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NYSC To Partner Fiscal Responsibility Commission On Transparency, Accountability Training For Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps has stated its determination to partner the Fiscal Responsibility Commission to sensitise Corps Members on fiscal governance, transparency and public accountability.
The Scheme which was established for the promotion of national unity and integration would continue to leverage on its achievements for the advancement of the socio-economic development of the country.
NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shauibu lbrahim stated this on Monday when the Director- General of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Barrister Victor Muruako paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja.
He advised all Corps Employers must to tap into the potentials of Corps Members to boost the socio-economic development of the country.
Ibrahim promised the readiness of the Scheme to collaborate with the Commission through the establishment of Community Development Service (CDS) groups that would sensitise Nigerians on the importance of good governance, transparency and accountability.
The Director-General added that the Scheme established NYSC Water and Bread factories, NYSC Farms, NYSC Garment manufacturing factories, NYSC Cultural Troupe among others to boost its revenue drive and also train Corps Members with passion in such vocational businesses.
“You need to collaborate to have Corps Members drive your process because they are very versatile and there’s need to harness their talents.
“I also assure you that Corps Members will be available for your agency in form of Community Development Service group so that you can use them because it is better we prevent corruption than to cure it”, he said.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Barrister Victor Muruako commended the National Youth Service Corps for its tremendous contributions to national development since inception in 1973, especially by living up to its objectives.
He lauded General lbrahim for his transformational leadership since he assumed duty as Director-General, describing the NYSC as the greatest driver of national cohesion among government agencies in the country.
“The future leadership of this country depends on the youth. We have identified that our mandate at the Fiscal Responsibility Commission and that of the Scheme have some common objectives which presents a veritable platform for a robust collaboration”, the Chairman said.
Barrister Muruako who described the NYSC as a strategic partner to the Commission also said the youth being the future leaders of the country need some level of preparations for the critical role that they would play as drivers of statecraft.
He disclosed that the commission was established by the Fiscal Responsibility Act No 31 of 2007 to promote and enforce the nation’s economic objectives, among others, stating the need to sensitise youth on the higher ideals of national development and necessary knowledge of fiscal governance.
“It is the desire of our commission to be availed of the opportunity to sensitise Prospective Corps Members at the Orientation Camps on the essence of fiscal governance, transparency and accountability.”
Muruako urged leaders at all levels of governance to offer support to Corps Members to unleash their innate abilities for societal development.
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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia
Joel Ajayi
Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departs the shores of the country for Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025.
The team forms a vital part of Nigeria’s contingent at the multi-sport event, which gathers athletes from across over 55 nations globally. Nigeria’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to expanding its global sporting profile and using sport as a tool for unity, national pride, and youth development.
Chief de Mission, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” emphasizing that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success, including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.
“This is more than just another international competition; it is a vital stepping-stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions,” Hon. Bukola Olopade said ahead of the team’s departure.
“Our team is prepared, focused, and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh,” Hon. Olopade added.
Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005. Over the years, the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.
The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.
As the competition gets set to begin in Riyadh, all eyes will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver a performance that reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.
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