Nysc news 2020

Here are some notable news and updates about the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria for the year 2020:

January 2020

• The NYSC announced the deployment of 2,000 corps members to Katsina State to assist in the fight against banditry and kidnapping in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
• The NYSC launched its 2020 Batch 'A' mobilization exercise, with over 40,000 corps members deployed to various states across the country. (Source: Premium Times)

February 2020

• The NYSC introduced a new orientation course for corps members, which includes training on entrepreneurship, digital skills, and community development. (Source: This Day)
• The NYSC announced the deployment of 1,500 corps members to Borno State to assist in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of communities affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. (Source: Leadership)

March 2020

• The NYSC suspended its 2020 Batch 'B' mobilization exercise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Punch)
• The NYSC launched a virtual orientation course for corps members, which included online training sessions and webinars. (Source: The Nation)

April 2020

• The NYSC announced the extension of the deployment of corps members to Borno State until further notice, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The NYSC launched a COVID-19 awareness campaign, which included the distribution of face masks and hand sanitizers to corps members and communities across the country. (Source: Guardian)

May 2020

• The NYSC announced the resumption of its mobilization exercise, with the deployment of 20,000 corps members to various states across the country. (Source: Punch)
• The NYSC launched a digital skills training program for corps members, which included training on coding, data analysis, and digital marketing. (Source: This Day)

June 2020

• The NYSC announced the deployment of 1,000 corps members to Edo State to assist in the preparation for the 2020 governorship election. (Source: Vanguard)
• The NYSC launched a community development project, which aimed to provide basic amenities such as water, electricity, and healthcare facilities to rural communities across the country. (Source: Leadership)

July 2020

• The NYSC announced the deployment of 2,000 corps members to Kano State to assist in the fight against COVID-19. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The NYSC launched a entrepreneurship training program for corps members, which aimed to empower them to start their own businesses. (Source: The Nation)

August 2020

• The NYSC announced the deployment of 1,500 corps members to Zamfara State to assist in the fight against banditry and kidnapping. (Source: Punch)
• The NYSC launched a mental health awareness campaign, which aimed to promote mental health and well-being among corps members and communities across the country. (Source: Guardian)

September 2020

• The NYSC announced the deployment of 2,000 corps members to Rivers State to assist in the preparation for the 2020 local government elections. (Source: Vanguard)
• The NYSC launched a community development project, which aimed to provide basic amenities such as roads, schools, and healthcare facilities to rural communities across the country. (Source: Leadership)

October 2020

• The NYSC announced the deployment of 1,500 corps members to Adamawa State to assist in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The NYSC launched a digital literacy training program for corps members, which aimed to empower them with digital skills. (Source: This Day)

November 2020

• The NYSC announced the deployment of 2,000 corps members to Kogi State to assist in the preparation for the 2020 governorship election. (Source: Punch)
• The NYSC launched a community development project, which aimed to provide basic amenities such as water, electricity, and healthcare facilities to rural communities across the country. (Source: Guardian)

December 2020

• The NYSC announced the deployment of 1,500 corps members to Ebonyi State to assist in the fight against COVID-19. (Source: Vanguard)
• The NYSC launched a entrepreneurship training program for corps members, which aimed to empower them to start their own businesses. (Source: The Nation)

These are just some of the notable news and updates about the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria for the year 2020.