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UN Staff Recreational Council Nigerian Association Gets New Leadership
By Gloria Ikibah
The United Nations Staff Recreational Council Nigerian Association has appointed a new leadership team to spearhead itactivities, and this marks a significant moment for Nigerian expatriates working within the United Nations System.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, UNSC, Koye Adeboye and made available to journalists.
According to the statement, the United Nations Nigerian Association is committed to advancing the interests and well-being of Nigerian personnel and retirees within the United Nations community.
The association also serves as a vital platform for professional development, social networking, and cultural exchange among Nigerians and those interested in Nigeria’s affairs at the United Nations.
Speaking about her vision for the organization, the newly appointed President, a Strategic Planning and Monitoring Specialist at the United Nations Children’s Fund, Foluke Ojelabi, said she will ensure that UN is accessible to all Nigerians in New York and other cities where United Nations agencies are headquartered.
“Our leadership team has one goal: to ensure that the United Nations is accessible to all Nigerians in New York and other cities where United Nations agencies are headquartered”, she said.
The newly inaugurated President while acknowledging the ongoing support of former leaders within the association.
Established in 2012 said the United Nations Nigerian Association fosters social and cultural connections among current and former UN staff members in New York.
“We are grateful for the accomplishments of our predecessors and are committed to building upon their successes,” she said.
The former President, who is an Accounts Specialist at the United Nations Population Fund, Abolade Sobola, highlighted the association’s achievements during his team’s tenure, including enhanced collaboration with the Nigeria Permanent Mission to the United Nations and the Consulate General in New York.
He said the association navigated challenges
By Gloria Ikibah
and The United Nations Staff Recreational Council Nigerian Association has appointed a new leadership team to spearhead itactivities, and this marks a significant moment for Nigerian expatriates working within the United Nations System.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, UNSC, Koye Adeboye and made available to journalists.
According to the statement, the United Nations Nigerian Association is committed to advancing the interests and well-being of Nigerian personnel and retirees within the United Nations community.
The association also serves as a vital platform for professional development, social networking, and cultural exchange among Nigerians and those interested in Nigeria’s affairs at the United Nations.
Speaking about her vision for the organization, the newly appointed President, a Strategic Planning and Monitoring Specialist at the United Nations Children’s Fund, Foluke Ojelabi, said she will ensure that UN is accessible to all Nigerians in New York and other cities where United Nations agencies are headquartered.
“our leadership team has one goal: to ensure that the United Nations is accessible to all Nigerians in New York and other cities where United Nations agencies are headquartered”, she said.
The newly inaugurated President while acknowledging the ongoing support of former leaders within the association.
Established in 2012 said the United Nations Nigerian Association fosters social and cultural connections among current and former UN staff members in New York.
“We are grateful for the accomplishments of our predecessors and are committed to building upon their successes,” she said.
The former President, who is an Accounts Specialist at the United Nations Population Fund, Abolade Sobola, highlighted the association’s achievements during his team’s tenure, including enhanced collaboration with the Nigeria Permanent Mission to the United Nations and the Consulate General in New York.
He said the association navigated challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining its commitment to community engagement through innovative virtual initiatives, such as the hugely-successful virtual DJ Afrobeats parties.
The United Nations Staff Recreational Council Nigerian Association, operates independently of any political affiliation, focusing solely on promoting professional and social interactions within the Nigerian community at the United Nations.
The United Nations Staff Recreational Council Nigerian Association, operates independently of any political affiliation, focusing solely on promoting professional and social interactions within the Nigerian community at the United Nations.
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Trump set to sign Executive Order to flush out transgender personnel from US military
President-elect, Donald Trump, is set to sign an executive order that would remove all transgender members from the United States military.
It was learnt that the development has intensified concerns within the LGBTQ+ community.
The report claimed that the state officials had stated that transgender personnel would be discharged on medical grounds, deeming them “unfit” to serve.
Recall that during Trump’s first term as president, he introduced a similar policy that prohibited transgender individuals from joining the armed forces while allowing those already enlisted to remain in their roles.
