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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed for continued support from different stakeholders to prevent unqualified graduates from being mobilized for National Service. It said they pose a serious threat to the socio-economic well-being of the country, especially when allowed to penetrate the workforce of sensitive sectors such as health and education. The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed made this appeal in his welcome address at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Batch 'A' Pre-Mobilization Workshop, with the theme; "Unlocking Innovative Solutions...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has affirmed continuous readiness to strengthen its existing relationship with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) towards creating an enabling environment for more Corps Members in the growth of small and medium scale enterprises in the country. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated this on Wednesday while playing host to the Director General of SMEDAN, Mr. Charles Odii, who paid him an advocacy visit at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja. According to the NYSC...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said that 10 Corps Members have been selected to travel to the Republic of India on Sunday to participate in a Youth Exchange Programme organized by the Indian National Cadet Corps. This was disclosed in a statement by the NYSC Director of Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa. According to Megwa, the programmre is held annually in commemoration of the Independence Anniversary of the Republic of India, drawing participants from Europe, Asia, Africa and other continents. During a pre-departure briefing exercise held at the...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said that starting from the 2024 Mobilization Exercise, all the eligible Prospective Corps Members are expected to register for Mobilization with their National Identification Numbers (NIN). This was disclosed during the meeting of NYSC Management led by the Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed with the Management of the National Identification Management Commission (NIMC), led by its Director General, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote in Abuja today. According to a statement by the NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, "The NYSC Director General,...

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, felicitates with the Staff of the scheme and Corps Members as they celebrate Christmas which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. In his goodwill message, Gen Ahmed appreciated the individual and collective contributions of members of staff in driving the noble Scheme towards achieving its objectives which has significantly added value in all facets of national development. It reads:"Dear Compatriots in National Service, I am pleased to use this season of Yuletide to felicitate the Christian...

The Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed has advised Account Officers in the Scheme to ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions. He said they are also expected to guard their login details and uphold the virtue of dedication, diligence and higher responsibility. General Ahmed stated this today in his address at the 2023 Finance and Accounts Officers' Workshop with the theme; "Achieving Accountability and Transparency in Public Sector Accounting Through Proper Documentation", held in Abuja. He added that, in line with one of...

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed has inaugurated the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SAED) inside Delta State Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku. Speaking at the inauguration during his visit today, General Ahmed said the centre would serve as additional advantage and morale booster in the training of Corps Members in vocational skills. He commended the NYSC Delta State Coordinator, Mr. Alao Olusegun for his determination in completing the laudable one-block of six-room project which was conceived by the Late Mrs. Folake...

....AS ABIA SWEARS-IN 1,698 PCMS The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed has advised Corps Members to live in peace with one another, make new friends, and use the opportunities of the service year to foster national unity and integration. He gave the advise in his address to the 2023 Batch 'C' Stream Two Corps Members during his visit to Abia State Orientation Camp in Umuna, Bende Local Government Area of the State. According to the Director, Press and Public Relations of NYSC,...

The Nigerian Army has recommitted itself to the provision of adequate security for Corps Members and NYSC Officials. The Brigade Commander, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, Katsina, Brigadier General OF Fadairo stated this today when the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed paid him a courtesy visit in his office. The Commander who lauded NYSC for its efforts in uniting the country through its programmes and posting policy appealed for more stakeholders' support for the Scheme. According to the Director, Press and Public Relations of NYSC, Eddy Megwa, in...