NYSC DG urges corps members to avoid lavish spending
Corps members have been encouraged to adopt modest lifestyles and focus on saving money. Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, delivered this advice while addressing corps members at the NYSC Kaduna State Temporary Orientation Camp. He emphasized the importance of acquiring new skills through the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme. The scheme is also working with stakeholders to provide support for corps members interested in starting businesses.
What we know
- Olakunle Nafiu advised corps members to avoid flamboyant lifestyles and live within their means.
- He encouraged participation in the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme to promote self-employment.
- The NYSC has partnered with stakeholders to offer corps members low-interest loans, business grants, and starter packs.
- Corps members were urged to be diligent during their post-camp SAED training and to start small with business investments.
- Mrs Efeke Dadaza, NYSC Kaduna State Coordinator, reported that 2,896 corps members had registered and were actively participating in camp activities.
