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The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has commended the dedication and commitment of Corp Members (NYSC) for their service, which according to him was vital and crucial to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of our fellow citizens.
The Minister stated this during the presentation of a report on the Role of Corps (NYSC) in improving policing in Nigeria held at the Education conference room, Federal Secretariat, Abuja on Friday.
This is contained in statement by Bolaji O. Kazeem, the Deputy Director Information & Public Relations on Friday.
The event which also feature NYSC Book and Presentation, Giadem said, stands as a "testimony to the unity, diversity, and strength of our nation, Nigeria."
The Minister said corps members role in the ministry "is a testament to their willingness to serve and protect the country with honor and integrity."
He said, “Remember that you are not just serving the Ministry of Police Affairs; you are serving the people of Nigeria. Your actions, no matter how small, can create positive change and impact the lives of those around you. Stay focused, stay dedicated, and strive to be your best version”.
Gaidam affirmed that the NYSC programme remain a catalyst for accelerated national development, and boost corps members seriousness in maintaining the nation’s clarion call to selfless service.
The minister stressed that, “The future of this country lies in your hands. You have a most important role to play in shaping our corporate destiny. You must never mortgage this unique opportunity and you must not shun your responsibility towards the nation."
He charged them to contribute positively to ensure that their enrollment in the Scheme enhance the success of democratic governance in Nigeria.
According to him, “As youths, you are to champion the crusade against the social vices, such as yahoo yahoo, waywardness and unruly behaviors that have bedeviled this country. Vices such as electoral malpractices and political violence. You owe it to yourself and to the nation not allowing yourselves to be recruited by agents of destabilization to truncate our nascent democracy. It is, therefore, imperative that you make every effort to assist the Government to achieve the Scheme’s laudable goals”.
In his goodwill message, the Director General of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) represented by the Federal Capital Territory, Human Resource Management (HRM), Assistant Director, Mrs. Chika Chris-moneke appreciated ministry for the conducive atmosphere created for the Corp members to come up with the initiative of contributing to the policing in Nigeria.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo expressed the commitment, zeal, and courage of the Corp members serving in the Ministry to learn and contribute to the policing development in the country.
