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WHEN PROMISES LINGER: THE NHF FELLOWS, A NATIONAL COMMITMENT, AND THE TEST OF TRUST

At the inauguration of the National Health Fellows (NHF) Cohort 1 at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a declaration that resonated across the country. In a moment filled with optimism and national pride, he told the fellows, “You are hired.” It was not just a statement, it was a signal of intent, a commitment to recognise merit, and a pledge to integrate some of Nigeria’s brightest young minds into the civil service.

Months after the successful completion of the fellowship, however, that promise remains unfulfilled.

For many of the fellows, participation in the NHF programme was not a casual undertaking. It demanded time, discipline, and in several cases, sacrifice. Some resigned from existing roles to focus fully on the fellowship, encouraged by the President’s assurance of employment upon completion. Others turned down alternative opportunities, choosing instead to commit to what they believed was a guaranteed pathway to national service.

Today, nearly three months after the programme ended, appointment letters are yet to be issued. This delay is not just administrative, it is deeply personal. It has translated into uncertainty, financial strain, and growing concern among fellows who had placed their faith in a presidential commitment.

In a country already grappling with economic pressures, the burden is even heavier for young professionals navigating unemployment after a period of structured national engagement.

Beyond the immediate hardship, there is a broader implication. Public declarations by a sitting President carry weight; not only as policy signals but as instruments that shape public trust. When such assurances are delayed without clear communication, it risks sending an unintended message: that even the most emphatic commitments may not be dependable.

That perception, if allowed to grow, could have lasting consequences. It may discourage future participation in government programmes, weaken confidence in public institutions, and erode the morale of young Nigerians who are willing to contribute meaningfully to national development.

The NHF fellows represent more than a group of programme participants. They are a pool of trained, tested, and motivated individuals selected through a competitive process and equipped with practical experience in health systems, community engagement, and policy support.

At a time when Nigeria continues to confront complex health challenges, their integration into the civil service is not just a fulfilment of promise; it is a strategic investment.

Engaging these fellows meaningfully would strengthen the health sector, reinforce merit-based recognition, and send a powerful message that dedication and excellence are rewarded.

The way forward is clear. Timely action is needed. Issuing appointment letters, providing clarity on placement, and maintaining open communication with the fellows would go a long way in restoring confidence and demonstrating that the administration stands firmly by its word.

Nigeria’s young professionals are watching; not just for outcomes, but for consistency between words and action. Honouring this commitment will not only validate the faith of the NHF fellows; it will reaffirm a principle that remains essential to governance: that promises made at the highest level must be promises kept.

Naijanascam:
This figure that rising like ijebu garri nawaooooo...... how many stadia hosts this event that produces this figures for posterity sake?..........195k something delegates in one Hall

They said direct primary Oga. It means the primaries were conducted at ward level and results collated.

EVERY FOUL PLAY HAS A CONSEQUENCE AND APC WISHES TO EAT THEIR CAKE AND HAVE IT AGAIN.

Amidst the tussle for centre core of the special convention yet to come, every angle of the party has continued to wield it's swords of manipulation to ensure that their end gets hold of the most prestigious of offices in the land.

From the manoeuvres of the National Assembly to the stance by the Buhari led exco, in as much as everybody is working towards their personal interests, they have gradually continued to pull away from the main issue: the interest and aspirations of the party especially in that of the general elections.

The National Assembly in whatever that has continued to beat their drums refused to acknowledge the concerns of the president in terms of striking off the section of the electoral act that mandates appointees to resign before they contest in primaries. Feeling that they have outplayed the president, they forgot that they had left an important aspect of the electorate in primary elections: statutory delegates.

The statutory delegates includes party officials, elected government officials under the platform of the party as well as some former elected government officials.

The leaving out of these sections of people means that members of the National assembly, Governors, the President, House of assembly members, elected local government chairmen as well as party officials in very sensitive positions will be automatically left out in the decision to pick flag bearers of the party.

The President's refusal to sign the amended electoral bill as brought to his before for over a week now might spell as a target to some Presidential aspirants; this will not only shut down their influence but would also reduce the number of delegates in key areas at which they control.

But every action whether good or bad has a consequence. Party faithfuls who should turn out as statutory delegates especially in state and LGA levels have become like men with swollen faces.

This has become a slap to their faces as they have been rendered redundant; nothing would be more painful if party officials who have been faithful to the course would lie back and watch as Ad-hoc delegates who have not been there from the word go will be assembled to decide the fate of the party and it's candidates.

All over the federation, men and women of the APC have become disgruntled and frustrated at the junction of this dangerous crossroad; many are promising to jump ship if this foolery in the name of political manipulation and jingoism is left to stand.

In the light of it, some party officials, especially in the local government level, who have access to the delegate list has started changing the names initially submitted to suit their lobbying leverage and facilitate the ease of winning for aspirants who would pay more for the turn of events to be in their favour.

But there is one sensitive mistake that many of these officials are making which would cost the APC a lot by the time the primary and general elections are over: These party officials are fixing their own names and the names of others who are also excos of the party that they feel are loyal to them into the Ad-hoc delegate list.

This move goes and is contrary to directives that no party Officer/Exco is to be found in the Ad-hoc delegate list.

If they go through with this impunity, it would eventually be good grounds for litigation by losers of the primaries which would hurt the APC greatly.

Mr. President, the National Assembly caucus of the APC and Progressive Governors should better find a common foot before it is too late. There is a lot at stake and we cannot continue shooting ourselves in the foot. An implosion of the party has been continuously predicted, it's very necessary that we be properly guided.

-A.G.E
__Ezhia Media 24th May 2022_

WesternOligarch:
They should shoot any bastard that tries to block the tollgate and dump his body in the lagoon, no time for nonsense...if you're jobless go back to your state.

