President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, offered employment to 110 ex-corps members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC in the Federal Civil Service.
The President also offered the ex corp members scholarship opportunities to pursue their post-graduate studies up to a doctoral level in any university in Nigeria.
Buhari who spoke at the virtual 2018/2019 President’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) honours award ceremony held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, further announced cash rewards for the ex- corps members and directed the relevant agencies to urgently implement all of the incentives.
‘‘On behalf of the government and the good people of Nigeria, I heartily congratulate those honoured on standing out from their peers to merit the honour being bestowed upon them.
‘‘You have proved yourselves worthy ambassadors of your respective families and the National Youth Service Corps. I am very proud of you and confident that the Award shall spur you to greater service to the Nation and humanity,’’ he said.
Buhari used the occasion to appreciate the founding fathers of the 48-year-old scheme, notably General Yakubu Gowon, who joined the occasion virtually.
President Buhari also pointed out that NYSC has remained a bastion of national unity and integration by exposing our youth to diverse cultures and traditions, thereby making them appreciate our similarities and diversities.
