In a bid to align with future demands and bolster its impact, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is set for a significant overhaul, announced Youth Development Minister Jamila Bio-Ibrahim.
Speaking at the maiden meeting of NYSC management with heads of corps producing institutions, Bio-Ibrahim revealed plans to inaugurate a team for the review, restructuring, and reforms of the NYSC. Key among the proposed changes is a focus on participants with an entrepreneurship mindset and the integration of skills development into the program's core.
Moreover, the NYSC ventures will be transformed into an investment and asset management outfit, with the goal of achieving self-sustainability and generating revenue within the next five years.
Excitingly, as part of the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund program for 2024, over 5,000 corps members will receive funding for their entrepreneurial ventures, with up to N10 million allocated per beneficiary.
The Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Yushau Dogara Ahmed, emphasized that the meeting aimed to enhance the mobilization process of prospective corps members by addressing identified flaws and ensuring a smoother process.
Commending the initiative, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike highlighted its alignment with global best practices for achieving desired results. He underscored the NYSC's role in symbolizing collective commitment to national development, unity, and integration.
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