By David Dari

NASARAWA – The Director General of the National Youths Service Corps NYSC, Brigadier General Y. D. Ahmed, has said that he was optimistic that the awaiting new minimum wage for corps members by the federal government of Nigeria would soon see the light of day.

The DG NYSC who asserted in an interview with journalists during the official closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course for Corps Members deployed to Nasarawa State, held at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Keffi on Tuesday, stated that federal government has always taken the plights of the corps members as a priority.

In his words,” While, for now, we are expecting and hoping that the federal government will do something about it.
They have always been doing something about it because whenever there is an increase in the minimum wage, the federal government, on its own, looks at the plights of corps members.
” So, we are always hopping and praying that as soon as the implementation commences, we hope that the federal government will look at the plights of corps members too”.

He urged the Corp members to abide by the rules and regulations of the scheme to enjoy their service year, assuring that the management of NYSC at all levels is working round the clock to ensure the safety of corps members.
” We are doing a lot, from the commentary you heard from the MC. Very important lectures were given to them when they were in Camp on how to keep safe.
“Besides that, we have issued them with pamphlets on security matters, and we also talk to them on issues that are not expected of them to take, particularly about night traveling and also not boarding vehicles from the roadsides,” the DG NYSC states.
Earlier, in his farewell address and to declare the orientation course closed, the Nasarawa State Governor Engr. Abdullahi Sule, represented by the Permanent Secretary State Ministry of Sports and Youth Developments, Barrister Isaac Danladi, said,” Dear Gentle Corps Members, remember that your service is not just a chapter in your life. It is a testament to the shared commitment we hold towards building a stronger, more United nation”.
Also on her part, the State Coordinator of the scheme, Mrs. Salamatu Muhammad, urged the corps members to always approach their activities with humility and a spirit of selflessness.
“Focus on making positive contributions to your host communities, serving as exemplary ambassadors of your families, the NYSC, and our nation at your places of Primary Assignment ( PPA)” she stated.