The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has granted significant rewards to 200 honourees of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), announcing their immediate employment into the federal civil service. Jerrywright Ukwu reports that in addition to the jobs, each honouree will receive a ₦250,000 cash prize and a scholarship for postgraduate studies at any Nigerian university, in recognition of their commitment and service.
Key Points:
- President Tinubu granted automatic employment to 200 outstanding NYSC honourees.
- Each honouree will also receive a ₦250,000 cash reward.
- They will also be given scholarships for postgraduate studies in any Nigerian university.
- The President, represented by Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, announced the rewards at a combined honours ceremony.
- Ten physically challenged former corps members who were injured during service will also receive jobs.
- The gesture was in recognition of the awardees' "discipline, commitment, selflessness, patriotism, and integrity."
- Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande praised the President's commitment to youth empowerment.
- The NYSC Director-General, Olakunle Nafiu, noted that four corps members who lost their lives in the line of duty were also honoured.
Sources: TheCable
