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NYSC Marks 53rd Anniversary with Fitness Walk in Jigawa
NYSC marks 53rd anniversary in Jigawa with fitness walk and lecture, highlighting decades of youth service, integration and development impact
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Jigawa State has marked its 53rd anniversary with a fitness walk and public lecture held at the state capital, Dutse, bringing together corps members, officials, and stakeholders in a commemorative exercise.
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The celebration began with a fitness walk from the NYSC State Secretariat along the Dutse–Shuwarin Road, before proceeding through Maikwarya Road near the Government House, as participants reflected on over five decades of national service.
Established on May 22, 1973, the NYSC predates Jigawa State, which was created in 1991. Despite this, the scheme has remained a key contributor to development in the state through the deployment of corps members across education, healthcare, agriculture, and community development sectors.
Speaking at a public lecture held at the NYSC Secretariat, State Coordinator Muhammad Baba described the scheme as a major pillar of national integration, noting that it has mobilised millions of graduates across Nigeria’s diverse cultural and religious landscape.
He said the programme has become deeply embedded in the country’s social structure, contributing significantly to unity, manpower development, and post-civil war reconciliation efforts.
The NYSC 53rd anniversary also highlighted the scheme’s role in supporting rural communities, particularly in addressing manpower gaps in critical sectors such as education and healthcare.
Baba further emphasised the NYSC’s involvement in Nigeria’s electoral process, describing corps members as essential ad hoc staff during elections across the country.
He noted ongoing reforms within the scheme, particularly the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, which he said was designed to equip young graduates with practical skills for self-reliance and job creation.
According to him, the future of the NYSC lies in continuous improvement while maintaining its founding objective of national unity and youth development.
Corps members who participated in the activities described the experience as impactful, saying it exposed them to Nigeria’s cultural diversity and expanded their personal development.
Aisha Musa, a corps member, said her service year had broadened her understanding of different communities, while Yusuf Ibrahim said the SAED programme had provided him with entrepreneurial skills for life after service.
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The event was concluded with renewed calls for the strengthening of the NYSC scheme as a tool for national cohesion and youth empowerment.
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In a decisive move aimed at alleviating the economic burdens of retired public servants, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has officially approved increased monthly pension payments for all former workers from both state and local government offices. The approval follows an extensive financial review of retirees’ living conditions, with particular attention to those in lower-income brackets who have been disproportionately affected by the prevailing cost-of-living crisis.
The decision was precipitated by the findings and recommendations of a special committee empaneled to evaluate the welfare situation of pensioners across the state. The committee’s report highlighted acute financial distress among aging retirees and called for immediate remedial action. In response, the state government has authorized a substantive upward adjustment in monthly pension stipends.
This increment aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government’s Minimum Wage Act of 2024, which explicitly recommended an additional monthly sum of at least N32,000 for pensioners. Governor Lawal has opted for full implementation of this advisory for all retired state and local government employees a policy intervention expected to benefit thousands of households across Zamfara. The state government has subsequently issued binding directives to all relevant agencies to ensure the expeditious and seamless disbursement of the enhanced payments without procedural delays.
Speaking on the development, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, characterized the policy as a tangible demonstration of Governor Lawal’s unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for both active and former government workers. According to the Commissioner, the administration operates on the principle that dignified retirement includes access to basic necessities and financial comfort. Beneficiaries across all local government areas have been assured of prompt payment once implementation commences.
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