FG to Introduce NYSC-Like Program for NCE Graduates
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Youth Development, is set to launch a new program similar to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), tailored specifically for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).
This initiative was revealed by the Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Olawande Wisdom, during the inauguration of the BEMORE OYO 2024 Summer Bootcamp in Ibadan yesterday.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Wisdom announced that the ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of Education to introduce training reforms, which include a program equivalent to the NYSC for NCE graduates.
Mr. Wisdom pointed out that while the NYSC caters to university graduates, there has been no similar scheme for NCE holders and other equivalent qualifications. He stated, "The ministry's primary focus is on citizenship and training, and we are reintroducing these values. We have the NYSC for university graduates, but what about those who completed their NCE and other qualifications?"
Purpose of the Scheme
The proposed scheme aims to provide localized training opportunities, reducing the need for participants to travel to other states.
Mr. Wisdom emphasized the necessity of addressing social challenges and acknowledged the significant role organizations like the Boys’ Brigade and Girl Guides play in guiding young people away from negative influences.
He further noted that the ministry is committed to strengthening citizenship and training, with the objective of restoring these values through the new program.
During the event, Mr. Wisdom also praised Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the founder of the BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, for her dedication to the development of girls and for raising standards in this area.
Dr. Anyanwu-Akeredolu, while addressing the gathering, clarified that the BEMORE initiative is entirely self-funded and not supported by the Ondo State Government. The initiative is focused on cultivating future female leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
She underscored the importance of including women and girls in development initiatives, drawing from her own experiences as inspiration for the program. "We cannot achieve meaningful development if we exclude 50% of our population, which consists of women and girls," Dr. Anyanwu-Akeredolu stated.
Call to Action for Youths
Group Managing Director and CEO of Odu’a Investments, Mr. Abdulrahman Yinusa, also spoke at the event, urging participants to fully engage in the training opportunities offered. He commended the event organizers and mentors for their dedication to advancing girls through technological education.
The event featured a training session by the Red Cross Society on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and concluded with the launch of a book titled "The History of BEMORE, A Historical Voyage" by Esther Michael.
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