By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has urged Corps Members to embrace unity and national integration by treating one another as brothers and sisters, irrespective of ethnic, religious or cultural differences.
General Nafiu gave the charge while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members at the NYSC Lagos State Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja.
He advised the Corps Members to remain selfless, make the most of their service year, build lasting friendships and establish relationships that would contribute to strengthening the corporate existence of Nigeria.
Describing the Corps Members as future leaders, the NYSC boss said the camp was filled with potential Governors, Senators, members of State and National Assemblies, Presidents, Vice-Presidents and captains of industry.
He also encouraged them to respect the culture of their host community, noting that many Nigerians had built lifelong relationships, including marriages, during their service year.
General Nafiu further tasked the Corps Members to prepare for life after national service by acquiring at least one entrepreneurial skill during the orientation course, stressing that this would enable them to become self-employed and create jobs for others.
He disclosed that the Bank of Industry had earmarked ₦2 billion as business loans for interested Corps Members, adding that other partners such as Wema Bank, NNPC Foundation, Kudimata, Access Bank and Unity Bank were also providing business support at minimal interest rates.
Earlier in her remarks, the NYSC Lagos State Coordinator, Mrs. Christiana Salmwang, informed the Director-General that the Corps Members had shown enthusiasm and readiness to serve the nation since their arrival at camp.
She also briefed him on the progress of work at the site of the state’s new NYSC Orientation Camp at Agbowa,