After Trump left office, President Joe Biden had overturned the military ban in his first week as president in 2021, issuing an executive order to restore transgender individuals’ right to serve openly. However, with Trump’s potential return to the White House, transgender rights in the US may face renewed challenges.
However, the current proposal, as reported, would extend to removing all transgender service members, regardless of their current status. It is anticipated that the executive order will be issued on Trump’s first day in office, January 20 next year.
If signed, Trump’s new directive could be broader and more contentious than the policy he implemented during his first term. What would be its impact on transgender personnel serving in US military.
Reports indicated that approximately 15,000 transgender individuals are actively serving in the US military.
This is coming amid moves by US congress to stop irst transgender lawmaker from using female restrooms and bathrooms in her new workplace.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson had expressed his support for the policy that tends to disregard transgender ideologies in the legislative arm.
“All single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House Office Buildings — such as restrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms — are reserved for individuals of that biological sex,” the speaker said in a statement last Wednesday.
“It is important to note that each Member office has its own private restroom, and unisex restrooms are available throughout the Capitol. Women deserve women’s only spaces,” he added.
The move to prevent McBride from using the women’s facilities in the House was first initiated by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., who on Monday introduced a resolution to ban trans women from using women’s bathrooms inside the complex.
Mace said the resolution was “absolutely” in response to McBride, a Delaware Democrat, being elected to the House.
She took her anti-trans crusade even further on Wednesday, announcing a bill to ban trans people from using bathrooms that align with their gender in all federal buildings across the country. Neither of the resolutions have been brought to a House vote.
It is important to note that each Member office has its own private restroom, and unisex restrooms are available throughout the Capitol. Women deserve women’s only spaces,” he added.
The move to prevent McBride from using the women’s facilities in the House was first initiated by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., who on Monday introduced a resolution to ban trans women from using women’s bathrooms inside the complex.
Mace said the resolution was “absolutely” in response to McBride, a Delaware Democrat, being elected to the House.
She took her anti-trans crusade even further on Wednesday, announcing a bill to ban trans people from using bathrooms that align with their gender in all federal buildings across the country. Neither of the resolutions have been brought to a House vote.
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PHOTO: Courtesy visit to Priesthood Orphanage by Just Friends Club of Nigeria Founder
Dr. (Mrs) Blessing Echenwo, left, founder of Priesthood Orphanage, Karamajiji, Abuja and Mrs. Maria Cardillo, a member of Just Friends Club of Nigeria, during the visit of the club to the orphanage in Abuja…recently
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Just in: NYSC Releases Batch ‘C’ Corps Members Call Up Letters
The National Youth Service Corps has announced the release of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream I call-up letters for prospective corps members.
The corps made the announcement in a series of post on its official X (former Twitter) handle on Monday.
It said orientation camp for the stream is expected to start on November 27, 2024 and closes on December 17, 2024.
According to the post, “some prospective corp members posted to Lagos will have orientation in Ogun and Osun.
“While some of those posted to Zamfara will have in Kebbi and Sokoto etc”
The corps, however, advised prospective corps members to print and sign an addendum, which will be submitted during registration at the orientation camp.
Tips to guide Deployed Prospective Corps Members
Do not travel to the Orientation Camps at night. Break your journey when necessary.
Report on your scheduled reporting date.
Apply for spelling error and name rearrangement on your dashboard.
After documentation in the Camp, you cannot change your Date of Birth, Date of Graduation, Course of Study and Passport Photograph.
Do not report to the Camp if there is any discrepancies in your course of study or with the Date of Graduation on your Statement of Result and your Call-up Letter. Contact your Institution to sort it out.
ATTENTION TO ALL 2024 BATCH ”C” STREAM I MARRIED FEMALE PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS
All married female Prospective Corps members (PCMs) who are deployed to States where their husbands are not domiciled should report to the nearest NYSC Orientation Camp for their State of Deployment to be changed.
They are to report during the period of Registration at the Orientation Camps with the copies of their marital and other relevant documents as evidence. Once the change is made it will reflect on theirM dashboard for reprinting.
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