioner for Education, Lawan Yunusa Dan Zomo appreciated the organisers of the event as he wished participants a wonderful learning exercise.

Also, the Chairman governing board, YCSCD, Elder Ayo Thomas, and the National Vice President, YCSCD, Mr. Martins Igwe while giving their goodwill messages thanked His Excellency, Muhammad Badaru for his immense contribution toward the staging of the event.

It is no longer a news that one of the leading NGOs in Akwa Ibom State has concluded it's empowerment program across the 31 LGAs in Akwa Ibom State where only women above 60 years benefited.

When fielding questions from the newsmen, the Founder / CEO of the organization, Ms Edidiong Akpan the motive behind the humanitarian service to only aged women, according to her, "many of these old women in the villages have no person looking after them and they lack strength to work in order to feed as a result of thier age, little money to buy food stuff like this is a big challenge, they need our attention and support".

Recall that same NGO during 2020 global lock down distributed palliatives worth millions of naira to the less privileged in a view to assist the Government to cushion the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic, though the recent engagement of women in all the LGAs appears to be the biggest, most stressful and emotional since the establishment of Didi Caution Foundation (DCF) in 2020.

The LGAs humanitarian tour and social works had Box of Love package that contains foodstuff, beverages, ingredients and a separate bag of rice to support the women.

The tour which started on 19th July 2021 ended on 13th August 2021 followed with a visitation to a popular orphanage home called Brand of Hope who also benefited from same gesture.

Edidiong Akpan, the Founder of Didi Caution Foundation and her team were showered with prayers from all visited beneficiaries ranging from old women across the LGAs and the orphanage home.

The beautiful humanitarian, Ms Edidiong Akpan who is also the CEO of Brite n Glow Skincare recently bagged an Award as the MOST SUPPORTIVE CEO OF THE YEAR by Ladi Bee Royal Empire at their Abuja Mega Street Dance Hall held in Abuja on Saturday 28th August 2021.

The Federal government has charged a former Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Adewale Abolurin and six others before the Federal High Court in Abuja for laundering N2.5billion. Other defendants in the case are Hakeem Adekunle Shittu, Akeem Ajasa Adeyinka, Gbemi Kehinde, Sanusi Yakubu Tofa, Aminu Lamu Yaji and Lamu Multi Services.

In one of the charges, Dr. Adewale Abolurin and another accused person, Hakeem Adewale Shittu were accused of directly transferring N2,493,188,840.00 from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Zenith bank Account No 1013280568. The duo were also accused of transferring the sum of N314,020,000.00 from the same Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Account with Zenith Bank to one VeronicaOdita with Zenith Bank account No: 1001121868 which they ought to have known or reasonably ought to have known to have formed part of proceeds of unlawful act to wit criminal breach of trust in respect of the funds of NSCDC thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 15(2) (b) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition)Act.2011, As Amended and punishable under Section 15(3) of the Act.





In another count, both Abolurin and Shittu were accused of transferring N390,218,375 from the NSCDC account with the Zenith Bank to the Zenith Bank Account of Olusegun Joshua Ogunkolo with Account No: 20885980277 which was a criminal breach of trust in respect of the funds of NSCDC punishable under Section 15(3) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act.

Another sum of N405,520,74.00 was also alleged to have been transferred from the NSCDC account with Zenith Bank to another Zenith bank operated by one Adewole Kokoyi. Hakeem Adewale Shittu was accused of receiving cash payment of $9,835,170USD being equivalent of N2,206,078,240.00 from one Adewale Samuel Kukoyi without going through a financial institution thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition )Act 2021. Hakeem Adewale Shittu in another count was also accused of making cash payment of $9,855,170 equivalent of N2,206,078,220 without going through a financial institution thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 5 (a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 as amended and in conjunction with Sections 16(1)(d) of the same Act and punishable under Section 16 (2) (b) of the same Act.

Dr. Adewale AbolurinFederal GovernmentNigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

...Bags Africa Community Award




The Nigerian Youth Ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary-General, Nigerian Youth Congress, Dr. Raymond Edoh has added another glorious feather to his feathers as he on Friday bagged the Africa Youth Community award in Abuja.











The Africa Youth Community 2021 Young Africa Leaders Conference with the theme: “Keys to Achieving the Africa we want” held at the NAF centre in Abuja went informative and as well, educative as Dr. Raymond Edoh anchored a security class and the role of youths in the Nigerian politics as one of the panelists.



The proposed two minutes talk as directed by the anchor wouldn’t end until fifteen minutes, yet the audience wouldn’t be fed up with the expository.

The young eloquent Dr. Raymond Edoh while speaking on the Nigerian Youth’s involvement in politics urged Nigerian Youths to always forecast a good end while going through tunnel times especially in politics.
“When you are talking about the solution
you don’t talk about the problem. You use the problem as a strategy
in getting the solution. Now, this is the solution. The solution is involvement. If in your locality they only picked someone and said you are the winner of this election and this person is not the winner of the election neither is he or her wanted by the generality of the masses in that constituency in question,
then you should get involved more. How do you get involved? You organize your team and apply to INEC to observe an election. So if you have a youth organization in your constituency you can write to INEC for electoral supervision. I think with that we will be able to correct that”.


Reacting to a question directed to him on security, he said, “the major challenge we have today on security in Nigeria is arms. Abuses of arms, how did this happen? After I respond to this question we would be paying a visit to other Service Chiefs. We would make our minds clear on what we need from them. For instance, I wanna talk about the importation of arms in Nigeria and their roles. First and foremost if you are a business person who deals in arms, before you take the step of bringing in these arms, you need to get an end-user so when you have this end user which means its an approval from the government that ok, you can bring these arms in as a business person. On my engagement with the customs in Lagos, for instance, I have seen a couple of containers of 40 feet loaded with arms seized by Nigeria Customs Service which I inspected personally myself. They were seized because their corporate process haven’t been taken by these businessmen.

“So what these guys do is they bring in these arms illegally to Nigeria without the end user’s certificate which is wrong and these arms are being seized by the Nigeria customs service. So now what happens to our security agencies? I think we would be following up with the Service Chiefs on helping us to make sure that this never happens because if we have three 40 feet containers loaded with arms and these arms get to the wrong hands, there is no way all of us here will be in peace. So I think people are not really getting to the root problem of security in Nigeria and the root problem is to make sure that when these arms get in because when someone is hungry, you can’t work, there is no way a criminal can function without ammunition. You can’t function when you don’t have a gun but the gun gives you a high level of functionality. I think we will be going in around the Service Chiefs to put it to them”, he added.



Highlights of the event were the presentation of an award on Dr. Raymond Edoh for his community developmental strides around youths in Africa.


Reacting to the gesture, he congratulated the organizers assuring them of his continuous support.
” I dedicate this award to the African youths”, he said.

Speaking further, he donated fifty (50) bags of Rice to participants at the event in a bid to encourage both the youths for availing themselves of such programs and the organisers for putting together such an international program.

Organisation (NFYO) and Michelles Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development have pledged their support for the ambition of Accord Party candidate, Dr. Godwin Maduka for the Anambra November 6 governorship election.

The group also called on everyone in Anambra State, especially women and youths to genuinely support Maduka to bring about meaningful transformation to the state.


The President of Nigeria Female Youth Organisation and founder of Michelle’s youth initiative for sustainable development, Amb. Princess Michelle Peter made the call during their “solidarity walk”, for Maduka in Abuja on Wednesday.

Amb. Princess Michelle Peter flanked by members of NFYO and others, said ” we have critically scrutinised those who are interested in the Anambra governorship race, among all of them, Dr. Godwin Maduka of the Accord Party stands out in terms of experience, leadership qualities, and care of the Ndi Anambra. He has demonstrated uncommon passion for the socio-economic development of Anambra State.



