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NYSC tasks employers to support corps members
NYSC tasks employers to support corps members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has urged employers to provide an enabling environment for corps members to enable them to contribute to the national development.
The Director-General of the scheme, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, said this at the 2025 Corps Employer’s Workshop, on Thursday in Gombe.
The theme of the workshop is: “Strengthening NYSC/Corps Employer’s Partnership for Improved Mutual Benefits.”
Represented by Aisha Adamu, Director, NYSC North-East Area Office II, Taraba, Nafiu said that while corps members have a task of ensuring nation building, they must be supported to deliver in that regard.
Nafiu said that employers have a tasks of complementing the work of the scheme by prioritising the welfare and security of corps members, to enable them to deliver their best to the employers.
He said the Scheme had provided all necessary information to the employers on what they need to do, adding that strict adherence to the rules had enabled corps members to contribute effectively to the development of the country.
“I call on participants to make individual and collective contributions in shaping the nation building efforts of the corps members.
“It is noteworthy that consistency and fidelity by employers to their roles and practices over the years ensured that corps members turn out fulfilled at the end of the service year.
“In this regard, they should provide corps members comfortable accommodation, organise induction for them to enhance their performance on the job.
“Assign corps members duties commensurate to their qualification for the effective utilisation of their skills. Supervise them effectively and not grant any permission to travel without approval from the State Coordinator,” he said.
Nafiu, however, lamented that in recent times, these activities had not been considered in part or whole, leading to rising truancy among corps members, and reduced productivity at the workplaces.
He said the trend also resulted in little Community Development Service (CDS) projects executed by the corps members.
The NYSC helmsman said the scheme was partnering with the employers to address the identified lapses, to ensure effective management and putting in place the necessary environment to motivate corps members towards nation building.
He urged the participants to use the workshop to proffer solutions towards building an enduring partnership between the scheme and the corps employers to improve service delivery.
Mr Ahmed Abdullahi, Head of Civil Service, Gombe State, advocated for an enhanced relations among all stakeholders towards creating better environment for corps members, to enable them to serve the country better.
Also, Chinwe Nwachkeu, the NYSC Coordinator in the state, commended the employers for their contributions to the welfare of corps members.
NYSC tasks employers to support corps members
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists after it successfully repelled a terrorist ambush along the Longlari–Kanama road in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:23 p.m. on March 14 when troops of the 159 Battalion Nigerian Army, B Company, stationed in Kanama, were returning from a routine patrol.
.According to the sources, the troops were ambushed by suspected terrorists along the Longlari–Kanama road near Mairari village.
The troops engaged the terrorists with heavy fire and neutralized several of them forcing many of them fo flee.
Following the encounter, the soldiers conducted exploitation of the general area to track the fleeing insurgents.
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned in the strongest terms the explosion that occurred in some parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, described the attack as despicable, cruel, and cowardly, targeting innocent people in the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, called for increased vigilance and heightened security measures, particularly in places of worship, as the festive period beckons.
“I am deeply saddened by the explosions that occurred in parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and those injured as a result of the blast. The act is utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane,” said Zulum.
He added, “The recent surge in attacks is not unconnected with intense military operations in the Sambisa forest and other hideouts of the insurgents.
The Governor, therefore, assured people of the state that the military and other security agencies are on top of the situation, as adequate measures have been taken to forestall any security breach in Maiduguri and the entire state.
He called on residents to remain calm, go about their usual activities, and report any suspicious movement or activity to security agencies.
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
By: Zagazola Makama
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj. Gen. PB Koughna, has conducted a familiarisation visit to troops deployed in parts of Kebbi State.
During the visit on March 15, the GOC inspected troops of CSI Battalion III at the Forward Operating Base Dirin Daji in Sakaba area of Zuru Local Government Area, as well as personnel of 223 Light Tank Battalion in the state.
The GOC was received by the Commanding Officers of the units, who briefed him on their operational activities and security situation within their areas of responsibility.
Addressing the troops, Maj. Gen. Koughna urged them to remain vigilant, committed and professional in the discharge of their duties.
He also held an operational meeting with the unit commanders, during which issues relating to ongoing operations and prevailing security challenges within their areas of responsibility were discussed.
The visit ended without incident.
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
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