The Federal Capital Territory Administration has approved the construction of a new permanent orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corp in Kwali, the Minister of the FCT, Musa Bello, announced on Tuesday.
He also said a new secretariat complex was also underway in pursuance of the administration’s determination to ease the operations of the NYSC in the FC
Bello, represented by the Secretary of FCT NYSC Governing Board, Hadiza Kabir, stated this in Abuja at the meeting of the NYSC National Governing Board with chairmen of the state Governing Board
He urged all stakeholders not to relegate their roles to the Federal Government alone.
According to him, the NYSC scheme is the responsibility of governments at all levels and must not be left in the care of only one.
The chairman of NYSC National Governing Board, Ambassador Fatima Abubakar, expressed concern over the challenges facing the organisation despite its achievements in fostering national unity.
The NYSC-Director General, Brig. General Mohammed Fadah appreciated all the stakeholders for their immeasurable support that translated to the modest achievement of the scheme.
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