The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has urged Corps Members to embrace national unity, cultural integration, and skill development during their service year.
Addressing Corps Members at the Niger State Orientation Camp in Paiko, as well as those in Kaduna and Zamfara States, General Nafiu emphasized the importance of building bridges across ethnic and cultural divides to strengthen national cohesion.
“The service year is a unique opportunity to understand Nigeria better and promote peaceful coexistence. I encourage you to appreciate the cultures of your host communities and form lasting relationships that will benefit you and the country,” he said.
He advised Corps Members to take advantage of the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, beginning with in-camp training and progressing to the post-camp phase, in order to become self-reliant.
The NYSC DG further charged Corps Members to act as ambassadors of their families, institutions, and the scheme by upholding discipline, good conduct, and respect for authorities.
“Use social media responsibly and avoid actions that may bring undue attention. Stay focused, be respectful, and engage in community development projects that will add value to your host communities,” he added.
Providing updates on the ongoing orientation courses, the Niger State Coordinator, Mrs. Olayinka Abdulwahab, reported that 986 Corps Members 542 males and 444 females had been registered in camp and were well-adjusted to camp routines.
Similarly, the Kaduna State Coordinator, Mrs. Murna Efeke Dadaza, noted that 2,545 Corps Members were present in camp, including 1,734 for Kaduna (863 males and 871 females), and 811 dislodged Corps Members from the FCT (528 males and 283 females).
In Zamfara, the State Coordinator, Malam Muhammed Lawan Ahmed, disclosed that all 611 Corps Members 414 males and 197 females had settled in and were actively engaging in camp activities.
“There is strong synergy among camp officials, which has contributed significantly to our success so far,” he said.