” We know that Maduka’s plan to become governor of Anambra state is not for the state’s money, not for fame and certainly not for power, but to lead the state out of democratic disadvantage. His plans for the state to turn into an industrial state”, she added.

She noted that “Let us not forget that before he decided to contest, Maduka has made a huge impact on the people of Anambra State, through his numerous philanthropic and humanitarian activities across the State. Some of his impactful projects include hospitals, churches, police academy, magistrate and high courts, primary and secondary schools, roads, bridges, and a world-class medical research facility on a 16-storey edifice at the centre of the town.



” We are convinced that Maduka will bring his international exposure to bear and bring about radical changes in key sectors of the Anambra economy such as health, education and also open up the State to the global economy”, the NFYO President stated.

She continued “considering all these we have come to realise that the Accord Party candidate, Dr. Godwin Maduka have what it takes to lead Anambra state to the promised land”.

“So we are dedicating our human and material resources to his ambition for the development of our people in Anambra state.

” As we embark on massive mobilization of women and youths in Anambra state, we also urge anyone interested in the growth of Anambra state, to support and vote the Accord Party candidate, Dr. Godwin Maduka in November 6th governorship election. We have the assurance that he will surely lead Anambra State to a greater height”.



Speaking further, she advised Anambra people to try new leaders instead of recycling old leaders that have clinched into power for year's without no dividends of democracy to the electorates

APM Sensitizes FCT Party Leaders And Candidates On Party Manifesto Against 2022 FCT Council Elections

The National Chairman of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) has charged party candidates for the FCT Area Councils’ Chairmanship and Councillorship elections to uphold the motto of the party, INTEGRITY SACRIFICE SERVICE.




He stated this on Thursday while declaring open a day sensitization program organized by the APM, FCT chapter for leaders and candidates of the party in FCT ahead of the 2022 FCT elections for the Area Council Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates on the provisions in the Manifesto and Constitution of the party to domesticate same in their campaigns for votes in February 2022. He reiterated that APM is a party that promotes inclusive participation of citizens regardless of tribal, religious, or ethnic affiliations and urged the candidates to imbibe the spirit of supporting the creation of an egalitarian society where equality and justice for all becomes the order of the day.


He assured the candidates of the support of the party at the national level to facilitate processes that would engender smooth campaigns and provide guidance towards ensuring victory at the polls in 2022 and beyond.

The National Chairman, Alh. Yusuf Dantalle further stressed that candidates must work hard to mobilize and sensitize electorates to participate in the ongoing Voter Registration and encourage them to go and register to obtain their Permanent Voters’ Card as it is the only weapon with which they can secure victory at the polls. He enjoined party leaders in the FCT to work with the candidates to work towards the party’s victory in the FCT.


Similarly, the National Secretary of the party, Mr. Ayodele Oyadeyi also emphasised the need for mobilization of electorates to acquire their voter’s card as well as assured candidates of the readiness of the National Secretariat to provide institutional support towards victory of the party in the 2022 FCT Area Council polls.


Resource person, Mrs. Rose Gyar
The resource person at the program, the National Treasurer and FCT Senatorial flag bear of the party in 2019 Mrs. Rose D. S. Gyar informed participants that it is important they understand the provisions in the manifesto in order to work in line with the aspirations of the party because they are the flag bearers of the party in the forthcoming elections therefore, they are representing the party and not their selves. She urged them to work as a team with a unified purpose to domesticate the provisions of the party manifesto in their campaigns and beyond, while also being in constant liaison with the party leadership for appropriate guidance towards promoting good governance and providing accountable leadership that is responsive to the yearnings of citizens.

She acknowledged the scarce resources at the disposal of the government to provide adequate services to the citizens but urged the candidates to leverage on the various strategies provided in the manifesto to stimulate creativity and innovation in order to surmount such challenges beginning from the campaigns.



Mrs. Gyar who is also an advocate of good governance, ethical behavioural change, and inclusive engagement and participation of citizens in governance to enhance service delivery by state actors through her organization, Global Centre for Human Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Development (GLOCHEED) did not hesitate to remind the candidates that their campaigns should be based on social contracting with the electorates rather than vote-buying. This she said would make them accountable to the electorates.

She also did not fail to remind them that the party would not hesitate to have the candidates sign a performance bond as a tool for appraisal, encouraging all candidates who are youths to take advantage of the opportunity given to them to represent the party and do what is right so that it will encourage more youths to engage in political processes to support good governance.



On the other hand, responding on behalf of the candidates, the AMAC Chairmanship candidate, Alhaji Bayero congratulated the party for providing such a platform for the candidates to have the opportunity to be informed and gain knowledge about the manifesto of the party and the expectation of the party from them as flag bearers.

He, however, solicited for more engagements in order to continue to share information, acquire knowledge and discuss challenges to surmount them together as a team that is bringing solace to the common man, appreciating the organizers of the programme especially the resource person for drumming into their ears that leadership is about sacrifice, responsiveness to the yearnings of the people, and accountability of stewardship.



He added that they would heed to the warning that electorates would use the same voters’ card used to vote them in to also use to recall them for non-performance.

During his vote of thanks, the APM FCT chairman, Mr. Thomas Akuson thanked all participants, the resource person, and the National Leadership of the party for putting the program together and promised that the party leadership in the FCT would work with the candidates to ensure victory at the polls but solicited for the institutional support and guidance of the National Leadership.

Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs to hold Economy Summit, Sept 14-15

By Bilkisu Aminu, Abuja


The Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs on Tuesday announced plans to organize a partnership economy summit to be held between September 14-15, 2021.

Sen. George Akume, the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, who was represented at the occasion by Amb. Anthonia Akpabio Ekpa, Phd. Permanent Secretary, made the disclosure at press briefing, said Summit would create four million jobs annually.

He disclosed that about 1,000 participants are expected at the event, stressing that it will hold in strict observance with COVlD-19 protocols.

He said the Summit with the theme: “Translating Global Goals to Local Businesses in Nigeria”, would hold at Abuja in partnership with a number of stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), National Orientation Agency, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) and SDG Nigeria as well as MYK Psymmons Solutions Limited to ensure a successful Summit.

“The essence of the upcoming Partnership Economy Summit scheduled for 14th and 15th September, 2021 is to ensure that we use the Universal Agenda 2030 and President Buhari’s vision of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty to build a Post-Covid -19 economy that is capable of addressing our present predicaments, an economy that is resilient and equipped to face future challenges” he added.

Speaking in her capacity as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Anthonia Ekpa, said the event is to ensure that the Ministry actively collaborates with the private sector to create employment for a large number of Nigerian Youths.

According to her, an alliance that the Summit would engender and unleash the Nigerians’ spirit of productivity, prosperity and excellence.

“We are more than ready to drive the synergy from a multi-stakeholder platform like the cooperation model of Partnership Economy for the Government, the Business sector and the Civil Society will create a renaissance economy with robust production capacity”. Amb Ekpa stated.

PRESS RELEASE BY THE COMMITTEE OF YOUTH ON MOBILIZATION AND SENSITISATION (CYMS) ON NEWS CENTERED ON OUR DIRECTOR (TONTO DIKEH) ON 9TH SEPTEMBER 2021

Fellow Nigerians, gentlemen and ladies, social media influencers, bloggers, and our esteemed followers on various handles on @cymsnigeria

We have been pushed as an organisation despite our activities and busy schedules on national development to react to stories making around the news and social media-centered on our adorable colleague, King Tonto Dikeh, the CYMS Director, Socials and Empowerment in National Headquarter.

