President Muhammadu Buhari has presented awards to one hundred and sixty eight former Corps Members at the combined 2015/2016/2017 President’s National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Honours Award held at the State House, Abuja.
Buhari, who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, also announced automatic employment to the awardees in the Federal Civil Service and scholarships up to Doctorate level in any Nigerian universities.
Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, who created the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC in 1973, was also in attendance.
Fifteen former Corps Members who suffered disability during their service year were also recognised under the NYSC Hope Alive programme.
On his part, the outgoing Director-General of NYSC, Major General Suleman Kazaure said the award aimed at encouraging high ideals and patriotism through selfless and dedicated service to fatherland.
