The Director-General of the
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Y. D. Ahmed, called on
members of the 2024 Batch C, Stream 2, to dedicate their service year to
personal reflection and future planning.
The Director-General made
these remarks while addressing Corps members during his routine tour of the
ongoing orientation course at the NYSC camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government
Area, Kwara State.
General Ahmed emphasized the
importance of using the service year as a period for self-assessment, urging
Corps members to reflect on their lives so far and project into their future.
He encouraged them to stay
focused, avoid distractions, and remain committed to personal growth. He also
cautioned Corps members against unauthorized travels, warning that such actions
expose them to unnecessary risks.
In his address, the
Director-General also highlighted the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship
Development (SAED) program, urging Corps members to take full advantage of the opportunities it provides.
He advised them to learn at
least two skills during their service year, noting that NYSC collaborates with
various governmental and non-governmental organizations to help Corps members
access funding for business startups.
Concluding his speech,
General Ahmed urged the Corps members to maintain a high level of security
awareness throughout their service year, wishing them a safe and successful
orientation course.
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