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NYSC At 50: Programme Has Kept Faith With Its Mandate- Youth Minister
The Youth Minister, Sunday Dare says the National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) scheme has kept faith with its objectives and mandate and therefore sustained its relevance in the country’s development.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the scheme in Abuja on Monday, the Minister also described it as the leading youth organisation in Africa, celebrating the ingenuity of the leaders who bequeathed the programme to Nigeria and those whose unwavering commitment have led to its sustenance.
According to him, “the hindsight of past Presidents and Heads of States has nurtured this scheme despite the odds that have threatened its existence.”
The Youth Minister applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his contributions to the NYSC and thanked him for the privilege to serve as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development at this time that scheme is marking its golden jubilee.
Dare challenged the leadership of the programme to see the 50th anniversary celebrations as a veritable opportunity to evolve strategies to strengthen the scheme, make it more sustainable, broaden its scope of operations to enhance its contributions to national development.
In his words, “since inception 50 years ago, the NYSC has kept faith with its objectives and mandate. It has made invaluable impact in various aspects of national development, including providing healthcare to rural communities and also made legendary contributions to education and rural infrastructure.
“There have been acts of resourcefulness and benevolence, and the nation witnessed remarkable ingenuity from Youth Corps members during the COVID 19 pandemic and before then during the Ebola virus and HIV/AIDS pandemic.
“Indeed the NYSC in the 50 years of existence has become an institution to reckon with in youth empowerment and mobilisation for national development.”
The NYSC 50th anniversary opening ceremony was graced by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Ambassador Fatima Balla Abubakar, the chairman of the NYSC governing board and the Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed among others.
Professor Attahiru Jega was the guest speaker at the event.
NYSC At 50: Programme Has Kept Faith With Its Mandate – MiniDare
The Youth Minister, Sunday Dare says the National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) scheme has kept faith with its objectives and mandate and therefore sustained its relevance in the country’s development.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the scheme in Abuja on Monday, the Minister also described it as the leading youth organisation in Africa, celebrating the ingenuity of the leaders who bequeathed the programme to Nigeria and those whose unwavering commitment have led to its sustenance.
According to him, “the hindsight of past Presidents and Heads of States has nurtured this scheme despite the odds that have threatened its existence.”
The Youth Minister applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his contributions to the NYSC and thanked him for the privilege to serve as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development at this time that scheme is marking its golden jubilee.
Dare challenged the leadership of the programme to see the 50th anniversary celebrations as a veritable opportunity to evolve strategies to strengthen the scheme, make it more sustainable, broaden its scope of operations to enhance its contributions to national development.
In his words, “since inception 50 years ago, the NYSC has kept faith with its objectives and mandate. It has made invaluable impact in various aspects of national development, including providing healthcare to rural communities and also made legendary contributions to education and rural infrastructure.
“There have been acts of resourcefulness and benevolence, and the nation witnessed remarkable ingenuity from Youth Corps members during the COVID 19 pandemic and before then during the Ebola virus and HIV/AIDS pandemic.
“Indeed the NYSC in the 50 years of existence has become an institution to reckon with in youth empowerment and mobilisation for national development.”
The NYSC 50th anniversary opening ceremony was graced by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Ambassador Fatima Balla Abubakar, the chairman of the NYSC governing board and the Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed among others.
Professor Attahiru Jega was the guest speaker at the event.
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FG Inaugurates Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit in Youth Ministry
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Speaking at the inauguration, the Permanent Secretary, represented by the Director of Education and Youth Development (EYD), Mr. Kabir Mohammad, described the event as a significant milestone in the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.
He expressed gratitude to the ICPC for its guidance and support in establishing the unit, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of the Ministry’s staff in making this initiative a reality since its separation from the Ministry of Sports.
“To the newly inaugurated members of the ACTU, I charge you to discharge your duties with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Your role is critical in ensuring that our Ministry operates with transparency, accountability, and integrity,” Mr. Mohammad stated.He also urged Heads of Departments and Units to collaborate with the ACTU, particularly on integrity and compliance matters, noting that these areas are crucial to the annual performance evaluation of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in alignment with ICPC principles.
In his goodwill message, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, representing the ICPC Chairman, emphasized the importance of the ACTU in advancing the Ministry’s vision.
“Aligned with the Ministry’s vision of empowering Nigerian youth to succeed in all fields of life through dedication, unity of purpose, and commitment to national development, the ACTU will serve as a strategic instrument to support the Ministry in achieving its objectives through its mandated duties,” Mr. Adigun stated.
He further advised the Ministry’s leadership to create an enabling environment for the ACTU by granting it representation in standing committees, in accordance with the government circular Ref No: OHCSF/SPSO/CSTD/314, dated October 5, 2016.
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