The public figure, humanitarian, and celebrity is a committed, dedicated and hardworking official whose character and team working spirit is impressive, commendable, and worthy of emulation which every man would like to have as a wife.

Tonto Dikeh represents the light that adds colourful scenario in every environment she found her self, these few qualities among many make her a unique and extraordinary fellow no one can ever imagine.

We make it bold to say, we will always be thirsty for her happiness, see her progress, and advance in her career, though it is obvious that lovely single ladies with golden hearts most times find themselves in an unfortunate, unwanted & regretting situation, however, we are glad that Tonto Dikeh is never a palliative and will never be used as a giver lady.

Apart from beauty, she is a loyal, humble colleague that has the technical know-how to manage resources, emotions and contribute ideas.

She is a patriotic Nigerian and a law-abiding citizen whose state, Rivers State will always be proud to have as their illustrious daughter from Obio-akpor LGA.

Well, it is obvious that we are not just in a social world but we also live in a social media world with different social lives, mindsets, and most times hidden agendas but it will be ill, ugly, and disappointing if we behave like irresistible personalities on social media created by men like us to utilize without often acrimonious expression or causing a public disturbance.

CYMS is prompted to make this official statement on behalf of our officials, Members, and Volunteers across the Nigerian and in Diaspora based on concern that we are solidly behind our adorable colleague and we urge the media, interest groups, social media influencers, and the world to note that she has an image to protect and duty as an official in an organisation saddled with the responsibility of promoting peaceful coexistence, moral values, youth development, policies & programs of the Federal government.

In view of the above, we urge all our followers on @cymsnigeria both via Facebook, Twitter & IG, her fans, and the public to disregard any news packaged to tarnish her good image, cause her distraction, and emotional disorder.

Women naturally are emotional especially when they are moved by feelings but men shouldn't abuse or take advantage of it.

Women are created to always express their feelings, therefore they should be respected, loved, supported, mentored, pampered, and corrected when digressing in line with any agreement nor understanding.

No man should be encouraged to join the negative emotional conversation, issues, and engaging followers on Social Media as Judges of obsolete and soured relationships that couldn't survive its incubation period.

In conclusion, Tonto Dikeh is a kind of woman every man should desire to have as a wife, she is a God-fearing, caring, loving, and industrious lady per excellence.

Thanks and God bless you all

Comrade Obinna Nwaka,
Director-General,
Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitisation (CYMS)
09085222004
cymsnigeria@gmail.com
9/9/2021.

By Israel Daudu, Abuja

The Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs, CONYSSA under the Leadership of National President Amb. Ade Mario visited Ambassador Adekunle Abdul the CEO of Metro & Castle Ltd on Tuesday, 7th November 2021 at his office in Lekki, Lagos, Lagos State.


This was disclosed to journalists by Comrade Mal. Abdul S Abdul, the CONYSSA Lagos state
Public Relations Officer in the early hours of today stating that the Courtesy visit is part of CONYSSA's effort to bring in like minds and Notable Personalities with proven Capacity in Community Development and Experience in Security Affairs of the Country.

Mal. Abdul who described the visit as an interesting meeting and very educative one explained that the National President, Ambassador Ade Mario dwelled on the Aims, Objectives, and Goals of the organization.


Reacting to this, Ambassador Adekunle Abdul commended the efforts of the Leadership of CONYSSA for coming up with a massive initiative like this and sparing time to meet the people concern with the Security of life and properties of the Country.


Speaking further, he then drilled his point through different strategic and tactical approaches that would ease the operations of CONYSSA and equally be beneficial to every Nigerian.

He suggested that the organization develops its official website, where people can rate Police Stations, share their various experiences, complaints with the Police daily, publish it and make it accessible to every Nigerian including all the Heads of Different Police Departments and Divisions, and also the IG.

He said, being recognized by the Security Agencies is one thing, but the other important aspect is to get reviews from the Community which would also be a challenge to any Security Department that's under Performing or not Performing at all.


Regards to funding, he further explained that the organization needs to have a source of funding or income generation to function well.
He added that the Youth needs to be engaged with Attractive Skill Acquisitions and Empowerment with tools of the skill learned. He said, This would bring about sincere Commitment from the Youth, As a miscreant youth is a youth not engaged.

Recapping his speech, he assured CONYSSA of his persistent support disclosing that he would start by funding the development of its official site.

Highlights of the visit were the presentation of the letter of appointment as Board of Trustees which was anchored by the national coordinator Amb. Ade Mario.

The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) has conferred on Coach Marcellinus Anyanwu its Ambassador for his giant strides in football development across North and South of Nigeria.

Coach Marcelo as he's fondly called is the chief scout of Gulf United FC in Nigeria and also played a vital role in bringing the Dubai based football club to Nigeria and Africa to conduct its maiden scholarship program that has already allowed many young footballers to study and play football in USA and Canada.

The national publicity secretary (NFSC), Barrister Dominic Ehimare was full of praise for coach Marcelo while giving his remarks at the ceremony.

"Congrats to you Ambassador Marcello Anyanwu, a worthy friend. We the entire members of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) are proud of you. We look forward to a fruitful and positive working relationship with you as you go out there to represent our darling club in the world as a worthy ambassador.
God bless you."

The national chairman, (NFSC) Samuel O. Ikpea, Mni also added;

"You're a wise man and gentleman with a huge potential for football development in Nigeria."

Coach Marcellinus Anyanwu was fully decorated as he was presented to the press.


Reacting to the award, Coach Marcellinus Anyanwu reaffirmed his passion for grassroots football /sports development in Nigeria, "as a former coach of Arsenal soccer school Dubai, I will continue to use my international connection to lure investors to Nigeria.


"Am in touch with Benfica of Portugal to establish football soccer school in Nigeria.
My footballing pathway is a school of life that nurtures lads through football and the promotion of values such as respect, leadership, efforts, ambition, teamwork, and humanity.
'I salute NFSC for their faith in my potentials and I vowed to be a good Ambassador of football development in Nigeria

" Football unites different tribes in Nigeria and also unites the country by promoting peace, and unity in the society", he added.

Maryam Aminu, Abuja


The president Nigerian Youth Congress, Mr. Blessing Akinlosotu speaking on the 2021 International Youth Day calls the youth to transform the food system and sustain food.
He said hunger and malnutrition are on the rise. "Today, about 821 million-1 in 9 people are chronically undernourished, 1 in 3 people are malnourished and 1 in 8 adults suffer from obesity. And to end this hunger, the youths must be ready to transform and boost agricultural produce. The youthful age is our "strength/ energy age" so the youths are the only hope for massive agricultural produce that will not only solve our hunger today but it will give room for our future generation to meet food and healthy diet".


Mr. Blessing added that transforming our food system: youth innovation for human and planetary health will help to achieve goals 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 13 of the Sustainable Development Goals.

While speaking, he advised the youth to be more creative and innovative as youth innovation will help to bring about agriculture in its modern way to bring massive production and food sustainability.


Speaking also, Nasir Adhama, the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Youth and Student Affairs said "agriculture as a sector is so dear to President Muhammadu Buhari. Since he assumed office, he has been pushing hard for the agricultural sector and that's why the President suggested that as Nigerians we should grow what we eat and eat what we grow. Buhari has embarked on agricultural interventions that have so far become very central to Nigeria's economy as seen today.


"Adamawa has been on the forefront in developing various agricultural policies that have been implemented by the present administration. Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P. YES) was launched to support the youths for agricultural purpose", he added.


Dr. Yakubu Shendam, the Chairman Governing Board, while speaking with our correspondent,
suggested that for a good security network to exist, crisis in our rural areas must be solved.
"It's the rural areas that produce most of the food we eat yet they are faced with crisis. When they are in crisis, how can they produce and even think of ways to sustain such produce? So for food security and sustainability to exist, peace must be practiced", he said.




