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More Youth Empowerment Initiatives on the way, NYSC Foundation
The NYSC Foundation is set to launch new Youth Empowerment initiatives in order to avail serving and ex-Corps Members of ample opportunities to utilise their talents and harness their potentials in promoting the socioeconomic development of the country.
The Chairman, NYSC Foundation, Mr Francis Erekosima stated this when he led members of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation on a courtesy call to the NYSC Director- General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim.
in a statement issued by the Director, Press and Public Relations Adenike Adeyemi (Mrs) on Tuesday in Abuja revealed that Mr Erekosima, updates the Director-General on the programmes of the Foundation said it has empowered more than 130 ex-Corps Members with soft loans, and provision of welfare facilities and other interventions in some Orientation camps.
He said the Foundation is also planning to create a platform for all ex-Corps Members through a unique national convention with the aim of mentorship and support to ex and serving Corps Members and other interventions for the Scheme.
Another upcoming programme according to the Chairman is the “Youth First lnitiative”, aimed at providing a bankable platform for empowering youth on entrepreneurship development.
“We intend to use this project as a major hub in sourcing for funds through grants, donations and project support for the implementation of the Youth First Programme.” He added.
Responding, the NYSC Director- General Brigadier, General Shuaibu Ibrahim appreciated the efforts of the Foundation and renewed his commitment to availing Corps Members of the opportunities to harness their potentials through many empowerment programmes.
He said the Scheme had strengthened its Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme, with robust partnerships with funding agencies like CBN, BOI, Unity Bank, Access Bank among others, to give more grants and training to Youth entrepreneurs.
General Shuaibu further enjoined the Foundation to sustain its advocacy for more support that would boost the finances of the NYSC Trust Fund and provide the necessary support to graduate youth entrepreneurs.
He noted that since Corps Members render services to both the public and private organisations, a lot of funds can be sourced to support them, while also stating that when the National Youth Service Trust Fund comes on Stream, part of the funds realised shall be channelled towards financing the entrepreneurial projects of Corps Members.
Ibrahim said through this initiative, the Scheme shall build a crop of investors that will take many Nigerians off the labour market.
During the visit, the Foundation presented a strategic plan to the Director-General, detailing its areas of intervention.
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FG Approves Professionalisation of Youth Work
Joel Ajayi
As part of the efforts being made to create a pathway to success for all Nigerian youth, the Federal Government has granted approval for the full Professionalisation of Youth work in Nigeria.
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande made this known while addressing the congregation of the Youth workers during the 2024 National Youth work conference which coincides with Youth workers capacity building and membership induction. The conference which has the theme: “A right to youth work and a positive future for all young people, celebrating diverse expressions of youth work across the globe” took place at Afolabi hall within the Ministry in Abuja.
According to the Minister who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry , Mr Olubunmi Olusanya: “I am happy to announce that approval for the full Professionalisation of Youth work in Nigeria has been granted by the Hon. Minister. The Ministry is ready to drive this important process, recognizing the urgent need for established codes of ethics and standards of practice.
This has become necessary because of the proliferation of practice whose activities have had adverse effects on the quality of services by young people. I therefore enjoin this noble body of professionals to join forces with the Ministry in its effort towards establishing distinct career paths for youth development work”.
“The Ministry is critically looking at innovative partnership with the private sector, access to financing for young people’s ideals, and the integration of digital skills training. We are of the strong belief that entrepreneurship should be fostered from a young age, which means that all relevant stakeholders must partner in building a generation of young Nigerians who are skilled and prepared to lead”.
“Today we are not only to discuss how we can build the capacity of the youth to contribute to the socio-economic development of Nigeria, but to plan the specific ways we can build a future that is inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for every young Nigerian, especially in the face of rapid global change and challenges that are complex and interconnected, ranging from climate challenges, technical advancement, economic shift, unemployment, mental health issues, inequality, lack of access to quality education and so on”, the Minister added.
He emphasized that: “In these challenges, there are also immense opportunities for growth and transformation. It is worthy to state that our young people must be prepared not only to lead but be frontline agents in unlocking these opportunities.”
He further explained that being a transformative catalysts, youth workers have the responsibility to provide the right platforms, resources, mentorship, and encouragement by bridging the gaps between young people and their potentials, while empowering them with mentorship, advocacy and essential skills to overcome obstacles and thrive as responsible citizens.
He disclosed that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the Federal Ministry of Youth Development is committed to equipping youth who made up 60 percent of the population with the skills, knowledge, and entrepreneurial spirit needed to thrive in today’s competitive world as well as creating an environment where they can innovate, take risks and contribute meaningfully to our economy.
“We are dedicated to empowering young Nigerians through various initiatives focused on skills development, empowerment and engagement by providing them with the tools they need to succeed and thrive. This is why we are strongly propagating our vision of one youth, two skills”, the Minister concluded.
In his remarks, the President of the Nigeria Youth Workers Association (NYWA), Mr Ben Duntoye stressed that many of the Youths are passionate about youth work but there is the need to step up to professionalism.
According to him : “We want to see youth work bigger, we want to see youth work grow in their various work places. Youth work must flourish in Nigeria as it is in the advanced countries of the world”
“That is why we are partnering with the developed countries of the world to assist us with the initiatives put in by them in developing theirs both financially and in kind”, Duntoye added.
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