The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General OO Nafiu, has reaffirmed the compulsory nature of the one-year national service for all Nigerian graduates.
He made this statement during his official visit to the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream 2 Corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The DG was warmly received by the NYSC Kwara State Coordinator, Mr. Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, who briefed him on the camp’s progress and lauded the dedication of camp officials.
Mr. Onifade expressed appreciation for the Director General’s support, particularly the upward review of Corps members’ allowances and the accommodation of displaced Lagos Corps members at the Kwara camp. He also highlighted milestones achieved since his assumption of office in the state.
The visit featured a captivating cultural dance performance by the NYSC dance troupe in honour of the DG. During his address, Brigadier General Nafiu commended the spirited participation of Corps members in camp activities and acknowledged the contributions of the NYSC staff, partnering agencies, and his entourage.
He emphasized the value of national unity through service and urged Corps members to remain committed to the ideals of the scheme, especially the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program.
In a show of generosity, the DG celebrated Corps members whose birthdays coincided with the visit by cutting a birthday cake with them and donated two cows for their welfare.
The Director, Special Duties, Alhaji Nura Umar, also presented awards to selected Corps members on behalf of the DG.
The visit concluded with prayers for a successful orientation course, and Corps Camp Director Victor Eze (KW/25A/1706) delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks on behalf of the Corps members.