NYSC DG Charges 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members to Embrace Entrepreneurship, Champion National Development By Raymond Enoch

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged members of the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps to translate the knowledge, skills and experience acquired during their national service into entrepreneurial ventures, leadership opportunities and meaningful contributions to Nigeria’s development.

In a farewell message contained in a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Director, Information and Public Relations, the NYSC Director-General congratulated the outgoing corps members on completing their national service, commending their patriotism, resilience, selflessness and commitment to the ideals of national unity and development.

The Director-General described the corps members’ successful completion of the service year as a remarkable achievement, noting that their dedication to serving the country had demonstrated the enduring importance of patriotism and collective responsibility in building a stronger Nigeria.

According to the message, the corps members have inspired hope through their commitment to service, setting an example for other young Nigerians by placing the greater good above personal interests.

The Director-General also highlighted the impact of projects initiated by the outgoing corps members and the lives they touched in their respective host communities, observing that their contributions would remain part of the country’s development story.

As they prepare to begin the next phase of their lives, the NYSC chief encouraged them to take full advantage of the knowledge and practical skills acquired through the scheme’s Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.

He urged them to become pioneers of innovation and enterprise by creating opportunities, establishing businesses and developing solutions capable of addressing societal challenges.

The Director-General stressed that the transition from national service to the wider world of work should not be viewed merely as the end of a mandatory national assignment, but as an opportunity for the young graduates to deploy their competencies towards economic growth, job creation and community development.

He further charged the outgoing corps members to uphold the NYSC’s core values of patriotism, integrity, efficiency, commitment, teamwork and self-reliance, describing them as essential principles for navigating challenges and achieving their personal and professional aspirations.

The Director-General emphasised the need for the corps members to embrace leadership wherever they find themselves, urging them to become agents of unity, progress and national development.

He expressed optimism that their experiences during the service year would provide a strong foundation for responsible citizenship, professional excellence and meaningful participation in nation-building.

The farewell message concluded with prayers for a bright, purposeful and successful future for the outgoing corps members, alongside an expression of appreciation for their service to the nation.

“Nigeria is ours, Nigeria we serve,” the Director-General declared, reaffirming the scheme’s enduring commitment to national unity, youth development and the cultivation of responsible citizens.

He wished the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps members success in their future endeavours and encouraged them to make a positive impact wherever their individual journeys take them.