Chinedum Elekwachi
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has charged corps members to leverage the training received through the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programmes.
Anambra State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Pauline Ojisua gave the advice during a low-key Passing Out ceremony of 2024 Batch B Stream 1 in Awka South Local Government Area of the state.
She urged them to utilize the training to create employment for themselves and contribute to national growth.
She also underscored the importance of self-reliance, patriotism and application of skills acquired during service.
“Utilize the training acquired from NYSC SAED to create employment for yourselves and contribute to national growth,” she said.
Representing Chairman of Awka South LGA, the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Paul Ifeme, echoed the call for national dedication.
He urged corps members to remain patriotic citizens, shun criminal activities and consistently uphold values of good ambassadorship.
“Avoid crimes and vices, and remain good ambassadors,” Ifeme noted.
Reinforcing the message of self-sufficiency, Special Assistant to the Awka South LGA Chairman, Kingsley Ikebudu also encouraged the Corps members to focus on creating jobs using their acquired skills rather than solely seeking white-collar employment.
The Passing Out ceremony spanned all 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State and held at designated Zonal offices.
Official figures released confirmed Male Corps Members: 587; Female Corps Members:872; Total Passed Out: 1,308
Highpoint of the ceremony was issuance of Certificates of National Service to deserving Corps members who successfully completed their service year.
The event also witnessed presentation of Commendation Letter to Corps Member Lawal Toafeek Ayodeji (State Code: AN/24B/1076), recognizing his outstanding performance and contributions during the service year.
