By: Tony Odey
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr. Olusade Adesola has commended the contributions of young Nigerians under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme in the growth and development of the nation’s capital city of Abuja.
The Permanent Secretary who gave the commendation at the Second Annual Meeting of Registrars of Corps Members producing Institutions with the Management of the NYSC in Abuja, stressed that the efforts of Corps Members posted to Abuja over the years have contributed largely to the achievements and successes the FCT Administration has recorded over time.
He said: “Let me also acknowledge the contributions of young Nigerians under the NYSC Programme to the growth and development of the nation’s capital. Their efforts over the years have helped in no small measure to the successes and accomplishments of the Administration.”
Mr. Adesola who explained that the meeting of Registrars of Corps Producing Institutions serves an avenue for the Scheme and Corps producing institutions to strategize for continuous improvement of the exercise, equally added that the forum is a crucial aspect of the NYSC Mobilization process.
The Permanent Secretary also used the occasion to felicitate with NYSC on the recent commemoration of its 50th anniversary, even as he assured the management of NYSC of FCT Administration’s continuous support and partnership for the promotion of the country’s national unity and cohesion.
On his part, the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brig. General YD Ahmed described the meeting as germane considering that it is taking place at a time the Scheme is celebrating its 50th anniversary of uninterrupted existence.
Earlier, in his welcome speech, the Director, Corps Mobilisation, Hajia Isa Walida explained that the meeting became necessary following the observation by the management that the Students Affairs Officers and Data Entry Officers who represent various Institutions in the NYSC mobilization interface have limited managerial ability to drive the process.