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Minister Commends Ingenuity of the NYSC’s Founding Fathers

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2 years ago

May 16, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development Mr Sunday Dare has commended the ingenuity of the leaders who bequeathed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme as well as Nigerians and the persons whose unwavering commitment has led to its sustenance for fifty years now.

The Minister who made the commendation on Monday at the opening ceremony of NYSC at 50 held in Abuja stated that, the scheme has made invaluable impact in national development since its inception 50 years ago.

He noted that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme has kept faith with its objectives and sustained its relevance in the country’s development.

Dare who described NYSC as the leading youth organisation in Africa explained further that “the hindsight of past presidents and heads of state has nurtured this scheme despite the odds that have threatened its existence.

The NYSC has made an 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.”

While applauding President Muhammadu Buhari’s contributions to the scheme in the past eight years, Dare also appreciated the president for the privilege to serve the country as minister for sports and youth development.

He therefore called on the leadership of the scheme to see the 50th anniversary as an opportunity to evolve strategies to strengthen the scheme, make it more sustainable, and broaden its scope of operations to enhance its contributions to further drive national development.

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NTAC DG Calls for Unity, Support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

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19 hours ago

March 27, 2025

The Gleamer

…As Agency Staff, Stakeholders Gather for Ramadan Iftar

By Joel Ajayi

In the spirit of inclusivity and interfaith harmony, the Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, love, and unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Buba made this call during a special Iftar dinner he hosted on Monday in Abuja for NTAC staff and selected stakeholders.

He emphasized that, given the developmental strides achieved in less than two years, Nigerians have every reason to be optimistic about the country’s future.

Speaking on the significance of Ramadan as a time for reflection, sacrifice, and compassion for the less privileged, Buba encouraged NTAC staff to cultivate mutual respect and teamwork in the workplace.

He stressed that unity and collaboration are essential in fulfilling the agency’s mandate and contributing to the collective vision of a greater Nigeria.

The event was not only a commemoration of Ramadan but also an opportunity to highlight NTAC’s achievements in promoting the foreign policy components of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. It also served as a platform to strengthen relationships among NTAC staff, stakeholders, and Nigerians, regardless of religious backgrounds.

The colorful gathering was attended by ambassadors, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NTAC staff, and other key stakeholders.

The event fostered informal discussions and team bonding beyond regular office engagements, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Among those who commended the Director-General for his thoughtful initiative was Amb. Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed, Director of Administration at NTAC.

He praised the event for its role in rejuvenating the NTAC workforce and showcasing the Tinubu Administration’s global impact through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps.

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