Ministry Plans NYSC-Like Scheme For NCE Graduates

The Ministry of Youth Development has announced its plans to introduce a training scheme equivalent to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).

This initiative was revealed by the Minister of State for Youth Development, Olawande Wisdom, during the opening of the BEMORE OYO 2024 Summer Bootcamp in Ibadan.

Mr. Wisdom emphasized the importance of such training programs in curbing social vices among youths.

He stated, “The major priority of the ministry is citizenship and training, and we are bringing them back. We have NYSC for those who finished from universities, but what of those who finished from NCE and others? So, we want to set up a training such that you don’t need to go to other states to have it – you can have it in your state and the camp.”

The minister highlighted the role of organizations like the Boys’ Brigade and Girl Guides in keeping youths away from negative influences. He also mentioned that the ministry would collaborate with the Ministry of Education to implement these new training reforms.

In addition to addressing the needs of NCE graduates, Mr. Wisdom commended Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, founder of the BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, for her important contributions to the development of the girl-child and promoting excellence.

The event also featured a training session by the Red Cross Society on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the launch of a book titled “The History of BEMORE, A Historical Voyage” by Esther Michael.

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