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National Governing Board Lauds NYSC Management on Scheme’s Progress
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman, NYSC National Governing Board, Ambassador Fatima Balla Abubakar has expressed satisfaction on the leadership style of the managers of the Scheme.
She said the cordial relationship between the NYSC Management, Staff, Corps Members and other Stakeholders is highly commendable.
Abubakar stated this in her goodwill message at the 2023 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Orientation Workshop held in Abuja.
“The Management is doing very well. We don’t have problems with our Corps Members and everything is working well”, she said.
She appraised the state of Orientation Camps in the country, adding that some of the facilities are good while she has been advocating through the State Governors for the upgrade of others.
The Chairman also assured of NYSC’s readiness and neutrality during the 2023 general elections.
“We will do all things to ensure that our Corps Members are safe during the elections by collaborating with all the security agencies”, she said.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Alhaji Muhammed Musa Bello while declaring open, the 2023 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Orientation Workshop, themed; “The NYSC Orientation Course as a veritable tool for Socio-Cultural and Moral Re-Engineering of the Nigerian Youths”, also commended the efforts of the Acting Director General of NYSC in repositioning the Scheme for optimal performance by deploying a wealth of analytical skills at ensuring the realization of the NYSC set goals.
He added that the FCT Administration shall not relent at providing the necessary support to the NYSC at all times especially as it relates to the security and welfare of all Corps Members.
Alhaji Bello, whose address was read by the Director, Social Development Secretariat, FCT, Ambassador Asabe Umar urged the participants to use the Pre-Orientation Workshop as an avenue to review the previous Orientation Course with a view to improving performance in subsequent ones by mapping out strategies and programmes for a hitch-free forthcoming Orientation Course.
In her welcome address, the NYSC Acting Director General, Mrs Christy Ifeyinwa Uba said Management is working closely with critical stakeholders for the successful conduct of the forthcoming 2023 Batch ‘A’ Orientation Course.
She expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for its unwavering faith in the Scheme, as demonstrated through sustained provision of funds for the smooth conduct of NYSC operations.
“Despite the tremendous successes recorded by the Scheme, there are certain operational challenges bordering on inadequate/ dilapidated facilities at some Orientation Camps among others.
“Ladies and gentlemen, it is heartwarming to note that the NYSC Trust Fund Bill is currently awaiting assent by Mr. President. Once it comes to fruition, corps entrepreneurs will draw seed capital from the fund for the development of their businesses. This will not only provide job opportunities for millions of youth but will also reduce the rate of insecurity in the country”, She said.
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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has disclosed that the Federal Government is making efforts to harness the potentials of the digital economy in empowering the youth and creating sustainable jobs.
He made this disclosure in Abuja when he received the participants of the Senior Executive Course 46, 2024 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State who were on study tour to the Ministry.
Mr Olawande said over 50% of the population below the age of 30 have a significant demographic advantage in the digital age.
“Our youths are tech-savvy, innovative and eager to contribute to the country’s economic growth. However, they face numerous challenges including limited access to quality education, skills training and job opportunities.
The digital economy offers a unique opportunity for Nigeria to leapfrog traditional development challenges. With the rise of e-commerce, digital payments and remote work”. “Our youths can assess global markets, skills training and job opportunities like never before,” he added.
According to the Minister, challenges hindering the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria must be addressed.
He explained that to overcome the challenges, the Ministry has implemented initiatives such as digital skills training programs for youths, focusing on areas like software development, data analytics and digital marketing especially in the NYSC.
This, he disclosed is alongside partnering with Galaxy Back Bone to improve infrastructure, Internet connectivity and alternative electricity supply as well as funding opportunities such as grants, loans and venture capital for startups of small businesses with launching of the National Youth Investment Fund.
The Honourable Minister who hinted that the Ministry’ s goal is to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth stated: ” We recognise that sustainable job creation is critical to Nigeria ‘s economic growth and stability”
”I urge you all to join us in this journey to harness the potential of the digital economy for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in Nigeria.”, he added.
Mr Olawande further said that the opportunities and challenges underscore the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to harness the potential of the digital economy for sustainable development.
The Minister who observed that there is a gap between the Government and the young people expressed his heartfelt desire for the Youths of the nation to feel the Government. He opined that the country has the most intelligent youths in the world.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation from NIPSS, Barrister Nima Salman Mann, mni said they are in the Ministry to research, proffer solutions, recommendations and strategies to help Government chart its course for the the year, with the theme : ‘Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities’.
.She also added that Ministry of Youth Development is very germane to this year’s theme .” We are with the Ministry of Youth to listen to what you are doing to help the youth, how you are doing it, strategic plans and way forward as well as how we can use the digital economy to chart the goal for sustainable job creation,” she concluded.
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