NYSC to Blacklist Employers Denying Corps Members Basic Needs

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is set to blacklist employers that do not provide essential welfare provisions, such as accommodation and transportation, for corps members serving with them. This measure aims to ensure that organizations adequately support the youth undergoing their mandatory national service.

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Any employer who did not provide accommodation and transportation for Corps Members would be blacklisted from enjoying Corps services.

NYSC Director-General Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu announced the plan during a visit to Kogi State, emphasizing that failure to provide these basic amenities would result in an employer being barred from utilizing NYSC services. He stressed that improved support for corps members not only enhances their productivity and well-being but also demonstrates a commitment to their welfare during the service year.

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The Federal Government is resolutely committed to your security and welfare.

Brig.-Gen. Nafiu also reassured corps members of the Federal Government's dedication to their security and welfare. He appealed to state and local governments, along with other stakeholders, to increase their support for the NYSC scheme. Highlighting that security is a collective responsibility, he urged corps members to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate security agencies.

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security is everyone’s business

Furthermore, the Director-General advised corps members to maintain discipline and dedication to their duties, avoiding actions that could tarnish the NYSC's image. He strongly encouraged them to actively participate in the post-camp Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development training, viewing it as a vital opportunity for self-reliance. Nafiu also promoted a savings culture, urging corps members to manage their finances wisely during their service year, treating it as a training ground for future financial management.

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Take your service year as a training ground for future financial management by managing your finances wisely.