NYSC DG urges corps members to access N2bn BOI loan

The director general of National Youth Service Corps(NYSC), Brig- General Johnson Olawumi has urged corps members to avail themselves of opportunity to access loan from the N2bn set aside by the Bank of Industry (BOI) for disbursement to interested Corps members under the BOI-NYSC Graduate Entrepreneurship Empowerment Fund.

Speaking during his visit to various orientation camp in the country, the DG also urged corps members to also access as well as the N200m earmarked by the Heritage Bank for similar purpose.
He further encouraged them to take advantage of the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship training to equip them for self-reliance.

DG also restated the need for Corps members to be in the vanguard for the actualization of the change agenda of the present administration, urging them to help in sensitizing other Nigerians on value re-orientation.

The DG who hailed Nigerian youths as some of the best in the world, cautioned them against making uncomplementary remarks about the country, while also urging the Corps members to remain patriotic at all times.

Olawumi reaffirmed the commitment of the Scheme to the safety of Corps members, and urged them to play roles in their own security by, among other things, avoiding unnecessary journeys.
He further encouraged them to integrate with their host communities as well as appreciate and respect their cultures and religions.

The DG urged corps members to remember that there was no shortcut to success; adding that they must imbibe the virtues of hard work, honesty and respect for their country.

(Leadership.ng)