Abdulkadir made the call at the inauguration of the board of the NYSC on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to him, a high-powered committee has been put in place to look into the structure and operations of the NYSC with a view to recommending appropriate reforms.
“The committee has since completed its assignment and submitted its report.
“You have a responsibility to see to the smooth implementation of the reforms, which are designed to reposition the scheme for improved service delivery in fulfilment of its founding fathers’ dream.”
Abdulkadir urged the board members to do their best during their tenure so that posterity would recognise their contributions to the attainment of the vision of the NYSCs’ founding fathers.
The minister said that members should generate innovative ideas that would enrich policy formulation and reform processes.
The minister said that there was need to provide effective access for corps members to acquire vocational skills and entrepreneurship training through collaboration with appropriate organisations, including the private sector.
Abdulkadir also called for the resuscitation of NYSC farms and ventures with active involvement of relevant agencies.
He listed the agencies as Bank of Agriculture, Bank of Industry and the Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria.
“The effort will immensely increase opportunities for corps members and also contribute significantly in reducing the high rate of unemployment in the country.’’
He noted that the scheme was facing the problem of inadequate infrastructure at the orientation camps.
The minister lauded the Federal Government’s efforts in engaging other tiers of government to discharge their statutory responsibilities as assigned in the NYSC Act.
Responding on behalf of other members, the Chairman of the board, Mr Gordon Bozimo, pleaded for the cooperation of workers of the NYSC and the ministry.
“I appeal for cooperation, no matter the zeal and determination, without cooperation little will be achieved,” he said.
Source: The Nation
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