By Albert Akota
The National Youth Service Corps and Institute For Humanitarian Studies and Social Development are set to train Corps Members on humanitarian services.
This request was made yesterday by the President/Chairman of the Governing Council of the Institute, Ambassador Adamu Babangida Ibrahim, when he led other members of the council on a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.
The Chairman described NYSC as the only institution that offers selfless community development services to the public, adding that Corps Members’ roles in rural development cannot be under-estimated.
He lauded the Scheme for its numerous community development projects by Corps Members over the past fifty years, which has benefitted many communities across the country.
Ambassador Ibrahim added that the synergy with NYSC would enable Corps Members understand the dynamics and importance of humanitarian and also tap into the potentials of building up careers in the sector through volunteerism.
In his remarks, the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed said there is the need for professional humanitarians in the society.
He commended the council for its efforts since inception till date.
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