65 former National Youth Service Corps members were given automatic employment in the Federal Civil Service by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja.
Buhari also gave them scholarships to continue their study up to the doctoral degree level at any university of their choice inside the nation in addition to employment.
Additionally, he announced cash awards totaling N250,000 for each of the top award recipients and N200,000 for other award recipients, such as the physically challenged former Corp members under the NYSC Hope Alive Programme.
Consequently, the President issued a directive to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Federal Civil Service Commission and the Minister of Education to ensure adherence to the employment offer and the granting of scholarships.
Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, announced the development in a statement he signed late Thursday titled ‘President Buhari grants 65 ex-corps members automatic employment, lists achievements of NYSC at 50.’
Speaking at the NYSC 50th Anniversary Honours Award held at the State House Conference Centre, the President said out of the 65 recipients, 52 individuals received the Presidential Honours Awards, while the remaining 13 were physically challenged ex-Corps Members recognised under the NYSC Hope Alive programme.
