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By Folasade Akpan
Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, on Thursday in Abuja, assumed workplace because the twenty third Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), promising to enhance the welfare of workers and corps members.
Nafiu, whereas taking on from his predecessor, Brig.-Gen. Yu’shau Ahmed, acknowledged that the core of his mandate was to offer clear and efficient management for the development of the scheme.
He additionally emphasised advancing the job-matching programme for graduates, enabling extra corps members to enter the non-public sector throughout their service yr.
“It will even be geared toward incentivising employers to retain a big variety of our corps members after their service yr.
“Under my management, the well-being of corps members will at all times be a high precedence.
“We will work exhausting to make sure that their service is without doubt one of the most memorable experiences of their lives.
“My team and I shall work tirelessly to enhance camp feeding and hygiene,” he stated.
He acknowledged that the institution of the NYSC scheme in 1973 was a well-thought-out technique that had drastically contributed to the socio-cultural integration of the nation.
“The scheme has fostered mutual understanding and trust among the people, regardless of origin.”
He additionally lauded the scheme’s important contribution to selling nationwide unity by means of group improvement engagements by corps members.
“The corps members are the one certified educators, well being suppliers, authorized advisors, and lots of different professionals that a few of our communities have ever recognized.
“They are a beacon of hope, inspiration, and a symbol of hard work for future generations in many rural areas,” he stated.
Nafiu sought the understanding and assist of the workers to drive the programmes he meant to introduce to spice up the frequent welfare and profession improvement of the scheme.
He urged workers to be good position fashions for corps members, stressing the significance of rethinking methods to fulfil the aim of the scheme.
Nafiu additionally assured them that his management philosophy would give attention to repositioning the NYSC to fulfill the calls for of latest society and sort out future challenges.
The outgoing director-general, Ahmed, stated Nafiu’s appointment was a testomony to his profession and unwavering dedication to nationwide service.
He expressed optimism that Nafiu’s management would carry a transformative period of progress and innovation to the scheme.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) studies that Nafiu holds a Master’s Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
He additionally has a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.
Nafiu, an alumnus of three Army War Colleges, has served in varied capacities in Nigeria and worldwide peacekeeping missions.
Prior to his appointment as NYSC director-general, he served as Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru