The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, on Tuesday called on employers in Katsina State to improve the welfare, security and workplace experience of corps members in the state.
The NYSC Coordinator, Okwor Evans, made the call at the 2026 NYSC Employers’ Workshop in Katsina.
Mr Evans said that the call had become imperative as it would enable corps members to contribute more effectively to national development.
The workshop is themed, ”Fine-Tuning Stakeholders’ Collaboration to Enhance Corps Members’ Welfare and Workplace Experience”.
He commended local government chairmen and other stakeholders for their continued support to the scheme, describing their commitment as vital to the successful implementation of the NYSC programme.
He said the workshop was designed to review existing partnerships, strengthen collaboration and explore innovative ways of improving the welfare and workplace experience of corps members.
According to him, the success of the NYSC scheme depends largely on the quality of collaboration among stakeholders, especially employers who provide corps members with opportunities to acquire practical experience and contribute to national development.
“The workplace serves as the primary platform through which corps members acquire practical experience, develop professional competence and contribute their skills to national development.
“The quality of their workplace experience has a direct bearing on their productivity, morale, personal development and overall perception of the NYSC scheme.”
The coordinator urged employers to assign corps members duties relevant to their qualifications, while providing mentorship, effective supervision and opportunities for professional growth.
He said employers should also ensure corps members were properly integrated into their workplaces to boost motivation, innovation and commitment to service.
He reminded employers of their statutory responsibilities under the NYSC Act.
He said such responsibilities include providing suitable accommodation or accommodation allowance, transportation support, ensuring the welfare and security of corps members, and granting them time to participate in Community Development Service (CDS) activities and other official NYSC programmes.
Evans noted that the management of the scheme recognised employers who consistently demonstrated commitment to corps members’ welfare through the provision of accommodation, healthcare, transportation support, mentoring opportunities and other forms of assistance.
He emphasised that corps members’ welfare extended beyond physical needs to include safety, mental well-being, professional development, inclusion and a sense of belonging in their places of primary assignment.
“We must continue to foster workplaces that are respectful, supportive and free from discrimination, exploitation, harassment and abuse of corps members,” he said.
He also encouraged employers to expose corps members to practical learning experiences that would prepare them for leadership roles and improve their employ-ability after the service year.
He assured stakeholders of the NYSC management’s commitment to strengthening engagement with employers through regular monitoring, feedback mechanisms and collaborative problem-solving.
The coordinator expressed optimism that the workshop would produce practical recommendations to further enhance stakeholder collaboration and improve corps members’ welfare, productivity and workplace experience nationwide.
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