Saturday, December 14, 2024 -The National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, has urged corps members to stop thinking of relocating back to their communities, stressing that life does not end there.
The Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmad, made the call
when he visited the NYSC temporary orientation camp on Friday in Kaduna.
Addressing corps members of the 2024 batch ‘C stream ‘I’ currently on
the mandatory three-week orientation course, the DG urged the corps members to
find home anywhere they were posted to, emphasising the importance of adapting
to new environments.
Ahmad highlighted that the corps members must find a sense of belonging
wherever they were posted, stating that such mindset was crucial for a
successful service year.
According to him, embracing new experiences and being open to change can
lead to personal growth and development.
He urged the corps members to focus on making a positive impact in their
host communities.
The director-general encouraged them to be proactive and seek
opportunities to contribute to the development of their host communities.
He urged them to respect the cultures and traditions of their host
communities, advising them to remain peaceful and resilient as they add value
to the community they are posted to.
Ahmad underscored the importance of skills acquisition and
entrepreneurial development of the scheme.
He urged the corps members to take advantage of the programme to become
not just self-reliant, but job and wealth creators after their service year.
”I am sure many of you will choose to remain here after your service.
You should also take security seriously.
“Your security is our concern, but no one can secure you more than
yourself.
“Skills acquisition is designed to make you independent, self-reliant
and productive.
”The Federal government is out to ensure that youths are supported and
empowered so they can stand on their own.
“Thousands of your predecessors who maximised the opportunity are now independent,” Ahmad said.
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