The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has applauded the Nigerian Army for their collaboration and unwavering support to the operations of the Scheme.
The NYSC Board Chairman, Fatima Balla Abubakar gave the commendation when the NYSC National Governing Board paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
This is contained in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the NYSC, Mr Eddy Megwa.
She praised the Army for its contributions which played a major role in the Scheme being great
She noted that the relationship between the Scheme and the Nigerian Army has remained very cordial, even as the Chief Executive of the Scheme has always come from the Nigerian Army.
She requested for enhanced security surveillance at all the NYSC Orientation camps and Corps Lodges nationwide.
The Chairman also commended the contributions of the Officers that have represented the Army on the NYSC Board, including Brigadier General Bayode Adetoro who continues to play a critical role in advancing the course of the Scheme.
The Chief of Army Staff thanked the Chairman and the Board members for the visit which he described as memorable.
He praised the Board for its operational excellence which reflects the attitude and commitment of the Corps Members to national integration, development and programmes.
The Army Chief stressed that the nation needs the commitment of the Corps Members now more than ever before for greater national cohesion and nation-building.
He promised that the Army would not relent in its responsibilities to provide security to all the NYSC formations nationwide.
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