The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has received accolades for its outstanding contributions to promoting national unity, integration and socio-economic development.
Kaduna state governor Senator Uba Sani commended the Scheme at the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Orientation Workshop held in Kaduna with the theme; Emotional Intelligence: An Indispensable Tool for a Successful Orientation Programme.
Governor Sani, who was represented by the Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development/Chairman, NYSC Kaduna State Governing Board, Hajia Rabi Salisu, acknowledged the Scheme’s efforts in encouraging patriotism and aiding national development among graduate youths through its activities.
He commended the NYSC for organising the workshop, which would help evaluate the Scheme’s performances and improve its efficiency.
A press statement issued by the director, information and public relations of the Scheme, Eddy Megwa, indicated that the NYSC director-general, Brig.-Gen. YD Ahmed, in his welcome address, emphasised that the workshop provides an opportunity to review previous Orientation courses, identify areas for improvement and enhance the overall performance of subsequent programmes.
General Ahmed urged participants to leverage the workshop to achieve a hitch-free programme.
“The director-general acknowledged the invaluable support of stakeholders to the Scheme, encouraging participants to capitalise on the invaluable resources of the workshop.”
“Earlier, the director of planning, research and statistics, Alhaji Ahmed Wada Ikaka, disclosed that the Orientation Camp being the first point of contact for Corps Members creates a lasting impression in their minds, hence, the need for proactive measures that would create a wonderful experience.”
“Participants at the workshop include; NYSC Top Management, Camp Directors and Camp Commandants designate, State Coordinators, Heads of Planning, Research and Statistics departments nationwide, officers from NYSC Area Offices and the National Directorate Headquarters, Abuja.
