Speaking at the End of Year and Award Ceremony of the Corps, Akoh called on Nigerians to allow Buhari another term to finalise major developmental projects, which he had begun.
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The Minister disclosed that since the law establishing the Peace Corps in Nigeria had been passed into law by the National Assembly, he anticipated a healthy collaboration and supervisory oversight of Ministry of youth on its activities. He said peace corps scheme is fashioned around a volunteer corps in some countries where young people serve their country by acquiring experiences to be able to fit into the system.
The court also ordered the Police to unseal the headquarters of the corps in Abuja, which was sealed since February 28, when Police invaded the premises during the official inauguration of the building.
Akoh said the transformation being expected by Nigerians would not happen in a day, adding that it takes a lot of time, planning and reformation to be able to stabilise and implement the blueprint of the new era
Justice Gabriel Kolawale, who issued the directive, said the police as an institution established by law must subject itself to constituted rules
Falana spoke with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja after securing the release of Akor from police custody
The Senate has passed the bill seeking to legalise the corps and awaiting the assent by President Muhammadu Buhari
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday
The commandant said the recruitment was aimed at complementing the efforts of the federal and state governments in tackling youth unemployment