The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig Gen Y. D Ahmed has counselled members of the NYSC to spend their service year reflecting on their lives and future.
General Ahmed made these remarks while addressing members of the 2024 Batch C, Stream 2, at the ongoing orientation course in Yikpata, Edu Local government Area of Kwara State.
The DG, who was on his routine Camps tour, admonished the Corps members to settle down in life, take time to fully reflect on their lives so far, and even project into the future.
He urged them to shun frivolities and be focused on life.
According to him, the Corps members are full of potential, and the NYSC scheme is now providing the needed platform for them to explore their potential.
General Ahmed urged them to avoid unauthorized journeys.
In his words, “This will expose the Corps members to hazard and danger. He said, even they must travel, they should not travel in the night”.
He further encouraged the Corps members to take advantage of the NYSC Skills Acquisition programme, SAED, and acquire, at least, two skills while on national service. According to him, NYSC is in collaboration with various governmental and non-governmental organizations that will assist Corps members in accessing needed funds to start up their businesses.
Similarly, he urged the Corps members to be security conscious throughout the service year and wish hitch free orientation course.
Dominica Nwabufo
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