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"At this juncture, I wish to, on behalf of the NYSC National Governing Board, express our profound appreciation to Mr. President for giving priority to youth development, especially the National Youth Service Corps.

This has been clearly demonstrated through sustained provision of resources for the smooth operation of the Scheme. Permit me to also express our appreciation of the encouragement and support we enjoy from the Honourable Minister and the entire Ministry of Youth and Sports.

In the same vein, I wish to register our profound gratitude to the Chairman and members of the NYSC National Governing Board for their support. Indeed, your commitment to the mentoring and empowerment of youths in line with Mr. President’s agenda has been a source of inspiration for us as we pursue the NYSC mandate.

As we prepare to launch the NYSC into its post-Golden Jubilee era, I would like to assure that we, the Managers and the Corps Members nationwide, shall continue to pursue the mandate of the Scheme with renewed vigour. In particular, we are committed to repositioning it for greater participation in national and global development efforts.

I am confident that we will continue to enjoy the support of government at all levels and the goodwill of Nigerians in years to come", the DG said.

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NYSC GOLDEN YEAR: BUHARI OFFERS AUTOMATIC EMPLOYMENT TO 65 EX-CORPS MEMBERS
.....scholarships, cash

President Muhammadu Buhari has granted automatic employment into the Federal Civil Service for 65 Ex-Corps Members that excelled meritoriously in all the four cardinal programmes of NYSC during their service year in 2019.

He also rewarded them with government scholarships up to doctorate level in any university of their choice within the country.

He directed that the best three among the awardees should be given the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira each, while the remaining forty-nine would receive Two Hundred Thousand Naira each, likewise the physically challenged NYSC Hope Alive beneficiaries.

The Hope Alive beneficiaries are Corps Members that suffered permanent disabilities during their service year.

Buhari disclosed this in commemoration of the Golden jubilee anniversary of NYSC, in his address at the President's Honours Award Ceremony for 2019 set held inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He hailed the Scheme for its various contributions to national unity and socio-economic development of the country.

Buhari expressed his delight on the numerous selfless services made by the awardees to impact on their host communities in the course of National service.

"I feel highly elated to be associated with you and urge your successors to toe your footsteps.

Specifically, l commend all of you for the roles you played in the efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic, especially through the production and distribution of facemasks, hand sanitizers, liquid soaps, as well as food and other items to people in all parts of the country.

Your demonstration of high sense of discipline in the conduct of elections as INEC ad-hoc personnel including the 2023 general elections has contributed towards enhancing the credibility of the electoral system.

I gave you kudos, my dear diligent, patriotic and virile youths. You performed very well and the nation is proud of you", the President said.

He also commended the Corps Members' roles in the NPower and the school feeding programme.

He lauded the NYSC Managers for introducing Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme which he said is a gateway to self reliance and self actualization for Corps Members.

He gave appreciation to different stakeholders including financial institutions that provide loans for the Corps Members to fund their businesses.

He appealed for more stakeholders' support for the Scheme in order to enable increased success.

Buhari also commended the Ex- Corps Members that suffer permanent disabilities during the service year.

"Indeed you have made great sacrifices for the growth and progress of the country, the nation stands by you and your labour shall not be in vain", the President said.

He promised government's continuous support for the Scheme to consolidate on its lofty achievements.

The Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare in his welcome address hailed President Buhari for increasing Corps Members' monthly allowance from 19,800 to 33,000.

He said the President 's NYSC Honours Award is an appreciation to Members of the NYSC family, while he urged prospective and serving Corps Members to emulate the awardees.

The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha'u Dogara Ahmed in his introductory address said the President's NYSC Honours Award encourages Corps Members to imbibe higher ideals of patriotism, and demonstrate same through selfless and dedicated service to our fatherland.

He disclosed that out of patriotic zeal, successive batches of Corps Members also participated actively in the implementation of national programmes such as voter registration, election, immunization as well as the population and housing census.

According to General Ahmed, other notable areas of contributions by Corps Members include; advocacy on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers and the HIV/AIDS awareness campaign.

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5 Ways To Make The Best Use Of Your Time At NYSC CampIn this post we will be sharing on the best groups to join during your stay in NYSC

Some of this group at the NYSC Orientation Camp can get you connection for relocation, money, posting and particularly time away the sunny parade ground

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), an organization set up by the Nigerian government since 1973 to ensure Nigerian students give a mandatory one-year service upon graduation, recently issued out call-up letters to certain individuals who have qualified to join the last batch for the year. However, while these individuals are much elated to get the opportunity, seeing as completing the service year entitles one to employment, a number of them are perturbed as to how to cope with the three weeks “orientation” period spent in a military-controlled boot “camp” away from family and friends.

1. Join the important groupsIt is one thing to be in camp, it is another to be part of the important activities on camp

a. Join OBSThe Orientation Broadcasting Service (OBS) is a great way to serve while in the camp. A very important unit of the camp, it will offer you opportunities to not only develop your editorial and media skills, you will get to know the key officers in the camp. It also gives you a measure of authority and allows you to get an exemption from some of the camp activities which you may be averse to.

b. Join Man o warMan o war are the special squad that welcomes dignitaries to the camp, after the quarter guards have saluted them, they are also rewarded for this duty and can keep you away from the sun on the parade ground.
That are likewise trained to lead the fellow platoon members in man o war activities, it is not a serious work like that, you will have fun singing, dancing and jumping.

c. Quarter guard and parade leaderThis is not always fun, but if you have experience with matching before, it will be easy for you. You can get connected if you excel also at this

d. NCCF/Muslim Corpers ExcoThe whole essence of all this group is been active and there is no other place your been active can be rewarding than in your religious setting executive team

2. Run a small businessYou can actually make money while at the orientation camp. You can offer services such as hair dressing or laundry to others in the camp who need them for a fee or you can rent a stall at the Mami market and sell food items which most corpers need from day to day. It is a great way to hone your business skills before you are launched into the labour market.

3. Do an online courseThe orientation period does not have to be all activities and socializing, you can further develop yourself on the side by registering and going through a short online course during your stay. The good thing about online learning is that it is flexible so you can actually plan it around the time that you will be leaving the camp.

4. Socialize and actually meet new peopleThe NYSC scheme was originally established to encourage oneness among citizens in the country and promote national unity. By sending these individuals to other states, the expectation is that they mix with people of other tribes, social and family backgrounds and learn the culture of the indigenes in the place they are posted. Rather than sticking to yourself all through the orientation process, use your spare time to actually fraternize and get to know the people in your platoon and camp as a whole. You would be surprised how many new things you will learn about Nigeria and what connections you may make for the future.

5. Start applying for jobs/Publish your long essayThe orientation period is not too early a time to start sending out your CVs to potential employers. The NYSC orientation can actually serve as an avenue for corpers to share job information and career resources, so take advantage of that and start early. And no better time to publish your work. It always come out helpful

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