NYSC, Cornerstone To National Integration – Mahmoud

By: Freda Aideyan

The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme as a cornerstone of national integration and development, which should be supported.

The Minister of State stated this during the NYSC pre-mobilization workshop held in the nation’s capital, Abuja.

He stressed that the programme was designed to foster unity among young Nigerians.

The Minister of State, who was the Chief Host of the event, noted that the theme of the workshop, “Strengthening the NYSC mobilization process for effective service delivery” resonates deeply with the aspirations of the national vision.

She, therefore, charged stakeholders to play critical role in shaping the experiences of young Nigerian graduates; ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and mindset to contribute positively to the society.

She said, “We are in a dynamic world where the needs of our communities are evolving rapidly.
Therefore, our prospective corps members must be prepared to meet these challenges with creativity, resilience, and spirit of innovation”.

“This workshop is an opportunity to share best practices, explore new ideas, and collaborate on strategies that will enhance the effectiveness of the NYSC programme”, she added.

The Minister of State used the occasion to commend the leadership of the NYSC for their unwavering commitment to improving the quality of services rendered by corps members.

“Your dedication to training and preparing our youth for the responsibilities they will undertake is commendable. By investing in their development, we are investing in the future of Nigeria,” she reiterated.

While welcoming participants to the occasion, the NYSC Director-General, Brig Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, noted that over the years, the NYSC programme has been the vanguard of nation building, fostering unity among the different nationalities as well as playing critical role in national development.

According to him, “the imprints of the scheme is all over the landscape of our nation from the mega cities to the very rural communities of Nigeria.”

Ahmed emphasised that the mobilization process is a very critical component of the service year that deserves all seriousness; adding that the place of effective service delivery in a successful mobilization process cannot be overemphasized.

The Director -General pledged that the management remains committed in ensuring that the right things are done at all times from the beginning to the end of the mobilization process.