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Ooni’s appointment of Shagari as RAYF MD will advance youths -NYCN
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has said the appointment of Bello Bala Shagari as the Managing Director of Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) by the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II will not only advance the course of youth development but also propel Africa to the front line of excellence.
The President of NYCN, Solomon Adodo in a congratulatory message said the umbrella youth body was excited but not surprised by the choice of the Ooni saying he is a symbol of a new Nigeria.
“We at the National Youth Council of Nigeria are not surprised by the choice of His Imperial Majesty (H.I.M), Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II for the appointment of Bello Bala Shagari as the MD of the Royal African Young Leadership Forum. We are further confident that Shagari posses the credentials to propel the ideals of a modern Nigeria and Africa that the Monarch represents.
“We view this appointment as a demonstration of the Monarch’s vision of a modern society society where credible and competent persons are encouraged and given opportunity to contribute to growth and development of a viable society.
“The NYCN make bold to say that the Ooni of Ife is one of the world’s most venerated Royalties and Progenitor of Oduduwa kingdom. This is even so as he has a blend of tradition and modernity which he has always relied on for the advancement of his territory, Nigeria, Africa and the world in general”, the statement stated.
It further averred that the Nigerian youth would always identify with the ideals of His Royal Majesty for a better society and urged the appointee to justify the confidence reposed in him considering his pedigree.
“My very dear brother and compatriot, Bello Bala Shagari, I received the news of your appointment as the Managing Director of the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) with a great depth of excitement fused with strong optimism that the myriad problems affecting the African Youth will be dealt another significant blow.
“For an umpteenth time, I assure you that my prayers and that of the millions of Nigerian Youth across the world will be with you at all times. The National Youth Council of Nigeria remains ever ready to partner with you in the arduous but very actualizable task of building a new Nigeria and a great Africa”, Adodo stated.
“The fact remains doubtless that you’ve cut your teeth on the plinth of excellence wherever and whenever issues of Young leaders come to the fore. Your finely honed leadership traits aptly placed you in pole position to earn this coveted appointment from one of the world’s most venerated Royalties and Progenitor of Oduduwa, His Imperial Majesty (H.I.M), Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. We are very certain that you will use this pristine office to further advance the cause of the Nigerian Youth and propel Africa to the front lines of excellence”, the statement added.
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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