NYSC Director-General Unveils Landmark Youth Inclusion Initiative, Announces Proposed NANS Representation in Nationwide Sensitization Campaigns

NYSC Director-General Unveils Landmark Youth Inclusion Initiative, Announces Proposed NANS Representation in Nationwide Sensitization Campaigns

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for his visionary commitment to strengthening youth participation in national development through a proposed framework that would involve representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students in the Scheme’s nationwide sensitization and public enlightenment activities.

The commendation follows a high-level strategic engagement between the leadership of the NYSC and a delegation from the National Secretariat of NANS, led by the National Vice President (External Affairs), Comr. Sadiq SK Zango, at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.

One of the major highlights of the engagement was the Director-General’s indication that the Scheme intends to provide an opportunity for two or three executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students to participate in the NYSC’s national sensitization and advocacy engagements across tertiary institutions and other relevant platforms.

According to the Director-General, the proposed participation is intended to strengthen communication with students, improve awareness of the NYSC Scheme, and deepen collaboration with key youth stakeholders in promoting national unity, civic responsibility, and graduate preparedness.

Reacting to the development, Comr. Sadiq SK Zango described the initiative as a bold and forward-looking demonstration of inclusive leadership.

“The Director-General’s proposal reflects a deep appreciation of the value of constructive stakeholder engagement. It recognizes that meaningful youth participation is not only about consultation but also about creating opportunities for young people to contribute directly to national programmes that shape their future.”

He noted that Nigerian students constitute the overwhelming majority of prospective Corps Members and that closer collaboration between the NYSC and NANS would significantly improve information dissemination, reduce misinformation, and strengthen graduate preparedness before mobilisation.

Comr. Zango further stated that the proposed inclusion of NANS representatives in nationwide sensitization activities would provide an additional platform for ensuring that verified information reaches students across universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions through established student leadership structures.

He expressed confidence that such collaboration would complement the NYSC’s existing public engagement efforts while promoting stronger stakeholder confidence in the Scheme.

The National Association of Nigerian Students also applauded the Director-General for his openness to innovative ideas and his willingness to deepen institutional collaboration with organized student leadership in pursuit of shared national objectives.

NANS reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with the NYSC in advancing public enlightenment, pre-mobilisation awareness, entrepreneurship education, graduate development, and other initiatives that promote national unity and youth empowerment.

The Association expressed optimism that the discussions held during the engagement would pave the way for a stronger and more enduring partnership between the NYSC and NANS, founded on mutual respect, shared responsibility, and a common commitment to preparing Nigerian graduates for productive national service and responsible citizenship.

Signed:

Comr. Sadiq SK Zango
National Vice President (External Affairs)
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)

For: National Executive Council
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)