The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu has called on employers of corps members in Anambra to prioritize their welfare and membership.
Nafiu made the call at the 2026 Corps Employers’ Workshop held in Awka on Tuesday.
The theme for this year’s workshop is, “Fine-tuning Stakeholders’ Collaboration to Enhance Corps Members’ Welfare and Workplace Experience.”
The D-G who was represented by Mrs Victoria Ike-Nwosu, Deputy Director, NYSC South-East Area Office I, Enugu, appreciated the employers for their commitment and support toward the objectives and ideals of the scheme.
He said the workshop was another opportunity for stakeholders to review their collective efforts, strengthen existing partnerships and explore new ways of improving the welfare and workplace experience of corps members deployed to various establishments.
“Corps employers play important roles in creating conducive environment for productive and eventful service.
“The workplace serves as the primary platform through which corps members acquire practical experience, develop professional competencies and contribute their skills to national development,” he said.
In his speech, Mr Patrick-Agha Mba, Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development commended the D-G of NYSC and its Coordinator in Anambra for their visionary leadership and commitment to the development of the state.
Mba said since inception, the NYSC had continued to promote national unity, cultural integration, leadership development and community service as well as provided young graduates with practical workplace experience which prepared them for labor market realities.
He said the Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s administration had positioned Anambra as one of Nigeria’s most attractive destinations for investment and private sector growth.
“Today, Anambra is witnessing significant improvements in road infrastructure, urban renewal, security, digital infrastructure, ease of doing business, revenue administration and regulatory reforms.
“These interventions are creating an enabling environment that reduces the cost of doing business, enhances productivity and gives businesses the confidence to expand their operations within the state.
“As Chairman of the NYSC State Governing Board, I reaffirm the unwavering commitment of the Anambra Government to sustaining conducive collaboration for both corps members and employers,” he said.
In her address of welcome, Mrs Pauline Ojisua, the Coordinator of NYSC Anambra said the workshop was a reminder that the welfare and development of corps members could not be achieved by the scheme alone.
She commended the employers for providing corps members with opportunities to learn, serve and grow.
“Beyond assigning duties, many of you have mentored them, encouraged them and helped them discover their strengths,” she said.(NAN).
