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FG Charges NYSC On More Innovations For Greater Impact
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, has charged National Youth Service Corps NYSC to leave no stone unturned towards bringing more innovations, creativity that will enable the Scheme to witness more growth and development.
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, gave the charge during the Annual Management conference (AMC) while he lauded the Scheme for unrelenting effort that is turning the fortune of NYSC for better.
According to him, there is no doubt, NYSC has contributed tremendously to the growth of Nigeria as a nation, but I think there is need for more reform, more creativity as well as innovations that will propel the Scheme to more greater heights.
The Minister also revealed that government is not sleeping on youth matter since they are the engine room of the country.
“Since the EndSARS happened, no segment of this country can ever or should ever ignore the youths of our country.
Speaking on NYSC trust fund bill, Youth Minister assured that, there is serious progress on the bill and very soon, the government under President Muhammadu Buhari will give accent to it. “Trust Fund Bill is the final stage, waiting for final approval and by the grace of God, very soon President will approve it.”
In his address, the Director General of NYSC, Brig. Gen YD Ahmed said the Annual Management Conference is a forum where members of the NYSC Top Management and other key officers make critical review of the Scheme’s operations, with a view to developing policies and strategies for improved performance.
According to him, this edition is special as it is taking place when the Scheme is close to celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Just two weeks ago, a 22-Member Inter Ministerial Committee on the Anniversary was inaugurated by the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development.
“This Conference will, therefore, serve as a veritable avenue for appraisal of our journey in the last five decades, and enable us set new agenda for a post-golden jubilee Scheme that will have greater impact on national development.
“I am pleased to state that since the establishment of NYSC in 1973, it has remained a reference point for other organizations, owing to its vital roles in the promotion of national unity and integration, peaceful co-existence among Nigerians of diverse socio-cultural backgrounds, and free movement of labour. The contributions of the Scheme in the area of health, education, rural infrastructure, culture and tourism, sports, conduct of elections, population census and job creation, amongst others, are enormous and have earned its commendations from within and outside the country. Detailed documentation of the Scheme’s activities and accomplishments are being made through our various publications, print and electronic media, as well as NYSC Museum and Archives.”
He commended the contributions of all stakeholders to the achievements of the Scheme so far, and used the occasion to sought for more more growth and development.
Among the topics discussed was “A Critical Evaluation of the NYSC as an Intervention National Development in the Last 50 Years; NYSC as a Veritable Platform for Remodeling of the Nigerian Youth for National Development.
Others topics were; Combating Threats to NYSC Contribution to National Development; and for Operations Optimal contribution to National Development and Deepening Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme of NYSC as a Panacea for Skill Mismatch and Youth Employment.
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“Youth Minister Visits Innoson to Boost Youth Training and Job Creation”
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, and members of the Ministry’s team, paid a working visit to Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) in Nnewi, Anambra State.
The delegation was warmly received by Chief Innocent Chukwuma (OFR), Chairman and CEO of the Innoson Group, whose humility and steadfast commitment to Nigeria’s industrial growth remain a source of national pride.
The Minister commended Innoson’s pioneering role in local innovation and job creation, particularly its ventures in CNG vehicle production, tractor assembly, and other industrial initiatives that present vast opportunities for youth empowerment.
During the tour, the Honourable Minister interacted with young Nigerians who have benefited from Innoson’s technical training and apprenticeship programmes, including two outstanding young women now excelling as auto-technicians.
Their stories, he noted, exemplify the transformative power of skill acquisition and enterprise in shaping a self-reliant generation.
As an outcome of the visit, the Ministry will partner with Innoson to expand youth training, apprenticeship, and enterprise development programmes across the country, focusing on the automotive value chain and allied sectors.
The Minister also met with the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Patrick Agha Mba, to explore joint efforts between the federal and state governments in advancing the “1 Youth, 2 Skills” campaign. Both ministries reaffirmed their shared commitment to equipping young Nigerians with practical, income-generating skills that foster productivity, innovation, and self-reliance.
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