The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Major-General Shuaibu Ibrahim has stated that the establishment of a radio and television station is to help promote the objectives of the scheme.
Major-General Ibrahim made the statement at the flag-off programme on Thursday, April 14, 2022 which had in attendance, former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya.
Speaking, Ibrahim said, “The establishment of NYSC Radio and Television is part of the whole gamut of activities designed to further advance the cause of the Scheme, which today symbolizes national unity.
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“The NYSC is at the forefront of raising a crop of youth entrepreneurs that contribute to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through their exposure to the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development training.
“While the NYSC Radio broadcasts on Channel 88.3 FM in Abuja the NYSC Television runs on TStv Channel 365.”
Ibrahim also said the promotion of national ethos as well as value reorientation were the main reasons behind the formation of the media outfit.
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He added that the existing media arms of the Scheme are not enough to redirect the mindset of youths towards national integration.
“The philosophy behind the establishment of these stations is multifaceted. They will educate and entertain: give the Scheme a stronger voice to propagate the programmes and sensitize Nigerians on the policies of government.
“In addition, they will promote national unity and ethos, as well as value re-orientation. Thus, they will contribute in redirecting the mindsets of Nigerians, especially the youth, towards things that are noble.“
