NYSC at 50: Buhari grants 65 ex-corps members employment, scholarships

DAILY POST 

President Muhammadu Buhari has granted automatic employment in the Federal Civil Service to 65 former National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, highlighting the numerous achievements of the scheme since its establishment 50 years ago.

Speaking at the NYSC 50th Anniversary Honours Award held at the State House Conference Centre on Thursday, 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.

In addition to the employment, President Buhari also disclosed that both groups would be awarded scholarships to pursue their education up to the doctorate level at any university they choose within the country.

Furthermore, he announced a cash prize of N250,000 for each of the top award winners and N200,000 for other award recipients, including the physically challenged…

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