Nysc latest news 2020

Here are some of the latest news updates on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria as of 2020:

  1. NYSC Orientation Camps Reopen: After a brief closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NYSC orientation camps reopened in June 2020, with strict health and safety protocols in place.
  2. NYSC Introduces Virtual Orientation: To minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission, NYSC introduced a virtual orientation program for corps members, allowing them to complete some aspects of their orientation online.
  3. NYSC Extends Service Year for 2020 Batch: Due to the pandemic, NYSC extended the service year for the 2020 Batch A corps members by three months, from 12 to 15 months.
  4. NYSC Introduces Mobile App: NYSC launched a mobile app, "NYSC Mobile", to facilitate communication between corps members, state coordinators, and the NYSC headquarters.
  5. NYSC Partners with NAFDAC to Combat Fake Drugs: NYSC partnered with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to educate corps members on the dangers of fake drugs and how to identify them.
  6. NYSC Introduces Entrepreneurship Development Program: NYSC introduced an entrepreneurship development program to empower corps members with skills and knowledge to start their own businesses.
  7. NYSC Launches Online Portal for Corps Members: NYSC launched an online portal for corps members to access information, update their profiles, and submit their reports online.
  8. NYSC Introduces Mental Health Support: NYSC introduced a mental health support program to provide counseling and support services to corps members who may be experiencing mental health issues.
  9. NYSC Partners with NIMC to Issue National ID Cards: NYSC partnered with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to issue national ID cards to corps members.
  10. NYSC Launches Community Development Service (CDS) Program: NYSC launched the CDS program, which aims to engage corps members in community development projects and promote community service.

These are just a few of the latest news updates on NYSC in Nigeria as of 2020. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you with that!