NYSC DG Advises Corps Members Against Flamboyant Lifestyles, Urges Savings and Skills Acquisition

Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has issued a crucial advisory to corps members, urging them to steer clear of ostentatious living and instead cultivate a culture of thrift and savings. Addressing participants at the NYSC Kaduna State Temporary Orientation Camp, Nafiu stressed the importance of financial prudence during their service year.

Nafiu's message strongly advocates for leveraging the NYSC's Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program. He highlighted this initiative as a vital platform for corps members to acquire new skills, positioning them for self-employment and, consequently, for job creation within their communities. This focus on entrepreneurship underscores the NYSC's commitment to fostering economic independence among Nigeria's youth.

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Don’t waste your time because time is precious. Do something with your time. Be diligent during your post-camp SAED training.

The Director-General further impressed upon the corps members the value of their time, urging diligence in their SAED training. His advice to 'start small and gradually grow their business investments' provides a practical roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs. The scheme's partnerships with stakeholders offering low-interest loans, business grants, and starter packs signal a robust support system for these nascent ventures.

The NYSC Kaduna State Coordinator, Mrs. Efeke Dadaza, reported that 2,896 corps members, including those deployed to Kaduna and those dislodged from the FCT, had registered and were actively engaged in camp activities. This indicates a well-managed orientation process, setting the stage for the corps members' service year and their engagement with the development programs offered.

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Start small and gradually grow your business investments with time.