Speaking also, Dr. Bobby Moreo the representative of the Ambassador of South Africa to Nigeria made it known that South Africa is seriously working with youth organizations in Nigeria purposely for youth dialogue.
"Through this engagement, Nigeria and South Africa Youths will be able to tolerate, respect and unite as one for peace building. South Africa freedom won't be complete without the mention of Nigeria. South Africa is willing and ever ready to support Nigeria and her youths", he added.

UNESCO Laureate, Professor Bashiru Aremu, Professor Emeritus has Felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria , His Royal Highness, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso1, for his double honour as he received ICWLS Global Awards of Excellence while marking 93 years Birthday.

Professor Bashiru Aremu disclosed this in a congratulatory message made available to journalists today in Abuja.

According to the letter he signed, it contained that
Professor Bashiru Aremu congratulates His Royal Highness, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso1
on his awards as Most Notable and Top Distinguished Monarch of the 21st Century.

The global group of green Academia, International Chartered World Learned Society, ICWLS under the leadership of its World Grand President, UNESCO Laureate, Professor Aremu had earlier decorated the Olubadan of Ibadan with global Golden Muffler as Global signs of International Chartered World Learned Society as a mark of respect and global excellence of the Olubadan 93 years birthday

Aremu, while rejoicing with Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso1 on his 93 years birthday ceremony , stated that the Monarch’s reign has brought development, sustainable peace, and rising honour for the ancient city of Ibadan and the state as a whole.

The letter by Aremu reads in part: “On behalf of the International Chartered World Learned Society, I congratulate His Royal Highness , Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso1.

"I commend Olubdan of Ibadan on his 93 years birthday



“Ibadan under His Royal Highness has not only emerged as one of the most populous and fastest-growing city, States capital in recent years. it has indeed been peaceful while recording appreciable achievements from far and wide. There is no denying the fact, the laudable contributions of His Royal Highness to these remarkable milestones. Indeed, his generosity and wise counsel are acknowledged by all.

“I, UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, hereby congratulate His Royal Highness on his birthday ceremony. And pray the Almighty Allah, who crowns all kings, to grant him a very long, successful and enduring reign in good health. I also congratulate the entire Ibadan tradition council and Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).”

A-Pro n government organization, The Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitisation (CYMS) has described the nomination of an Imo State-born, Ajegunle based humanitarian and Social worker, Miss Ogechi Lucy Akaedu, the CEO of Oluceebrands and Face of Ajegunle into the 2021 AJIF Heroes & icons Award as one of the 50 Most Influential Youths in Ajegunle as a transparent and a well deserved one.

The CYMS's Director-General, Mr. Obinna Nwaka made this known in a statement made available to media in Abuja on Friday 20th August 2021, stating that program is one of his ideologies to encourage youth contributing to Nation building, peaceful coexistence, mentorship and positively adding value in their society. He also emphasized that the gesture is one of the best ways to celebrate and commemorate International Youth Day which is always celebrated yearly in August.

That the recognition of Ogechi Lucy Akaedu the Education Economics graduate from the University of Nigeria (UNN) has proven that the Government of Ajeromi Ifelodun is not blinded at the patriotic, humanitarian, and social activities of its citizens.

He commended Hon Kolawole Taiwo Musibau, the member representing Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency in the National Assembly for the initiative aiming at supporting, showcasing their potentials, encouraging and appreciating the 50 Most Influential youth from Ajegunle.

Assuring him of reciprocating the kind gesture of supporting, encouraging, and identifying with the youth in his constituency.

Mr. Obinna Nwaka who is among the young living legend identified by Tecno whose name was also written on Tecno's Nigerian 60th Independence Anniversary logo added that, as a born and raised Lagos boy, he knows the story and image of Ajegunle, that the policy if sustained, encouraged and carried out transparently will further aid the positive transformation of the image of the place through the encouragement of innovations, positive engagement to attract more development and dividends of democracy to the residents.

He urged other youths in Ajegunle and by extension Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency to be law-abiding, creative, to see the beneficiaries as a motivational tool and not an enviable one, that next edition shall usher in new breeds which they can be recognised as well.

News gathered that CYMS is an evaluation, monitoring, and Mobilization body assisting the Federal government with other focus on promoting good governance, facilitation of empowerment, and drive youth inclusion in policy development.

Venezuela has congratulated the people of India on the 75th anniversary of its Independence Day.



The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, on behalf of the Bolivarian People and Government, expresses his most sincere congratulations on the commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Independence Day Yesterday, August 15, 2021.

Retrospecting, on this day in 1947, the Indian people put an end to the colonial rule of the British Empire, through the libertarian deed of Nonviolence of the great statesman “Great Soul” Mahatma Gandhi and the emancipation movement led by Jawaharlal Nehru, with the establishment of a Government that became an international reference of democracy, sovereignty, and self-determination.


These are the original and ongoing values of the spirit of the Afro-Asian Conference in Bandung, Indonesia in 1955, a meeting that provided the ground for the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement in 1961; at both times, with India as one of its founders.

The People and Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in its love and admiration for India, ratifies its unbending will of cooperation and complementarity, to continue building a balanced, multicentric, and pluripolar world of Peace and Joint development, strengthening its fraternal and cordial violateeral relations, to follow the path of independence and welfare of its peoples.

Also, the Venezuelan Ambassador to Nigerian, His Excellency, David Nieves Velasquez Caraballo in a press release to journalists in Abuja-Nigeria congratulated the Indian Ambassador to Nigerian, H.E. Mr. Abhay Thakur as he celebrates with him.

A globally recognized University, Crown University Int'l Chartered Inc has partnered with Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria for academic excellence.


The signing of the
memorandum of understanding between Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. Santa Cruz, Argentina with Partners constituent campuses and associates worldwide and Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria will in no small measure improve and empower both institutions and her students.


The partnership which was officially sealed on the 4th of August, 2021 is said to be for Credit Transfer, Reciprocal Arrangement, International conferences, seminars, workshops, training, and research at all levels of studies.



The Vice-Chancellor, Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu while relating this to journalists said the objective of the partnership is to articulate the conditions for the partnership pointing out that it shall apply to all activities arranged and carried out by common agreement between the Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. and Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria for the mutual benefit of both parties.

In his words, "the partnership shall include training for capacity building in identified areas of special need such as Humanities, Arts, Technologies, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Pure and Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Management Sciences and other related courses as well.


"There shall be reciprocal/dual certifications and top-up degree arrangements between Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria on undergraduate and graduate programs on a credit transfer-based criterion established by Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

"The exchange of staff and students for training and research or for another assignment as the case may be; The joint organization of research projects, seminars, workshop, international conference, and colloquia and other training sessions likely to strengthen both Universities.

"Students from Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. must meet all other admission and transfer criteria documented in the then-current Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria catalog.

"Developing mutual consultancy and support activities for the advancement of teaching and research; The use of laboratories, classroom space, and other research facilities.

" All Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. students who are studying in the areas of Humanities, Arts, Technologies, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Pure and Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Management Sciences and other related courses as well complete their programs at Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria, shall receive a degree as a dual degree or top-up degrees based on the articulation agreement established between both parties. Development of curriculum, manuals, and other documents for; improving and streamlining procedures and practices and the same thing applied to Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria depends on available courses and the choice of the students of the parties.

"Establishing further forms of cooperation in all fields of studies for mutual interest.



" The two Universities shall therefore undertake to Pursue regular exchange of their respective practices and methods in training and research and other fields common interest; intensify discussion between their staffs to look for solutions to the problems of either or both parties; Deploy all necessary efforts to ensure funding of activities from this partnership.





