The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Hacourt, Major General JH Abdulssalam has lauded the immense contributions of the NYSC to national unity and socio economic development of the country.
He said the tremendous roles of the Scheme to job creation among the youths, and rural development through Corps Members’ projects cannot be over-emphasized.
He disclosed this in Port Hacourt when he hosted the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed in his office.
The GOC said General Ahmed has brought a lot of innovations into NYSC and also taken the Scheme to a higher level since he assumed duty over a year ago.
He added that Army formations and units provide personnel that train Corps Members, while they also maintain discipline in camp, as part of their contributions to the growth of the Scheme.
Speaking earlier, the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed thanked the officers and men of the division for the support being rendered to NYSC Rivers State Secretariat, including Corps Welfare.
He requested for more assistance from the Division for the Scheme, especially with regards to the security of Corps Members.
