By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
In a bid to foster effective and tech-driven workforce, the Federal Government has introduced an interactive e-training platform designed to expand knowledge access for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) personnel., <\/p>\n
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande launched the new portal in Abuja on Monday during the 2026 Batch \u2018C\u2019 Pre-Orientation Workshop, reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting the NYSC, according to a statement by Information Director Caroline Embu.<\/p>\n
Praising the NYSC leadership, Olawande expressed delight at how technology is currently transforming the agency’s operations and driving higher institutional efficiency.<\/p>\n
He noted that increased access to information has enhanced the professionalism of the NYSC workforce
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\nIn the words of the Minister,, “this platform would also help to build more efficient, knowledgeable and responsive workforce. We are committed towards making the Scheme get better, let us work together and embrace technology”, Olawande said.<\/p>\n
He also said that with the growing trend across the globe, academic qualifications alone cannot solve the problems of unemployment.<\/p>\n
“Our Corps Members must learn practical skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, problems-solving.”<\/p>\n
“They must also understand the importance of discipline, integrity, and tfr responsibility. Every Corps Member must be encouraged to make meaningful impact”, Olawande stated.<\/p>\n
He also reiterated that the service year should be an opportunity for graduates to serve, lead, and contribute to national development <\/p>\n
The Minister disclosed that Skills Acuisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) remains the most important content in the NYSC as at date.<\/p>\n
Also speaking, the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu said societal changes has made it imperative for the Scheme to constantly review its Orientation Course contents for more relevance.<\/p>\n
He added that the Workshop theme; “Reimagining the NYSC Orientation Course: Building Resilient, Responsible and Service-Oriented Corps Members for a Changing World”, was chosen to shape the the Corps Members’ character, mindset, skills and civic awareness.<\/p>\n
He added that the success of the Orientation Course depends largely on the effective collaboration of all stakeholders. <\/p>\n
In his words; “I encourage everyone to keep building the partnership and trust needed for the security and welfare of Corps Members wherever they are posted across the country”.<\/p>\n
“Management remains committed to working with security agencies to access risk, take preemptive steps and make Corps Members safe throughout service year”.<\/p>\n
The Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr Nura Umar, in his address, appreciated Comrade Olawande for his passion for youth development. <\/p>\n
He stated further that the Orientation Camp is the first contact of every Corps Member to kick-start the service year, adding that there was the need to shape their character, values and understanding of National responsibility.<\/p>\n
Umar also said it is necessary to “rebuild and modernise the contents, methodology and delivery of the Orientation Exercise to ensure that it remains focused and align with contemporary realities.”<\/p>\n
He challenged participants to use the workshop to build stronger stakeholder relationships by prioritizing corps members’ welfare, camp discipline, leadership growth, and skills development<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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