The new NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen.
Johnson Olawumi, on Monday assumed duty in
Abuja with a promise to be fair, open and ensure
equity.
Olawumi stated while taking over from his
predecessor, Brig.-Gen. Nnamdi Okore-Affia on
Monday in Abuja.
He said he would work as his predecessor did, with
the desire and determination to serve diligently, to
uplift the scheme from its status to another height.
He appealed to the staff of the organisation to
cooperate with him the way they did to Okore-Affia,
adding that “I will fight for your entitlements for the
high regard I have for you’’.
According to him, as a true Nigerian, he respect and
accord regards to the elders, adding that the DG’s
office would not be abused because of the privilege.
Earlier, the outgoing DG said the scheme, since its
establishment in 1973, had become a household
name in the country.
He said the scheme was established, to among
other things, strengthen national unity and engender
development in all parts of the country.
Okore-Affia noted that his administration was able
to successfully implement the approved expanded
administrative structure of the scheme.
“This indeed has
revolutionised the
service year experience
of corps members as
they are now exposed to
entrepreneurial
development and other
post service year life
enhancing initiatives.
“In addition, the
restructuring
repositioned the scheme
to adequately cope with
the dynamics of
mobilisation and
utilisation of corps
manpower for national
development,’’ he added.
Okore-Affia, who just
retired from the Nigerian
Army, said there was
enhancement of the
security of corps
members in all locations
throughout the country
with the effective
operation of the Distress
Call Centre.
“This avails all corps
members the opportunity
of seeking for help
whenever they are
confronted with security challenges,’’ he said.
Okore-Affia said another achievement recorded
during his tenure was preparation of a Composite
Policy Document, which synthesised all the policies
of the scheme into a single document.
He said this was to ensure smooth, more effective
and efficient operation of the scheme.
“The comprehensive review of the scheme and
conditions of service of the NYSC scheme has been
completed and forwarded to the relevant quarters
for ratification to pave way for its adoption.
He said the e-registration of foreign trained
graduates made it possible for foreign trained
Nigerian graduates to upload required academic and
other relevant documents from any part of the
world.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that
Olawumi was the Principal Staff Officer to the Chief
of Army Staff, before assuming office as the 16th
NYSC director-general.(NAN)
Johnson Olawumi, on Monday assumed duty in
Abuja with a promise to be fair, open and ensure
equity.
Olawumi stated while taking over from his
predecessor, Brig.-Gen. Nnamdi Okore-Affia on
Monday in Abuja.
He said he would work as his predecessor did, with
the desire and determination to serve diligently, to
uplift the scheme from its status to another height.
He appealed to the staff of the organisation to
cooperate with him the way they did to Okore-Affia,
adding that “I will fight for your entitlements for the
high regard I have for you’’.
According to him, as a true Nigerian, he respect and
accord regards to the elders, adding that the DG’s
office would not be abused because of the privilege.
Earlier, the outgoing DG said the scheme, since its
establishment in 1973, had become a household
name in the country.
He said the scheme was established, to among
other things, strengthen national unity and engender
development in all parts of the country.
Okore-Affia noted that his administration was able
to successfully implement the approved expanded
administrative structure of the scheme.
“This indeed has
revolutionised the
service year experience
of corps members as
they are now exposed to
entrepreneurial
development and other
post service year life
enhancing initiatives.
“In addition, the
restructuring
repositioned the scheme
to adequately cope with
the dynamics of
mobilisation and
utilisation of corps
manpower for national
development,’’ he added.
Okore-Affia, who just
retired from the Nigerian
Army, said there was
enhancement of the
security of corps
members in all locations
throughout the country
with the effective
operation of the Distress
Call Centre.
“This avails all corps
members the opportunity
of seeking for help
whenever they are
confronted with security challenges,’’ he said.
Okore-Affia said another achievement recorded
during his tenure was preparation of a Composite
Policy Document, which synthesised all the policies
of the scheme into a single document.
He said this was to ensure smooth, more effective
and efficient operation of the scheme.
“The comprehensive review of the scheme and
conditions of service of the NYSC scheme has been
completed and forwarded to the relevant quarters
for ratification to pave way for its adoption.
He said the e-registration of foreign trained
graduates made it possible for foreign trained
Nigerian graduates to upload required academic and
other relevant documents from any part of the
world.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that
Olawumi was the Principal Staff Officer to the Chief
of Army Staff, before assuming office as the 16th
NYSC director-general.(NAN)
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