FCT Administration Pledges Continued Support For NYSC

In recognition of its role in the region, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of continued support.

The Minister of State for FCT, Ramatu Aliyu, made the commitment during the swearing-in
ceremony of the orientation course for Batch A Stream 2 youth corps members on Friday in Abuja.

Aliyu who was represented by Sani Rabe, the Director, FCT Social Welfare Development, said that the scheme is an active partner in the development of the FCT.

"Here in the FCT, our teeming youths, women and the indigent are in dire need of support which will
help them develop various talents for creativity.

“This is where I hope that youth corps members will provide necessary intervention,” she said.

She stated that the scheme which allows Nigerian graduates to be posted to states other than their states of origin, is expected to promote unity and nation-building.

The Minister further urged the corps members to mentor FCT youth by spearheading development-oriented programmes to complement the efforts of the government.

She added that the needs of corps members at the orientation camp have been assessed and will be addressed.

"Here on camp, we are already addressing pressing needs like the reconstruction/remodelling
of the multi-purpose hall to ensure that you and those coming after you have a good place for lectures and other activities.

“I wish to state once more that your welfare remains our priority,” she added.

The NYSC Coordinator in the FCT, Alhaji Abdul Suleman, said that so far, a total of 2,144 youth corps
members have been duly registered for the three-week orientation course.

He urged them to take part in the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Programme to help them in becoming job creators rather than job seekers after their service year. 

“The NYSC has repeatedly proven its worth as a veritable platform for promoting national unity
and integration and has built bridges across different ethno-cultural divides in the country.

“These are the virtues we expect youth corps members to imbibe during this period of service to the fatherland.

“May I also advise that you comport yourselves in a disciplined and orderly manner, as any form of negative
behaviour such as drug abuse and other anti-social acts will not be tolerated on camp?” he said.