The State Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps in Benue State, Mrs. Veronica Garba has charged the Batch C stream 1 corps members deployed to the state to use the knowledge and skills gained from the SAED program to serve as a foundation for building successful careers and businesses.
The Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme was introduced in to NYSC orientation course content to equip corps members with requisite skills and entrepreneurial experience to address post service unemployment.
In a statement issued by the spokesperson for the organization, Yauza Adamu stated that the Skill acquisition programme which rounded off on Friday marked the end of weeks of intensive training aimed at equipping corps members with practical skills and entrepreneurial knowledge.
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While commending the Corps Members for their active participation and the quality of work displayed during the exhibition and competition, the State Director of NYSC expressed pride in their achievements.
She urged them to continue honing their talents and exploring entrepreneurial opportunities to become key contributors to Nigeria’s growth and progress.
The State Coordinator reiterated that the ceremony reaffirmed the NYSC’s commitment to youth empowerment, with the SAED programme remaining a vital tool in inspiring innovation, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance among Corps Members.Speaking earlier, the Assistant Director and Head SAED Branch NYSC Benue State, Mr. James Sumput , commended the Corps Members for their commitment and creativity.
He encouraged them to leverage on the skills acquired during the programme to create sustainable livelihoods and contribute to the nation’s growth and development.
The event featured an exhibition and a SAED competition, where Corps Members showcased their creativity and innovations across various fields, including ICT, agro-allied, fashion design, and crafts.
The statement said that the exhibition underscored the program’s success in preparing young Nigerians to tackle unemployment and foster economic growth through self-reliance and innovation.
In attendance were the Camp Director, Mr Yahuza Isa Adamu and other key Camp Officials as well as Corps Members. Cash prizes, Plaques and Trophies were presented to the most outstanding Platoons’ representatives.
