The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has applauded the senate for the passage of the National Youth Service Corps Trust Fund Bill.
The minister applauded the lawmakers in a statement issued by the ministry’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Mrs Maryam Yusuf in Abuja.
He said that the passage is a huge boost toward enhancing skill acquisition, training and generally empower graduates
who took part in the national youth service programme, according to NewsDiary.
Yusuf quoted the minister as saying “the painstaking legislative process that culminated in the eventual passage of the bill
since it was first presented more than two years ago was a huge relief that the 10th assembly has now made history.
“The passage of the game-changing bill that promises to speed up efforts to productively engage Nigeria’s graduates is a
great milestone for which everyone who took part in its actualisation deserves a great deal of commendation.
“It is refreshing and heartwarming to receive the news of the passage of this important Bill. I congratulate the NYSC
family in particular and extend a special appreciation to the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, for his dogged commitment.
“Now, we have a good pedestal upon which to stand in our efforts to improve camp facilities, enhance the welfare of youth corps members and staff of the scheme and reinvigorate the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED)
initiative of the NYSC.”