"Financial resources and materials shall be provided by both parties to look for solutions to its problems or to train its staffs. The two parties agree to organize annual consultative meetings using appropriate technology to aim at appraising the implementation of this partnership, monitoring activities being carries out, and at planning future activities in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding that endorsed by UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu the Vice Chancellor Crown University Int'l Chartered Inc and Prof Muhammad Tanko the Vice-Chancellor, Kaduna State University


"Extraordinary meetings may be convened at the initiative of one of the parties to treat issues that need urgent solutions.



"Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. shall pay any tuition charged by Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria per student for all applicable Degrees. Transfer students must submit their Transcripts from former Institutions to Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria


"At the request of one of the parties, the terms of this partnership may be amended during an extraordinary meeting duly convened for this purpose.


"Any misunderstanding resulting from the implementation or interpretation of this partnership shall be resolved amicably and through consultation in the best interest of both parties.


"The suspension or termination of this partnership shall be done on the initiative of one of the parties, subject to, at last, prior notice of six months. However, the parties hereby undertake to complete any ongoing activity at the time of the said termination within a stipulated deadline.

"Conclude the present Cooperation Agreement with the purpose of cooperation establishment in the field of education and science, regulation of academic collaboration, joint research, and exchange programs.







"Academic exchange of research and teaching staff with the aim of training, conducting lectures, fulfillment of joint academic activities.

"Organization of joint conferences and seminars on agreed subjects, exchange of scientific information, providing an opportunity for Universities staff to publish scientific articles as well as the results of joint scientific and research activities in specialized editions and scientific publications of Universities.

" Joint participation in international academic programs, fulfillment of joint research projects in frames of international grants.

"Development of exchange programs for students and post-graduates with the purpose of training, research, language, and industrial practice.


"For each program of cooperation parties conclude additional agreement that defines responsible staff members, terms, financial resources and other conditions of their accomplishment", he added.



UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, Vice-Chancellor also stated that Prof. Muhammad Tanko, Vice-Chancellor
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria assured in his speech to strictly work according to the terms and conditions of the partnership

Senator Andy Uba has been rated apex amidst rivals who scout for the All Progressive Congress, APC candidacy, for the November 6th, 2021 Gubernatorial election.


The Group known as All Progressive Congress- Progressive Minded Group, APC-PMG, made this known by Prince Adeyemi Boluwaji Qudus un a statement, he signed and made available to journalists in Abuja after the 2 days APC pre- primary assessment they carried out in Anambra State.


The statement reads in pieces that prior to the assessment report, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies are determined to observe and ensure a smooth internal election while other political parties shop for a credible candidates to match candidates of rival opponents which is where capacity, resources, connections, generosity, philanthropist, experience, popularity, and grassroots mobilization strength is seriously needed for choosing a candidate.


The statement further disclosed that going by the organisation's (APC-Progressive Minded Group), evaluation independently carried out with the sole intention to assist the party, APC, carefully choose a flag bearer characterised with above-outlined attributes to withstand other candidates during the polls in the forthcoming 2021 governorship election in Anambra State scheduled to hold on the 6th of November, 2021.


After making several recommendations to the political party, APC, APC-PMG drew its conclusion that the APC governorship aspirants for the June 26th Anambra gubernatorial primaries have shown readiness to participate which is a true reflection that the party will emerge victoriously at the end of the tunnel.


However its evaluation report and opinion which was filed to the helm of affairs of the political party, APC, favoured Senator Emmanuel Andy Uba, from Uga, Auguatta LGA in Anambra State as a perfect aspirant to match and defeat any candidate chosen by rival political parties in the November 6th, 2021 gubernatorial polls.

WODDI (an NGO) has stated that it has resolved plans at the management level to embark on the provision of Mental wellness Centres for Nigerians.


This it said, would help enhance the productivity of Nigerians at work place and further help on how day-to-day they would handle issues of concern as they unfold.





This which was made known by the WODDI Programs Manager, Jeremiah Oseni at the 2nd edition of her "Talk That Talk" Show on Mental Health held on Friday got the general public in a light mood more especially the youths who are majorly the potential beneficiaries.



The program which has featured top media professionals who did justice to the topic was aimed at ensuring the general mental wellness of the citizenry and how they have been able to tackle mental-related issues for members of staff in their respective organizations.


Mrs. Ogee Onazi of AIT (Daar Communications), Mr. Tai Amodu of TV cnewsng, Mrs. Omolalo Oladimeji of Silverbird TV, and Dr. Femi D Amele of Nigeriainfofm Abuja, Mr. Moses Nwokedili (BigMo) of Wazobiafm Abuja were discussants.


In their deliberations, they variously defined mental health from different perspectives resolving that to further handle the uncertainties coping skills must be identified and applied when the need arises.
Some of the coping skills they mentioned were; deliberately taking control of day-to-day activities, working away from negativity, identifying what makes you happy as an individual, be at alert, identifying needs from wants, proper communications amongst many others.

Jeremiah Oseni who was the moderator of the program urged participants to be positive-minded, identify trigger points, and never to misplace God as he advised that everyone should always consult a mental therapist.

The organization whose mission is to reach out and touch the lives of women and the girl child, orphans, and the internally displaced persons in Nigeria has its vision to educate, empower and provide capacity building for women, young people, and the aged across Nigeria through its programs which are aimed at enhancing their social, economic and spiritual well-being.


WODDI: The Nurturer,
Over the years, has provided shelter to the indigent widow who has no place to call home. One of it's a project known as the SNARP project has built over two hundred and five (205) well-furnished 2-bedroom apartments and handed to indigent widows at no cost. This has brought laughter to their faces, also more than one thousand seven hundred (1,700) young women through its women empowerment and skills acquisition program (WESAP) have been empowered with valuable skills to become financially free and self-reliant.

Earlier, the Special Assistant to the Founder and President of WODDI, Delmwa Gogwim who declared the program open on behalf of her boss, H.E Nkechi Rochas Okorocha (Ph.D.) disclosed that her boss' personality resonates with genuine love and compassion for humanity.
"She is driven by the mandate to provide succor and relief to indigent widows and orphans. This desire gave birth to her non-governmental organization, WODDI", she said.

Gulf United FC, Dubai UAE’s delegation in Abuja visits Buhari's S A, Minister, AMAC Chairman, Bwari Chairman, pledges due diligence in the scholarship processes

The Delegation of Gulf United FC, Dubai UAE, that arrived in Abuja on the 4th of August for a scholarship program tagged: "Study and play football scholarship empowerment program", aimed at offering the opportunity to about one hundred and twenty Nigerian Youths has on Thursday visited Hon. Ibrahim Bapetel Hassan, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Policy Development and Analysis, Hon Dr Abdullahi Adamu Candido, The Executive Chairman / Mayor of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Public Services and Procurement Minister, and the APC Chairmanship flag bearer for Bwari Area Council, Honourable Haruna Shekwolo.

The Gulf United delegation accompanied by the CYMS team to the courtesy calls resulted fruitful as the white men would definitely retire to their sundry countries with a different perspective about the Nigerian Security situation.

The Gulf team lead, Jordi Shiels, Director Gulf United, While speaking shortly after being hosted by the SSA to the President, stated that Nigeria is as Calm than expected compared to what is in the media. He also disclosed that Nigerians are receptive and for sure he has been having a good time in Nigeria.

Hon. Ibrahim Hassan who was delighted to host them assured them of further partnership while urging them to make the selection process as transparent as possible.

