New DG Unveils 5-Point Agenda For Advancement Of NYSC

By Iyojo Ameh

The newly appointed 22nd National Youth Service Corps NYSC Director General Brig Gen Dogara Ahmed has listed a five-point agenda that will further propel the Scheme to greater heights.

He gave this assurance when he took over as the 22nd Director General of NYSC in Abuja where he said that he will channel his energy and resources towards the growth and development of the NYSC.

However, the Policy Thrust that will drive the administration include Improving security, welfare of Corps members and Staff to engender optimal service delivery to the nation; Providing enabling environment for Research and Development for the advancement of the Scheme.

Others include, Strengthening stakeholders’ engagement for the promotion of the frontiers of the Scheme; Enhancement of capacity building to stimulate efficiency and higher corporate performance; and deepening the impact of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Programme.

According to him, “I am taking over the administration of the NYSC at a very unique time in history as the Scheme will be 50 years old in a few months to come.

“On this note, let me specially commend the Ag. Director-General, current and past Management of the NYSC for all the successes recorded by the Scheme in its years of existence, despite the numerous challenges in the operating environment.

“This administration will be open and pay special attention to strategies that will bring the desired improvement in the general operations of the Scheme.”

He however, assured the general public that the NYSC will always make the country proud.

Born in Katarko, Kaduna State, the new NYSC boss obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education (History) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

He started his career in the Nigerian Army Education Corps as a lieutenant on July 5, 1997 and held several positions.

In her remark, the outgone Acting Director General Mrs Christy Uba thanked President Muhamadu Buhari, Minister and the entire Ministry of Youth and Sports, NYSC National Governing Board and all other stakeholders for giving her the opportunity to serve as Acting Director-General of this noble Scheme.

Mrs Uba, then assured the new DG that the Management Team and the entire Staff will give him all the necessary cooperation to enable you succeed.

According to her, “we are conscious of the tasking nature of the NYSC operations.

“However, our experiences, loyalty and love for the job will always be brought to bear in surmounting challenges as well as ensuring success in all undertakings. It is my prayer that the Almighty God guides and protects you as you step in for this important national assignment.”