President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved automatic employment for 200 outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members into the federal civil service.
The President also okayed the payment of N250,000 cash to them in recognition of their exceptional service to the nation between 2020 and 2023.
He also announced postgraduate scholarships for all honorees, including 10 physically challenged ex-corps members who sustained injuries during their service year and were likewise granted federal jobs.
The President’s largesse was announced yesterday in Abuja at the combined 2020–2023 President’s NYSC Honours Award ceremony.
Represented by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, President Tinubu said: “Your discipline, commitment, selflessness, teamwork, patriotism, and integrity have set you apart.
“The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission will immediately begin your employment process.”
President Tinubu assured the 10 physically challenged recipients that their courage and sacrifice would not be forgotten.
“We will never forget their sacrifice. Each award recipient will receive N250,000 and a scholarship to pursue postgraduate programmes up to PhD level in any Nigerian university”, he said.
President Tinubu underscored the role of young people in national development, reiterating his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment across various sectors.
