Employers of Corps Members have been urged to accord Corps Members posted to their organizations for the one year mandatory service the necessary support for optimum performance.
The Acting Director, National Youths Service Corps, North Central Area Office 1, Minna , Niger State , Mrs. Ikupolati Esther Tosin made the appeal during the 2025 NYSC Corps Employers Workshop held recently in Minna.
Represented at the workshop themed ” Administration of Contemporary Corps Members ( GENZ) for Achieving Organisational Objectives by the Deputy Director in the North Central Area Office , Mr. Tony Nzoka , Mrs Tosin , appealed to Corps Members’ Employers to provide accommodation and stipends to Corps Members serving in Niger state to complement their federal allowance.
She explained that the workshop aimed to strengthen the working relationship between the NYSC and corps employers and to discuss ways to improve the scheme’s effectiveness.
She said Corps members were a product of a global order influenced by the internet and social media, adding that Corps employers must make deliberate strategies to think like them and match their pace.
She urged corps employers to apply artificial/emotional intelligence, empathy, sincerity, maturity and tact in dealing with contemporary corps members.
Earlier in her welcome address, the NYSC in Niger state, Mrs. Martina Shuaibu-Ibrahim, commended Mohammed Umaru Bago for showing compassion to the scheme at all times.
She said the workshop provides an opportunity for stakeholders to interact and chart a course of action for the continued positive actualisation of NYSC’s lofty ideals.
According to her , the gathering is also to appreciate and evaluate the contribution of stakeholders and corps employers for increased synergy for more effective output,”
Also speaking, the Special Guest of Honour, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Chairman, NYSC Governing Board and Secretary to Niger State Government, called on stakeholders to harness the energy of corps members to achieve organisational objectives.
Usman, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, De Idris Lego, said NYSC remain a powerful platform for youth empowerment, national unity and community development.
“As administrators and employers, your role is pivotal in shaping the experience of corps members, guiding their actions and aligning their efforts with our state developmental goals,” he said.
Papers were presented on “Attributes/characteristics of GENZ corps members and Strategies for Engaging stakeholders in the administration of GENZ corps members in achieving organisational goals.
Some of the issues discussed were procedures for applying for corps members, delaying issuance of monthly/final clearance and poor provision of statutory welfare needs to corps members.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding Corps employers.
