The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) National Governing Board has assured the Scheme’s readiness and neutrality during the forthcoming general elections.
Chairman, NYSC National Governing Board, Ambassador Fatima Balla Abubakar who disclosed this in her goodwill message at the 2023 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Orientation Workshop held in Abuja on Wednesday.
Said, “We will do all things to ensure that our Corps Members are safe during the elections by collaborating with all the security agencies”.
While expressing satisfaction on the leadership style of the managers of the Scheme, Abubakar said the cordial relationship between NYSC Management, Staff, Corps Members and other Stakeholders is highly commendable.
“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 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Alhaji Muhammed Musa Bello who declared the 2023 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Orientation Workshop open with the themed; “The NYSC Orientation Course as a veritable tool for Socio-Cultural and Moral Re-Engineering of the Nigerian Youths”.
Commended the efforts of the Acting NYSC Director General, Christy Uba in her efforts of repositioning the Scheme for optimal performance by deploying a wealth of analytical skills at ensuring the realization of the NYSC set goals.
Alhaji Bello 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.
The FCT Minister, whose address was read by the Director, Social Development Secretariat, FCT, Amb. 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 Acting NYSC Director General, 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”, Uba said.
In his introductory remarks, the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Alhaji Ahmed Wada Ikaka appreciated the Minister of FCT, Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello alongside other guests for gracing the occasion.