Tag: NYSC

Buhari grants 65 ex-corpers automatic employment, scholarships

Buhari grants 65 ex-corpers automatic employment, scholarships

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, in…

2 years ago

Why NYSC members deserve better pay – Ex-INEC boss

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Attahiru Jega,…

2 years ago

Yemi Osinbajo

NYSC’s contribution to nation-building unquantifiable – Osinbajo

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has praised the results the National Youth…

Alade Abayomi Adeleke

2 years ago

Gombe NYSC inaugurates camp court

A camp court was on Saturday inaugurated by the Gombe State Coordinator…

Buna Juliet

2 years ago

Actualise your dreams of becoming employer of labour, NYSC DG urges Corpers By Wilson Adekumola The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has urged the Corps member to take advantage of the acquisition skill established in the state to develop themselves noting that the era of looking for office jobs is over. He made this charge during on Friday during the inauguration of an ultra-modern Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Centre inside the Natonal Youth Service Corps, Yobe State Orientation Camp, Located at KM 6, Potiskum-Kano road, in Dazigau Local Government Area of the State. While speaking during the inauguration the DG called on the Corps Members deployed to the State and youths in the host community to take advantage the of the centre to acquire vocational training that would make them self-employed. He stressed that the era of white collar jobs is is gradually going to an end, while entrepreneurship is the only option to tackle unemployment. The DG told the Corps Members to grab skill acquisition training during the Orientation period in the camp, while they will continue with post-camp training after the three weeks of Orientation Courses. “I will urge the community to take the centre as their own”. Advising the Corps Members, General Ahmed said, “I want all of you to be interested in Skill Acquisition. I encourage you to maximize your time and the opportunities of the service year to do useful things for yourself. "Prepare your business proposals because there are lots of stakeholders that would offer you business grants to actualize your dreams of becoming employers of labour”. The Director General urged the Corps Members to promote the culture of their host communities and also implement remarkable projects that would support the living standards of the people. The DG had earlier in the day joined other dignitaries to witness the swearing-in ceremony of the 945 prospective Corps Members, comprising 655 males and 290 females deployed to the State. In his address, Yobe State Governor, Honourable Mai Mala Buni said the Scheme for almost fifty years has been providing a major platform for youths in the country to break the barriers of ethnicity, religious bigotry and primordial sentiments. Represented at the ceremony by Yobe State Commissioner for Higher Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Moh’d Munkaila, the Governor promised the continuous support of the State Government by remoselling camp facilities and provise necessary incentives to support the Scheme to build on its notable achievements. In her own part, the NYSC Yobe State Coordinator, Mrs Hafsat Yerima, called on the Corps Members to obey all camp rules and participate actively in all activities. The Yobe State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice MK Kaigama, who was represented by Hon. Justice Aminu Shehu administered the Oath of Allegiance on the Prospective Corps Members.

Actualise your dreams of becoming employer of labour, NYSC DG urges Corpers

By Wilson Adekumola The Director General of the National Youth Service…

2 years ago

NYSC at 50

Technical cooperation partners NYSC on nation building

Oluwanifemi Ojo The Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa is interested…

Alade Abayomi Adeleke

2 years ago

NYSC at 50

NYSC at 50: FG hails scheme’s contribution to national development, unity

Wilson Adekumola The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the National…

Alade Abayomi Adeleke

2 years ago

Corper killed in Lagos train crash buried

Corper killed in Lagos train crash buried

The remains of the 28-year-old National Youth Corps Member, Oreoluwa Aina,…

2 years ago

Sokoto NYSC gets new state coordinator

Sokoto NYSC gets new state coordinator

Alhaji Usman Yakubu-Yaro has been appointed as the new State Coordinator…

2 years ago

Enugu NYSC member nabbed manipulating election results

#NigeriaDecides2023: Enugu NYSC member nabbed manipulating election results

A female National Youth Service Corps member who was serving as…

2 years ago

2023: Ogun corps members sets out for election duties

Oluwanifemi Ojo The National Youth Service Corps Members in Ota,…

Alade Abayomi Adeleke

2 years ago

Anambra police rescue 15 corps members kidnapped

Anambra police rescue 15 corps members kidnapped on Valentine’s Day

Wilson Adekumola The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have…

3 years ago

NYSC: HURIWA demands clampdown on fake certificate syndicate

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has called on the new…

Buna Juliet

3 years ago

Yakubu Gowon

NYSC trust fund to enhance SAED training – Gowon

Bisola David Former Head of State and founder of NYSC, Retired…

Alade Abayomi Adeleke

3 years ago

2023: NYSC members, students make up INEC’s 707,384

Juliet Buna The Independent National Electoral Commission has revealed that it…

Alade Abayomi Adeleke

3 years ago