By Moses Nwite, Abakaliki
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) recently organized a one-day training aimed at enhancing the relationship between Corps Employers and Corps Members.
The workshop was conducted in Abakaliki, the capital city of Ebonyi State in Southeast Nigeria.
In his address, the Director-General of NYSC, Yusha’u Ahmed, welcomed all participants to the NYSC 2023 Corps Employers Workshop, which took place simultaneously in the capital cities. The workshop will also be extended to the Zonal Offices of NYSC formations in the South-East states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States.
Ahmed explained that the theme of this year’s workshop, “Enhancing the Wellbeing of Corps Members for Optimum Productivity,” was chosen to evaluate the implementation of last year’s Corps Employers Workshop as well as to celebrate the post-jubilee anniversary of NYSC.
He emphasized the importance of the security, welfare, and relationship between corps employers and corps members in ensuring the efficient utilization of corps members and improved productivity in their places of primary assignment. This, in turn, would contribute to the sustained economic development of the nation.
Ahmed called on corps employers to not only prioritize the welfare and security of corps members but also support their participation in Community Development Service (CDS), which is a secondary assignment aimed at facilitating their contribution to the development and transformation of host communities.
Since 2012, the NYSC has focused on empowering corps members for self-reliance, self-employment, and wealth creation. The Corps Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) training has been included in the orientation camps to facilitate this objective.
Security
The NYSC management places a high premium on the security of corps members throughout their service year. Ahmed urged corps employers to pay particular attention to the security of corps members posted to their organizations, considering that they are new to the environment. He emphasized the need for effective safety guidance for corps members.
Furthermore, Ahmed highlighted the NYSC’s organized health program, which involves quarterly visits by a medical team to selected communities in each state and the FCT. He called on corps employers to contribute to the success of this program in any way they can.
Mrs. Mary Chikezie, the NYSC Deputy Director Southeast Area Office (SEAO), represented the Director-General during the program.
Mrs. Nasamu Olayinka, the NYSC State Coordinator in Ebonyi, stated that the workshop would bridge the communication gap between corps members and corps employers, thereby improving their relationship. She emphasized the significant contributions that NYSC has made to national development and youth reorientation over its 50 years of existence.
The State Coordinator expressed confidence that the workshop would result in improved welfare and security for corps members, as well as stronger relationships with corps employers and the public.
The workshop focused on the theme “Enhancing the Wellbeing of the Corps Members for Optimal Productivity.”
