THE National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has inaugurated a statewide grassroots Gender-Based Violence (GBV) sensitisation and advocacy campaign in Katsina State. The campaign was unveiled on Wednesday at the Government Senior Secondary School Kofar Kaura, Tudun-Matawalle. The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim, said the aim was to eliminate GBV and promote … Read more
THE National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has declared that the Orientation Course for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II will begin on Wednesday, June 11. In a statement from the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC has advised all prospective Corps Members to note this date and prepare for the … Read more
THE 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 corps members on Saturday turned the permanent orientation camp in Okada, Edo into a hub of colour, culture, and camaraderie during a glamorous cultural carnival float that celebrated Nigeria’s rich diversity. The event featured traditional costumes, dances, and symbolic representations from various ethnic groups across Nigeria. It also … Read more
THE Institute of Humanitarian and Disaster Management, has awarded the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Coordinator in Katsina state, Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim with three different certificates of excellence. The certificates presented to the coordinator on Tuesday in Katsina were: Certified Human Resource Manager, membership certificate and a Senior Fellow of the institute. Presenting the … Read more
A Corps Member, Ms Monica Patrick, on Thursday donated 300 sanitary pads to fellow corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Okada, Edo. Patrick, currently undergoing her service in the state, described the donation as part of her outreach to promote menstrual hygiene and women’s health. The corps member, who graduated from the University … Read more
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has directed increase in allowances of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state by 100 per cent. Lawal disclosed this on Friday in Gusau, while declaring open the orientation course for the 2025 Batch ‘A’, Stream I corps members posted to the state. The governor was represented … Read more
THE Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, in his commitment to youth skills acquisition, has advocated for the extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service year beyond 12 months. He stated that this would enable every Nigerian youth to be fully trained in at least one skill of their choice, thereby making … Read more
THE National Counter-Terrorism Center (NCTC) has officially handed over the former Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. A family member of the General, Suleiman Tsiga, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Katsina State on Wednesday. According to Mr Tsiga, … Read more
THE National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu has commended security forces for their gallantry and professionalism in rescuing the former Director-General, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), retired Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga, Amb. Gideon Yohana and 17 others. Receiving the rescued victims, Ribadu also commended the efforts of intelligence agencies involved in the rescue operation. “We … Read more
THE Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The resolution of the long-standing issue regarding their mobilisation is contained in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday by the Director of … Read more