The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Major General Shuaibu lbrahim has commended the retired Directors of the Scheme for their selfless and merritorious service to the Scheme and the nation at large.
He said their mentorship while in service has produced millions of youths who were now responsible adults in different vocations.
NYSC DG stated this in Abuja during a Sendforth 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 merritorious 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 was 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 DG admonished the retired and serving NYSC Staff to be mindful of their health status at all times.
“Please ensure you take your medications seriously”, the DG advised.
In her remarks, 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 attitude and 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.
In a vote of thanks on behalf of all the retired Directors, Mr Anthony Achulike Ekeocha commended Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim for his passion and leadership style of administration which has taken the Scheme to a higher pedestal.
He lauded his magnanimity and welfare-oriented gesture of celebrating them.
A total of fourteen retired Directors were celebrated and presented with the Director-General’s plaque and gift at the event.