Also speaking, Anyanwu Marcellinus, Head Scout, and Consultant of Gulf United Nigeria Showcase applauded the Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari for his resilience and resolve to make Nigeria proud again as he noted that the opportunity brought to Nigeria is first of its kind in the entire of African Continent.


Similarly, the Executive Chairman, AMAC, A. A Candido while giving his welcome note, assured the delegation of Gulf United of being in safe hands with its Nigeria partners, CYMS under the leadership of Comr. Obinna Nwaka.


Speaking further, A. A Candido thanked Nigeria Partners for helping facilitate such a huge scholarship program to Nigeria, assuring them of an open platform for partnership which in turn should result in more scholarship to benefit more Nigerian youths in the nearest future.

Comr. Obinna Nwaka, Director General, CYMS in his goodwill message also commended the Gulf United delegation for believing in Nigeria and Nigerians, assuring them of having the best young Nigerians for the scholarship as he noted that Nigeria is the hub of talent.

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Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc., has signed memorandum of understanding with Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland recently in Switzerland.



UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, Vice Chancellor, Dr Ahure Innocent Tivlumun , Director, for Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc., and Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland respectly resolved that the partnership for Credit Transfer, Reciprocal Arrangement would entail training and research at all level of studies.


UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu while speaking with journalists after the signing disclosed that the objective for the Memorandum of Understanding is to articulate better education.

"In the context of this Memorandum of Understanding, the word “Partnership” shall apply to all activities arranged and carried out by common agreement between the Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. and Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland for the mutual benefit of both parties.

"The partnership shall include the following aspects:Training for capacity building in identified areas of special need that has been approved by Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. to Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland at Diploma and Advance Diploma level in which their credits can be transfer to obtained Degree from Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. through full time, part time, Distance Learning Programs and online studies such as: Humanities, Arts, Technologies, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Pure and Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Management Sciences and other related courses as well apart from other special areas that Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland students can have their certificates at Crown University through training at Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland as a foundation programs for their Degree programs in those field of studies. There shall be Diploma and Advance certifications and top up degree arrangements between to Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland on undergraduate and graduate programs on a credit transfer-based criterion established by Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. for Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland as affiliated Institute of Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. The exchange of staff and students for training and research or for other assignment as the case may be; The joint organization of research projects, seminars, workshop, international conference, and colloquia and other training sessions likely to strengthen both Universities.

"Students from Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland must meet all other admission and transfer criteria documented in the then-current Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. catalog. Developing mutual consultancy and support activities for the advancement of teaching and research; The use of laboratories, classroom space, and other research facilities.



"All Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland students who are studying in the areas of Humanities, Arts, Technologies, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Pure and Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Management Sciences and other related courses as well complete their programs at Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. Constituent Campuses such as Americas, Liberia, Ghana, Togo, Benin Republic, and other affiliated campuses, shall receive a degree as dual degree or top up degrees based on the articulation agreement established between both parties. Development of curriculum, manuals and other documents for; improving and streamlining procedures and practices and depends on available courses and the choice of the students of the parties. Establishing further forms of cooperation in all fields of studies for mutual interest.





"The two Institutions shall therefore undertake Pursue regular exchange of their respective practices and methods in training and research and other field’s common interest; Intensify discussion between their staffs to look for solutions to the problems of either or both parties; Deploy all necessary efforts to ensure funding of activities from this partnership.



Implementation, Financial resources and materials shall be provided by both parties to look for solutions to its problems or to train its staffs. The two parties agree to organize annual consultative meetings using appropriate technology to aim at appraising the implementation of this partnership, monitoring activities being carries out and at planning future activities. Extraordinary meetings may be convened at the initiative of one of the parties to treat issues that need urgent solutions.


"Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland shall pay any tuition charged by Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. per student for all applicable Degrees. Transfer students must submit their Transcripts from former Institutions to Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. and any tuitions charged by Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland per student shall be paid by Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. as well. This partnership is valid for period of five years from the date of signature and can be renewed by tacit consent. At the request of one of the parties, the terms of this partnership may be amended during an extraordinary meeting duly convened for this purpose.

"Any misunderstanding resulting from the implementation or interpretation of this partnership shall be resolved amicably and through consultation in the best interest of both parties. The suspension or termination of this partnership shall be done on the initiative of one of the parties, subject to, at last prior notice of six months. However, the parties hereby undertake to complete any ongoing activity at the time of the said termination within a stipulated deadline.


Conclude the present Cooperation Agreement with the purpose of cooperation establishment in the field of education and science, regulation of academic collaboration, joint research and exchange programmes.



"Scope of the Agreement, Academic exchange of research and teaching staff with the aim of training, conducting lectures, fulfillment of joint academic activities. Organization of joint conferences and seminars on agreed subjects, exchange of scientific information, providing opportunity for Universities staff to publish scientific articles as well as the results of joint scientific and research activities in specialized editions and scientific publications of Universities. Joint participation in international academic programs, fulfillment of joint research projects in frames of international grants. Development of exchange programs for students and post-graduates with the purpose of training, research, language and industrial practice. For each program of cooperation parties conclude additional agreement that define responsible staff members, terms, financial resources and other conditions of their accomplishment", he added.

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Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc., has signed memorandum of understanding with United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerland recently in Switzerland.



UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, Vice Chancellor, Dr Ahure Innocent Tivlumun , Director, for Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc., and Kaizen Youth Project of the IHRC, Geneva, Switzerland respectly resolved that the partnership for Credit Transfer, Reciprocal Arrangement would entail training and research at all level of studies.


UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu while speaking with journalists after the signing disclosed that the objective for the Memorandum of Understanding is to articulate better education.

"In the context of this Memorandum of Understanding, the word “Partnership” shall apply to all activities arranged and carried out by common agreement between the Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. and United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerl and the mutual benefit of both parties.

"The partnership shall include the following aspects:Training for capacity building in identified areas of special need that has been approved by Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. to United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerland at Diploma and Advance Diploma level in which their credits can be transfer to obtained Degree from Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. through full time, part time, Distance Learning Programs and online studies such as: Humanities, Arts, Technologies, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Pure and Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Management Sciences and other related courses as well apart from other special areas that United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerland students can have their certificates at Crown University through training at United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerland as a foundation programs for their Degree programs in those field of studies. There shall be Diploma and Advance certifications and top up degree arrangements between to United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerland on undergraduate and graduate programs on a credit transfer-based criterion established by Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. for United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerland as affiliated Institute of Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. The exchange of staff and students for training and research or for other assignment as the case may be; The joint organization of research projects, seminars, workshop, international conference, and colloquia and other training sessions likely to strengthen both Universities.

"Students from United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerland must meet all other admission and transfer criteria documented in the then-current Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. catalog. Developing mutual consultancy and support activities for the advancement of teaching and research; The use of laboratories, classroom space, and other research facilities.



"All United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerland students who are studying in the areas of Humanities, Arts, Technologies, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Pure and Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Management Sciences and other related courses as well complete their programs at Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. Constituent Campuses such as Americas, Liberia, Ghana, Togo, Benin Republic, and other affiliated campuses, shall receive a degree as dual degree or top up degrees based on the articulation agreement established between both parties. Development of curriculum, manuals and other documents for; improving and streamlining procedures and practices and depends on available courses and the choice of the students of the parties. Establishing further forms of cooperation in all fields of studies for mutual interest.





"The two Institutions shall therefore undertake Pursue regular exchange of their respective practices and methods in training and research and other field’s common interest; Intensify discussion between their staffs to look for solutions to the problems of either or both parties; Deploy all necessary efforts to ensure funding of activities from this partnership.



Implementation, Financial resources and materials shall be provided by both parties to look for solutions to its problems or to train its staffs. The two parties agree to organize annual consultative meetings using appropriate technology to aim at appraising the implementation of this partnership, monitoring activities being carries out and at planning future activities. Extraordinary meetings may be convened at the initiative of one of the parties to treat issues that need urgent solutions.


