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  WORLD FISHERIES DAY: AIYEDATIWA HAILS FISHERMEN, OTHER STAKEHOLDERS COMMITMENT TO FOOD SECURITY Ondo State Governor, His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has lauded the unwavering commitment and resilience of fishermen and other stakeholders who often face perilous conditions and unpredictable weather while working diligently to bring the invaluable bounties of the ocean to tables, adding that their dedication has contributed significantly to the attainment of food security and the continuation of age-old traditions and practices that have been passed down through generations. The Governor stated this at the 2024 World Fisheries Day held in Akure. He described the relationship between communities and the ocean as symbolic and intricate to sustaining human existence. The Governor who spoke through the Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Chief Olayato Aribo, said the celebration of 2024 World Fisheries Day is to recognise the vital role fisheries play in sustaining hum...

 NEWS OF THE MOMENT: FG lifts ban on NYSC members serving in banks and others The Federal Government has lifted the ban restricting the posting of members of the National Youth Service Corps to the public sector, allowing for corpers to now be posted to private sector organisations, including banks and oil and gas companies. The new directive will take effect with the commencement of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course, according to a memo dated November 18, 2024, from the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande. The policy shift, according to Olawande, is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader strategy to combat rising youth unemployment by ensuring government agencies align with the administration’s vision.  The previous posting policy, implemented during the tenure of former Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, restricted corps members to four sectors—education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure. It was designed to discourage...