The newly appointed Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has pledged to lead with transparency, boosting productivity among staff and corps members.
He made this promise during a colourful ceremony marking his assumption of office at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.
General Nafiu’s vision for NYSC includes enhancing job creation initiatives, enabling more corps members to enter the private sector during and after their service year.
He acknowledged the NYSC’s establishment in 1973 as a strategic move that has fostered national unity, socio-cultural integration, and trust among Nigerian youths.
The DG commended the Scheme’s contributions to nation-building through community development activities by corps members.
“The welfare and well-being of Corps Members will always be a top priority.
My team and l shall work tirelessly to devise means of enhancing camp feeding, hygiene and kitting of our Corps Members.
Under my leadership, excellence shall excel. I assure all NYSC staff and enthusiastic Corps Members that l will provide the quality leadership necessary for our current time.
We must acquaint ourselves with the current challenges and lay the foundation for a more glorious Scheme in the future”, he said.
General Nafiu stated further that the scheme has made significant contributions and lasting impact in the lives of Nigerian graduates.
“I seek your understanding and support to drive the good programme l intend to unfold to boost our common welfare and career development.
We must be good examples for the corps members we superintend. We must rethink and fine-tune our strategy to fulfill the purpose of which we exist as administrators of the Scheme”, he added.
The 23rd NYSC boss appealed for support from relevant stakeholders and the entire nation to make the scheme record more successes.
He commended both past and present members of staff of NYSC for their determination and creativity in upholding the dignity of the Scheme.
Brigadier General Nafiu also promised to collaborate with all staff to explore innovative approaches, while respecting the valuable legacies established by his predecessors.
He said his administration’s philosophy would focus on repositioning the Scheme to meet the demand of contemporary society and excel in tackling the challenges of the future.
Speaking earlier, before he handed over to his successor, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed appreciated the NYSC Management and Staff for the support he received during his two years stewardship in NYSC.
He however solicited for the cooperation of the entire staff for the new Director General in order to deliver on his mandate for the scheme.
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