The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has received commendation for its significant contribution to the promotion of national integration and its impact on the socio-economic development of Nigeria over the past 51 years.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike made these remarks while declaring the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
“NYSC has been a cornerstone of national integration and socio-economic development of the country for the past fifty-one years,” Wike said.
He stressed the importance of strengthening youth empowerment initiatives to better prepare Corps Members for their essential contributions to the nation’s growth.
Wike, who was represented by the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, encouraged the participants of the workshop to contemplate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
“We are in a dynamic world where the needs of our communities are evolving rapidly. Therefore, our Prospective Corps Members must be prepared to meet these challenges with creativity, resilience and a spirit of innovation.
“Your dedication to training and preparing our youth for the responsibilities they will undertake is commendable,” he stated.
The Minister appealed to the workshop participants to use the opportunity to share best practices, explore new ideas, and collaborate on strategies that will enhance the effectiveness of the NYSC programme.
He also urged the participants to create an environment that fosters the growth of the youths and empowers them to realize their potential.
In his welcome address, the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed said the mobilization process is a very critical component of the service year that deserves all the seriousness as effective service delivery in a successful mobilization process cannot be over-emphasized.
He called on the participants to proffer solutions to observed challenges and also participate actively in the course of the programme.
“Management remains committed to ensuring that the right things are done at all times from the beginning to the end of the mobilization process.
“I urge everyone in our various corners to stand by approved standards as well as render service with integrity, transparency and compassion. The youths are looking up to us and we cannot afford to fail them,” the DG said.
The Director of the Corps Mobilisation Department, Abubakar Mohammed in his introductory address said the Scheme has recorded tremendous success in its mobilisation process as a result of numerous innovations and collaboration with stakeholders.
He added that the Scheme would continue to stem the tide of enrolling unqualified persons for national service.
The workshop was centred around the theme: “Enhancing the NYSC Mobilization Process for Improved Service Delivery.”
Lantana Nasir
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