"United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerland shall pay any tuition charged by Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. per student for all applicable Degrees. Transfer students must submit their Transcripts from former Institutions to Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. and any tuitions charged by United Nations body, IHRC-HREF, Geneva, Switzerland per student shall be paid by Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. as well. This partnership is valid for period of five years from the date of signature and can be renewed by tacit consent. At the request of one of the parties, the terms of this partnership may be amended during an extraordinary meeting duly convened for this purpose.

"Any misunderstanding resulting from the implementation or interpretation of this partnership shall be resolved amicably and through consultation in the best interest of both parties. The suspension or termination of this partnership shall be done on the initiative of one of the parties, subject to, at last prior notice of six months. However, the parties hereby undertake to complete any ongoing activity at the time of the said termination within a stipulated deadline.


Conclude the present Cooperation Agreement with the purpose of cooperation establishment in the field of education and science, regulation of academic collaboration, joint research and exchange programmes.



"Scope of the Agreement, Academic exchange of research and teaching staff with the aim of training, conducting lectures, fulfillment of joint academic activities. Organization of joint conferences and seminars on agreed subjects, exchange of scientific information, providing opportunity for Universities staff to publish scientific articles as well as the results of joint scientific and research activities in specialized editions and scientific publications of Universities. Joint participation in international academic programs, fulfillment of joint research projects in frames of international grants. Development of exchange programs for students and post-graduates with the purpose of training, research, language and industrial practice. For each program of cooperation parties conclude additional agreement that define responsible staff members, terms, financial resources and other conditions of their accomplishment", he added.

On Friday 30th July, 2021 the Degree of Doctor of Science D.Sc (Honoris Causa) in Child Development Science was conferred on three distinguished First Ladies in a special ceremony during the event tagged Stella Obasanjo Memorial Lecture on Child Care 2021 put together by International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) which held at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja. The three honorees were: Her Excellency, Gloria Diri (Bayelsa), Her Excellency, As'mau Yahaya (Gombe) and Her Excellency, Anna Ishaku (Taraba). They are recognized and adjudged worthy ambassadors of the "Child Care Trust" pet project of the late former first lady of Nigeria Mrs. Stella Obasanjo.

The Human Rights Education Federation of the IHRC and the KYP - IHRC took time to assess the support and proactive contributions to end early children suffering especially preconceptions outcomes and during births. The First Ladies who are wives of the governors of Bayelsa State, Gombe State and Taraba States in Nigeria have been applauded for the adaptation of their own pet projects along values and visions within the ideals of Child Healthcare delivery. The IHRC applied very competitive rating processes to select amongst the 36 wives of the States Governors, those who have been deploying resources to help and breach the gap in their intervention efforts to assist women have choices that guide the attainment of healthy childbirths. They were selected for recognizing that it is a violation of human rights to have unplanned parenting beginning from the child's conception.

The Speakers at the event were Dr. Paul Udoka Odenigbo, Co-founder Diligent Care for Creative Intelligence Development, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, UNESCO Laureate and Vice Chancellor Crown University Int'l Chartered and Dr. Zainab Suleiman, of Phemzy Hospital, Abuja. The ceremony was presided over by H.E Dr. Tivlumun Innocent Ahure, Director/Ambassador IHRC Africa Region HQ.

While speaking on behalf of the two institutions under the IHRC who were the organizers, H.E Dr. Tivlumun Innocent Ahure traced the history of IHRC team worldwide and particularly in the African countries and drew a picture of the immense contribution of the two institutions to see that enlightening the society on issues of childbirths is critical in Africa. The memorial lecture had emphasis on the indisputable fact that no nation can achieve meaningful development without smart mothers who plan and have healthier children.

The ceremony was conducted with great mastery and enthusiasm by Dr. Maimoona Sheila Salim - Secretary/Registrar of the Academic Council of the Human Rights Education Federation of the IHRC. The occasion also witnessed the conferment of the D.Sc on Dr. Zainab Suleiman for her tireless efforts to impact preconceptions services on volunteer status.

At the session for professionals on Saturday 31st July 2021, H E., Prof Emeritus Sir Bashiru Aremu, Vice Chancellor Crown University International Chartered , USA, Santa Cruz Province in Argentina with partners constituent campuses and associates world wide stated that it is with a great sense of pride and enthusiasm that this global University has endorsed the Associate Professor status promotion on H.E Dr. Sir Tivlumun Innocent Ahure effective August 1, 2021. as a results of his following achievement
Research published articles in referred journals, International conferences papers, Fellowship Certificates from various global professional bodies, community development both National and International also Knighted by the Chartered World Order of the Knights of the Justice of Peace (Sir) which originated from International Chartered of Government of United States of America and also partner with United Nations Global Compact and others as well

Besides this announcement and his contribution which leads of the MOU signed by the University and the Human Rights Education Federation of the IHRC where Associate Professor Sir Tivlumun Innocent Ahure also serve as a Director under International Human Right Commission, Geneva Switzerland

It is a recognition of Associate Professor Sir Ahure's incredible dedication in International Development Studies and his commitment to upholding teaching, and scholarly work in the discipline.

Gulf United FC, Dubai UAE's delegates arrive Abuja today 4th August 2021 to give scholarship to Nigerian youths who are good academically and at the same time has a good level in football as it partners Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitization (CYMS)

The ongoing scholarship exercise in Nigeria which is the first of its kind in Africa tagged " Study and play football scholarship empowerment program" would in no small measure encourage Nigerian youths and help in inculcating hope for a better future.

The Gulf delegation arrived at Azikiwe International Airport in the early hours of today having a nice time with a team of CYMS-Nigeria delegation led by Obinna Nwaka, the Director-General, Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitization (CYMS)



The Gulf United FC, Dubai UAE delegation led by a Nigerian, Anyanwu Marcellinus, Head Scout, and Consultant of Gulf United Nigeria Showcase while inspecting the facilities for the commencement of the auditioning stated that applications for the scholarship were made public since April this year and over five thousand applications were received knowing fully well that his organization intends to take a total of one hundred and twenty people as beneficiaries.


While speaking further, he noted that the audition exercise will commence in Abuja on Thursday, 6th to 9th August 2021 at Area 3 open field as that of Lagos will commence from 13th to 16th August 2021.



Dordi Shiels, Director, Gulf United FC, who spoke with a cluster of journalists in Abuja while inspecting the facilities for the auditioning said he is happy with the reception given him by Nigerians already and pointed out that Nigerians are indeed good people.

"We would be taking the best sixty here in Abuja and best sixty in Lagos, making it a total of one hundred of twenty for the scholarship to Canada, US, and other parts of the country", he added.


Obinna Nwaka, the Director-General, CYMS in an exclusive interview with journalists, expressed delight in making the scholarship a dream come through under his leadership.
" Facilitating such a huge opportunity into Nigeria for Nigerian youths wasn't easy at all. But, I was mind made up that since I wasn't privileged to get such an opportunity, the younger ones should. That was my propelling force and thank God it is a reality today", he said.

As a Pro Government organisation, apart from promoting the policies, program and activities of the Federal government, part of its mandate is to promote peaceful coexistence and Facilitation of youth empowerment.

Congratulating the potential beneficiaries, he urged them to be very diligent and hardworking while there, by doing that he said would make Nigerians, CYMS, and Gulf proud, which in turn would pave more opportunities for other Nigerian youths
"Congratulations to you all in advance", he added.





