Youth Minister Bio-Ibrahim Expressed Her Wish For The Continued Existence Of The NYSC.

The Minister for Youth, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, has called for enhanced support from stakeholders for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

She emphasized the importance of strengthening the program to build upon its commendable accomplishments in areas such as youth empowerment, national unity, rural development, and educational enhancement, among other objectives.

During her visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, the minister expressed her commitment to collaborating with the NYSC management to fulfill the scheme’s goals.

“I have consistently advocated for the NYSC, and now is a crucial time for the nation to embrace this program. I am optimistic that we can sustain the scheme and work hand in hand to benefit Nigerian youths,” she stated.

Brigadier General YD Ahmed, the NYSC Director-General, extended his congratulations to the minister on her appointment and highlighted the NYSC’s significant role in promoting national unity and socio-economic development in Nigeria. He emphasized the organization’s adaptability to address the country’s evolving needs.

General Ahmed also mentioned the NYSC’s efforts to enhance its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development program through collaborations with various institutions, including the Central Bank of Nigeria, Access Bank, Unity Bank, Gombe State University, Nasarawa State University, and the NYSC Foundation.

These partnerships have provided financial support and technical assistance to some corps members to help them start businesses aligned with the skills they acquired during their service.

In addition, the Director-General outlined some of the challenges faced by the NYSC, such as the subpar conditions of certain orientation camps, insufficient corps lodgings, and a shortage of vehicles for inspecting corps members, among other issues.