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NYSC DG Brigadier General Fadah Tasks Corps Members on Patriotism, National Unity
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah has urged Corps Members to be patriotic and promote the core values of the National Youth Service Corps towards national unity and integration.
He stated this on Tuesday during his working visit to the 2022 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Corps Members at Edo State Orientation Camp, Okada and their counterpart at Delta State Orientation Camp in Isele-Uku.
General Fadah advised the Corps Members to be loyal to the constituted authorities in NYSC and in their places of Primary assignments.
“I am appealing to you to do your best and use this period of the Orientation Course to imbibe the spirit patriotism for national unity.
“Say no to all forms of sabotage that may bring you on collision course with the constituted authorities throughout the period of your service year”, he said.
The Director General also advised the Corps Members to remain disciplined and law-abiding as they serve their fatherland.
The NYSC Edo State Coordinator, Mrs Olubukola Abiodun in her remark said a total of 1,176 Corps Members comprising 170 males and 1,006 females were registered.
She added that most of them have been incorporated into various camp committees and they have been making useful contributions towards the overall success of the Orientation assignment.
“With strict adherence to NCDC COVID-19 guidelines, prospective Corps Members, course officials, camp marketers and visitors were properly tested by the NCDC officials at the gate before they were allowed into the camp premises”, the Coordinator said.
Also in his remarks, the NYSC Delta State Coordinator, Mr Also Olusegun said since their arrival on camp “the Corps Members have expressed high sense of enthusiasm and have been very diligent in SAED training and other camp activities”.
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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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