Nysc latest news 2020
Here are some of the latest news updates on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria as of 2020:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- NYSC Introduces Mobile App: NYSC launched a mobile app, "NYSC Mobile", to facilitate communication between corps members, state coordinators, and the NYSC headquarters.
- 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.
- NYSC Introduces Entrepreneurship Development Program: NYSC introduced an entrepreneurship development program to empower corps members with skills and knowledge to start their own businesses.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!