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23/05/2026

𝐅𝐆 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐘𝐒𝐂 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

The Federal Government has called on state governors across the country to provide adequate support and enabling facilities that will help the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme grow and function effectively in their respective states.

Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, made the appeal during the inauguration of a remodeled clinic at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.

Olawande stressed the need for stronger collaboration between state governments and the NYSC to improve the welfare, security, and overall experience of corps members serving nationwide.

The minister reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government towards reforming and repositioning the NYSC scheme for the benefit of Nigerian youths. He also advised corps members to avoid night journeys and seek safety in military barracks, police stations, or NYSC offices whenever travelling late becomes unavoidable.

Speaking at the event, NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed that the Federal Government had approved an additional 50,000 mobilisation slots for the 2026 service year to accommodate more graduates.

According to him, about 450,000 prospective corps members are expected to be mobilised this year, while efforts are being intensified to avoid deploying them to security-threatened areas.

Nafiu further revealed that plans were underway to improve corps members’ kits, feeding arrangements, and transportation allowances through future budget provisions.

He added that the NYSC is partnering with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Pan-Atlantic University, and other stakeholders to strengthen the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.

23/05/2026

Taraba Sack Task Force Raises Concern Over Zero Compliance in Parts of Gassol and Wukari

The Chairman of the Taraba State Task Force on Taraba Sack, Mr. Williams Ezekiel Kagal, has expressed concern over the poor level of compliance recorded in several communities visited during the ongoing statewide sensitization and enforcement tour.

Speaking with journalists after the exercise, Mr. Kagal disclosed that zero compliance was recorded in Tella, Mararraban Gassol, and Sabon-Gida in Gassol Local Government Area, as well as Bantaje and Gindin Doruwa in Wukari Local Government Area.

He said despite months of sensitization and awareness campaigns, many farmers and traders in the affected communities were yet to comply with the executive order mandating the use of the state-approved sacks for agricultural produce packaging.

According to him, the government had earlier granted a six-month period for awareness and adjustment before enforcement began, but regretted that some traders and farmers still refused to embrace the initiative.

Mr. Kagal explained that the policy was introduced to protect the identity and reputation of agricultural produce from Taraba State. He noted that many farm products from the state are often packaged in sacks belonging to other states, making it difficult for buyers outside the state to identify Taraba as the actual source of the produce.

He added that the situation continues to reduce the visibility and recognition of Taraba State as one of the leading agricultural-producing states in the country.

The task force chairman stressed that the executive order remains fully in force and will continue to be implemented across the state. He maintained that no agricultural produce would be allowed to leave Taraba State unless it is packaged in the approved sacks.

He therefore called on farmers and traders to immediately comply with the directive by purchasing and using the sacks to avoid future enforcement actions.

Mr. Kagal further revealed that several communities in the northern part of the state visited by the task force have already embraced the initiative and are using the sacks comfortably, expressing optimism that other areas would gradually follow suit.

Responding to complaints raised by some farmers and traders, the chairman assured that concerns regarding the sacks had already been noted by the authorities. He explained that improvements would be considered in the next production phase, while emphasizing that the currently available sacks must still be used in line with the government directive.

The statewide sensitization and enforcement exercise is expected to continue across other communities as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen compliance, improve agricultural packaging standards, and protect the identity and market value of produce from Taraba State.

21/05/2026

Taraba Sack Task Force Faces Resistance in Mutum Biyu, Records Low Compliance in Garba Chede

The ongoing statewide sensitization and enforcement tour of the Taraba Sack Task Force recorded mixed reactions in Garba Chede, Bali Local Government Area, and Mutum Biyu in Gassol Local Government Area, as officials continued efforts to promote the use of the state-approved Taraba Sack for agricultural produce packaging.

The exercise was led by the Chairman of the Task Force, Mr. Williams Ezekiel Kagal, alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Dr. Isa Hamza Mohammad, who have been moving across communities to engage directly with farmers, traders, and market leaders on the importance of standardizing produce packaging in Taraba State.

In Garba Chede, the team observed a low level of compliance with the government directive, as many traders were yet to fully adopt the approved sacks. Despite the slow response, the task force continued its sensitization campaign, explaining that the initiative is aimed at improving the quality and presentation of agricultural produce, strengthening market organization, and creating better identity for products coming from Taraba State.

The situation in Mutum Biyu was more difficult, as tension interrupted the sensitization exercise during an engagement with traders at the market.

While addressing traders on the objectives and benefits of the initiative, the Chairman of the Task Force, Mr. Williams Ezekiel Kagal, was suddenly interrupted when some youths disrupted the exercise, creating confusion and tension within the market environment. Security personnel attached to the team quickly intervened and restored calm before the situation escalated further.

Following the interruption, the exercise in Mutum Biyu was suspended as the atmosphere was no longer suitable for the engagement to continue.

Speaking after the incident, Mr. Williams Ezekiel Kagal expressed disappointment over the development, particularly the attitude of some market leaders, which he said contributed to the tension witnessed during the exercise. He maintained that the Taraba Sack initiative is a government-approved policy introduced to improve agricultural packaging standards, support farmers and traders, and strengthen agricultural trade across the state.

The incident was later reported to the Divisional Police Officer in Gassol Local Government Area, SP Timothy N. Mainasara, who reaffirmed that the Taraba Sack policy remains an executive order of the Taraba State Government and must be complied with by all traders and market operators.

The DPO also assured the task force of necessary action against activities capable of disrupting the implementation of the government directive, while calling for cooperation from members of the public.

Despite the challenges recorded during the visit, the task force reaffirmed its commitment to continuing sensitization and enforcement across other parts of the state as efforts intensify to strengthen compliance and improve agricultural marketing standards in Taraba State.

21/05/2026

𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 39-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐁 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐫

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has Approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede whose tenure will end on July 31, 2026.
Professor Aina, a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, becomes one of the youngest individuals ever appointed to head the examination body at the age of 39.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who described Aina as a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in digital infrastructure, public-sector reforms, and national examination systems.

According to the Presidency, the new JAMB Registrar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, United Kingdom, alongside a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University.

Professor Aina is also said to have over 15 years of experience advising federal and state governments on digital transition, institutional reforms, and system development.

President Tinubu expressed confidence that the incoming Registrar would build on the achievements recorded under Professor Oloyede’s administration and further strengthen the operations of JAMB through innovation and improved efficiency.
The outgoing Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, is widely credited for introducing reforms that improved transparency and accountability in the conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) during his two-term tenure.

NEWS reports that Professor Aina is expected to officially assume office after the expiration of Oloyede’s tenure later this year.