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NIHOTOURS trains NYSC members on hospitality services
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOURS), says it would train over 200 members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in Kano, on hospitality.
Speaking at the launch of the five-day intensive training in Kano, the Director-General of the Institute, Mr Nura Kangiwa, said on Monday that the training would impact positively on the corps members.
Represented by Mr Ibrahim Baba, the Director, Hospitality and Programmes of the Institute, Kangiwa said the training aimed at making the Corps members self-reliant.
According to him, “It is expected that at the end of this training, the beneficiaries will grasp the necessary skills in hospitality trades.”
“The trades such as cookery, confectioners, dry cleaning and laundry services as well as event planning and management, will enable them set up businesses.”
The director general said that the participants could become employers of labour after their national youths service.
The training, according to him, is in line with the Federal government’s N-Power program presently anchored by the Institute, as a component of social investment programme.
He commended the Federal government for the opportunity given to the youths, hoping that the training would make a great impact on the Corps members.
Also, the state Coordinator of the NYSC in Kano Mrs Aisha Tata-Muhammed, commended the institute for organising the training.
Represented by Mr Saminu Muhammed, the coordinator ordered the members of the corps to grab the best of the training, which might be a life changing experience to them.
She urged them to be well behaved and attentive throughout the one day training, thus exploring the best of the training.
Speaking at the occasion, the Kano Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Mr Ibrahim Karaye, also commended the institute for the training.
The commissioner represented by Mr Jamilu Sarki, Director Tourism of the Ministry, advised the members to share their acquired skills with those who were not opportuned to attend.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NIHOTOURS has opened a five-days intensive trainning on skill-gap in hospitality trades.
The intensive training begins on Monday June 28 and ends Friday July 2nd 2021. (NAN)
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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