Five Corps members have received business grants of over N3.2 million from the founder of Activate Success International Foundation, Mrs. Love Idoko Uloko.
A press statement by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations at NYSC, Caroline Embu, said the event took place at the National Directorate Headquarters of the scheme in Maitama, Abuja.
The Corps beneficiaries are: Enwemeka Blessing FC/24A/5897, Abdumalik Ibrahim FC/24A/6157, Akande Olaitan Sunday FC/24B/3856, Blessing Ijeoma Omachi FC/24B/5031, and Emmanuel Ali FC/24B/0603.
While the first three received N750,000 each, the last two received N500,000 each.
Their business ideas revolve around fashion, food and confectioneries, horticulture, among others.
Speaking, the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yeshua Ahmed, said his administration would continue to partner with stakeholders that are ready to empower Corps Members towards self-employment.
He said that as stated in his five-point policy thrust, his administration would leave no stone unturned in reducing the number of unemployed graduate youths in the country.
In her address, Mrs. Uloko said the beneficiaries were selected through a rigorous, transparent, and merit-based process, adding that they have demonstrated creativity, resilience, and a clear vision for the future with good potential.
“As of today, we have supported 53 Corps Members through this initiative. We are investing in dreams, nurturing potential, and sowing seeds of success that will flourish for years to come.
“For over seven years, Activate Success International Foundation has partnered with the NYSC to bring transformative opportunities to Corps Members.
“Through this program, we are creating a ripple effect of growth and innovation by building a generation of self-reliant leaders who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to society,” she added.
She appreciated the NYSC Director General and his management team for their unwavering partnership and dedication toward empowering Nigerian youths.
