The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has applauded the National Assembly over the passage of the NYSC Trust fund Bill.
He stated that the lawmakers have given a significant boost to the efforts to enhance skill acquisition, training and generally empower graduates who take part in the programme.
Olawande noted the painstaking legislative process that culminated in the eventual passage of the bill since it was first presented over two years ago and said it was a huge relief that the 10th National Assembly has now made history with the passage of the game-changing bill that promises to speed up efforts to productively engage Nigerian graduates.
The minister said the NYSC Trust Fund Bill is a great milestone achievement for which everyone who took part in its actualisation deserve commendation.
In a press release signed by head, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Mrs. Maryam Umar Yusuf, the minister said it is refreshing and heart-warming to receive the news of the passage of the bill.
“I congratulate the NYSC family in particular and extend a special appreciation to the sponsor of the bill, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, for his dogged commitment. Now, we have a good pedestal upon which to stand in our efforts to improve camp facilities, enhance the welfare of corps members and staff of the scheme; as well as reinvigorate the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) initiative of the NYSC,” the minister said.
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