By Stellamaries Amuwa
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed has stated that the scheme has since become an integral part of Nigeria’s national development strategy.
He said the programme is providing a platform for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) savvy graduate youths to gain practical work experience, contribute to the development of their host communities, and promote understanding and cooperation among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
Speaking at the commissioning of the NYSC ICT Building at the national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, Brigadier General Ahmed noted that the role of ICT in the 21st century cannot be over emphasized.
According to him most organisations and corporate entities have been transiting their processes and procedures from analogue to digital platform to promote delivery of excellence, fast, efficient, world class services with minimal errors and less human interference.
“NYSC has no reason not to lead the way. The vision of the Scheme is to become the leading light of youth organizations in Africa. This is premised on the fact that the youth, a vibrant segment of the national demography under the management of the Scheme has over the years been championing the use of ICT in bringing about a more efficient society, through their various ICT based and other services to the fatherland.
“With the expansion of the structure of the Scheme in 2014, the Information and Communication Technology Department was established. The Department was formely at the NDHQ but later moved to the extension at Area 11 for inadequate office space where they have been operating till date.
The Direction General reiterated that over the years, the operations of NYSC have become heavily challenged with tons of data in its daily activities owing to the increasing number of Corps members. The introduction of ICT in its operations has become inevitable and an essential tool for the smooth running of all areas of Corps administration.
“It has been months of hardwork and to God be the glory, the NYSC ICT building is now completed with state-of-art facilities and ready for commissioning.”
