Embrace self-employment option, NYSC DG to 1,321 Gombe corps members
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Maj. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim has harped the need for corps members to acquint themselves with requisite skills, adding that’s the way forward of the joblessness the country was faced with.
Ibrahim made this disclosure in Gombe, during the closing of the three-week mandatory orientation course at the temporary camp ground Amada, Akko Local Government Area.
Our correspondent reports that no fewer than 1,321 batch A stream II corps members comprising of 644 males and 677 females participated in the exercise.
Represented by State Coordinator Ada Imoni, the Director General said the era of white-collar jobs was over, stressing that they should strive to be self reliant.
He said, “Like I said during my previous addresses to you, white collar jobs are no longer easy to come by, hence the need to embrace the self-employment option. Accordingly, the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme has been carefully designed to equip you for self-employment and wealth creation.
“Of course, the level of enthusiasm you demonstrated during the vocational and entrepreneurial training conducted in the Camp is commendable. You are further encouraged to build on the skills acquired by availing yourselves of opportunities for post-camp training.”
While assuring the 1,321 corps members of their welfare and security, Ibrahim urged them to play their parts in being safe.
“At this juncture, I wish to assure you, my dear Corps Members, that your welfare and security are topmost on our priority list. In this regard, we have sustained our liaison with security agencies and other stakeholders with the view of not only ensuring your safety, but also making the essential provisions that will enable you have a fulfilling service year. However, we expect you to play your own part by being security conscious at all times.
“You must avoid risky engagements such as staying out late at night, attendance of late night parties, visitation of dangerous places, and acceptance of car ride from strangers,” Ibrahim added.
