NYSC DG promises start-up loans
…..1,198 gets placement
Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim has indicated interest to partner financial institutions in order to empower corps members.
Ibrahim made this disclosure on Tuesday, during the terminal parade ceremony of 1,198 in Amada orientation camp Akko local government area of Gombe State.
Represented by the State Coordinator Ada Imoni, he urged the 1,198 corps members to take seriously the various skills acquired, adding that it would contribute to their self reliance in the future.
According to him, skill acquisition would to a large extent contribute to the development of the Country, adding that beneficiaries would not have to be dependent on white-collar jobs to survive.
Ibrahim said, “I have received impressive reports on your participation in the entrepreneurial and vocational trainings conducted in Camp under the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.
“I encourage you to build on the skills acquired by availing yourselves of opportunities for post-camp training. This will go a long way in empowering you for self-employment. On our part, we are liaising with financial institutions and other stakeholders with a view to providing start-up loans to enable you actualize your business dreams.
“I wish to assure you that Management will continue to explore avenues for optimizing the impact of the programme.”
While encouraging them to desist from spread falsehood about the scheme and the Nation, Ibrahim stated they school complain to the appropriate authority to mitigate the negative consequences of such act.
“I urge you to avoid using the social media for ethnic jingoism, rumour peddling and the promotion of hatred. Instead, your activities online should be targeted at self-improvement as well as promotion of the unity, peace and prosperity of our dear country. Also avoid being speculative on issues affecting the NYSC and, instead, visit our website, social media platforms and other official channels for clarifications,” Ibrahim added.
Speaking further on punitive measures for erring corps members, the Director General revealed that they would be sanctioned according to laid down laws guiding the scheme, stressing that should at all times endeavour to be ambassadors.
Ibrahim said, “Your letters of posting to Places of Primary Assignment will be handed to you soon after this ceremony. In this regard, I would like to remind you of your oath of allegiance in which you pledged to accept posting in good faith.
“I enjoin you to perform your duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the NYSC Act and Bye-Laws as well as workplace rules and regulations. In keeping with the objectives of the Scheme, you are expected to integrate into your host communities while also appreciating and respecting their cultures.
“I must,however, emphasize that engagement in their local politics is a no-go-area for you. Furthermore, I enjoin you to undertake personal and group Community Development Service projects that will help to uplift the living standard of the people.”
The 1,198 batch c stream I comprised of 625 females and 573 males, having spent the mandatory 21-day training imbibing discipline and skills.