CYMS's officials who received the GUFC team were as follows
Mr. Kelechi Ugwumba, Director, Contacts & Mobilization.
Prince Boluwaji Adeyemi Qudus @adeyemi the Director, Logistics.
Ms. Taiye Akintola, Admin Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Daudu the Ag. Media Officer our Volunteers Mr. Stanley Uche and Miss Nneka Maryjane

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, has accredited Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, as a body to observe the forthcoming Ogun State Local Government elections scheduled for 24th July 2021.

Following a letter of accreditation from the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, on the 19th July 2021, with the title: "Accreditation as Observer for the year 2021 Local Government Area Election in Ogun State Scheduled for Saturday, 24th July 2021".

It was contained in the letter that the body would submit a report three (3) days after the election.

The President of Nigerian Youth Congress - HQ Blessing Akinlosotu, disclosing this to newsmen today 23rd July 2021 in Abuja, according to him, the approval was based on merit.

Akinlosotu, acknowledging the Chairman, Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, assured him and the entire people of the state that the Nigerian Youth Congress wouldn't take the privilege to serve the nation in that capacity for granted.

He assured Nigerians and the entire people in the state that the body is a well sterilised one and would do all it takes to maintain its integrity.

In the same vein, he urged Nigerian Youths to avoid being used for political violence, thuggery, snatching of ballot boxes, and other related electoral crises.

The task of unifying the various ethnic, religious, political, and socio-economic groupings in Nigeria has remained a daunting national challenge more than a hundred years after amalgamation in 1914. This is particularly puzzling considering that all government regimes since independence in 1960 have made national unity their important agenda. Concomitant programs, policies, and mantras including institutionalization of the federal character principle, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), unity schools, national symbols, National Orientation Agency (NOA), and mantras such as “the unity of the nation is not negotiable”, among others have been adopted to facilitate national unity in Nigeria. Yet the gap between the various groupings seems wider as the nation is still plagued with ethnic rivalry, religious intolerance, political exclusion, the quest for self-determination, insecurity, power-sharing, and violent agitations to mention a few.

To this effect, the Council Secretary, National Judicial Council, Ahmed Gambo Saleh, Esq, has stated that Nigeria’s unity is unnegotiable urging youth leaders to work immensely in the orientation of fellow youths in the country on the reasons why Nigeria must remain unified.


Comr. Aminu Aminu, President YCSCD and the Council Secretary, NJC, Ahmed Gambo Saleh, Esq.
Ahmed who stressed on the struggles of our forefathers in attaining independence noted that their efforts shouldn’t be traded with disunity no matter the reason.

The Council Secretary, National Judicial Council, Ahmed Gambo Saleh, Esq who made the statement in his office recently in Abuja during a visit paid on him by a youth body known as, Youth and Civil Society Coalition for Development, YCSCD, pointed out that the younger generation needs to be oriented on the benefits of unity.
“Agitations don’t pay, rather courses more harms. The youths are the engine room of every country and as such, the youths should come to realise this”, he added.



Comr. Aminu Aminu, President, Youth and Civil Society Coalition for Development, YCSCD who led the National Executives of the organisation outlined series of programs and policies that the Buhari-led administration is executing in favour of the youths.
” N-Power: 500,000 enrolled in 2 batches between 2016 and 2020 receiving 30,000 monthly, with an enrollment of the 3rd batch of 500,000 in progress, NYSC Monthly Allowance increased from N19,600 to N33,000; more than 300,000 beneficiaries monthly, 75 billion Naira Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), for businesses owned by young Nigerians aged between 18 and 35, Special Public Works Programme to provide 3-month employment to 774,000 young Nigerians across the country (1,000 beneficiaries per LGA), $20 million Fund for Nigerian Tech Innovators and Entrepreneurs, managed by BOI, the National Young Farmers Scheme and the Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS).



“Others are the “Creative Industries Financing Initiative (CIFI); DEEL – D – Digital Skills E – Entrepreneurship E – Employability L – Leadership.

“Also, the NESP-Homes, the 5M Solar Connections Programme, the Energizing Education Programme, EEP, the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES), the Annual National MSME Awards, the National Survival Fund, and the 52% of loans disbursed by the FG-owned Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) in 2019 were to youths and women-owned businesses, among others as part of the President’s goodwill for the youths. We have never got it this good since independence”, he added.



Speaking on the Judicial sector, Aminu Aminu thanked Ahmed Gambo Saleh, Esq, for strengthening the Nigeria Judicial system and his efforts in ensuring and sustaining a well-sanitized system.

Sallah message: GLOCHEED Boss Congratulates Muslims faithful, pushes for inclusive participation of women at all levels



The Director-General, Global Centre for Human Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Development, GLOCHEED, Mrs. Rose Gyar, has Congratulated Muslims faithful as she pushes for inclusive participation of women in political, legislative, and governance processes at all levels ie national, states/FCT, LGAs/ACs, and even communities...


This she says would leapfrog national development and contribute to the restoration of peaceful coexistence in communities across the country.
Women she said, are specially created as peacemakers and bridge-builders hence they could marry across cultures and inculcate multicultural values in their children. This serves as a tool for the promotion of unity among citizens.

GLOCHEED boss, Mrs. Rose Gyar, an advocate of Citizens Inclusive Engagement and participation in service delivery and governance processes, MSME Development and Competitiveness as well as Women Economic Empowerment congratulated Muslim faithful as they celebrate another great season of Sallah, urging Nigerian Women to continue to inculcate moral values in their children while also encouraging them to live in peace with everyone wherever they find themselves, to desist from vices that could destroy their lives and flee from bad friends.

She acknowledged the effect of peer influence but reiterates that women as mothers have a greater influence on their children if they play their roles appropriately.

She also frowned at mothers who do not teach or train their children to adhere to the tenets of religious beliefs and call on all women to take the task of childbearing and upbringing as a religious obligation, reminding Muslim women that this Sallah offers yet another opportunity for them to have time to admonish their children against keeping bad friends, being respectful and obedient to parents and all elders, as well as act with patriotism as citizens of our great country.

Rose made this known in a Sallah message made available to the press through her media aide, Emmanuel Daudu, in the early hours of today.

The Director-General who expressed optimism that Nigerian women are capable of contributing positively to the sustainable development of our great country if given access to inclusive participation in governance processes.

She enjoined the government to look around and identify Nigerian women with the capacity and capability to appointive positions, and the political parties to support women to achieve their political aspirations by providing a level playing field with their male counterparts in political contests and appointments.

She pointed out that the economic empowerment of women would serve as an incentive to contribute towards bridging the gap of financial exclusion of women. She, therefore, advocates for special interventions targeted at specific identified female-dominated sectors of the economy to promote financial inclusion, especially at the rural level.



She also decried that women in the rural areas still do not have Bank accounts, Bank Verification Numbers, National Identification numbers, and Voters Cards pointing out that this adds to the poverty level of the women since it limits their access to poverty alleviation services.


She, therefore, called on the respective agencies responsible for the delivery of these services to put in more efforts in identifying relevant women groups to partner with them to create access to these services for women in rural areas.

She added that there is also a need for more women to occupy political party offices other than women leaders to be on the decision-making table to provide gender lenses to every decision especially as political parties are preparing for various conventions and congresses in preparation for the 2023 general elections.

Stressing further, she urged the government to create more windows in the MSME's macrocosm and soft accessibility schemes to better the lives of women working with identified Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) to identify operators in the sub-sector to benefit and grow the national economy, create jobs and reduce unemployment and poverty ravaging our country. Women's economic empowerment directly metamorphoses into a better life for the children and gives birth to a better society.

She wished the Muslims a peaceful Sallah celebration and urged them to use the occasion to pray for the restoration of peace and security in our country, while also using the holiday to create awareness about women inclusive participation in governance, to support them explore their potentials to support the growth and development of Nigeria as citizens of our great country.