The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has been honoured as a SERVICOM Champion by the SERVICOM National Office, Abuja, in recognition of his exemplary leadership and commitment to service excellence.
The decoration ceremony took place today at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja, during the presentation of the SERVICOM Compliance Evaluation Report for the NYSC Headquarters and selected state secretariats. The report was presented by the Head of Operations, SERVICOM National Office, Mrs Ngozi Akinbudewa.
Speaking on behalf of the Head of SERVICOM, Mr Gbenga Anthony Oshim, Akinbudewa noted that the evaluation team assessed NYSC’s operations in ten Orientation Camps and the National Directorate Headquarters. The assessment highlighted several commendable initiatives, including the establishment of the NYSC PAD Bank, provision of dedicated emergency lines for distressed Corps Members, and the enrolment of Corps Members in the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA) for free medical care.
Oshim commended the NYSC for its efforts in youth empowerment, promotion of national unity through cultural integration, strategic partnerships, and the warm reception given to Corps Members across camps. He specifically identified Edo, Kwara, Kano, Imo, Adamawa, Benue, and Ogun States as SERVICOM-compliant states with outstanding service delivery standards.
In his remarks, Brigadier General Nafiu expressed appreciation to the SERVICOM team for their objective and thorough assessment of the Scheme’s camp activities. He noted that the active involvement of Corps Members in camp operations has made orientation activities more inclusive and impactful.
He further reiterated the NYSC Management’s commitment to continuous improvement and called on state governments to provide befitting Orientation Camps with modern facilities. He also urged corporate organisations and well-meaning Nigerians to support the Scheme through their corporate social responsibility initiatives.
“We promise to do better because NYSC is a highly professional organisation,” General Nafiu affirmed, pledging continued collaboration with the SERVICOM National Office to enhance service delivery.