Corps Members Get Over N3.2 Million Business Grants

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed
says his administration will continue to partner with stakeholders that are ready to empower Corps Members towards self-employment.

This was as stated in his five-point policy thrust, that his administration would leave no stone unturned in reducing the number of unemployed graduate youths in the country.

General Ahmed disclosed this when Five Corps Members received a business grant from the Founder of Activate Success International Foundation, Mrs Love Uloko, at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, Abuja.

The Corps beneficiaries are; Enwemeka Blessing FC/24A/5897, Abdumalik Ibrahim FC/24A/6157, Akande Olaitan Sunday FC/24B/3856, Blessing Ijeoma Omachi FC/24B/5031 and Emmanuel Ali FC/24B/0603.

While the first three received Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira each, the last two received Five Hundred Thousand Naira each.

Their business ideas revolved around fashion, food and confectionaries, and horticulture among others.

In her address, Mrs Uloko said the beneficiaries were selected through a rigorous, transparent, and merit-based process, adding that they have demonstrated creativity, resilience, and a clear vision for the future with good potential.

“As of today, we have supported 53 Corps Members through this initiative. We are investing in dreams, nurturing potential, and sowing seeds of success that will flourish for years to come.

For over seven years, Activate Success International Foundation has partnered with the NYSC to bring transformative opportunities to Corps Members across the country to pursue their gifts, discover their talents, and build purposeful lives.

Through this program, we are creating a ripple effect of growth and innovation by building a generation of self-reliant leaders who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to society”, she added.

She commended the NYSC Director General and his Management team for their unwavering partnership and dedication towards empowering Nigerian youths.

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