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Stakeholders express divergent views on proposed legislation to scrap NYSC
Stakeholders have expressed divergent views on the proposed bill seeking to scrap the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which passed through second reading at the House of Representatives on Monday.
Speaking in separate interviews with our correspondent on Thursday, they agreed that Nigeria’s unity must not be compromised.
Prof. Julius Ademokoya, the immediate past Chairman, Dean of Deans of Education in Nigeria, noted that the objectives for the establishment of NYSC had become outdated.
According to him, the understanding, which characterised the programme initially, have disappeared.
He added that the scheme was originally meant to integrate young Nigerians from various ethnic groups.
“But security challenges, being faced by the Nigerians, had destroyed the good intention.
“A programme that was designed to promote unity has now become a challenge to that unity, as they are no longer safe to travel to different parts of the country.
“My take is that the scheme should be stopped for about three or more years, to reassess the entire situation.
“If security is okay, then we can go ahead with the programme because parents, and even children, usually entertain fear on where they would be posted,’’ Ademokoya said.
The don, who teaches at the University of Ibadan, stressed that graduates could stay in their regions where their safety could be guaranteed.
But Dr Madinat Rufai, a parent and teacher, however, decried the attempt to scrap the NYSC, describing it as a divisive motive.
Rufai reiterated the fact that if the bill is assented to, Nigeria might experience some division.
“As we know, the scheme enables us to understand one another, including our differences, which enables us to be better citizens.
“Many years ago, I served in Anambra and learnt about the Igbo culture.
“Without the programme, I do not think I would have known about them till date.
“What I think we should do, is for everybody to think about how to overcome the current security challenge and move Nigeria forward.
“We should find a solution to the threat instead of killing the country further, through one of the few programmes that have united us.
“Division will not help anyone,’’ Rufai said.
our correspondent recalls that a federal lawmaker, Awaji Abiate, representing Andoni Opobo/Nkor Federal Constituency of Rivers, sponsored the bill.
Abiate had contended that the lives of young Nigerians, who are posted to different communities in Nigeria were no longer secure.
According to him, this is due to incessant killings of corps members as a result of banditry, kidnapping and religious extremism.
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London Property Dispute Exposes Alleged Corruption, Forgery by Nigerian Politician and Lawyer
By Hassan Taiye
A recent judgment by the UK’s First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has shed light on a complex web of alleged corruption and forgery involving a Nigerian politician and a senior lawyer. The case revolves around a disputed property in North London, valued at 79 Randall Avenue.
The property was purchased in 1993 under the name “Tali Shani,” which is allegedly an alias for late General Jeremiah Useni, a powerful member of the Abacha regime. Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, claimed the property was gifted to him by “Mr. Tali Shani” in 2021 as payment for legal services. However, the tribunal dismissed this claim, describing it as “fabricated” and “fraudulent.”
The tribunal’s ruling highlights the alleged involvement of Ozekhome and his associates in fabricating documents, including a Nigerian passport, National Identification Number (NIN), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The NIN was reportedly created remotely from Monaco using a non-compliant photograph and bypassing biometric requirements ¹.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Ozekhome and others over alleged fraud, forgery, and unlawful attempt to acquire the London property. The ICPC has launched an investigation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has also taken notice of the case ²
Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN Senior lawyer accused of forgery and attempting to acquire the property through fraudulent means.
General Jeremiah Useni Late Nigerian General allegedly behind the purchase of the property under the alias “Tali Shani.”
Osilama Ozekhome*: Ozekhome’s son, implicated in the alleged forgery and fraud.
L-r Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola; Senate Deputy Whip, Onyekachi Nweboyin; Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Senator Sharafadeen Ali; Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Senate Whip Tahir Monguno and Senate Committee Chairman on Financial Institutions, Tokunbo Abiru, after resumption of plenary yesterday. Photo: Senate President’s Office
By: Fabian Apechihin
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet amid a growing controversy surrounding his academic credentials.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement issued late Tuesday.
Nnaji’s exit follows mounting allegations that his academic certificates were forged. Investigations revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to possess, stating that he never completed his studies at the institution and was therefore not issued any certificate.
According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted in 1981 but failed to meet the requirements for graduation.
In a related development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly disowned the certificate of national service presented by Nnaji, describing it as fake.
His resignation marks the latest in a series of controversies to hit the Tinubu administration over questions of integrity and accountability among public officials.
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