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FG warns corps members against hate speech, fake news

FG warns corps members against hate speech, fake news
By Yashim Katurak
Swearing-in
Abuja, Aug. 30, 2018 (NAN) The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has warned corps members against promoting hate speech and fake news because of their destructive effect on the society.
He also advised them to be vanguards of the change mantra “Change Begins with Me”.
The minister said this in Abuja on Thursday while addressing corps members sworn-in for the 2018 Batch ‘B’ Stream II service year at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp, Kubwa.
Bello was represented by Oladimeji Hassan, Secretary, Social Development and Chairman, NYSC FCT Governing Board.
The minister urged the newly sworn-in corps members to complement Federal Government’s efforts by consistently carrying messages of oneness, solidarity and indivisibility of the nation.
He also urged corps members nationwide not to flout government’s directive banning the promotion, advertisement and sale of tobacco products in all orientation camps and public spaces.
Bello said that anyone caught flouting the directive would be made to face severe sanctions and urged the corps members to ensure their acts and deeds fell within the ambit of the law.
He charged the corps members to be disciplined and be ready to make sacrifices as the task ahead of them was quite enormous.
Bello advised them to reject and denounce all forms of social vices which had been identified as the most critical impediment of the nation’s development process.
“I must warn you against hate speech and fake news. You must strive towards complementing government efforts by consistently carrying messages of oneness, solidarity and indivisibility of our great nation, Nigeria.
“Let me reiterate the extant ban on promotion and advertisement on all tobacco products in all the stadia and NYSC orientation camps nationwide by the Federal Government.
“You must not flout this directive throughout your service year in the FCT and beyond as the reverse could carry grievous consequences.
“Few weeks ago, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) honoured 72 corps members who distinguished themselves during their service year in the territory.
“I urge you to aim towards this recognition and honour by provoking your creativity towards innovative projects that will stand you out at the end of the service year,” Bello said.
The minister said that plans were underway to introduce an All-inclusive Talent Hunt in the territory to unravel the creative and innovative works of corps members.
He said that the project was part of a collective drive towards youth development and empowerment amid socio-economic development of the FCT and the nation.
Bello said that the federal government was determined to arouse the confidence of youths at all times particularly by utilising their energies and forces in a bid to improve technology in line with global best practices.
The minister said the criterion for selection would be tailored alongside the NYSC model.
He urged the corps members to take advantage of the skills acquisition initiative provided by the NYSC to equip themselves for the task of nation building.
Besides, Bello urged them to see the skills training as key to self-reliance and sustainability in this time of acute shortage of white-collar jobs.
The Chief Judge of the FCT High Court, Justice Ishaq Bello, administered the oath of service on 2,261 corps members for the 2018 Batch ‘B’ Stream II service year in the FCT.
Justice Bello was represented by Justice Muawiyah Idris at the occasion.
On his part, Mr Bello Ballama, the NYSC FCT Coordinator, said the orientation course would last for three weeks after which corps members would be posted to organisations in the public and private sectors for primary assignment. (NAN)
KRY/MO/MST
Edited by Omolade Michael/Muhammad Suleiman Tola

General news

Eid-el-Kabir: Guber aspirant urges special prayers against hate speech

By Awayi Kuje
Hate
Keffi (Nasarawa State), Aug. 21, 2018 (NAN) Alhaji Dauda Kigbu, a gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, has called for special prayers against hate speeches to promote peace, unity and progress.

Kigbu made this appeal in a statement on Tuesday in Keffi in his message to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

He also enjoined political, traditional and religious leaders to preach the message of peace to their followers for national development.

“Let us use the Eid-El-Kabir to continue to pray fervently for peace and progress of the country as well as for the successful conduct of the 2019 general election.

“Let us use this Sallah period to preach against hate speeches as it is inimical to societal development.

“It is only when we shun hate speeches, stay in peace and tolerate one another that there will be speedy development in the country,” he said.

Besides, Kigbu enjoined Muslims to use the festive occasion to support the less privileged to improve on their standard of living as well as give them a sense of belonging.

He felicitated with the Muslim community on the event and prayed Allah to grant Nigerians and the country more prosperity.

Kigbu, however, urged the Muslim Ummah to also use the period to reconcile with God and their fellow human beings to enhance love and harmony for the benefit of the nation. (NAN)
AKW/VOE/MST/YEMI
Edited by Vivian Emoni/Muhammad Suleiman Tola

General news

Board cautions against hate speeches, actions

Board cautions against hate speeches, actions
NAN-H-28
Actions
By Awayi Kuje
Lafia, Aug. 26, 2017 (NAN) The Nasarawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (NSCPWB) has cautioned Nigerians to against hate speeches actions capable of causing chaos to ensure peace and national development in the country.
Mr Clement Odeh, the Executive Secretary of the board, told newsmen in Lafia on Saturday that hate speeches must be shunned as the 2019 general election is fast approaching.
He commended the Arewa Youths coalition for suspending the Oct. 1 quit notice given to Igbos to leave the North, describing the withdrawal of the quit notice as a good omen for the country.
“The suspension of Oct. 1 quit notice to Igbos to leave the North is a good omen for all Nigerians. It is not only good for the Igbos but for the entire Nigerians because peace is priceless and non-negotiable.
“We must avoid hate speeches and other negative tendencies for the peace and unity of our country so as not to create confusion, crisis and division in the country.
“We can only achieve permanent peace if we see ourselves as brothers and sisters as well as have respect for each other.
“And also to live in peace and tolerate one another irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliation for the development of the country.
“Politicians and Nigerians must know that power is given by God to whomsoever he desires. Hence the need for Nigerians to eschew acts inimical to peace, progress and development,’’ he said.
Odeh urged Nigerians to always stand for the truth no matter the circumstances they found themselves in order to make Nigeria great.
“The country can only be great if all Nigerians do the right thing at the right time,’’ said the scribe.
He called for support to all those in leadership positions to enable them succeed in the task ahead of them.
He also urged Nigerians to pray for the peace and unity of the nation as well as leaders at all levels, adding that no nation will achieve meaningful development in an atmosphere of anarchy.
He said that the board would continue to sensitise the people of the state and Nigerians on the need to live in peace and tolerate one another irrespective of ethnic, religion and political affiliation. (NAN)
AKW/FAT/MST
Edited by Fatima Sule/Muhammad Suleiman Tola