The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, on Tuesday, urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme to thrive toward becoming wealth creators and employers of labour.
Mahmoud gave the advice at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch B Stream II Orientation Course at the NYSC FCT Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa, FCT, Abuja.
She urged the corps members to give their best in the service of the country in their respective places of primary assignment and community.
The minister said while improving their host community, they should, at the same time, strive to invest in building themselves for self-reliance.
She said: “I am aware that you acquired different skills during the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme in the course of this orientation exercise.
“I enjoin you, therefore, to follow up with the post-camp training to master your skills. This is one sure way of becoming self-reliant and reducing post-service unemployment among ex-corps members.
“Take advantage of this and become wealth creators and employers of labour in the near future.”
The minister said the NYSC scheme has attained remarkable milestones in its mission of national integration and development.
She called on the corps members to be worthy ambassadors of the scheme and keep the flag flying.
She noted that nation-building and socioeconomic development were twin areas of vital importance to the country.
Mahmoud stated: “The FCTA believes that you will galvanize your talents and potential toward enthroning a more united, prosperous, and egalitarian nation that will not only be the pride of all but a legacy for future generations.
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“Wherever you may find yourselves, you must strive to make a difference; spearhead transformation; and promote harmonious interaction and creative development. For me, the joy of mentoring the youths is incomparable.
“We have no choice than to inspire and guide them towards becoming responsible citizens that will take over the mantle of leadership of this great country, into the distant future.
“I, therefore, feel very privileged to have become a part of this noble scheme and I will give all my best on this assignment.”
She assured the corps members of adequate security, saying “the security of lives and property remain paramount in the agenda of the FCTA.
“I assure you of our determination to continue to provide the needed peaceful environment for you and all residents of the FCT.
“However, I implore you not to expose yourselves to danger and avoid unnecessary journeys and other security risks; please, prioritize your personal security.”