A Bill for an Act to establish THE National Youth Service
Corps Trust Fund (NYSCTF) has passed second reading in the House of
Representatives.
The Bill which seeks to provide a sustainable source of
funds for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was sponsored by Rep.
Akinfolarin Mayowa (APC-Ondo) at plenary on Thursday.
When eventually passed, the Bill will provide adequate
funding for serving Corps members and as such, save them from the endless
search for government jobs.
He said the aim was to support skill acquisition, training
and empowerment of corps members as well as training and retraining of NYSC personnel.
The Rep said the funds will also support the development of
camps and NYSC formations and facilities and for related matters.
Mayowa said the House will have an everlasting impact on job
creation and empowerment of thousands of Nigerian youths.
According to him, in the early years of the establishment of
NYSC, the scheme had been able to carry out diligently its objectives under the
National Youth Service Corps Act.
He said the management of the Scheme has not only trained,
equipped and empowered corps members enrolled under the scheme alone, but has
also instilled patriotism and the spirit of Nationalism in Corps Members.
He said that introducing the NYSCTF Bill would complement
the activities of the Scheme and further help in promoting the spirit of
self-reliance and entrepreneurship among the corps members through the Trust
Fund.
“Corps Members and supporting staff would be trained and
introduced to various skills which would make them establish a self-sustained
business after the mandatory service year.
“My colleagues and I have sincerely considered the
significant role this Bill would play if passed by this honourable house and
assented to by Mr. President.
“It will reduce the negative impact of COVID-19 in our
economy and provide job creation for our youth; in view of the effort currently
being made by the Federal Government of Nigeria to diversify the Nigerian
economy, and considering the passion and willingness of the House in
reducing-poverty, I, therefore, urge you Mr. Speaker and respected Colleagues
to support that the Bill be read for the second time, and refer to the relevant
committee of the house for further legislative actions,” he said.
In his ruling, the Speaker of the house, Rep. Femi
Gbajabiamila referred the Bill to the relevant committees of the House for
further legislative action.
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