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The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmad, has urged corps members to resist the urge to relocate back to their hometowns, emphasizing that life offers opportunities far beyond their communities.
Speaking at the NYSC temporary orientation camp in Kaduna on Friday, Ahmad addressed members of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream ‘I’ currently undergoing their mandatory three-week orientation course. He encouraged them to embrace their postings and adapt to new environments, stressing the importance of finding a sense of belonging wherever they are assigned.
“Life doesn’t end in your hometown,” Ahmad stated, urging the corps members to see their service year as a chance to grow personally and professionally by experiencing life outside their comfort zones.
He highlighted the significance of making a positive impact on their host communities, urging the corps members to respect local cultures and traditions while actively contributing to the development of their new environments.
“Remain peaceful and resilient as you add value to the community where you are posted. I’m confident that many of you will choose to stay after your service year,” he remarked, adding that personal security should always be a priority.
Ahmad also underscored the value of the NYSC’s skills acquisition and entrepreneurship programmes, describing them as critical tools for achieving self-reliance and economic empowerment.
“Skills acquisition is designed to make you independent, self-reliant, and productive. The federal government is committed to empowering youth to stand on their own. Thousands of your predecessors who seized this opportunity are now thriving,” he noted.
The Director-General warned against practices that could tarnish the image of the scheme, including unauthorized or night travel and indecent dressing.
He reiterated the NYSC’s commitment to corps members’ safety, saying, “Your security is our concern, but no one can secure you better than yourself.”
Ahmad’s visit serves as a call to action for corps members to embrace their service year with a proactive and open-minded approach, ready to make a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
