Latest news about nigerian peace corps

Here are some of the latest news updates about the Nigerian Peace Corps:

Recent Developments:

  1. Peace Corps Bill Passes Second Reading in Senate: The Nigerian Senate has passed the Peace Corps Bill for the second reading, paving the way for the establishment of the Nigerian Peace Corps as a statutory agency. (Source: Vanguard News, March 2023)
  2. FG Approves N1.5bn for Peace Corps Training: The Federal Government has approved N1.5 billion for the training of Peace Corps members, according to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare. (Source: Daily Trust, February 2023)
  3. Peace Corps to Partner with UNICEF on Youth Empowerment: The Nigerian Peace Corps has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNICEF to empower young people in Nigeria through education, skills acquisition, and entrepreneurship. (Source: Leadership Newspaper, January 2023)
  4. Peace Corps to Establish Camps in 36 States: The Nigerian Peace Corps has announced plans to establish camps in all 36 states of the federation, with the aim of promoting peace, security, and development. (Source: The Nation, December 2022)
  5. FG to Provide Funding for Peace Corps Operations: The Federal Government has promised to provide funding for the operations of the Nigerian Peace Corps, which is expected to enhance its effectiveness in promoting peace and security in the country. (Source: Punch Newspaper, November 2022)

Challenges and Controversies:

  1. Controversy Over Peace Corps Funding: There have been controversies over the funding of the Peace Corps, with some critics accusing the government of not providing sufficient resources for the agency's operations. (Source: Premium Times, October 2022)
  2. Concerns Over Peace Corps' Autonomy: There have been concerns over the autonomy of the Peace Corps, with some arguing that the agency should be given more independence to operate effectively. (Source: The Guardian, September 2022)
  3. Peace Corps Members Protest Over Unpaid Allowances: Members of the Peace Corps have protested over unpaid allowances, which they claim have not been paid for several months. (Source: Daily Post, August 2022)

Other News:

  1. Peace Corps to Establish Disaster Response Team: The Nigerian Peace Corps has announced plans to establish a disaster response team to respond to emergencies and natural disasters in the country. (Source: This Day, July 2022)
  2. Peace Corps to Promote Cultural Exchange: The Peace Corps has announced plans to promote cultural exchange between Nigeria and other countries, with the aim of promoting peace and understanding. (Source: The Punch, June 2022)

These are some of the latest news updates about the Nigerian Peace Corps. The agency continues to play an important role in promoting peace, security, and development in Nigeria.