Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) Brig.- Gen Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed has said that the scheme will empower corp members with funds for their business ideas.
He revealed this while addressing Corps members at Benue State Orientation Camp in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of the State.
The DG said that the scheme has partnered with many stakeholders that will provide loans for the young men and women to get their businesses operational.
Ahmed also advised them to serve their fatherland as good representatives of their families, institutions and the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.
He further admonished them to uphold the ideals of the Scheme as laid by its founding fathers by being patriotic, selfless and loyal to constituted authorities.
General Ahmed also advised the Corps members to relate very well with their host communities and leave indelible footprints of good memories.
He said; “Be ready to participate in SAED post-camp training and equip yourselves with skills that will make you financially independent.
“We have partnered with many stakeholders that will give you loans that will enable you to finance your business ideas. Protect your integrity, be diligent, adhere to NYSC dress code and be security conscious at all times”.
In his remarks, NYSC Benue State Orientation, Abe Dankaro Ashumate said the Corps members have been highly enthusiastic and well disciplined since they arrived at the camp.
