Presidential Award: Buhari Offers Employment, Scholarships To 168 Ex-Corps - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 27, 2019
President MuhammaduBuhari has presented awards to one hundred and sixty eight former Corps Membersat the combined 2015/2016/2017 President’s National Youth Service Corps, NYSCHonours Award held at the State House, Abuja.
Buhari, who wasrepresented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, also announced automaticemployment to the awardees in the Federal Civil Service and scholarships up toDoctorate level in any Nigerian universities.
Former Head of State,Yakubu Gowon, who created the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC in 1973, wasalso in attendance.
Fifteen former CorpsMembers who suffered disability during their service year were also recognisedunder the NYSC Hope Alive programme.
On his part, theoutgoing Director-General of NYSC, Major General Suleman Kazaure said the awardaimed at encouraging high ideals and patriotism through selfless and dedicatedservice to fatherland.