NYSC New DG Assumes Office.

The new NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Johnson Olawumi, on Monday
assumed duty in Abuja with a promise to be fair, open and ensure
equity.
Olawumi stated while taking over from his predecessor, Brig.-Gen.
Nnamdi Okore-Affia on Monday in Abuja.
He said he would work as his predecessor did, with the desire and
determination to serve diligently, to uplift the scheme from its
status to another height.
He appealed to the staff of the organisation to cooperate with him the
way they did to Okore-Affia, adding that "I will fight for your
entitlements for the high regard I have for you".
According to him, as a true Nigerian, he respect and accord regards to
the elders, adding that the DG's office would not be abused because of
the privilege.
Earlier, the outgoing DG said the scheme, since its establishment in
1973, had become a household name in the country.
He said the scheme was established, to among other things, strengthen
national unity and engender development in all parts of the country.