You are not even originally a Lagosian, why are you now so pained?

RichThugg:
He should have known better that IPOB is a proscribed group ni



Abii na movie scene seff?

IPOB didn't originate the Biafran flag. Learn!

Broveens42:
He was dragged on the floor in the watsap video

Do you have it? Abeg share.

Is there any person that has gotten approval for their redeployment?

OssyMalik:
Finally, I have accepted the offer after another message was resent

Is your vendor close to you?

omokoaustine:
Trying to redeploy but this is d feedback I am always getting. Is it general?

Keep tapping submit for like a minute, then log out and log in again, if you see pending, it means it's has submitted.

Hamstrong001:
Same here.... Is there anyone with solution to it?

Keep tapping submit for like a minute, then log out and log in again, if you see pending, it means it's has submitted.

Musty4ahmed1:
That's the procedure, I did mine before the PV, my redeployment status is showing pending which means it's the right procedure

Is it still showing pending till now?

Gracey259:
After my physical verification yesterday, I've been unable to login to my self service portal.... What do I do?

Have you been able to log in? Have been trying since yesterday.

foreveryoung1515:
I've done my physical verification but still can't download my PPA letter. What could be wrong? This is what keeps popping up

We're you able to log in today, I have been trying since morning and it's been telling me transaction failed please try again.

KBConfident:
I was rejected but the school acceptance letter that I have is not on the list of the available schools to be selected for redeployment.

Did you successfully redeploy?

Flamees:
Who also has this same issue

Edit and update your profile first.

KelvinC1:
your npower number

To allow them log in


Birth certificate
State of origin certificate
ID card uploaded
NYSC certificate
Result
The lastly 1 finger biometric..

It's a sharp Sharp thing



Show the ORIGINALS and you will drop photocopy 1 each..

Omo there was nothing like biometric anything at our verification centre o. They just collected photocopies of our documents and we left o.

KelvinC1:
Have done my own PHYSICAL VERIFICATION successfully in IKORODU LAGOS, but PPA letter still not downloading even as I used Auto click app sef..

What was required at the verification centre?
Was any biometric or electronic stuff done or just submit your valid documents and write your name?

042reports:
Kindly assist for any trick to upload my Acceptance slip

Please did you go for any physical verification?

Itzi8:
Bros, I'm getting more confused by the day about the processes involved. Could you believe that after I went as far as I don't know today to locate my PPA, and finally when I got there, the residents were telling me that it's been about a year plus the school was closed down. The school was already taken over by weeds on all sides, and it's a deserted area kinda. I just turned and left the place, I also took some short clips and photos of the place.

In my case right now, what can I do to get redeployed to another school, or at most a school closer to me here at Awka?

Please I need your response Boss.

If the place is near and convenient for you, don't change it. Just go to your LGA and go to Department of Education, SUBEB or SEMB depending on if that's a secondary school or primary. Let them accept you and sign your paper, or they'll tell you where the staff of the old school was reposted.

Babara1994:
Doesn't look neat enough. Whole crab, whole fish...
And why is the fufu inside the soup? Twueee

Be like say na Yoruba family.

patrickmuf:
This one na talk? So you want to tell me that if Messi signs for City, Bayern, PSG, Juve, Chelsea, Man United or any other top team, he will struggle?

There is only one way to know.

BKayy:
They should release the innocent girl.
The stupid TV CEO dude fed her drugs and did unimaginable styles with her in the hotel room.
The man should either defend himself or they let the girl go.
Lets be reasonable for once.
BTW, what is even super about the man?

Have you suffered dementia before?

RomanGreen:
Alright, Thanks bro

How did you later access your fund?

Escodeb:
Approved Nov 27 2020
Had issue with the account number I submitted
The fund was paid into the NMFB account created for me since January. Have been trying to get the fund moved to my personal account.
Called customer care severally, sent mail, filled forms, been to NMFB branch in my state times without number and I also get someone here on this thread to help me submit my details at the HQ which he did.

To cut the long story short, I went to the NMFB branch in my state on Thursday and spoke (you should know what I mean) with a guy there, he did magic and the money was paid last night.

Am having mixed feeling right now, this country is irredeemable

After he did his magic, how many days did it take before the alert dropped into your personal account?

Musty4ahmed1:
. Why will they collect money from applicant? This is quite different from the branch I went to, I was told until I receive alert before I can come for transfer of fund, even those that received theirs they didn't demand for any charge.

Until you receive alert how please? I checked my Nirsal MFB app and I have been credited but I cannot access the funds. Do I need to go to their branch?

uyogabie:
I went to their office today and was made to open an account with them(I've already received alert from NMFB since on Thursday).I was given a form to fill with one passport, a photocopy of my means of Identification,and a photo copy of PHCN bill.Some others whose loan was approved but haven't gotten anyform of alert were also asked to open an account with them with the same documents and 2k.

Did they later create an account for you and have you received the money through the account with them?

uyogabie:
Same here.

How did you finally get access to the money?

uyogabie:
Okay,thanks.Will check on Monday cos tomorrow is public holiday.Many thanks!

How did it go?

Guys, today is like two weeks after I accepted the loan offer, they sent the money to the NMFB account they created for me. I am trying to transfer it out of the account to my normal account but it's not working. Please what do I do?

MrThisandthat:
Don't know about the worst... But the most useless is Estate Management!

You must be troubled.

phemmyfour:
Guidance and Counseling.... miserable course

You don't know your onions

sewsew:
No they did not. Did they create for you?

Yes, I accepted the loan offer on June 24, a week later they sent me a message that an account has been created for me on Nirsal MFB. I am hoping to get the money this week.