The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC ), Major General Shuaibu lbrahim has commended the retired Directors of the Scheme for their selfless and meritorious service to the Scheme and the nation at large.
This is contained in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Scheme, Mr. Eddy Megwa and made available to Journalists in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
According to the statement, the Director-General noted that their mentorship while in service has produced millions of youths who are now responsible adults in different vocations.
He stated this in Abuja during a Send forth Ceremony organised for NYSC Directors who retired between January 2020 and March 2022.
“On behalf of Management, Staff and Corps Members nationwide, l want to appreciate you senior citizens for your meritorious service to the NYSC in particular and the nation in general.
“You have mentored millions of youths and l can assure you that we will forever be grateful for your mentorship and service,“ General Ibrahim said.
He urged the retired Directors not to be tired and and advised that whenever the Scheme call on them, they should make themselves available with their wealth of experiences.
The Director-General said the Scheme is expecting the establishment of NYSC Trust Fund, which bill has passed through the House of Representatives and when assented to by the President, their services would be needed.
During the ceremony, General Ibrahim also paid glowing tributes to a former Director of Finance and Accounts, Late Chief Dauda Daniel, who was represented by his son, Mr. Bubwo Dauda Daniel for his commendable service to the Scheme and the nation in general.
The Director, Human Resource Management, Hajiya Habiba Bappah said the Scheme decided to celebrate the retired Directors for their invaluable impact to the nation while in service.
She commended them for shaping the character of Nigerian youths who passed through the Scheme.
“It is certain that you will all be remembered for your positive contributions to the lives of young Nigerians who passed through the Scheme.
I wish to assure you they your labour will never be in vain as we shall continue to strive for the growth and development of the Scheme,“ Bappah said.
