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Campus News2 min read2025-05-26

Use NYSC to serve yourself not just Nigeria, Minister tells youths

In a recent address, the Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, emphasized the importance of leveraging the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a platform for personal growth and skill acquisition. Speaking at the gr...

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26 May 2025

Use NYSC to serve yourself not just Nigeria, Minister tells youths
Key takeaways
  • In a recent address, the Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, emphasized the importance of leveraging the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a platform for personal growth and skill acquisition.
  • Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Next Gen RESCO program, organized by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the Minister called on young Nigerians to shift their mindset from merely serving their country to serving themselves through skill enhancement.
  • Olawande highlighted the pressing need for youths to recognize that the one-year service period is an invaluable opportunity to learn and master relevant skills that can lead to meaningful employment.

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