Latest news on nysc presidential award

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Presidential Award is a prestigious honor bestowed upon outstanding corps members who have demonstrated exceptional service to their communities and the nation. Here are the latest news and updates on the NYSC Presidential Award:

2022 NYSC Presidential Award Winners

The 2022 NYSC Presidential Award winners were announced on October 12, 2022. A total of 1,000 corps members were awarded the prestigious honor, which includes a cash prize of N1 million and a certificate of recognition.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the NYSC Presidential Award, corps members must meet the following criteria:

  1. Must have completed their NYSC program with a minimum of 12 months of service.
  2. Must have demonstrated exceptional service to their communities, including community development projects, volunteer work, and other initiatives that promote national development.
  3. Must have shown leadership skills and a commitment to community service.
  4. Must have been recommended by their State NYSC Coordinator or the Director-General of the NYSC.

Selection Process

The selection process for the NYSC Presidential Award involves a rigorous evaluation of corps members' service records, community development projects, and other initiatives. A committee comprising NYSC officials, government representatives, and other stakeholders reviews the applications and selects the winners.

Previous Winners

Some notable previous winners of the NYSC Presidential Award include:

  1. Aisha Buhari, wife of the President of Nigeria, who was awarded the honor in 2019 for her humanitarian work.
  2. Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, who was awarded the honor in 2018 for his contributions to national development.
  3. Tony Elumelu, billionaire businessman and philanthropist, who was awarded the honor in 2017 for his support for entrepreneurship and youth development.

Conclusion

The NYSC Presidential Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes the outstanding service and contributions of corps members to their communities and the nation. The award is a testament to the NYSC's commitment to empowering young Nigerians to become agents of positive change in their communities.