The Director-General of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its contributions to the country’s development as the scheme marks its 53rd anniversary.
Speaking when he received the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at the NAN Headquarters in Abuja, Malam applauded the Corps for its impact across several critical areas, including youth mentorship and empowerment, rural development, free healthcare services, educational development and job creation.
In a statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NAN boss advocated for developmental journalism that would aid national development, adding that NAN was committed to taking African stories especially those that reflect on Nigeria to the global level.
In his remarks, General Nafiu appreciated the Agency for its objective reportage of NYSC’s activities over the years.
He therefore promised that the collaboration between both agencies would grow from strength to strength.
The Director-General also stated that NYSC would continue to consolidate on its achievements with innovations that bring more contributions to national development.
