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Use Social Media Responsibly, NYSC DG Task Corps Members

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December 18, 2019

Use Social Media Responsibly, NYSC DG Task Corps Members

Joel Ajayi

The NYSC Chief Executive. Brig Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim has advised Corps Members against the abuse of the new media through the posting of irrelevant information and fake news that may smear the Scheme.

The Director-General, stated this today while addressing 2019 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members deployed to the Federal Capital Territory at the NYSC FCT Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Abuja.

He reminded the Corps participants that the Scheme was established to promote national unity and integration, and therefore admonished them to always exhibit the spirit of patriotism and selflessness in the discharge of their mandate to the nation.

He advised them to report any challenge that they may encounter with their employers to the Local Government Inspectors, rather than making wrong deployment of the social media by posting or reposting unverified stories.

He enjoined them to keep a clean record and not allow their employers to have a low opinion of them. “Avoid actions that may contradict the norms and cultural beliefs of your host communities”, Ibrahim charged them.

On community development service, the NYSC boss appealed to the Corps Members to execute projects that would satisfy the felt needs of their host communities, but quickly cautioned that on no account should a Corps Member borrow money to execute community development project.

“Once you relocate from one state to another you are not qualified for any award, irrespective of your project”, the DG clarified.

Speaking further, Gen Ibrahim admonished the Corps Members to participate in post – camp training of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme in order to perfect their skills which would make them job creators and employers of labour instead of trudging the streets of Nigeria in search of scarcely available white collar jobs.

“Put your skills to use, identify your talents, be committed, focused and disciplined.”, he enthused.

The Director-General urged the Corps Members to avoid unauthorised journeys, but seek permission from appropriate quarters, maintaining proper channel of communication, before embarking on the trip. He enjoined them to avoid travel that would take them beyond 6pm.

He counselled Corps Members to travel in groups and not board vehicles from unauthorised motor parks, stating that Management had sought the co – operation of the FRSC and other relevant stakeholders in the transport sector on modalities to convey Corps Members in roadworthy – vehicles, with professional drivers deployed for the purpose.

According to the Chief Executive, the measure taken is in line with Management’s effort to stem the tide of road traffic accidents involving Corps Members.

General Ibrahim specifically warned female Corps Members not to mess around but respect the dignity of womanhood in the course of service and beyond.

“Whatever action you are taking, think of your parents, your siblings and don’t offer gratification for any service rendered to you in the NYSC.”

“Dont travel at night and don’t travel without permission. For travelling within the country, it’s only the State Coordinator

that is authorised to permit you, while for travelling outside the country it is only the Director – General that can approve such”, Ibrahim further expatiated.

He urged them to be law – abiding and adhere to the security tips given to them in camp, as well as NYSC Bye – laws.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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April 17, 2024

The Gleamer

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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